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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Rich Baron
Posts by Rich Baron
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![It was the summer of 2000, and our work meeting had come to a close. Each of us came out with a list of archive photos and footage to gather, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot_20230811-040017.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Dealerships: Rambler Town! – A Short Gallery Of Rambler Dealers")
Vintage Dealerships: Rambler Town! – A Short Gallery Of Rambler Dealers
Posted on September 22, 2023 | 23 CommentsIt was the summer of 2000, and our work meeting had come to a close. Each of us came out with a list of archive photos and footage to gather, […] -
![Oldsmobile’s sales had been steadily collapsing by the time the new Aurora arrived in 1995. Its arrival came as a surprise to those who still paid attention. It looked like […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1995-Aurora-02.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Road & Track Owner Survey: 1995-1999 Oldsmobile Aurora – No Way Out Of The Abyss")
Vintage Road & Track Owner Survey: 1995-1999 Oldsmobile Aurora – No Way Out Of The Abyss
Posted on September 22, 2023 | 23 CommentsOldsmobile’s sales had been steadily collapsing by the time the new Aurora arrived in 1995. Its arrival came as a surprise to those who still paid attention. It looked like […] -
![It’s been a little while since we did a bit of traveling around the US of yore. It’s time to attend to that pending matter. Here are a few vintage […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/8072492198_7c97224eae_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Postcards: Main Roads and Some Light Traffic")
Vintage Postcards: Main Roads and Some Light Traffic
Posted on September 21, 2023 | 13 CommentsIt’s been a little while since we did a bit of traveling around the US of yore. It’s time to attend to that pending matter. Here are a few vintage […] -
![Datsun 210 images from the Cohort by Jerome Solberg. It’s no surprise to Curbside readers that some car models have different lives, all depending on what market they are sold […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/53006524357_462ff94361_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: 1979 Datsun 210 (Sunny) – The Many Identities Of A Nissan Sunny; A Gallery Of Curbside Finds")
Cohort Classic: 1979 Datsun 210 (Sunny) – The Many Identities Of A Nissan Sunny; A Gallery Of Curbside Finds
Posted on September 21, 2023 | 16 CommentsDatsun 210 images from the Cohort by Jerome Solberg. It’s no surprise to Curbside readers that some car models have different lives, all depending on what market they are sold […] -
Vintage Advertising: Choose a Plymouth, or Dodge. Maybe an Imperial? – Avis Rent-A-Car 1970
Posted on September 20, 2023 | 21 Comments -
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1982 Chevrolet El Camino – In The Golden Hour
Posted on September 19, 2023 | 6 CommentsImages from the Cohort by robadr. -
![Here are two wagons from the ’90s, uploaded by canadiancatgreen at the Cohort. Both belong to the best-selling models of the decade; the Camry and the Taurus. Only an Accord […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/53084454622_6aed3cb0c4_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k)s Of The Day: 1996 Toyota Camry Wagon & 1999 Ford Taurus Wagon – Wagons From the ’90s")
Cohort Pic(k)s Of The Day: 1996 Toyota Camry Wagon & 1999 Ford Taurus Wagon – Wagons From the ’90s
Posted on September 18, 2023 | 23 CommentsHere are two wagons from the ’90s, uploaded by canadiancatgreen at the Cohort. Both belong to the best-selling models of the decade; the Camry and the Taurus. Only an Accord […] -
![Today’s post covers two related Car Life vintage reviews. The first one from June 1969, where CL tested 4 full-size sedans, each powered with the largest available factory engine. A […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Reviews: 1969 Chevrolet Caprice – Car Life’s Best Family Sedan; Power And Handling")
Vintage Reviews: 1969 Chevrolet Caprice – Car Life’s Best Family Sedan; Power And Handling
Posted on September 17, 2023 | 22 CommentsToday’s post covers two related Car Life vintage reviews. The first one from June 1969, where CL tested 4 full-size sedans, each powered with the largest available factory engine. A […] -
![After living in SF for 8 years in the ’90s, it was only a matter of time before I devoted one of these vintage posts to the city. Here’s a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot_20230819-030732.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: San Francisco In The 50s, 60s & 70s")
Vintage Snapshots: San Francisco In The 50s, 60s & 70s
Posted on September 16, 2023 | 54 CommentsAfter living in SF for 8 years in the ’90s, it was only a matter of time before I devoted one of these vintage posts to the city. Here’s a […] -
![One thing about living in the tropics: gardens need constant care or they’ll turn into little jungles. After all, the terrain in Central America was mostly jungle when the Spaniards […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG-20230910-WA0009.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SE – Things To Discover In A Little Jungle")
CC Outtakes: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SE – Things To Discover In A Little Jungle
Posted on September 16, 2023 | 10 CommentsOne thing about living in the tropics: gardens need constant care or they’ll turn into little jungles. After all, the terrain in Central America was mostly jungle when the Spaniards […] -
![Here are two humble Chevettes posted by canadiancatgreen at the Cohort. Sort of. If we stick to badge engineering, what we have is one Chevette and one Pontiac Acadian. Curiously, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/52982239859_c4a55d1ea8_4k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k)s Of The Day: Two Chevettes; One In Acadian Diesel Guise")
Cohort Pic(k)s Of The Day: Two Chevettes; One In Acadian Diesel Guise
Posted on September 15, 2023 | 17 CommentsHere are two humble Chevettes posted by canadiancatgreen at the Cohort. Sort of. If we stick to badge engineering, what we have is one Chevette and one Pontiac Acadian. Curiously, […] -
![We’ve visited a number of dealers in the last few weeks, from Buick to Ford, to Oldsmobile. But we haven’t visited a Chevrolet recently, and it’s time to check out […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/default.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots And Postcards: Chevrolet Dealers From The ’50s To the ’70s")
Vintage Snapshots And Postcards: Chevrolet Dealers From The ’50s To the ’70s
Posted on September 14, 2023 | 36 CommentsWe’ve visited a number of dealers in the last few weeks, from Buick to Ford, to Oldsmobile. But we haven’t visited a Chevrolet recently, and it’s time to check out […] -
![We at CC love to hear, share, and express our common experiences with cars. At times, I regret not having read too many coming from female authors. Maybe it’s my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot_20230907-205718.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: A Gallery Of Ladies And Their Drives")
Vintage Snapshots: A Gallery Of Ladies And Their Drives
Posted on September 14, 2023 | 42 CommentsWe at CC love to hear, share, and express our common experiences with cars. At times, I regret not having read too many coming from female authors. Maybe it’s my […] -
Vintage Snapshot: 1960 Buick At Gas Station – Nice Photo Op
Posted on September 13, 2023 | 20 Comments -
![Thanks to these images by William Oliver at the Cohort, here’s a rare find that was a rare sight in its day. A 1957 Studebaker Provincial, one of 3,995 built […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/53162518594_2548076a82_3k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1957 Studebaker Provincial – Providential Survivor")
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1957 Studebaker Provincial – Providential Survivor
Posted on September 13, 2023 | 25 CommentsThanks to these images by William Oliver at the Cohort, here’s a rare find that was a rare sight in its day. A 1957 Studebaker Provincial, one of 3,995 built […]
