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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Ed Stembridge
Posts by Ed Stembridge
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![(first posted 3/9/2013) The Wikipedia synopsis of John Steinbeck’s final novel, The Winter of My Discontent, reads: “Feeling the pressure from his family and acquaintances to achieve more than […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013_78cobraII_cobradecal.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1978 Mustang Cobra II — <i>The Winter of My Discontent</i>")
Curbside Classic: 1978 Mustang Cobra II — The Winter of My Discontent
Posted on December 22, 2021 | 115 Comments(first posted 3/9/2013) The Wikipedia synopsis of John Steinbeck’s final novel, The Winter of My Discontent, reads: “Feeling the pressure from his family and acquaintances to achieve more than […] -
![(first posted 8/23/2015) We’ve spilled a lot of pixels on these pages reviewing retro styled cars such as the Thunderbird, Fiat 500 and Beetle, among others, but did you know the trend […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/boomer8nside.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Ag History: 2009-11 New Holland Boomer 8N – Forward Into The Past")
Ag History: 2009-11 New Holland Boomer 8N – Forward Into The Past
Posted on August 23, 2021 | 68 Comments(first posted 8/23/2015) We’ve spilled a lot of pixels on these pages reviewing retro styled cars such as the Thunderbird, Fiat 500 and Beetle, among others, but did you know the trend […] -
![(first posted 7/4/2015) Happy Independence Day, America! 1976 was a big year for America, and numerous companies got into the spirit of things with Bicentennial-themed products. We’ve covered several of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/case76.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Fieldside Classics: 1976 Case 1570 “Spirit of ’76” Tractor")
Fieldside Classics: 1976 Case 1570 “Spirit of ’76” Tractor
Posted on July 4, 2021 | 37 Comments(first posted 7/4/2015) Happy Independence Day, America! 1976 was a big year for America, and numerous companies got into the spirit of things with Bicentennial-themed products. We’ve covered several of […] -
![I pass this lot on my way into town, and noticed with interest as it began filling up with derelict cars last summer. Then it dawned on me that many […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_E1643.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Suddenly It’s Not the 1990s")
Curbside Outtake: Suddenly It’s Not the 1990s
Posted on March 18, 2021 | 39 CommentsI pass this lot on my way into town, and noticed with interest as it began filling up with derelict cars last summer. Then it dawned on me that many […] -
![(first posted 2/21/2015) Two men, both of Irish descent, both christened Henry at birth and both raised by a mother named Mary. Each fathered a single child. Raised in rural, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/whenharrymethenry.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Ag History: Ford N Series Tractors And The Handshake That Changed Farming Forever")
Ag History: Ford N Series Tractors And The Handshake That Changed Farming Forever
Posted on February 21, 2021 | 107 Comments(first posted 2/21/2015) Two men, both of Irish descent, both christened Henry at birth and both raised by a mother named Mary. Each fathered a single child. Raised in rural, […] -
Car Carriers of the Day: Chevy Series 90s Hauling Chevy Vegas
Posted on September 10, 2020 | 35 Comments -
![A bead of sweat trickled from under my helmet as I eased up to the starting line, the race-bred four-valve dual-overhead cam engine rasping through stainless steel headers at a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/01-startinggrid.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1976 Cosworth Vega #2196 – Muscle Memory, In Honor of the Vega’s 50th Anniversary")
Curbside Classic: 1976 Cosworth Vega #2196 – Muscle Memory, In Honor of the Vega’s 50th Anniversary
Posted on September 10, 2020 | 53 CommentsA bead of sweat trickled from under my helmet as I eased up to the starting line, the race-bred four-valve dual-overhead cam engine rasping through stainless steel headers at a […] -
![Everything you need to know to nail down the year, make, model and RPO number are included in this photo. REMINDER: no photo attachments in the comments, please – just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/00-clue.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on September 9, 2020 | 34 CommentsEverything you need to know to nail down the year, make, model and RPO number are included in this photo. REMINDER: no photo attachments in the comments, please – just […] -
![(first posted 8/22/2014) Toyota knocked one out of the park with the introduction of the MR2 in 1984 (February, 1985 in the US)–the first mass-produced mid-engine car to come from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/IMG_1724.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1989 Toyota MR2 SC – That’s Mister Two To You")
Curbside Classic: 1989 Toyota MR2 SC – That’s Mister Two To You
Posted on August 22, 2020 | 43 Comments(first posted 8/22/2014) Toyota knocked one out of the park with the introduction of the MR2 in 1984 (February, 1985 in the US)–the first mass-produced mid-engine car to come from […] -
![My brother continues to send photos of interesting vehicles he runs across in his work with Georgia CDR (Community Development and Relief) in Eastern Europe. Today’s feature car sparked an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/13_BMW340-FLview.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Postwar BMW 340 – A Case of Identity Theft?")
Curbside Classic: Postwar BMW 340 – A Case of Identity Theft?
Posted on July 1, 2020 | 19 CommentsMy brother continues to send photos of interesting vehicles he runs across in his work with Georgia CDR (Community Development and Relief) in Eastern Europe. Today’s feature car sparked an […] -
![My brother and his wife recently fulfilled a life desire and are now working with a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Eastern Europe called Georgia CDR (Community Development and Relief). They […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1947-56-Moscovitch-400-420-Interior.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: The Cars of Georgia – Not a <i>General Lee</i> to be Found")
CC Global: The Cars of Georgia – Not a General Lee to be Found
Posted on January 30, 2020 | 23 CommentsMy brother and his wife recently fulfilled a life desire and are now working with a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Eastern Europe called Georgia CDR (Community Development and Relief). They […] -
![This past Wednesday (December 18, 2019), Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group (Peugeot) announced they had agreed to binding merger terms that will create a $50 billion company and one of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Front.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Driveway Outtake: Strange Bedfellows in Three Shades of Grey")
Driveway Outtake: Strange Bedfellows in Three Shades of Grey
Posted on December 20, 2019 | 26 CommentsThis past Wednesday (December 18, 2019), Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group (Peugeot) announced they had agreed to binding merger terms that will create a $50 billion company and one of […] -
![(First Posted September 5, 2013) When I was growing up, there was one sure thing around our household–come Labor Day weekend, you could be sure Dad would have some labor […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013_62falcon_rfront.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1962 Ford Falcon + Teardrop Camper – Drivin’ The Dream")
Curbside Capsule: 1962 Ford Falcon + Teardrop Camper – Drivin’ The Dream
Posted on September 28, 2019 | 35 Comments(First Posted September 5, 2013) When I was growing up, there was one sure thing around our household–come Labor Day weekend, you could be sure Dad would have some labor […] -
![(First Posted September 4, 2013) After finishing the repair work on my ’95 F150 yesterday, I drove up into town (pop. 1400) to fill up the gas tanks. As I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013_68deville_fleft.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 1968 Cadillac de Ville Convertible – Casting A Long Shadow")
Curbside Outtake: 1968 Cadillac de Ville Convertible – Casting A Long Shadow
Posted on September 25, 2019 | 38 Comments(First Posted September 4, 2013) After finishing the repair work on my ’95 F150 yesterday, I drove up into town (pop. 1400) to fill up the gas tanks. As I […] -
![(First Posted August 30, 2013) I mentioned the other day in the piece about our “new to us” 2012 VW Routan that we have three generations of Chrysler minivans in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013_generations_lfront.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Voyager Generations – The Sequel")
Curbside Outtake: Voyager Generations – The Sequel
Posted on September 19, 2019 | 22 Comments(First Posted August 30, 2013) I mentioned the other day in the piece about our “new to us” 2012 VW Routan that we have three generations of Chrysler minivans in […]
