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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Richard Bennett
Posts by Richard Bennett
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![(first posted 12/19/2011) Ah, the 1970’s. It was the Big decade, a time for big houses, big hair, big families, and big cars! Despite this being the Malaise […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Autumn-Oh-Eleven-050-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Classic Curbside Classic: 1976 Lincoln Continental Mark IV – Gas Fed Beef")
Classic Curbside Classic: 1976 Lincoln Continental Mark IV – Gas Fed Beef
Posted on November 12, 2024 | 158 Comments(first posted 12/19/2011) Ah, the 1970’s. It was the Big decade, a time for big houses, big hair, big families, and big cars! Despite this being the Malaise […] -
![(first posted 8/5/2012) Some cars are invisible. Due to large production numbers and affordable pricing, certain cars are seen all over the place. Slowly and surely though, rust, deferred maintenance […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/100_7656-e1344805192506.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1996 Chevrolet Beretta – A Dash Of Sportiness")
Curbside Classic: 1996 Chevrolet Beretta – A Dash Of Sportiness
Posted on June 25, 2023 | 108 Comments(first posted 8/5/2012) Some cars are invisible. Due to large production numbers and affordable pricing, certain cars are seen all over the place. Slowly and surely though, rust, deferred maintenance […] -
![(first posted 6/23/2013) Back in 1994, my Dad decided we needed a minivan and we test-drove a Windstar. We ordered a GL in this very shade (“Tuscan Bronze”), not knowing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Ford-Windstar.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1995 Ford Windstar GL – Bullets Dodged")
Curbside Classic: 1995 Ford Windstar GL – Bullets Dodged
Posted on September 16, 2021 | 118 Comments(first posted 6/23/2013) Back in 1994, my Dad decided we needed a minivan and we test-drove a Windstar. We ordered a GL in this very shade (“Tuscan Bronze”), not knowing […] -
![(first posted 1/11/2012) Henry Ford II was in many ways, a lot like his grandfather. They both were not big fans of change. The idea of smaller cars drove “Hank […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Capsule: 1978 Ford LTD Coupe – The Last Of The Whoppers")
Curbside Classic Capsule: 1978 Ford LTD Coupe – The Last Of The Whoppers
Posted on February 2, 2021 | 136 Comments(first posted 1/11/2012) Henry Ford II was in many ways, a lot like his grandfather. They both were not big fans of change. The idea of smaller cars drove “Hank […] -
![Paul’s piece on the 1964 Buick Book elicited quite a lot of responses, many of which mentioned how attractive the Buicks of this era were. These days, 1960 Buicks aren’t […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC01048.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1962 Buick Electra 225 – Buick Bash Finale")
Curbside Capsule: 1962 Buick Electra 225 – Buick Bash Finale
Posted on October 7, 2012 | 21 CommentsPaul’s piece on the 1964 Buick Book elicited quite a lot of responses, many of which mentioned how attractive the Buicks of this era were. These days, 1960 Buicks aren’t […] -
![Back in June, Jason Shafer shared with us a CC on the 1986 Thunderbird Elan. While it elicited many positive comments, the one most repeated was that even though this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Summer-Oh-Eleven-017-e1348604090504.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe – Ask And You Shall Receive")
Curbside Classic: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe – Ask And You Shall Receive
Posted on September 26, 2012 | 61 CommentsBack in June, Jason Shafer shared with us a CC on the 1986 Thunderbird Elan. While it elicited many positive comments, the one most repeated was that even though this […] -
![I am currently on a trip visiting friends and family. On Saturday my travels took me past these two Volkswagen vans. Yeah, they look a bit forlorn. What’s interesting about […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/DSC00606.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip Outtake: Still Here After All These Decades")
Road Trip Outtake: Still Here After All These Decades
Posted on September 22, 2012 | 19 CommentsI am currently on a trip visiting friends and family. On Saturday my travels took me past these two Volkswagen vans. Yeah, they look a bit forlorn. What’s interesting about […] -
![Toyota was on top of the world in the early ’90s. The 1989 launch of Lexus had exceeded all expectations. The Camry and Corolla were selling like gangbusters. It didn’t […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/DSC00560-1024x768-e1346264817776.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1992-96 Toyota Camry – The Greatest Camry Of All Time?")
