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![Even people like me who know next to nothing about rallying know that those crazy speeds on gravel and snow can only be achieved with 4WD. But there was a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_20240421_100858_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1982 Lancia Rally 037 Stradale – Group B-List Stardom Attained")
Curbside Classic: 1982 Lancia Rally 037 Stradale – Group B-List Stardom Attained
Posted on May 17, 2024 | 10 CommentsEven people like me who know next to nothing about rallying know that those crazy speeds on gravel and snow can only be achieved with 4WD. But there was a […] -
![The name Abarth is closely associated with several things, including scorpions, fast cars and Fiats. But Abarth didn’t work exclusively with the Fiat marque – it was just really hard […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_20240303_092137_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1965 Abarth-Simca 2000 GT Corsa – Turin And Poissy, Nitro And Glycerin")
Curbside Classic: 1965 Abarth-Simca 2000 GT Corsa – Turin And Poissy, Nitro And Glycerin
Posted on May 16, 2024 | 6 CommentsThe name Abarth is closely associated with several things, including scorpions, fast cars and Fiats. But Abarth didn’t work exclusively with the Fiat marque – it was just really hard […] -
![I wasn’t kidding when I called this “Thoroughbred Week,” was I? It’s just that they come in all shapes and sizes. Shape-wise, this one is pretty extreme – the Morelli […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_20240428_082426_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1956 OSCA 750S Barchetta by Morelli – Masterly Miniature Maserati")
Curbside Classic: 1956 OSCA 750S Barchetta by Morelli – Masterly Miniature Maserati
Posted on May 14, 2024 | 14 CommentsI wasn’t kidding when I called this “Thoroughbred Week,” was I? It’s just that they come in all shapes and sizes. Shape-wise, this one is pretty extreme – the Morelli […] -
![We’re back to the Peninsular section of the T87 picture collection for some choice Italian stallions, in what I’d like to call “Thoroughbred Week.” Let’s kick this off in style […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_20230108_135522-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Classic: 1951 Ferrari 212 by Ghia-Aigle – Just Sit Still, Will Ya?")
In-Motion Classic: 1951 Ferrari 212 by Ghia-Aigle – Just Sit Still, Will Ya?
Posted on May 13, 2024 | 8 CommentsWe’re back to the Peninsular section of the T87 picture collection for some choice Italian stallions, in what I’d like to call “Thoroughbred Week.” Let’s kick this off in style […] -
![“No, Mr T87, I expect you to write!” With the obligatory Goldfinger reference out of the way, I hope we can proceed together, with minimal drooling, at admiring at an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_20230917_102838_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1960 Aston Martin DB4 – Do You Ekshpect Me To Talk?")
Curbside Classic: 1960 Aston Martin DB4 – Do You Ekshpect Me To Talk?
Posted on May 10, 2024 | 14 Comments“No, Mr T87, I expect you to write!” With the obligatory Goldfinger reference out of the way, I hope we can proceed together, with minimal drooling, at admiring at an […] -
![I’ve been hinting at this one for a while in my regular Singles Outtakes posts and its day (or rather its week) has finally come. As you may or may […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_20230521_102407_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1968 Bristol 410 – Not Your Ordinary Hybrid")
Curbside Classic: 1968 Bristol 410 – Not Your Ordinary Hybrid
Posted on May 9, 2024 | 20 CommentsI’ve been hinting at this one for a while in my regular Singles Outtakes posts and its day (or rather its week) has finally come. As you may or may […] -
![When Rolls-Royce took over Bentley in the mid-‘30s, each of the two marques had a clear role and segment. Rolls were very large and opulent, suitable for chauffeur-driven limos. Bentleys […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_20230628_091537_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1964 Bentley S3 – Grille Engineering")
Curbside Classic: 1964 Bentley S3 – Grille Engineering
Posted on May 8, 2024 | 8 CommentsWhen Rolls-Royce took over Bentley in the mid-‘30s, each of the two marques had a clear role and segment. Rolls were very large and opulent, suitable for chauffeur-driven limos. Bentleys […] -
![This week will be dedicated to the last great decade of British cars (i.e. the ‘60s), with a particular focus on luxury – something of a British specialty, at least […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_20240407_122444_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1965 Alvis TE21 – Give Me Aristocracy Or Give Me Death")
Car Show Classic: 1965 Alvis TE21 – Give Me Aristocracy Or Give Me Death
Posted on May 6, 2024 | 22 CommentsThis week will be dedicated to the last great decade of British cars (i.e. the ‘60s), with a particular focus on luxury – something of a British specialty, at least […] -
![We’ll finish this edition of the T87 Singles Outtakes with a flourish, mark my words! We’re going to set the bar right from the off with a Dino 246GT and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_20240428_122258_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (March-April 2024) – Part 3: More Foreign Cars (Italian, German, Swedish, etc.)")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (March-April 2024) – Part 3: More Foreign Cars (Italian, German, Swedish, etc.)
