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![(first posted 11/21/2016) Welcome to Part 6 of our never-ending journey exploring relatively small displacement engines used at various times in automotive and light truck history. While this is the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1981-Ford-Trucks-02.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Little Engines That Could, Part 6: 1982 Was The Height Of Malaise And Passenger Cars Weren’t The Only Victims")
The Little Engines That Could, Part 6: 1982 Was The Height Of Malaise And Passenger Cars Weren’t The Only Victims
Posted on November 21, 2022 | 68 Comments(first posted 11/21/2016) Welcome to Part 6 of our never-ending journey exploring relatively small displacement engines used at various times in automotive and light truck history. While this is the […] -
![The 1973 OPEC oil embargo had a massive impact on the auto industry. In short order, fuel economy suddenly moved to the forefront of deciding factors for new car shoppers. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Ford-FIOD-AOD-Transmission.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Ford AOD – An In-Depth Look At Its Design & Function – Lugging Its Way to Higher Fuel Efficiency")
Automotive History: Ford AOD – An In-Depth Look At Its Design & Function – Lugging Its Way to Higher Fuel Efficiency
Posted on November 17, 2022 | 32 CommentsThe 1973 OPEC oil embargo had a massive impact on the auto industry. In short order, fuel economy suddenly moved to the forefront of deciding factors for new car shoppers. […] -
![(first posted 11/8/2016) Welcome to Part 4a of our continuing journey into exploring relatively small displacement engines found in both cars and trucks at various times in automotive history. This […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1963-Chevrolet-Light-Duty-Trucks-Cdn-08.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Little Engines That Could, Part 4a: The Chevy 153 Four Goes Vanning")
The Little Engines That Could, Part 4a: The Chevy 153 Four Goes Vanning
Posted on November 8, 2022 | 49 Comments(first posted 11/8/2016) Welcome to Part 4a of our continuing journey into exploring relatively small displacement engines found in both cars and trucks at various times in automotive history. This […] -
![(first posted 11/4/2016) Sherman, set the way-back machine to 1974—to the wonderful days of seat belt-ignition interlocks, presidential resignations, 55 mph speed limits, and soaring fuel prices. The […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/18jawe29gzrcfjpg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: 1974 Dale — Dollar For Dollar, The Best Car Never Built!")
Automotive History: 1974 Dale — Dollar For Dollar, The Best Car Never Built!
Posted on November 4, 2022 | 57 Comments(first posted 11/4/2016) Sherman, set the way-back machine to 1974—to the wonderful days of seat belt-ignition interlocks, presidential resignations, 55 mph speed limits, and soaring fuel prices. The […] -
![For too many years I’ve cringed when I see or hear the expression BOF (Body On Frame) as applied to American cars with perimeter frames, meaning pretty much all of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Frames-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Tech History: The Perimeter Frame – Body-And-Frame, Not Body-On-Frame")
Tech History: The Perimeter Frame – Body-And-Frame, Not Body-On-Frame
Posted on November 3, 2022 | 50 CommentsFor too many years I’ve cringed when I see or hear the expression BOF (Body On Frame) as applied to American cars with perimeter frames, meaning pretty much all of […] -
![The 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe (SWC) has become an icon, and one of the most expensive and sought-after of all classic Corvettes. But that wasn’t always the case. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1963-Vette-SWC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Unicorn Hunt: 1963 Corvette Without a Split Rear Window")
Curbside Unicorn Hunt: 1963 Corvette Without a Split Rear Window
Posted on October 28, 2022 | 27 CommentsThe 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe (SWC) has become an icon, and one of the most expensive and sought-after of all classic Corvettes. But that wasn’t always the case. […] -
![(first posted 6/22/2013) Like Jim Cavanaugh — or even more so, if that’s possible — I found the 1980 Mark VI to be rather pathetic: a rolling monument to bad […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Lincoln-Mark-6-Ad03.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Design Analysis: Did The Lincoln Mark VI Have The Biggest Overhang Ratio Ever?")
Design Analysis: Did The Lincoln Mark VI Have The Biggest Overhang Ratio Ever?
