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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Perry Shoar
Posts by Perry Shoar
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![If cars like the Land Cruiser posted earlier today exemplified Toyota’s restrained, simple values, cars like this early (1971-1973) Datsun 610 show the beginnings of Datsun’s effort to move beyond its […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/610-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: Datsun 610 – City Slicker")
Cohort Sighting: Datsun 610 – City Slicker
Posted on May 15, 2014 | 51 CommentsIf cars like the Land Cruiser posted earlier today exemplified Toyota’s restrained, simple values, cars like this early (1971-1973) Datsun 610 show the beginnings of Datsun’s effort to move beyond its […] -
![In keeping with Tom’s Nova Custom capsule, I’m posting this ad for the 1977 Nova Concours it replaced. It’s always fun to see an ad show off a specific […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/NovaAd.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: 1977 Chevy Nova Concours")
Vintage Ad: 1977 Chevy Nova Concours
Posted on May 15, 2014 | 50 CommentsIn keeping with Tom’s Nova Custom capsule, I’m posting this ad for the 1977 Nova Concours it replaced. It’s always fun to see an ad show off a specific […] -
![This gorgeous specimen of a compact pickup, spotted in Old Japanese Car Heaven (formerly known as Washington state) by Eric Clem, was impossible to overlook. Looking so lean and clean, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Courier1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: ’70s Ford on ’70s Ford")
Cohort Sighting: ’70s Ford on ’70s Ford
Posted on May 14, 2014 | 20 CommentsThis gorgeous specimen of a compact pickup, spotted in Old Japanese Car Heaven (formerly known as Washington state) by Eric Clem, was impossible to overlook. Looking so lean and clean, […] -
![It’s only been over the past few years that Dodge Chargers have truly come into their own as police cruiser of choice. Until the last Crown Vic was produced, its […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/photo-1-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Miniature CC: ’78 Dodge Monaco and ’67 Plymouth Fury II Highway Patrol Cars – Keeping The Memory Alive")
Miniature CC: ’78 Dodge Monaco and ’67 Plymouth Fury II Highway Patrol Cars – Keeping The Memory Alive
Posted on May 13, 2014 | 26 CommentsIt’s only been over the past few years that Dodge Chargers have truly come into their own as police cruiser of choice. Until the last Crown Vic was produced, its […] -
![As much as I adore A bodies in pillared sedan form, it would seem I’m in the minority. So perhaps it’s perfectly fitting that this family sedan from the height […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Cutlass2.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: Menacing Cutlass")
Cohort Sighting: Menacing Cutlass
Posted on May 13, 2014 | 25 CommentsAs much as I adore A bodies in pillared sedan form, it would seem I’m in the minority. So perhaps it’s perfectly fitting that this family sedan from the height […] -
![While it’s far more likely that most of us learned our first auto-related factoids from our fathers, the first cars many of us remember in detail were owned by […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screenshot-2014-05-11-14.57.31.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mom’s Day QOTD: Which Car Do You Most Associate With Your Mother?")
Mom’s Day QOTD: Which Car Do You Most Associate With Your Mother?
Posted on May 11, 2014 | 105 CommentsWhile it’s far more likely that most of us learned our first auto-related factoids from our fathers, the first cars many of us remember in detail were owned by […] -
![If cars indeed have souls, then there are a hell of a lot of places this Mercedes Unimog would rather be than in front of a health food store. And […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screenshot-2014-05-11-12.50.48.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: Unimog In Hell")
Cohort Sighting: Unimog In Hell
Posted on May 11, 2014 | 40 CommentsIf cars indeed have souls, then there are a hell of a lot of places this Mercedes Unimog would rather be than in front of a health food store. And […] -
![Some fantasy shopping led me to this pristine ’73 Olds Ninety-Eight. ’71-’76 GM B and C bodies are usually in abundance on eBay and it begs the question: where do all […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screenshot-2014-05-08-18.45.39.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: CC C Body Conundrum – Which Will You Take Home?")
