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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Perry Shoar
Posts by Perry Shoar
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![(first posted 3/26/2014) I could hear it from a mile away, like a dishwasher slowly prowling my neighborhood. The famed Iron Duke has never failed to turn my head. Normally […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-02-26-11.48.09.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1987 Cutlass Ciera – The Triumph Of TrueCoat")
Curbside Classic: 1987 Cutlass Ciera – The Triumph Of TrueCoat
Posted on February 17, 2019 | 127 Comments(first posted 3/26/2014) I could hear it from a mile away, like a dishwasher slowly prowling my neighborhood. The famed Iron Duke has never failed to turn my head. Normally […] -
![(first posted 4/29/2014) There are people who don’t feel any particular allegiance to their given nationality, but rather, claim a more global identity. Likewise, while many cars undeniably reflect their […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/hondaciviccrxinsides1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991 Honda Civic Hatchback – Citizen Of The World")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Honda Civic Hatchback – Citizen Of The World
Posted on February 4, 2019 | 70 Comments(first posted 4/29/2014) There are people who don’t feel any particular allegiance to their given nationality, but rather, claim a more global identity. Likewise, while many cars undeniably reflect their […] -
![(first posted 4/29/2014) From a midwesterner’s perspective, it might seem that the Northwest is crawling with old cars, but for the locals who encounter them regularly, like Washingtonian cohort member Runningonfumes, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/GrandPrix1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix – A Big Deal In Any City")
Cohort Classic: 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix – A Big Deal In Any City
Posted on February 1, 2019 | 96 Comments(first posted 4/29/2014) From a midwesterner’s perspective, it might seem that the Northwest is crawling with old cars, but for the locals who encounter them regularly, like Washingtonian cohort member Runningonfumes, […] -
![(first posted 5/7/2014) You can’t help but pity Nissan who, after making a good name for itself, saw its reputation and influence sink following its name change and a string […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-05-05-12.31.05.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Infiniti Q45 – l’m Good Enough, I’m Smart Enough, And Doggonit, People Like Me")
Curbside Classic: Infiniti Q45 – l’m Good Enough, I’m Smart Enough, And Doggonit, People Like Me
Posted on January 30, 2019 | 117 Comments(first posted 5/7/2014) You can’t help but pity Nissan who, after making a good name for itself, saw its reputation and influence sink following its name change and a string […] -
![(first posted 3/7/2014) When writing for anoraks such our readers, it’s difficult to gauge whether Claus Luthe needs an introduction. Certainly, his cars are famous and almost unanimously well-regarded, but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/NSU_Ro_80_-_2009-10-11_Foto_Sp.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Design: The Cars Of Claus Luthe")
Design: The Cars Of Claus Luthe
Posted on January 25, 2019 | 65 Comments(first posted 3/7/2014) When writing for anoraks such our readers, it’s difficult to gauge whether Claus Luthe needs an introduction. Certainly, his cars are famous and almost unanimously well-regarded, but […] -
![(first posted 3/31/2014) When it comes to the domestic manufacturers, the products of Ford Motor Co taken as a whole rank low on my list of desired models. However, that’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Mystique1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1996 Mercury Mystique – No Good Deed Goes Unpunished")
Curbside Classic: 1996 Mercury Mystique – No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
Posted on January 17, 2019 | 91 Comments(first posted 3/31/2014) When it comes to the domestic manufacturers, the products of Ford Motor Co taken as a whole rank low on my list of desired models. However, that’s […] -
![(first posted 8/19/2014) It’s amazing what a fresh coat of wax can do, isn’t it? This Peugeot 304 ragtop, captured by r0b0tr10t, really looks like a million bucks with the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Screenshot-2014-08-19-00.10.00.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Capsule: Peugeot 304 Convertible – You Look So Rich!")
Cohort Capsule: Peugeot 304 Convertible – You Look So Rich!
