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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Perry Shoar
Posts by Perry Shoar
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![A fine way of putting a classic car into proper context is to imagine driving it to see a coeval big screen release. I have many memories of leaving the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Screenshot-2014-08-24-11.41.51.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1969 Pontiac LeMans – A Visit From Captain Howdy")
Cohort Outtake: 1969 Pontiac LeMans – A Visit From Captain Howdy
Posted on August 29, 2014 | 7 CommentsA fine way of putting a classic car into proper context is to imagine driving it to see a coeval big screen release. I have many memories of leaving the […] -
![From today’s perspective, the supremacy of the coupe in decades past is somewhat of a surprise, but look around during your typical drive and it makes a bit more sense–most cars have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Screenshot-2014-08-24-11.44.35.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake/QOTD: Does The Two-Door Make More Sense Than Ever?")
Cohort Outtake/QOTD: Does The Two-Door Make More Sense Than Ever?
Posted on August 28, 2014 | 61 CommentsFrom today’s perspective, the supremacy of the coupe in decades past is somewhat of a surprise, but look around during your typical drive and it makes a bit more sense–most cars have […] -
![I didn’t even know this generation Colt was sold here in five-door form; with the Omnirizon having that base covered, I wonder why they bothered. And barring the Chrysler L-body and the Golf, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Screenshot-2014-08-24-11.40.32.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake/QOTD: Colt Five-Door – Did Captive Imports Matter?")
Cohort Outtake/QOTD: Colt Five-Door – Did Captive Imports Matter?
Posted on August 27, 2014 | 68 CommentsI didn’t even know this generation Colt was sold here in five-door form; with the Omnirizon having that base covered, I wonder why they bothered. And barring the Chrysler L-body and the Golf, […] -
![I’m not sure how “classic” a Smart is just yet, but you don’t see Brabus-tuned variants very often. But yes, you can indeed get your Smart ForTwo with big seventeen […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Screenshot-2014-08-26-23.44.19.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: Mobile Advertising – Disinherited Ventures")
Cohort Outtake: Mobile Advertising – Disinherited Ventures
Posted on August 27, 2014 | 22 CommentsI’m not sure how “classic” a Smart is just yet, but you don’t see Brabus-tuned variants very often. But yes, you can indeed get your Smart ForTwo with big seventeen […] -
![When the maker of a slow-selling car decides to tear off its roof in an attempt at greater profits and popularity, the result is usually not-so-good (think Yugo or Paseo). […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Screenshot-2014-08-07-09.45.51.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: Renault Alliance Convertible – Kenosha’s Last Sun Chaser")
Cohort Outtake: Renault Alliance Convertible – Kenosha’s Last Sun Chaser
Posted on August 25, 2014 | 41 CommentsWhen the maker of a slow-selling car decides to tear off its roof in an attempt at greater profits and popularity, the result is usually not-so-good (think Yugo or Paseo). […] -
![In the comment threads over the past week, the pairing of Toyota’s VVTL-i 1.8 with its four-speed auto came up, along with Honda’s domestic market twin-cam VTEC-plus-automatic offerings. Why sell […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/66Stang.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Ad Classic: 1966 Mustang – 271 Solid-Lifter V8, Now With Cruise-O-Matic")
Ad Classic: 1966 Mustang – 271 Solid-Lifter V8, Now With Cruise-O-Matic
Posted on August 25, 2014 | 34 CommentsIn the comment threads over the past week, the pairing of Toyota’s VVTL-i 1.8 with its four-speed auto came up, along with Honda’s domestic market twin-cam VTEC-plus-automatic offerings. Why sell […] -
Cohort Sighting: United Airlines Maverick – A Fresh Outfit For Ol’ Reliable
Posted on August 24, 2014 | 60 CommentsHow do you all suppose this Maverick got here? It doesn’t seem to match United Airlines livery during its years of production, now does it? -
