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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Rich Baron
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![We’re about to reach the middle of the summer, and it’s a good time to revisit not only the season but that everyday companion; the automobile. As soon as the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/7651295202_1b65b9c3c1_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: The Joys Of Cars And Summer")
Vintage Snapshots: The Joys Of Cars And Summer
Posted on August 5, 2023 | 24 CommentsWe’re about to reach the middle of the summer, and it’s a good time to revisit not only the season but that everyday companion; the automobile. As soon as the […] -
![This ’71 Riviera was at the Cohort, found in Japan by Jerome Solberg. I think it’s pretty well known that Japan is among the largest consumers of seafood, so why […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/53093815711_1ff0a31f55_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1971 Buick Riviera – The Boattail Visits Japan")
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1971 Buick Riviera – The Boattail Visits Japan
Posted on August 5, 2023 | 26 CommentsThis ’71 Riviera was at the Cohort, found in Japan by Jerome Solberg. I think it’s pretty well known that Japan is among the largest consumers of seafood, so why […] -
![We were going through a heat wave this past April, just when I agreed to join my wife in one of her teaching outings. A trip to the beach of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_20230507_144723838_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: VW Vanagon – One With Nature")
Curbside Recycling: VW Vanagon – One With Nature
Posted on August 5, 2023 | 10 CommentsWe were going through a heat wave this past April, just when I agreed to join my wife in one of her teaching outings. A trip to the beach of […] -
![When a Vega is found nowadays, they tend to appear as car show queens (mostly the Cosworth version), or in junked condition. William Garrett at the Cohort found this ’76-’77 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/53086618972_96f0d5b076_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: ’76 – ’77 Chevy Vega – A Nice Looking One")
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: ’76 – ’77 Chevy Vega – A Nice Looking One
Posted on August 4, 2023 | 22 CommentsWhen a Vega is found nowadays, they tend to appear as car show queens (mostly the Cosworth version), or in junked condition. William Garrett at the Cohort found this ’76-’77 […] -
![Chevrolet’s Mustang fighter had taken long enough to reach the market but its Shelby counterpart wouldn’t wait so long; just a few months after the Camaro’s launch, the Z28 was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1967-03-CAR-and-DRIVER-1967-Chevrolet-Camaro-Z28-Test-1-6-1a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Car And Driver Review: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 – Chevy’s Shelby Fighter Reaches The Streets")
Vintage Car And Driver Review: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 – Chevy’s Shelby Fighter Reaches The Streets
Posted on August 4, 2023 | 5 CommentsChevrolet’s Mustang fighter had taken long enough to reach the market but its Shelby counterpart wouldn’t wait so long; just a few months after the Camaro’s launch, the Z28 was […] -
![I wish I could say that when I moved to Los Angeles in 1994, I developed a fascination with ’50s modernist commercial buildings. But it would be a lie. I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/20160866271_c14ea272c2_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Postcards: Neat Modernist Signs And Cool Vintage Rides")
Vintage Postcards: Neat Modernist Signs And Cool Vintage Rides
Posted on August 3, 2023 | 31 CommentsI wish I could say that when I moved to Los Angeles in 1994, I developed a fascination with ’50s modernist commercial buildings. But it would be a lie. I […] -
![Here are a couple of more finds from canadiancatgreen at the Cohort. First, a 4-door Studebaker Lark, which could be a ’59 or a ’60. Oddly, the windshield chalk marks […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/53085023071_580ab13315_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k)s Of The Day: A ’59 Studebaker Lark & A ’50 Meteor Meet In A Lot")
Cohort Pic(k)s Of The Day: A ’59 Studebaker Lark & A ’50 Meteor Meet In A Lot
Posted on August 3, 2023 | 15 CommentsHere are a couple of more finds from canadiancatgreen at the Cohort. First, a 4-door Studebaker Lark, which could be a ’59 or a ’60. Oddly, the windshield chalk marks […] -
Vintage Snapshots: 1972 VW Beetle – A Hunter’s Preferred Ride?