Posted on July 29, 2016 | 21 Comments(first posted 8/19/2014) It’s amazing what a fresh coat of wax can do, isn’t it? This Peugeot 304 ragtop, captured by r0b0tr10t, really looks like a million bucks with the […] -
![One reason I’m unable to post articles here as often as I’d prefer is that my job as a nurse makes me far too tired to pursue much in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Screenshot-2016-06-26-15.45.56.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Question of a Lifetime: Buying A Classic From Afar – Yea or Nay?")
Question of a Lifetime: Buying A Classic From Afar – Yea or Nay?
Posted on June 27, 2016 | 59 CommentsOne reason I’m unable to post articles here as often as I’d prefer is that my job as a nurse makes me far too tired to pursue much in the […] -
![In a parallel universe, GM might’ve avoided the NUMMI exercise and entrusted Isuzu to develop its entire small car range with help from Opel. It’s not that far-fetched, really; the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_0743.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Buick Opel by Isuzu – Another Unassuming T-car Soldiers On")
CC Outtake: Buick Opel by Isuzu – Another Unassuming T-car Soldiers On
Posted on June 2, 2016 | 57 CommentsIn a parallel universe, GM might’ve avoided the NUMMI exercise and entrusted Isuzu to develop its entire small car range with help from Opel. It’s not that far-fetched, really; the […] -
![A Stude and a Valiant parked back to back make for quite the shot and CJcars naturally couldn’t resist uploading this to the cohort. The Lark has a cool roofline, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/17363034301_863c11cb52_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Ducks In A Row")
CC Outtake: Ducks In A Row
Posted on May 6, 2015 | 46 CommentsA Stude and a Valiant parked back to back make for quite the shot and CJcars naturally couldn’t resist uploading this to the cohort. The Lark has a cool roofline, […] -
![Prejudice forms early, and in the case of the 700/900-series wagons, I had a serious bias against them from a young age. The luckiest kids were dropped off at elementary […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/CC-214-028-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991 Volvo 740 Turbo Wagon – Deservedly Legendary")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Volvo 740 Turbo Wagon – Deservedly Legendary
Posted on April 22, 2015 | 39 CommentsPrejudice forms early, and in the case of the 700/900-series wagons, I had a serious bias against them from a young age. The luckiest kids were dropped off at elementary […] -
![When dleamon72 uploaded this shot to the cohort, he captioned it “a mismatched pair of white leather shoes.” We’ve covered the GM W-body and H-body several times before and most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/16317409343_497e863cfe_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: Not-So-Accidental Redundancy")
Cohort Sighting: Not-So-Accidental Redundancy
Posted on March 28, 2015 | 33 CommentsWhen dleamon72 uploaded this shot to the cohort, he captioned it “a mismatched pair of white leather shoes.” We’ve covered the GM W-body and H-body several times before and most […] -
![What do you do when you own a rare buzz-bomb? Arrange a play date with peers, among other things. Seeking out proper company takes some effort on an owner’s part, but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/16210035383_86bee483eb_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: Triple Treat")
Cohort Outtake: Triple Treat
Posted on March 19, 2015 | 43 CommentsWhat do you do when you own a rare buzz-bomb? Arrange a play date with peers, among other things. Seeking out proper company takes some effort on an owner’s part, but […] -
![CC reader C5Karl knows a rare car when he sees one; finding a BF-series 323 with a turbo is rare enough, but finding one without all-wheel drive is especially uncommon. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/8083232742_f0b1845c42_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: 1988/89 Mazda 323 GT – One Of 800 Imported")
Cohort Sighting: 1988/89 Mazda 323 GT – One Of 800 Imported
Posted on March 7, 2015 | 45 CommentsCC reader C5Karl knows a rare car when he sees one; finding a BF-series 323 with a turbo is rare enough, but finding one without all-wheel drive is especially uncommon. […] -
Wordless Outtake: The Pride Is Back!
Posted on February 28, 2015 | 22 CommentsUploaded by tbm3fan