![Though his paralytic illness is widely known today, FDR invested significant effort into minimizing its visibility during public appearances. To that end, pictures of his 1938 Ford V8 Convertible, submitted […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/IMG_1130.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History Outtake: FDR’s 1938 Ford Convertible – Hiding In Plain Sight")
Automotive History Outtake: FDR’s 1938 Ford Convertible – Hiding In Plain Sight
Posted on August 22, 2014 | 25 CommentsThough his paralytic illness is widely known today, FDR invested significant effort into minimizing its visibility during public appearances. To that end, pictures of his 1938 Ford V8 Convertible, submitted […] -
![A question for our readers with kids: how would you like it if your child’s love interest picked him or her up for a date in this? Okay, okay, I’d […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Screenshot-2014-08-20-18.23.34.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1976 El Camino – Be Home By Ten")
Cohort Outtake: 1976 El Camino – Be Home By Ten
Posted on August 21, 2014 | 28 CommentsA question for our readers with kids: how would you like it if your child’s love interest picked him or her up for a date in this? Okay, okay, I’d […] -
Wordless Outtake: Nissan Patrol – Worked To Death
Posted on August 20, 2014 | 31 Comments(Submitted by donandreina) -
![I remarked in a post a while ago that Bloomington is home to a surprising number of BMW E30 convertibles and though I only managed to snag pictures two of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-08-20-10.53.08.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Testagrigia?")
CC Outtake: Testagrigia?
Posted on August 20, 2014 | 10 CommentsI remarked in a post a while ago that Bloomington is home to a surprising number of BMW E30 convertibles and though I only managed to snag pictures two of […] -
![The two compact car-truck hybrids uploaded by LeSabretoothTiger vie for some of the most colorful model names assigned to four wheels: would you rather deal with a brat or someone […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Screenshot-2014-08-19-10.01.12.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sightings: BRAT Or Rampage – Pick Your Poison")
Cohort Sightings: BRAT Or Rampage – Pick Your Poison
Posted on August 19, 2014 | 48 CommentsThe two compact car-truck hybrids uploaded by LeSabretoothTiger vie for some of the most colorful model names assigned to four wheels: would you rather deal with a brat or someone […] -
![Another rare and eye-catching upload from S. Forrest, who must be on his game lately, this second-generation Toyota Corona Mark II should just be thought of using the second part […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/14775860980_232ee82cf3_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: 1972 Toyota Corona Mark II – Heritage For Sale")
Cohort Sighting: 1972 Toyota Corona Mark II – Heritage For Sale
Posted on August 19, 2014 | 59 CommentsAnother rare and eye-catching upload from S. Forrest, who must be on his game lately, this second-generation Toyota Corona Mark II should just be thought of using the second part […] -
![I found this ad leafing through a December 16, 1991 Autoweek and decided that, as a counterpoint to Saturday’s ’73 Mustang, it made for a timely post. The first panel, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Screenshot-2014-08-17-20.42.37.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Ad Classic: Total Performance Take Two – Have You Remembered An Early ’90s Ford Lately?")
Ad Classic: Total Performance Take Two – Have You Remembered An Early ’90s Ford Lately?
Posted on August 18, 2014 | 38 CommentsI found this ad leafing through a December 16, 1991 Autoweek and decided that, as a counterpoint to Saturday’s ’73 Mustang, it made for a timely post. The first panel, […] -
![As many of you know, the A1 Golf remained on sale long after it was yanked from US shores for 1985, built in South Africa using the name CitiGolf and sold […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Screenshot-2014-08-11-14.45.58.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting/QOTD: Which Curbside Classic Would You Want To Remain In Production For The Foreseeable Future?")
Cohort Sighting/QOTD: Which Curbside Classic Would You Want To Remain In Production For The Foreseeable Future?
Posted on August 12, 2014 | 126 CommentsAs many of you know, the A1 Golf remained on sale long after it was yanked from US shores for 1985, built in South Africa using the name CitiGolf and sold […]