Posted on October 26, 2022 | 128 Comments(first posted 6/22/2013) Like Jim Cavanaugh — or even more so, if that’s possible — I found the 1980 Mark VI to be rather pathetic: a rolling monument to bad […] -
![(first posted 10/26/2016, revised in October 2022) The Citroën 15-Six, colloquially known as the “Quinze” in its native land, was the apex of the automaker’s car range for 18 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1954_brochure.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The Citroën 15-Six – Traction Royalty Genealogy 101")
Automotive History: The Citroën 15-Six – Traction Royalty Genealogy 101
Posted on October 26, 2022 | 35 Comments(first posted 10/26/2016, revised in October 2022) The Citroën 15-Six, colloquially known as the “Quinze” in its native land, was the apex of the automaker’s car range for 18 […] -
![When one discusses American cars of the 1970s, good handling is not typically something that pops into one’s thoughts. If anything, most American cars of the 1970s have a reputation […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1973-Grand-Am-cutaway.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Tech: 1973-77 GM Colonnade Chassis Design – Corner Carving through the Brougham Era")
CC Tech: 1973-77 GM Colonnade Chassis Design – Corner Carving through the Brougham Era
Posted on October 26, 2022 | 67 CommentsWhen one discusses American cars of the 1970s, good handling is not typically something that pops into one’s thoughts. If anything, most American cars of the 1970s have a reputation […] -
![It’s natural and very common to assume that the new 1971 GM B/C bodies were significantly bigger than their 1970 predecessors, as they certainly look that way. But thanks to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/chevrolet-1970-impala-vert.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "A Common Myth Debunked: The 1971 GM Big Cars Only Look Bigger Than Their Predecessors")
A Common Myth Debunked: The 1971 GM Big Cars Only Look Bigger Than Their Predecessors
Posted on October 24, 2022 | 57 CommentsIt’s natural and very common to assume that the new 1971 GM B/C bodies were significantly bigger than their 1970 predecessors, as they certainly look that way. But thanks to […] -
![(first posted 10/21/2016) Welcome to Part 5 of this venture in examining relatively small displacement engines in various trucks and passenger cars. One commonality of the passenger cars scrutinized so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/1961-Mercury-Ad-05.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Little Engines That Could, Part 5: Mercury Died By A Thousand Cuts; Here Are Six Of Them")
The Little Engines That Could, Part 5: Mercury Died By A Thousand Cuts; Here Are Six Of Them
Posted on October 21, 2022 | 80 Comments(first posted 10/21/2016) Welcome to Part 5 of this venture in examining relatively small displacement engines in various trucks and passenger cars. One commonality of the passenger cars scrutinized so […] -
![(first posted 10/19/2016) In the interest of full disclosure, I must tell you that I am a Francophile. Set a baguette, Brie and Ch. Carbonnieux in front of me […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/excellence-ex1-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classique: 1958-1961 Facel Vega Excellence")
Curbside Classique: 1958-1961 Facel Vega Excellence
Posted on October 19, 2022 | 87 Comments(first posted 10/19/2016) In the interest of full disclosure, I must tell you that I am a Francophile. Set a baguette, Brie and Ch. Carbonnieux in front of me […] -
![(first posted 10/14/2016) Welcome to Part 4 of this ever-expansive dive into the depths of automotive history, exploring various times when relatively small displacement engines were used to power mainstream […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/1962-Chevrolet-Chevy-II-10.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Little Engines That Could, Part 4: Chevy II 153 Four – Six Minus Two Equals Roughly Unpopular")
The Little Engines That Could, Part 4: Chevy II 153 Four – Six Minus Two Equals Roughly Unpopular
Posted on October 14, 2022 | 99 Comments(first posted 10/14/2016) Welcome to Part 4 of this ever-expansive dive into the depths of automotive history, exploring various times when relatively small displacement engines were used to power mainstream […] -
![(first posted 8/7/2012) In MG Sporting Saloons Part One we saw the more traditional interpretations on the sporty family saloon. This time we’ll watch MG try to spice things up […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/1966-MG-1100.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The MG Sporting Saloons, Part Two")
Automotive History: The MG Sporting Saloons, Part Two
Posted on October 8, 2022 | 44 Comments(first posted 8/7/2012) In MG Sporting Saloons Part One we saw the more traditional interpretations on the sporty family saloon. This time we’ll watch MG try to spice things up […] -
![(first posted 8/3/2012) The sexy sports cars understandably get the majority of the MG lime light but the company has a rich heritage of making saloons (sedan in British car speak) […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/1951-MG-YA.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The MG Sporting Saloons – Part 1")
Automotive History: The MG Sporting Saloons – Part 1
Posted on October 8, 2022 | 35 Comments(first posted 8/3/2012) The sexy sports cars understandably get the majority of the MG lime light but the company has a rich heritage of making saloons (sedan in British car speak) […]
