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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Rich Baron
Posts by Rich Baron
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![It finally struck me that in my recent Kodachrome posts trucks rarely appear. Many wagons, coupes, and sedans show up, but as is known, city dwellers and suburbanites didn’t bother […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot_20230824-062758.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: Practical Rides – A Short Gallery Of Trucks")
Vintage Snapshots: Practical Rides – A Short Gallery Of Trucks
Posted on September 12, 2023 | 22 CommentsIt finally struck me that in my recent Kodachrome posts trucks rarely appear. Many wagons, coupes, and sedans show up, but as is known, city dwellers and suburbanites didn’t bother […] -
![For today, a selection of shots from canadiancatgreen at the Cohort. Once again, these were taken at the ‘Little Lot’ in Alberta, which we’ve visited a few times before. And […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/53167448189_c7b2ab9be3_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k)s Of The Day: ’89 Olds Custom Cruiser, ’81 Cadillac Seville, ’82 Eldorado – GM ’80s Nostalgia")
Cohort Pic(k)s Of The Day: ’89 Olds Custom Cruiser, ’81 Cadillac Seville, ’82 Eldorado – GM ’80s Nostalgia
Posted on September 12, 2023 | 16 CommentsFor today, a selection of shots from canadiancatgreen at the Cohort. Once again, these were taken at the ‘Little Lot’ in Alberta, which we’ve visited a few times before. And […] -
Vintage Advertising: 1970, Year Of The Great Birds – Who’s Got The Biggest Beak?
Posted on September 11, 2023 | 31 Comments -
![I had waited for CC’s Roger Carr to cover Alfa Romeo’s Alfasud for ages. First, to get his take on the model. Second, so that I could start sharing a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_20230703_160830977_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Driveway Outtakes: 1978-83 Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint 1.5 – Rare And Shy Italian")
Driveway Outtakes: 1978-83 Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint 1.5 – Rare And Shy Italian
Posted on September 11, 2023 | 10 CommentsI had waited for CC’s Roger Carr to cover Alfa Romeo’s Alfasud for ages. First, to get his take on the model. Second, so that I could start sharing a […] -
![Here’s a controversially styled car, courtesy of a controversial stylist; the 1960-62 “Plymouth” Valiant. A product of the one and only Virgil Exner Sr. And here’s a quote from another […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_20230902_161440571.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1961 Valiant – Follow The Leader? The Dilemmas of Art vs. Commerce")
Curbside Classic: 1961 Valiant – Follow The Leader? The Dilemmas of Art vs. Commerce
Posted on September 11, 2023 | 35 CommentsHere’s a controversially styled car, courtesy of a controversial stylist; the 1960-62 “Plymouth” Valiant. A product of the one and only Virgil Exner Sr. And here’s a quote from another […] -
![These images belong to Mickey’s Motor Sales, in Ellington CT. Most of AMC’s lineup from the period appears, with a Marlin making a guest appearance (a trade-in apparently). Shots seem […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot_20230904-082740.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Dealers: AMC in the ’70s-’80s – Come For Your Ambassador, Eagle or Spirit!")
Vintage Dealers: AMC in the ’70s-’80s – Come For Your Ambassador, Eagle or Spirit!
