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Curbside Classics Archives
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![For everything the second-generation Corvette had going for it, the Sting Ray’s image and desirability suffered from one major flaw. As the self-described “America’s sports car”, and having held […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1EA0083A-330E-477B-990F-5A5864C192C6.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Corvettes, Shelbys, and the SCCA – The Rules of the Club")
Corvettes, Shelbys, and the SCCA – The Rules of the Club
Posted on April 9, 2023 | 18 CommentsFor everything the second-generation Corvette had going for it, the Sting Ray’s image and desirability suffered from one major flaw. As the self-described “America’s sports car”, and having held […] -
![(first posted 4/8/2017) Hallo, Klassische Kurbseid Freunde, for our final German Deadly Sin – of this “Cycle” anyway. So after BMW’s near-death experience and Borgward’s obliteration and episodic re-births, let’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/GermanDS_glas.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: German Deadly Sins (The Bayern Cycle, Part 3) – The Shattered Ambitions Of Glas")
Automotive History: German Deadly Sins (The Bayern Cycle, Part 3) – The Shattered Ambitions Of Glas
Posted on April 8, 2023 | 41 Comments(first posted 4/8/2017) Hallo, Klassische Kurbseid Freunde, for our final German Deadly Sin – of this “Cycle” anyway. So after BMW’s near-death experience and Borgward’s obliteration and episodic re-births, let’s […] -
![(first posted 4/7/2017) The fall of the Byzantine Empire, the 1929 Wall Street Crash and the implosion of the USSR have nothing on the collapse of Borgward. OK, perhaps they […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/GermanDS_Borg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: German Deadly Sins (The Bayern Cycle, Part 2) – A Four-Wheeled Titanic Named Borgward")
Automotive History: German Deadly Sins (The Bayern Cycle, Part 2) – A Four-Wheeled Titanic Named Borgward
Posted on April 7, 2023 | 62 Comments(first posted 4/7/2017) The fall of the Byzantine Empire, the 1929 Wall Street Crash and the implosion of the USSR have nothing on the collapse of Borgward. OK, perhaps they […] -
![(first posted 4/6/207) Wilkommen, meinen Damen und Herren, to the Deadly Sins of the German car industry. Why “Bayern Cycle”? Because this trilogy, or Wagnerian importance and length, revolves around […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/GermanDS_BMW.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: German Deadly Sins (The Bayern Cycle, Part 1) – BMW’s Brush With Death: The V8 Cars")
Automotive History: German Deadly Sins (The Bayern Cycle, Part 1) – BMW’s Brush With Death: The V8 Cars
Posted on April 6, 2023 | 68 Comments(first posted 4/6/207) Wilkommen, meinen Damen und Herren, to the Deadly Sins of the German car industry. Why “Bayern Cycle”? Because this trilogy, or Wagnerian importance and length, revolves around […] -
![(first posted 4/1/2014) For nearly forty years, so many people have been erroneously believing and perpetuating the myth that Corinithian leather was simply a marketing ploy by Chrysler Corporation to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/IMG_1142.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The Origins of Corinthian Leather")
Automotive History: The Origins of Corinthian Leather
Posted on April 1, 2023 | 46 Comments(first posted 4/1/2014) For nearly forty years, so many people have been erroneously believing and perpetuating the myth that Corinithian leather was simply a marketing ploy by Chrysler Corporation to […] -
![(first posted 1/17/2012) The arrival of the new compacts by the Big Three in 1960 was the beginning of a major new era. The race for sales also turned […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Plymouth-Valiants-1960-Nascar.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: When The New 1960 Compacts Went Racing – The 130 MPH Valiants Cream The Corvairs And Falcons")
Automotive History: When The New 1960 Compacts Went Racing – The 130 MPH Valiants Cream The Corvairs And Falcons
Posted on March 31, 2023 | 117 Comments(first posted 1/17/2012) The arrival of the new compacts by the Big Three in 1960 was the beginning of a major new era. The race for sales also turned […] -
![(first posted 10/18/2011) Earlier in this space we traced the promising birth (and rapid maturation) of GM’s first new nameplate since the depression. The car was the Saturn and in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/sw1-wagon.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The Sad Final Years Of Saturn")
Automotive History: The Sad Final Years Of Saturn
Posted on March 30, 2023 | 117 Comments(first posted 10/18/2011) Earlier in this space we traced the promising birth (and rapid maturation) of GM’s first new nameplate since the depression. The car was the Saturn and in […] -
![(first posted 9/21/2011) My wife often warns me that I come across as a GM basher. According to her, I bust out the whoopin’ stick far more than the General […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/91-95_Saturn_SC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Saturn’s Early Years – Corporate Camelot")
