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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Perry Shoar
Posts by Perry Shoar
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![If time heals all wounds, it’s certainly helped the reputation of the 1978-1981 Toyota Celica in my mind. These cars were everywhere during my childhood, most frequently as three-door liftbacks. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2014-09-06-14.26.56.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1979 Toyota Celica GT Notchback – Obscurity Makes The Heart Grow Fonder")
CC Capsule: 1979 Toyota Celica GT Notchback – Obscurity Makes The Heart Grow Fonder
Posted on October 3, 2014 | 43 CommentsIf time heals all wounds, it’s certainly helped the reputation of the 1978-1981 Toyota Celica in my mind. These cars were everywhere during my childhood, most frequently as three-door liftbacks. […] -
![If the Corvair was unsafe at any speed, at least those within its grasp were relatively modest. Just imagine if it had a big honking V8; well, looks like someone’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/15199058790_3e09e69a24_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: The Easiest Way To Make A Corvair Fast?")
Cohort Outtake: The Easiest Way To Make A Corvair Fast?
Posted on October 3, 2014 | 41 CommentsIf the Corvair was unsafe at any speed, at least those within its grasp were relatively modest. Just imagine if it had a big honking V8; well, looks like someone’s […] -
![When skimming through the Cohort this morning, this black hearse caught my eye. Ford’s Jet Tube taillights never fail to attract attention, but the overall look of this converted wagon, spotted […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/15191062917_27d615244b_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: 1959 Ford Hearse – Improperly Attired For The Occasion")
Cohort Sighting: 1959 Ford Hearse – Improperly Attired For The Occasion
Posted on September 28, 2014 | 36 CommentsWhen skimming through the Cohort this morning, this black hearse caught my eye. Ford’s Jet Tube taillights never fail to attract attention, but the overall look of this converted wagon, spotted […] -
![If you want some explanation of the past decade’s styling trends, you’d do worse than to look at a 1993-2000 Fiat Coupe. Famously styled in-house by Chris Bangle (though built […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/15136891718_730346cc98_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: Fiat Coupe – Parking Lot History Lesson")
Cohort Sighting: Fiat Coupe – Parking Lot History Lesson
Posted on September 26, 2014 | 39 CommentsIf you want some explanation of the past decade’s styling trends, you’d do worse than to look at a 1993-2000 Fiat Coupe. Famously styled in-house by Chris Bangle (though built […] -
![Some cars are destined for CC-status and classic water-cooled VWs, despite their fragility, always seem to find someone happy and willing to keep them alive. That’s especially true of diesel […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/14571752283_504510d72b_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup “TDI” – Just Call Me Caddy")
Cohort Sighting: Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup “TDI” – Just Call Me Caddy
Posted on September 26, 2014 | 29 CommentsSome cars are destined for CC-status and classic water-cooled VWs, despite their fragility, always seem to find someone happy and willing to keep them alive. That’s especially true of diesel […] -
![This 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk isn’t the first car spotted in this stunning location by Passin’Gas, but it’s a fitting backdrop for a coupe with such a dramatic presence. Judging by […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/15151743299_08e2bfa2e3_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: The Coupe, Put Into Perspective")
Cohort Sighting: The Coupe, Put Into Perspective
Posted on September 25, 2014 | 31 CommentsThis 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk isn’t the first car spotted in this stunning location by Passin’Gas, but it’s a fitting backdrop for a coupe with such a dramatic presence. Judging by […] -
![The sight of this 1952 Chevy made me wonder what it was like for my mom to grow up around cars which look like this. It was made the same […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2014-09-16-12.56.20.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Did Cars Look Like When Your Parents Were Born?")
QOTD: What Did Cars Look Like When Your Parents Were Born?