Posted on September 10, 2023 | 50 CommentsThese images belong to Mickey’s Motor Sales, in Ellington CT. Most of AMC’s lineup from the period appears, with a Marlin making a guest appearance (a trade-in apparently). Shots seem […] -
![In my family, Sunday was always a slow day. Stores were closed, TV was old movie reruns, and there was little to do. Why not deal with the silent member […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot_20230907-205906.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: Weekend Car Washing – Hoses, Rubber Boots, And Ladders")
Vintage Snapshots: Weekend Car Washing – Hoses, Rubber Boots, And Ladders
Posted on September 10, 2023 | 52 CommentsIn my family, Sunday was always a slow day. Stores were closed, TV was old movie reruns, and there was little to do. Why not deal with the silent member […] -
![The future troubles facing Detroit’s carmakers were evident by the start of the ’70s. If there had been signs during the prior decade, by the dawn of the ’70s they […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Car And Driver’s New For 1971 Issue: Chevrolet Impala, Mustang Mach 1, Mercury Comet – Early Impressions And Wrong Signals")
Vintage Car And Driver’s New For 1971 Issue: Chevrolet Impala, Mustang Mach 1, Mercury Comet – Early Impressions And Wrong Signals
Posted on September 10, 2023 | 31 CommentsThe future troubles facing Detroit’s carmakers were evident by the start of the ’70s. If there had been signs during the prior decade, by the dawn of the ’70s they […] -
![One beauty of driving is to take the vehicle and go to faraway places to spend time with nature. At any moment, with a car, this is possible. Here’s a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot_20230811-212419.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: Time Outdoors – Camping and Picknicking")
Vintage Snapshots: Time Outdoors – Camping and Picknicking
Posted on September 9, 2023 | 24 CommentsOne beauty of driving is to take the vehicle and go to faraway places to spend time with nature. At any moment, with a car, this is possible. Here’s a […] -
![For today, I’m sharing two automobile equines still galloping the streets of San Salvador. I’m told most of these have succumbed to rust and other ailments around the world. Even […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_20230821_171702635_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classics: ’74 & ’75 Dodge Colt – Two Colts Still Galloping")
Curbside Classics: ’74 & ’75 Dodge Colt – Two Colts Still Galloping
Posted on September 9, 2023 | 7 CommentsFor today, I’m sharing two automobile equines still galloping the streets of San Salvador. I’m told most of these have succumbed to rust and other ailments around the world. Even […] -
Vintage Snapshots & Postcards: Ford Dealers From ’57 to ’73
Posted on September 8, 2023 | 27 CommentsLet’s visit a few Ford dealers of the past. We’ll start with this night shot of Graham Ford, in Downey CA, 1957. -
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: Jaguar 3.8S (S-Type) – An Englishman In California
Posted on September 7, 2023 | 12 CommentsImages from the Cohort by William Garrett. It was identified as a ’67-’68 on its original post. -
![Old habits are hard to break. How else to explain VW’s 1969 411? After being poorly received in Europe, it took the 411 two years to reach US shores. And […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Untitled-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: 1971 Volkswagen 411 (Type 4) – Old Habits Die Hard")
Vintage R&T Review: 1971 Volkswagen 411 (Type 4) – Old Habits Die Hard
Posted on September 7, 2023 | 39 CommentsOld habits are hard to break. How else to explain VW’s 1969 411? After being poorly received in Europe, it took the 411 two years to reach US shores. And […] -
![Here’s a rather evocative shot. This first-gen Chevy van was captured at Garner State Park, Texas, in 1972. Part of the US National Archives Documerica project. Image has been slightly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/3704379498_8ac958448b_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshot: Van Life in the Early ’70s")
Vintage Snapshot: Van Life in the Early ’70s
Posted on September 6, 2023 | 22 CommentsHere’s a rather evocative shot. This first-gen Chevy van was captured at Garner State Park, Texas, in 1972. Part of the US National Archives Documerica project. Image has been slightly […] -
![Historians generally agree that the Spaniards’ search for the Fountain of Youth is nothing but a myth. I’m not quite so sure. Here is Hernando de Soto himself, blessing (or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot_20230808-143923.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Dealers: 1951 DeSoto – Hernando de Soto Gives His Blessing")
Vintage Dealers: 1951 DeSoto – Hernando de Soto Gives His Blessing
Posted on September 5, 2023 | 27 CommentsHistorians generally agree that the Spaniards’ search for the Fountain of Youth is nothing but a myth. I’m not quite so sure. Here is Hernando de Soto himself, blessing (or […]