Posted on August 2, 2023 | 13 CommentsActually, probably not the preferred ride, but it got the job done. After all, hunters were known for being rather resourceful and sticking to basics; qualities a Beetle complements perfectly. -
![Once again, we’re on the lookout for some COAL contributors. Go on, and share with us your car-related anecdotes, with the joys and pains that come with them. We all […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/3906427411_f266107fd1_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Once More, CC Is In Search Of Some COALers")
Once More, CC Is In Search Of Some COALers
Posted on August 1, 2023 | 21 CommentsOnce again, we’re on the lookout for some COAL contributors. Go on, and share with us your car-related anecdotes, with the joys and pains that come with them. We all […] -
![A lot of El Caminos have appeared at CC, but not many in SS guise. Here is a 1970 one, captured by nifticus392 at the Cohort. This generation of El […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/53015787760_ad2b2cc658_k-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS – The Truck Sports Car Pays Another Visit")
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS – The Truck Sports Car Pays Another Visit
Posted on August 1, 2023 | 11 CommentsA lot of El Caminos have appeared at CC, but not many in SS guise. Here is a 1970 one, captured by nifticus392 at the Cohort. This generation of El […] -
![A few more shots from the US National Archives. The images were taken near Portland, in 1974. According to the caption: ‘Stacked autos are scrapped and shipped to Japan, to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/4271784875_c7ae3d1c9e_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: Junkyards Of Yore – Done In The US, Bound For Japan")
Vintage Snapshots: Junkyards Of Yore – Done In The US, Bound For Japan
Posted on August 1, 2023 | 50 CommentsA few more shots from the US National Archives. The images were taken near Portland, in 1974. According to the caption: ‘Stacked autos are scrapped and shipped to Japan, to […] -
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1966 Acadian Canso Sport Deluxe
Posted on July 31, 2023 | 16 CommentsToday’s images were posted at the Cohort by nifticus392. Now, when you look at these pictures, do you see a nice Acadian? Or a weird Chevy II? -
![These images come from the US National Archives, with a series of activities that make me feel like stepping out for a while. Obviously, there are some nice cars as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/7065673893_701dcfd3d2_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: Time To Be Outdoors")
Vintage Snapshots: Time To Be Outdoors
Posted on July 31, 2023 | 33 CommentsThese images come from the US National Archives, with a series of activities that make me feel like stepping out for a while. Obviously, there are some nice cars as […] -
![Here’s a menacing creature, tightly wearing its dark tailored suit, and ready to push lesser creatures out of the way on looks alone. Finally, a colonnade GM body had crossed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_20230726_134709060_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1973 Pontiac LeMans Sport Coupe With Floor Shifter – A Victim Of Fashion")
Curbside Classic: 1973 Pontiac LeMans Sport Coupe With Floor Shifter – A Victim Of Fashion
Posted on July 31, 2023 | 28 CommentsHere’s a menacing creature, tightly wearing its dark tailored suit, and ready to push lesser creatures out of the way on looks alone. Finally, a colonnade GM body had crossed […] -
![It’s 1977 and the Gremlin gets its first redesign, with revised sheet metal, shorter front fenders, new bumpers, a new grille, and other cosmetic details. Bodywise, the revisions meant 4 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Untitled-1-6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R & T Review: 1977 AMC Gremlin 2.0 Four Cylinder – A (Porsche) Engine Waiting For A Better Car")
Vintage R & T Review: 1977 AMC Gremlin 2.0 Four Cylinder – A (Porsche) Engine Waiting For A Better Car
Posted on July 30, 2023 | 33 CommentsIt’s 1977 and the Gremlin gets its first redesign, with revised sheet metal, shorter front fenders, new bumpers, a new grille, and other cosmetic details. Bodywise, the revisions meant 4 […]
