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About Author: Rich Baron
Posts by Rich Baron
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Wordless Vintage Snapshot: 1956 Mercury – Fording A Creek?
Posted on October 1, 2023 | 10 Comments -
![The Corona and Corolla had gained a solid foothold in international markets by the late ’60s, and studious Toyota was ready to strive for more. After earning respect through diligence […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: 1971 Toyota Celica – The Arrival Of Toyota’s Pony Car")
Vintage R&T Review: 1971 Toyota Celica – The Arrival Of Toyota’s Pony Car
Posted on October 1, 2023 | 29 CommentsThe Corona and Corolla had gained a solid foothold in international markets by the late ’60s, and studious Toyota was ready to strive for more. After earning respect through diligence […] -
Vintage Advertising: GM Muscle In 1968 – Choices, Choices, Choices
Posted on September 30, 2023 | 18 Comments -
![Today’s gallery is a series of images with at least one Beetle per shot, out in the open, mingling with the traffic of the period. The Beetles are not always […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot_20230927-030944.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: Beetles Casually Mingling In The Open")
Vintage Snapshots: Beetles Casually Mingling In The Open
Posted on September 30, 2023 | 40 CommentsToday’s gallery is a series of images with at least one Beetle per shot, out in the open, mingling with the traffic of the period. The Beetles are not always […] -
![Here is an unexpected find by Staxman at the Cohort, a 1960 Škoda Octavia roaming the streets of the USA. And mind you, this is not a recent gray import […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/53031643459_f110da0140_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Capsule: 1960 Škoda Octavia – Iron Curtain Survivor With Permanent Residence")
Cohort Capsule: 1960 Škoda Octavia – Iron Curtain Survivor With Permanent Residence
Posted on September 30, 2023 | 20 CommentsHere is an unexpected find by Staxman at the Cohort, a 1960 Škoda Octavia roaming the streets of the USA. And mind you, this is not a recent gray import […] -
![It’s a good day to take a tour around some vintage Dodge dealers. As can be seen in a few of these images, Dodge was feeling youthful and ‘rebellious’ by […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot_20230928-031921.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Dealer Promo Shots: Dodge Dealers From The ’60s – The Hot Corner!")
Vintage Dealer Promo Shots: Dodge Dealers From The ’60s – The Hot Corner!
Posted on September 29, 2023 | 16 CommentsIt’s a good day to take a tour around some vintage Dodge dealers. As can be seen in a few of these images, Dodge was feeling youthful and ‘rebellious’ by […] -
![Today’s MT vintage review checks out a trio of top American luxury models from 1969, one each from the Big 3. There are two 2-doors, the Cadillac Coupe de Ville, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/TEST.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Motor Trend Review: 1969 Cadillac Coupe de Ville, Lincoln Continental, Imperial – American Luxury Comparison")
Vintage Motor Trend Review: 1969 Cadillac Coupe de Ville, Lincoln Continental, Imperial – American Luxury Comparison
Posted on September 29, 2023 | 36 CommentsToday’s MT vintage review checks out a trio of top American luxury models from 1969, one each from the Big 3. There are two 2-doors, the Cadillac Coupe de Ville, […] -
![Here’s a curious pair by canadiancatgreen at the Cohort, capturing two different ages of the Pontiac saga. I believe the red and black one is a 1956 Chieftain, although the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/52981487232_344318e91f_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1956 Pontiac Chieftain & 1986 Pontiac Fiero – Two Ages Of Pontiac")
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1956 Pontiac Chieftain & 1986 Pontiac Fiero – Two Ages Of Pontiac
Posted on September 27, 2023 | 6 CommentsHere’s a curious pair by canadiancatgreen at the Cohort, capturing two different ages of the Pontiac saga. I believe the red and black one is a 1956 Chieftain, although the […] -
![Today’s gallery is devoted to Cadillac owners of the past. You’ll notice the proud stances and the satisfaction in their ownership. Their joy is often evident, though occasionally looking a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot_20230923-175629.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: The Pride And Joy Of Cadillac Owners – Heyday Of The “Standard Of The World”")
Vintage Snapshots: The Pride And Joy Of Cadillac Owners – Heyday Of The “Standard Of The World”
Posted on September 27, 2023 | 44 CommentsToday’s gallery is devoted to Cadillac owners of the past. You’ll notice the proud stances and the satisfaction in their ownership. Their joy is often evident, though occasionally looking a […] -
![Here is a brief gallery of parking lots around America. Decades vary, locations too, and of course, the vehicles. A few of these came with information, either in date or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot_20230819-032127.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: A Brief Visit To Parking Lots Of The Past")
Vintage Snapshots: A Brief Visit To Parking Lots Of The Past
Posted on September 26, 2023 | 28 CommentsHere is a brief gallery of parking lots around America. Decades vary, locations too, and of course, the vehicles. A few of these came with information, either in date or […] -
![Let’s take a look at this vintage carrier, loaded with a good assortment of Dearborn products. There was no information about this image’s location, but those hills seem to say […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tumblr_n3zhcnm17f1qcdxvpo1_1280.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Carrier Snapshots: An Assortment Of Early ’70s Fords")
Vintage Carrier Snapshots: An Assortment Of Early ’70s Fords
Posted on September 25, 2023 | 18 CommentsLet’s take a look at this vintage carrier, loaded with a good assortment of Dearborn products. There was no information about this image’s location, but those hills seem to say […] -
![Just one image for today for this 1969 Chrysler Newport Custom, courtesy of canadiancatgreen at the Cohort. And while I would like a few more shots, one image is good […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/53198066655_7bd6e96b27_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1969 Chrysler Newport Custom – Fuselage Goodness")
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1969 Chrysler Newport Custom – Fuselage Goodness
Posted on September 25, 2023 | 19 CommentsJust one image for today for this 1969 Chrysler Newport Custom, courtesy of canadiancatgreen at the Cohort. And while I would like a few more shots, one image is good […] -
![I’d like to think that many of us share fond memories of playing around the family car, either in the driveway or in the car itself. I did spend many […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/52733583143_509201068d_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: The Driveway As A Playground – A Gallery")
Vintage Snapshots: The Driveway As A Playground – A Gallery
Posted on September 24, 2023 | 24 CommentsI’d like to think that many of us share fond memories of playing around the family car, either in the driveway or in the car itself. I did spend many […] -
![Everything remains the same until it doesn’t. Detroit’s Brougham era had gone undisturbed for a good number of years, guided by the wider and longer mantra. And while Detroit had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/n_1978-Mercury-Zephyr-04.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Road & Track Review: 1978 Mercury Zephyr-Ford Fairmont – A Boxy New Dawn")
Vintage Road & Track Review: 1978 Mercury Zephyr-Ford Fairmont – A Boxy New Dawn
Posted on September 24, 2023 | 24 CommentsEverything remains the same until it doesn’t. Detroit’s Brougham era had gone undisturbed for a good number of years, guided by the wider and longer mantra. And while Detroit had […] -
![For today, let’s check with a few Buick owners and their vintage rides. They’re a rather jolly and proud bunch, and most carry the air that only comes from owning […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot_20230826-025412.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: A Buick Owners Gallery – Portholes And Sweep Spears")
Vintage Snapshots: A Buick Owners Gallery – Portholes And Sweep Spears
Posted on September 22, 2023 | 23 CommentsFor today, let’s check with a few Buick owners and their vintage rides. They’re a rather jolly and proud bunch, and most carry the air that only comes from owning […]