Posted on September 24, 2014 | 116 CommentsThe sight of this 1952 Chevy made me wonder what it was like for my mom to grow up around cars which look like this. It was made the same […] -
![…almost. What would your most casual guess posit as the most likely basis on this trucklet? A Subaru Sambar? A Suzuki Carry? If you guessed either of those, you’d be […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/15211999911_f160a987e0_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: Somewhere Underneath, There’s A Familiar Truck")
Cohort Outtake: Somewhere Underneath, There’s A Familiar Truck
Posted on September 24, 2014 | 5 Comments…almost. What would your most casual guess posit as the most likely basis on this trucklet? A Subaru Sambar? A Suzuki Carry? If you guessed either of those, you’d be […] -
![I don’t believe I’ve made clear just how much of an advantage living on the West coast is when it comes to car spotting, but suffice it to say, those […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2014-09-23-16.59.05.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale Capsule: 1973 Ford “Gran To” Fastback – What We Mean By Survivor")
CC For Sale Capsule: 1973 Ford “Gran To” Fastback – What We Mean By Survivor
Posted on September 24, 2014 | 40 CommentsI don’t believe I’ve made clear just how much of an advantage living on the West coast is when it comes to car spotting, but suffice it to say, those […] -
Wordless Outtake: Meta Pontiac
Posted on September 22, 2014 | 30 Comments(Another find by SoCalMetro) -
![When importing its creatively named Van between 1983 and 1989, Toyota wisely kept the most lavishly outfitted versions outside the US, in deference to their general crudeness. In Japan and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/15102906418_a3c9d46bea_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: Toyota Town Ace – Go West, Old Van")
Cohort Sighting: Toyota Town Ace – Go West, Old Van
Posted on September 22, 2014 | 21 CommentsWhen importing its creatively named Van between 1983 and 1989, Toyota wisely kept the most lavishly outfitted versions outside the US, in deference to their general crudeness. In Japan and […] -
![The E90 has got to be my favorite generation of Corolla, and the two-wheel-drive wagon’s long been one of my favorite versions. Seemingly becoming rare on the ground, examples like this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2014-06-28-15.02.14.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: E90 Corolla Wagon – Music Teacher’s Favorite")
CC Outtake: E90 Corolla Wagon – Music Teacher’s Favorite
Posted on September 22, 2014 | 39 CommentsThe E90 has got to be my favorite generation of Corolla, and the two-wheel-drive wagon’s long been one of my favorite versions. Seemingly becoming rare on the ground, examples like this […] -
![Having appeared the in my neighbor’s driveway the same evening I posted the Canadian Mercury Econoline pickup, this 1967 (?) Ford Econoline replaced the 2002-ish Honda Odyssey which had been […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2014-09-18-08.52.08.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Effect In Action: 1967 Ford Econoline – Starting Over")
CC Effect In Action: 1967 Ford Econoline – Starting Over
Posted on September 21, 2014 | 17 CommentsHaving appeared the in my neighbor’s driveway the same evening I posted the Canadian Mercury Econoline pickup, this 1967 (?) Ford Econoline replaced the 2002-ish Honda Odyssey which had been […] -
![The latest crop of sports sedans get to sixty in less than five seconds, corner at .9 Gs, come loaded with digital displays, are uncannily silent and have kidney punishing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2014-06-08-19.19.39.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1985 Audi 4000 S Quattro – Sunday Softcore")
CC Capsule: 1985 Audi 4000 S Quattro – Sunday Softcore
Posted on September 21, 2014 | 24 CommentsThe latest crop of sports sedans get to sixty in less than five seconds, corner at .9 Gs, come loaded with digital displays, are uncannily silent and have kidney punishing […] -
![I’d like to offer my apologies in advance to anyone who’ll find my treatment of this car uncharitable, but sometimes it’s difficult to keep my criticism to myself. This is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2014-08-05-14.04.13.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1966 Dodge Coronet 440 – Keep Out Of Reach Of Children")
CC Capsule: 1966 Dodge Coronet 440 – Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
Posted on September 19, 2014 | 55 CommentsI’d like to offer my apologies in advance to anyone who’ll find my treatment of this car uncharitable, but sometimes it’s difficult to keep my criticism to myself. This is […]
