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![I know, it’s a pity this couldn’t be a little older. Those stupid big bumpers and oversized rear lights are kind of disgraceful. As is the interior, frankly. But despite […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20230819_192033_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (Type 14) Cabriolet – Wie K-G In Frankreich")
CC Capsule: 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (Type 14) Cabriolet – Wie K-G In Frankreich
Posted on March 28, 2024 | 23 CommentsI know, it’s a pity this couldn’t be a little older. Those stupid big bumpers and oversized rear lights are kind of disgraceful. As is the interior, frankly. But despite […] -
![For our second entry in this week’s celebration of German open-air motoring, we will examine a true ‘80s icon. Launched in late 1982, the E30 was a seminal baby Bimmer, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20231105_121243_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1987 BMW 325i (E30) Cabriolet – Bubble Economy Car")
Curbside Classic: 1987 BMW 325i (E30) Cabriolet – Bubble Economy Car
Posted on March 27, 2024 | 9 CommentsFor our second entry in this week’s celebration of German open-air motoring, we will examine a true ‘80s icon. Launched in late 1982, the E30 was a seminal baby Bimmer, […] -
![Last week was dedicated to Gandini-designed Italian beauties, and I kind of liked the feel of doing a theme for a few posts. So let’s call this “Deutsche Cabrio Woche” […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20230810_001950_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991 Opel Kadett GSi Cabriolet – Fancy Some T?")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Opel Kadett GSi Cabriolet – Fancy Some T?
Posted on March 25, 2024 | 14 CommentsLast week was dedicated to Gandini-designed Italian beauties, and I kind of liked the feel of doing a theme for a few posts. So let’s call this “Deutsche Cabrio Woche” […] -
![It is said that geniuses tend to hit their peak in their twenties. Doesn’t matter much in what field – mathematics, music or automotive design. To wit, Marcello Gandini (1938-2024) […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20230219_113355_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal – The Masterpiece")
Curbside Classic: 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal – The Masterpiece
Posted on March 22, 2024 | 38 CommentsIt is said that geniuses tend to hit their peak in their twenties. Doesn’t matter much in what field – mathematics, music or automotive design. To wit, Marcello Gandini (1938-2024) […] -
![(first posted 3/21/2018) SL. Is there anything more evocative than these two letters, set side by side in chrome trim on the rear end of an aged Benz? Evocative of power, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC (C107) – The Long And Short Of It")
Curbside Classic: 1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC (C107) – The Long And Short Of It
Posted on March 21, 2024 | 45 Comments(first posted 3/21/2018) SL. Is there anything more evocative than these two letters, set side by side in chrome trim on the rear end of an aged Benz? Evocative of power, […] -
![For the third entry on Gandini Week, we’ll take a gander at the later part of the Italian designer’s work. After having worked for Bertone for 15 years and spent […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20221225_143453_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1997 Maserati Quattroporte IV – Still Wedgy After All These Years")
Curbside Classic: 1997 Maserati Quattroporte IV – Still Wedgy After All These Years
Posted on March 21, 2024 | 6 CommentsFor the third entry on Gandini Week, we’ll take a gander at the later part of the Italian designer’s work. After having worked for Bertone for 15 years and spent […] -
![The Fiat X1/9 was an oddball, but quite a successful one. It’s the only mid-engined car ever made by the Turin firm and its long production life (1972-90) belies its […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20240303_090355_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1980 Fiat X1/9 – The Least Sincere Form Of Flattery")
Curbside Classic: 1980 Fiat X1/9 – The Least Sincere Form Of Flattery
Posted on March 20, 2024 | 16 CommentsThe Fiat X1/9 was an oddball, but quite a successful one. It’s the only mid-engined car ever made by the Turin firm and its long production life (1972-90) belies its […] -
![Marcello Gandini, one of the greatest car designers of all time, died last week aged 85. Many publications have been running his obituary, or listed his top 10 (or 12, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20231217_101326_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1971 Lamborghini Countach LP500 Replica – Ciao, Marcello")
Curbside Classic: 1971 Lamborghini Countach LP500 Replica – Ciao, Marcello