QOTD: CC C Body Conundrum – Which Will You Take Home?
Posted on May 9, 2014 | 93 CommentsSome fantasy shopping led me to this pristine ’73 Olds Ninety-Eight. ’71-’76 GM B and C bodies are usually in abundance on eBay and it begs the question: where do all […] -
![When you want your Windstar to make a statement before a dead transmission finally sends it to the boneyard, what do you do? Easy: you decorate it with cars and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/carvan1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: Ford Carvan – Redefining The Metavan")
Cohort Sighting: Ford Carvan – Redefining The Metavan
Posted on May 5, 2014 | 13 CommentsWhen you want your Windstar to make a statement before a dead transmission finally sends it to the boneyard, what do you do? Easy: you decorate it with cars and […] -
![It’s said that true journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed and that by definition, pieces which fall short of that standard amount to mere PR. Car […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/EldoSeville.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Scoop: 1986 Seville And Eldorado – If You Don’t Have Anything Nice To Say…")
Vintage Scoop: 1986 Seville And Eldorado – If You Don’t Have Anything Nice To Say…
Posted on May 4, 2014 | 184 CommentsIt’s said that true journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed and that by definition, pieces which fall short of that standard amount to mere PR. Car […] -
![It’s car show season, and a short Saturday trip to Bedford, Indiana led me to the second annual Stone City Rumble car show, sponsored by the Phaetons Car Club (for any […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-05-03-11.56.46.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1973 Ford Gran Torino – Self Esteem Issues")
Car Show Classic: 1973 Ford Gran Torino – Self Esteem Issues
Posted on May 4, 2014 | 76 CommentsIt’s car show season, and a short Saturday trip to Bedford, Indiana led me to the second annual Stone City Rumble car show, sponsored by the Phaetons Car Club (for any […] -
![In his infinite generosity, cohort member Eric Clem has given us this lovely May Day gift, straight from beautiful Washington state. In the unlikely case you couldn’t tell, this… thing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Citation6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: May Day Mayhem")
Cohort Sighting: May Day Mayhem
Posted on May 1, 2014 | 35 CommentsIn his infinite generosity, cohort member Eric Clem has given us this lovely May Day gift, straight from beautiful Washington state. In the unlikely case you couldn’t tell, this… thing […] -
![Another excellent shot from Triborough, this is a great example of intentional modesty as practiced by attractive types. Paint zebra stripes on, say, a Lumina, and the result would be […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Screenshot-2014-04-29-21.17.57.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: 1966 Ford F250 – A Stud In Zebra’s Clothing")
Cohort Sighting: 1966 Ford F250 – A Stud In Zebra’s Clothing
Posted on April 30, 2014 | 25 CommentsAnother excellent shot from Triborough, this is a great example of intentional modesty as practiced by attractive types. Paint zebra stripes on, say, a Lumina, and the result would be […] -
![If yesterday’s Duster post showed a cheerful side of ’70s American autodom, this ’76 Fury coupe shows the less savory reality facing Plymouth. Unlike the dramatic 1958 model featured in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/FuryCoupe76.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: 1976 Plymouth Fury Coupe – Nearing The End")
Vintage Ad: 1976 Plymouth Fury Coupe – Nearing The End
Posted on April 28, 2014 | 95 CommentsIf yesterday’s Duster post showed a cheerful side of ’70s American autodom, this ’76 Fury coupe shows the less savory reality facing Plymouth. Unlike the dramatic 1958 model featured in […] -
![My favorite cars to behold, if not to drive, are the more obscure Japanese models of the 1980s which were generally uncommon throughout my younger years and are truly rare […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-27-18.09.34.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1987 Mazda 626 – My Kinda CC")
CC Capsule: 1987 Mazda 626 – My Kinda CC
Posted on April 28, 2014 | 41 CommentsMy favorite cars to behold, if not to drive, are the more obscure Japanese models of the 1980s which were generally uncommon throughout my younger years and are truly rare […]
