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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Robert Kim
Posts by Robert Kim
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![(first posted 2/5/2015) “Chrysler Corrrdoba. Corrrinthian leather.” Forty years ago, a one minute advertisement with these words made Ricardo Montalban the most memorable automotive pitchman of all time. Ricardo Montalban, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/a-cor.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC TV: The Chrysler Commercials of Ricardo Montalban")
CC TV: The Chrysler Commercials of Ricardo Montalban
Posted on February 5, 2021 | 56 Comments(first posted 2/5/2015) “Chrysler Corrrdoba. Corrrinthian leather.” Forty years ago, a one minute advertisement with these words made Ricardo Montalban the most memorable automotive pitchman of all time. Ricardo Montalban, […] -
![(first posted 1/16/2015) Epic road trips are close to the heart of every automobile enthusiast, and among road trips, venturing into uncharted territory has been an ultimate experience achieved by […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/a-road.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip History: Dodge Power Wagon True Tales of Adventure")
Road Trip History: Dodge Power Wagon True Tales of Adventure
Posted on January 17, 2021 | 50 Comments(first posted 1/16/2015) Epic road trips are close to the heart of every automobile enthusiast, and among road trips, venturing into uncharted territory has been an ultimate experience achieved by […] -
![(first posted 11/18/2014) Having profiled a 1959 Imperial sedan from one of the wildest-looking years of Chrysler’s Forward Look era, it will be interesting to contrast it with a car of the same make and model, and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/a-imp.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1964 Imperial – I Don’t Hate You, I Nothing You")
CC Capsule: 1964 Imperial – I Don’t Hate You, I Nothing You
Posted on November 18, 2020 | 85 Comments(first posted 11/18/2014) Having profiled a 1959 Imperial sedan from one of the wildest-looking years of Chrysler’s Forward Look era, it will be interesting to contrast it with a car of the same make and model, and […] -
![(first posted 11/5/2014) What was the most memorable Mercury Cougar of all time? For some, it may be the original 1967-68 Cougar with its clean styling. For racing or muscle […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p01vhn5j.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Cinema: Mrs. James Bond’s 1969 Cougar")
CC Cinema: Mrs. James Bond’s 1969 Cougar
Posted on November 5, 2020 | 64 Comments(first posted 11/5/2014) What was the most memorable Mercury Cougar of all time? For some, it may be the original 1967-68 Cougar with its clean styling. For racing or muscle […] -
![(first posted 11/5/2014) After a recent week of Ford Thunderbirds with a healthy dose of the intermediate-sized 1977-79 generation, a profile of the Mercury Cougar XR7 of the same years […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1-Cougar.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1977-79 Mercury Cougar XR7 – The First Thundercat")
Curbside Classic: 1977-79 Mercury Cougar XR7 – The First Thundercat
Posted on November 5, 2020 | 55 Comments(first posted 11/5/2014) After a recent week of Ford Thunderbirds with a healthy dose of the intermediate-sized 1977-79 generation, a profile of the Mercury Cougar XR7 of the same years […] -
![(first posted 6/22/2014) “Wax on, wax off.” One of the most famous movie lines of all time, first shown on the silver screen exactly 30 years ago on June 22, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/1-wax-on-wax-off-karate-kid-600.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Cinema: Cars of The Karate Kid")
CC Cinema: Cars of The Karate Kid
Posted on July 12, 2020 | 40 Comments(first posted 6/22/2014) “Wax on, wax off.” One of the most famous movie lines of all time, first shown on the silver screen exactly 30 years ago on June 22, […] -
![(first posted 6/13/2014) Base engine. Dog dishes. Powerglide.* This Chevrolet Nova from 1970-72 is a survivor of the plainest kind, the sort of car driven in large numbers by young […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/1-1200-Nova.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Plain White 1969 Chevrolet Nova – Building A Barer Way To See The USA")
Curbside Classic: Plain White 1969 Chevrolet Nova – Building A Barer Way To See The USA
Posted on May 21, 2020 | 96 Comments(first posted 6/13/2014) Base engine. Dog dishes. Powerglide.* This Chevrolet Nova from 1970-72 is a survivor of the plainest kind, the sort of car driven in large numbers by young […] -
![(first posted 5/14/2014) Although few motorcycle enthusiasts consider it to be exotic or uncommon in its sophistication, the Honda CB350 of 1968-73 was an surprise hit when new and continues […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Cafe-Racer.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Kickstand Classic: Honda CB350 – Underrated Hit")