Posted on March 18, 2024 | 12 CommentsMarcello Gandini, one of the greatest car designers of all time, died last week aged 85. Many publications have been running his obituary, or listed his top 10 (or 12, […] -
![(first posted 3/17/2018) Welcome to the final act of this European Deadly Sins trilogy, dedicated to smaller nations’ failed automotive efforts. After having seen Belgium’s obscure […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1_OTHER_DS1_topPic_DAF.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Other European Deadly Sins (Part 3) – DAF 66, Or How To Turn A Daffodil Into A Swede")
Automotive History: Other European Deadly Sins (Part 3) – DAF 66, Or How To Turn A Daffodil Into A Swede
Posted on March 17, 2024 | 46 Comments(first posted 3/17/2018) Welcome to the final act of this European Deadly Sins trilogy, dedicated to smaller nations’ failed automotive efforts. After having seen Belgium’s obscure […] -
![(first posted 3/16/2018) Although some of you may have discovered the existence of Belgian cars in yesterday’s post, it is likely that many CC readers will be able […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1_OTHER_DS1_topPic_monteverdi.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Other European Deadly Sins (Part 2) – Monteverdi, Italicized Helvetica Bold")
Automotive History: Other European Deadly Sins (Part 2) – Monteverdi, Italicized Helvetica Bold
Posted on March 16, 2024 | 42 Comments(first posted 3/16/2018) Although some of you may have discovered the existence of Belgian cars in yesterday’s post, it is likely that many CC readers will be able […] -
![(first posted 3/15/2018) We’ve seen the big European nations have had more than a few Deadly Sins, but let’s not forget the smaller countries. This three-part installment will […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1_OTHER_DS1_topPic_Minerva.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Other European Deadly Sins (Part 1) – Minerva-Impéria, Belgium’s Automotive Waterloo")
Automotive History: Other European Deadly Sins (Part 1) – Minerva-Impéria, Belgium’s Automotive Waterloo
Posted on March 15, 2024 | 26 Comments(first posted 3/15/2018) We’ve seen the big European nations have had more than a few Deadly Sins, but let’s not forget the smaller countries. This three-part installment will […] -
![It may (not) come as a surprise to some of you, but customized cars aren’t exactly my thing. They do crop up on occasion, though, so I have a few […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20230604_165159_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: Seven Customized Chevrolets – From Souped Up To Nuts")
CC Outtakes: Seven Customized Chevrolets – From Souped Up To Nuts
Posted on March 12, 2024 | 24 CommentsIt may (not) come as a surprise to some of you, but customized cars aren’t exactly my thing. They do crop up on occasion, though, so I have a few […] -
![A classic Ferrari and an iconic Suzuki, both unlicensed but not yet completely derelict, gathering weeds in a parking lot? Yep, this is Tokyo all right. Of the twofers we’ve […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20240229_125335_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Twofer: 1987 Ferrari Mondial 3.2 & 1975 Suzuki Fronte Coupé – Opposites Attract")
CC Twofer: 1987 Ferrari Mondial 3.2 & 1975 Suzuki Fronte Coupé – Opposites Attract
Posted on March 8, 2024 | 8 CommentsA classic Ferrari and an iconic Suzuki, both unlicensed but not yet completely derelict, gathering weeds in a parking lot? Yep, this is Tokyo all right. Of the twofers we’ve […] -
![Now that’s a power couple if I’ve ever seen one! Jeep and Subaru are two major proponents of all-wheel drive, but that’s probably the only common trait these two share, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20231013_111913_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Twofer: 1975 Jeep Wagoneer & 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX STI – Different Takes For Different Makes")
CC Twofer: 1975 Jeep Wagoneer & 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX STI – Different Takes For Different Makes
Posted on March 7, 2024 | 6 CommentsNow that’s a power couple if I’ve ever seen one! Jeep and Subaru are two major proponents of all-wheel drive, but that’s probably the only common trait these two share, […] -
![It’s been a while since I’ve written up a twofer, and as a result, I have a few in store. So this will be T87’s Twofer Week, live from the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20221208_111746_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Twofer: 1993 Porsche 968 CS & 1996 Toyota Sprinter Carib (E110) S Touring – Strange Bedfellows")
CC Twofer: 1993 Porsche 968 CS & 1996 Toyota Sprinter Carib (E110) S Touring – Strange Bedfellows
Posted on March 5, 2024 | 12 CommentsIt’s been a while since I’ve written up a twofer, and as a result, I have a few in store. So this will be T87’s Twofer Week, live from the […]