Posted on May 3, 2024 | 13 CommentsWe’ll finish this edition of the T87 Singles Outtakes with a flourish, mark my words! We’re going to set the bar right from the off with a Dino 246GT and […] -
![The term “British Invasion” is usually used in reference to ‘60s pop groups making it in America (unless you live in the quarter of the globe that the British actually […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_20240428_094422_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (March-April 2024) – Part 2: Foreign Cars (British, French & American)")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (March-April 2024) – Part 2: Foreign Cars (British, French & American)
Posted on May 2, 2024 | 12 CommentsThe term “British Invasion” is usually used in reference to ‘60s pop groups making it in America (unless you live in the quarter of the globe that the British actually […] -
![Oh, is it time for one of those again? Might as well, given that the pickings were quite rich, over the past couple of months. Take the Isuzu 117 Coupé, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_20240310_095311_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (March-April 2024) – Part 1: Japanese Cars")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (March-April 2024) – Part 1: Japanese Cars
Posted on May 1, 2024 | 9 CommentsOh, is it time for one of those again? Might as well, given that the pickings were quite rich, over the past couple of months. Take the Isuzu 117 Coupé, […] -
![All aboooooard! The final port of call for this ‘70s Detroit Barge Week will take place on the vast deck of the good ship Continental. Look, it even has a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_20230129_131933_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1977 Lincoln Continental Town Car – USS Lincoln Docks In Central Tokyo")
Curbside Classic: 1977 Lincoln Continental Town Car – USS Lincoln Docks In Central Tokyo
Posted on April 26, 2024 | 26 CommentsAll aboooooard! The final port of call for this ‘70s Detroit Barge Week will take place on the vast deck of the good ship Continental. Look, it even has a […] -
![(first posted 4/26/2018) This is going to be a short one. I recovered these photos recently, after having forgotten about them for about four years. In the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMAG1473.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1935 MG Magnette NA Roadster — Archetypal British Roadster")
CC Capsule: 1935 MG Magnette NA Roadster — Archetypal British Roadster
Posted on April 25, 2024 | 13 Comments(first posted 4/26/2018) This is going to be a short one. I recovered these photos recently, after having forgotten about them for about four years. In the […] -
![Could we have a ‘70s Detroiter Week without a Cadillac? I think not. I had another one in mind when I planned this, but this recently-encountered Eldorado seemed even more […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_20240331_093327_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible – Lipstick On A Barge")
Curbside Classic: 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible – Lipstick On A Barge
Posted on April 25, 2024 | 18 CommentsCould we have a ‘70s Detroiter Week without a Cadillac? I think not. I had another one in mind when I planned this, but this recently-encountered Eldorado seemed even more […] -
![In the pony car wars of the ‘60s and ‘70s, Ford won the first round. Then GM got a bite at the apple a couple of years later with the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_20240218_090538_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1970 & 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda – Woulda And Shoulda")
Curbside Classic: 1970 & 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda – Woulda And Shoulda
Posted on April 24, 2024 | 24 CommentsIn the pony car wars of the ‘60s and ‘70s, Ford won the first round. Then GM got a bite at the apple a couple of years later with the […]