Kickstand Classic: Honda CB350 – Underrated Hit
Posted on April 18, 2020 | 31 Comments(first posted 5/14/2014) Although few motorcycle enthusiasts consider it to be exotic or uncommon in its sophistication, the Honda CB350 of 1968-73 was an surprise hit when new and continues […] -
![(first posted 4/10/2014) How Detroit was lost. Those four words could serve as a current subtitle to this review that appeared 38 years ago in the April 1976 issue […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Review-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: Plymouth Volare, a “Solid Set of Wheels”")
Vintage Review: Plymouth Volare, a “Solid Set of Wheels”
Posted on March 24, 2020 | 69 Comments(first posted 4/10/2014) How Detroit was lost. Those four words could serve as a current subtitle to this review that appeared 38 years ago in the April 1976 issue […] -
![(first posted 3/15/2014) The Outtake yesterday of a 1986 Pontiac Parisienne, like previous popular features on full size 1977-81 Pontiacs such as this 1977 Bonneville Brougham coupe, this 1978 Bonneville Brougham […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/600-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: 1977 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham")
Vintage Review: 1977 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham
Posted on March 13, 2020 | 106 Comments(first posted 3/15/2014) The Outtake yesterday of a 1986 Pontiac Parisienne, like previous popular features on full size 1977-81 Pontiacs such as this 1977 Bonneville Brougham coupe, this 1978 Bonneville Brougham […] -
![Australia’s long relationship with the U.S. Big Three automakers and the American-influenced designs produced as a result have been extensively covered here, as shown in the large Australian Brands Archive […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1972-73 Chrysler Valiant Charger 770SE — The Ultimate Australian Mopar Muscle Car?")
Curbside Classic: 1972-73 Chrysler Valiant Charger 770SE — The Ultimate Australian Mopar Muscle Car?
Posted on February 28, 2020 | 47 CommentsAustralia’s long relationship with the U.S. Big Three automakers and the American-influenced designs produced as a result have been extensively covered here, as shown in the large Australian Brands Archive […] -
![1981 R65 image source: utahcaferacer.com (first posted 2/10/2014) For my first motorcycle, I made the wise decision to search for an air-cooled boxer BMW. Having heard from experienced motorcyclists for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/79-R65-bronze.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bikes Of A Lifetime: 1983 BMW R65 – Shoulda’ Kept It Forever")
Bikes Of A Lifetime: 1983 BMW R65 – Shoulda’ Kept It Forever
Posted on February 14, 2020 | 47 Comments1981 R65 image source: utahcaferacer.com (first posted 2/10/2014) For my first motorcycle, I made the wise decision to search for an air-cooled boxer BMW. Having heard from experienced motorcyclists for […] -
![Austin, Texas is famous for many things, including its murals, and “Greetings From Austin” on South 1st Street has to be the most well known, selfied, and Instagrammed mural of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Roadhouse Relic: 1951 Mercury Eight Sends Greetings from Austin")
Roadhouse Relic: 1951 Mercury Eight Sends Greetings from Austin
Posted on January 4, 2020 | 6 CommentsAustin, Texas is famous for many things, including its murals, and “Greetings From Austin” on South 1st Street has to be the most well known, selfied, and Instagrammed mural of […] -
![(First Posted October 28, 2013) The CJ-5 was a very small truck that cast a big shadow. Produced from 1954 to 1983, the CJ-5 lasted through ownership by two independents […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1-CJ2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Kaiser Jeep CJ-5 – Transcendent Independent")
Curbside Classic: Kaiser Jeep CJ-5 – Transcendent Independent
Posted on October 27, 2019 | 17 Comments(First Posted October 28, 2013) The CJ-5 was a very small truck that cast a big shadow. Produced from 1954 to 1983, the CJ-5 lasted through ownership by two independents […] -
![(First Posted September 17, 2013) El Dorado – “The Gilded One.” A tale about the New World circulated starting in 1638, about a king who for his coronation would be […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1-Front-view.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 1963 Cadillac Eldorado – Fabled City of Gold Discovered")
CC Global: 1963 Cadillac Eldorado – Fabled City of Gold Discovered
Posted on October 3, 2019 | 22 Comments(First Posted September 17, 2013) El Dorado – “The Gilded One.” A tale about the New World circulated starting in 1638, about a king who for his coronation would be […]