Curbside Classic: 1992-96 Toyota Camry – The Greatest Camry Of All Time?
Posted on September 4, 2012 | 128 CommentsToyota was on top of the world in the early ’90s. The 1989 launch of Lexus had exceeded all expectations. The Camry and Corolla were selling like gangbusters. It didn’t […] -
![AAA When it comes to being the kind of a car it needs to be, poor Lincoln just can’t seem to catch a break. Should Lincolns be luxurious and ornate? […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/DSC00575.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2000 Lincoln LS – What Could Have Been, And What Might Be Mine")
CC Capsule: 2000 Lincoln LS – What Could Have Been, And What Might Be Mine
Posted on August 29, 2012 | 42 CommentsAAA When it comes to being the kind of a car it needs to be, poor Lincoln just can’t seem to catch a break. Should Lincolns be luxurious and ornate? […] -
![Today I set out to find a classic Colonnade Monte Carlo to shoot, but it just didn’t work out. Although no Monte Carlos were found, I did find something interesting […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/100_7681-1280x960-e1338920598286.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1976 Malibu Classic – What, No Vinyl Roof?")
CC Capsule: 1976 Malibu Classic – What, No Vinyl Roof?
Posted on June 11, 2012 | 35 CommentsToday I set out to find a classic Colonnade Monte Carlo to shoot, but it just didn’t work out. Although no Monte Carlos were found, I did find something interesting […] -
![Say what you will about Mercury, but they at least tried to make some interesting cars here and there. One of the more interesting cars from The Sign of The […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/100_7563-1024x7681-e1337648220718.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991 Mercury Capri – Birds Of A Feather")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Mercury Capri – Birds Of A Feather
Posted on May 26, 2012 | 57 CommentsSay what you will about Mercury, but they at least tried to make some interesting cars here and there. One of the more interesting cars from The Sign of The […] -
![It’s rare when all the major automakers come up with a great new idea at the same time. The Age Of The SUV in the late 1980s and early 1990s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/front-quarter-800x600-e1337220932454.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Four Door – You Can’t Blame A Guy For Trying")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Four Door – You Can’t Blame A Guy For Trying
Posted on May 19, 2012 | 43 CommentsIt’s rare when all the major automakers come up with a great new idea at the same time. The Age Of The SUV in the late 1980s and early 1990s […] -
![It goes without saying that when the new 1991 Caprice Classic debuted in the fall of 1990 it was considered, well, controversial. It was really a love it or hate […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/100_7481-e1334272708251.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon – It’s Totally Tubular")
CC Capsule: 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon – It’s Totally Tubular
Posted on April 12, 2012 | 29 CommentsIt goes without saying that when the new 1991 Caprice Classic debuted in the fall of 1990 it was considered, well, controversial. It was really a love it or hate […] -
![[ED: Our moratorium on American land yachts has been lifted. Enjoy!] It’s amazing to think of how the Impala went from top of the line luxo-cruiser in 1958 to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/100_7487.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1982 Chevrolet Impala – Basic B-Body Goodness")
CC Outtake: 1982 Chevrolet Impala – Basic B-Body Goodness
Posted on April 7, 2012 | 47 Comments[ED: Our moratorium on American land yachts has been lifted. Enjoy!] It’s amazing to think of how the Impala went from top of the line luxo-cruiser in 1958 to […] -
CC Capsule: 1977 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham – This Grandma Had Class
Posted on December 28, 2011 | 108 CommentsOkay, I admit it, I love me some Malaise, so sue me!
