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![This is the first time I’ve ever been to anything like this. I mean, I’ve been to the odd local car show or museum, but this one was more on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_20190622_160812-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: 2019 Concours d’Élégance Suisse (Part One – Pre-war Beauties)")
Car Show Classics: 2019 Concours d’Élégance Suisse (Part One – Pre-war Beauties)
Posted on July 5, 2019 | 33 CommentsThis is the first time I’ve ever been to anything like this. I mean, I’ve been to the odd local car show or museum, but this one was more on […] -
![I recently made a quick trip to Europe and brought back a treasure trove of exceptional CC fodder, which I will share forthwith. As an amuse-bouche for my forthcoming series/report […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_20190622_164120-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Multiple CCs: 2019 Concours d’Élégance Suisse (Part Zero – The Car Park)")
Multiple CCs: 2019 Concours d’Élégance Suisse (Part Zero – The Car Park)
Posted on July 4, 2019 | 17 CommentsI recently made a quick trip to Europe and brought back a treasure trove of exceptional CC fodder, which I will share forthwith. As an amuse-bouche for my forthcoming series/report […] -
![I don’t know about you, but I usually avoid talking about cars with most people, as I find most people don’t care much about these things. But every once in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/0-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1966 Porsche 912 – I Must Make Amends")
Curbside Classic: 1966 Porsche 912 – I Must Make Amends
Posted on July 3, 2019 | 22 CommentsI don’t know about you, but I usually avoid talking about cars with most people, as I find most people don’t care much about these things. But every once in […] -
![T87’s been a bit busy of late, but hasn’t given up on CC. My last post here featured this Rolls, which I had managed to capture only three photos of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_20190620_140935-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Positively Park Ward")
CC Outtake: Positively Park Ward
Posted on July 2, 2019 | 16 CommentsT87’s been a bit busy of late, but hasn’t given up on CC. My last post here featured this Rolls, which I had managed to capture only three photos of […] -
![I encountered this relatively rare Rolls near my place in Bangkok a couple of times and finally tried to photograph it. Unfortunately, it was guarded (must belong to some VIP) […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_20190507_161859-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph – Retreat Of The Clones")
CC Capsule: 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph – Retreat Of The Clones
Posted on June 3, 2019 | 15 CommentsI encountered this relatively rare Rolls near my place in Bangkok a couple of times and finally tried to photograph it. Unfortunately, it was guarded (must belong to some VIP) […] -
![It’s difficult to find a car that seems to have only bad points. I mean, can you imagine a vehicle where the styling wasn’t right, the engine had a bad […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_20190530_133121-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1994 Maserati Ghibli (AM336) – Rare For A Reason")
Curbside Classic: 1994 Maserati Ghibli (AM336) – Rare For A Reason
Posted on June 2, 2019 | 12 CommentsIt’s difficult to find a car that seems to have only bad points. I mean, can you imagine a vehicle where the styling wasn’t right, the engine had a bad […] -
![There is was again. Once more, out of the corner of my eye, a black Benz flashed its distinctively pointy derriere as it turned around a corner and out of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_20190211_141623-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 200 (W110) – The Spy Who Lurked Me")
Curbside Classic: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 200 (W110) – The Spy Who Lurked Me
Posted on May 27, 2019 | 33 CommentsThere is was again. Once more, out of the corner of my eye, a black Benz flashed its distinctively pointy derriere as it turned around a corner and out of […] -
![Please pardon some of the wonky shots – these were taken in motion, at the back of a motorbike. I have just been through a relatively acute Fintail binge (post […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_20190521_132140-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Classic: 1974 Mercedes-Benz 280 S (W116) – Drive-By CC Effect")
In-Motion Classic: 1974 Mercedes-Benz 280 S (W116) – Drive-By CC Effect
Posted on May 22, 2019 | 11 CommentsPlease pardon some of the wonky shots – these were taken in motion, at the back of a motorbike. I have just been through a relatively acute Fintail binge (post […] -