Automotive History: Saturn’s Early Years – Corporate Camelot
Posted on March 29, 2023 | 98 Comments(first posted 9/21/2011) My wife often warns me that I come across as a GM basher. According to her, I bust out the whoopin’ stick far more than the General […] -
![1910 Peerless Landaulet, Body by Brewster (first posted 3/24/2017) Peerless was one of that famous triumvirate of the “Three P’s”: Packard, Pierce-Arrow, and Peerless. These three were among the most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1910-Peerless.page1_..jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History and Vintage AQ Review: Peerless – One of the Great American Luxury Marques and a Close Look at a Brass-Era 1910 Peerless Landaulet")
Automotive History and Vintage AQ Review: Peerless – One of the Great American Luxury Marques and a Close Look at a Brass-Era 1910 Peerless Landaulet
Posted on March 24, 2023 | 39 Comments1910 Peerless Landaulet, Body by Brewster (first posted 3/24/2017) Peerless was one of that famous triumvirate of the “Three P’s”: Packard, Pierce-Arrow, and Peerless. These three were among the most […] -
![(first posted 3/18/2017) Welcome to the third and final installment of the ‘60s British Deadly Sins. The term “globalization” may be a more recent coinage, but half a century ago, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/GBDS-GK.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (‘60s Edition, Part 3): Gordon-Keeble")
Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (‘60s Edition, Part 3): Gordon-Keeble
Posted on March 18, 2023 | 28 Comments(first posted 3/18/2017) Welcome to the third and final installment of the ‘60s British Deadly Sins. The term “globalization” may be a more recent coinage, but half a century ago, […] -
![(first posted 3/17/2017) The Alvis we saw yesterday may have been a posh lady in a conservative dress, but today we’re going to take a look at automotive royalty in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/GBDS-LAGONDA.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (‘60s Edition, Part 2) – Lagonda Rapide")
Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (‘60s Edition, Part 2) – Lagonda Rapide
Posted on March 17, 2023 | 35 Comments(first posted 3/17/2017) The Alvis we saw yesterday may have been a posh lady in a conservative dress, but today we’re going to take a look at automotive royalty in […] -
![I know what you are thinking. Another boring article about a Tri-Five Chevy. Ok, I get it, these cars are way over-exposed and Curbsiders like something a little more interesting. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1957-Chevrolet-210-2.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1957 Chevrolet Two-Ten Sport Coupe – First Love")
CC For Sale: 1957 Chevrolet Two-Ten Sport Coupe – First Love
Posted on March 17, 2023 | 56 CommentsI know what you are thinking. Another boring article about a Tri-Five Chevy. Ok, I get it, these cars are way over-exposed and Curbsiders like something a little more interesting. […] -
![(first posted 3/16/2017) Welcome one and all to the second edition of the British Deadly Sins, this time dedicated to the swinging ‘60s, the decade that those of us […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/GBDS-ALVIS.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (‘60s Edition, Part 1): Alvis TD/TE/TF 21")
Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (‘60s Edition, Part 1): Alvis TD/TE/TF 21
Posted on March 16, 2023 | 56 Comments(first posted 3/16/2017) Welcome one and all to the second edition of the British Deadly Sins, this time dedicated to the swinging ‘60s, the decade that those of us […] -
![(first posted 3/6/2017) If one wants to know what undoubtedly inspired the ill-fated Aston Martin Cygnet, one has to just mention the words “Radford Mini”. In the sixties and early […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Radford-Wood-Pickett-Radford-Mini-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Radford (and Wood & Picket) Minis – When Ultra Luxury Minis Were Hot In Swinging London")
Automotive History: Radford (and Wood & Picket) Minis – When Ultra Luxury Minis Were Hot In Swinging London
Posted on March 6, 2023 | 32 Comments(first posted 3/6/2017) If one wants to know what undoubtedly inspired the ill-fated Aston Martin Cygnet, one has to just mention the words “Radford Mini”. In the sixties and early […] -
![Do you remember life before cupholders? Several decades ago, bringing a drink in a moving car was a risky endeavor – not so today. But before cupholders became a prosaic […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Cupholders-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Hold My Drink! The Story Of When Cupholders Became Good")
Automotive History: Hold My Drink! The Story Of When Cupholders Became Good
Posted on March 6, 2023 | 83 CommentsDo you remember life before cupholders? Several decades ago, bringing a drink in a moving car was a risky endeavor – not so today. But before cupholders became a prosaic […]