![There are some cars that are underwhelming when seen in person. Camera angles and optimistic artwork can turn some sow’s ears into a silk purse. When confronted with the object […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Jag_mkX-1-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1965 Jaguar Mk X – Paying Respect To Madame X")
Curbside Classic: 1965 Jaguar Mk X – Paying Respect To Madame X
Posted on May 15, 2019 | 45 CommentsThere are some cars that are underwhelming when seen in person. Camera angles and optimistic artwork can turn some sow’s ears into a silk purse. When confronted with the object […] -
![Sometimes, the issue with these histories is knowing when to begin (usually, the end kind of writes itself). In the case of Matra, we’re not just talking about highly specialized […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/FrenchDS4_title_pic_matra.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: French Deadly Sins (M.C. Escher Edition, Part 3) – The Meandering Matra")
Automotive History: French Deadly Sins (M.C. Escher Edition, Part 3) – The Meandering Matra
Posted on May 9, 2019 | 28 CommentsSometimes, the issue with these histories is knowing when to begin (usually, the end kind of writes itself). In the case of Matra, we’re not just talking about highly specialized […] -
![[ First Published on 31 August 2016; revised, chopped up, re-upholstered and much augmented in May 2019. ] In the UK and France, many cars were produced as Talbots throughout […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/FrenchDS4_title_pic_talbot.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: French Deadly Sins (M.C. Escher Edition, Part 2) – Talbot, Almost Invincible")
Automotive History: French Deadly Sins (M.C. Escher Edition, Part 2) – Talbot, Almost Invincible
Posted on May 8, 2019 | 74 Comments[ First Published on 31 August 2016; revised, chopped up, re-upholstered and much augmented in May 2019. ] In the UK and France, many cars were produced as Talbots throughout […] -
![Well, it cannot be put off any longer: we’re finally coming to the Simca saga. This edition of French Deadly Sins will attempt to untangle one of the most complex […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/FrenchDS4_title_pic_Simca.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: French Deadly Sins (M.C. Escher Edition, Part 1): Fiat + Ford + Chrysler + Rootes = Simca, The Impossible Equation")
Automotive History: French Deadly Sins (M.C. Escher Edition, Part 1): Fiat + Ford + Chrysler + Rootes = Simca, The Impossible Equation
Posted on May 7, 2019 | 62 CommentsWell, it cannot be put off any longer: we’re finally coming to the Simca saga. This edition of French Deadly Sins will attempt to untangle one of the most complex […] -
![[Updated with answers] Starting tomorrow, a whole nother French Deadly Sins series will also look at this great era (and others), so let’s see revisit our classiques a bit. This […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/French_autos_of_1954-55_2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshot/QOTD: How Many “New French Automobiles Of 1955” Can You ID? [Updated]")
Vintage Snapshot/QOTD: How Many “New French Automobiles Of 1955” Can You ID? [Updated]
Posted on May 6, 2019 | 22 Comments[Updated with answers] Starting tomorrow, a whole nother French Deadly Sins series will also look at this great era (and others), so let’s see revisit our classiques a bit. This […] -
![I’ve been wanting to write about this car ever since I started posting on CC, and finally the day has come. As I reported earlier, I went to a classic […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_20190407_123724-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic(s): 1966 Panhard 24 B (and CT) – Be Still, My Beating Twin")
Car Show Classic(s): 1966 Panhard 24 B (and CT) – Be Still, My Beating Twin
Posted on April 26, 2019 | 39 CommentsI’ve been wanting to write about this car ever since I started posting on CC, and finally the day has come. As I reported earlier, I went to a classic […] -
![If I said “Michelotti-designed RWD two-door four-seater, automatic transmission and De Dion rear axle,” there’s a fair chance you’d answer something like Gordon-Keeble or Iso Rivolta. And you’d be right. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_20190328_180246-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1975 DAF 46 – When The Other Clog Dropped")
Curbside Classic: 1975 DAF 46 – When The Other Clog Dropped
Posted on April 18, 2019 | 20 CommentsIf I said “Michelotti-designed RWD two-door four-seater, automatic transmission and De Dion rear axle,” there’s a fair chance you’d answer something like Gordon-Keeble or Iso Rivolta. And you’d be right. […]
