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Curbside Classics Archives
Automotive Histories Archive
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![(first posted 11/19/2014) What constitutes rare? It’s a term that get bandied about in the automobile world with reckless abandon, and oftentimes, is abused. We’ve all seen the Hemmings […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/a-rf.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The Ford RF-500 – Gee Martha, If You Squint, It Really Looks Like An LTD")
Automotive History: The Ford RF-500 – Gee Martha, If You Squint, It Really Looks Like An LTD
Posted on November 17, 2020 | 50 Comments(first posted 11/19/2014) What constitutes rare? It’s a term that get bandied about in the automobile world with reckless abandon, and oftentimes, is abused. We’ve all seen the Hemmings […] -
![(Since this was first posted on 2/27/2011, this article has attracted comments from individuals who were associated and affected by the unfortunate end to this undertaking, including the designer’s daughter. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Pinto-Mizar-airplane.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive/Aeronautic History: MIZAR – The Pinto’s Brief And Tragic Life As An Airplane")
Automotive/Aeronautic History: MIZAR – The Pinto’s Brief And Tragic Life As An Airplane
Posted on November 15, 2020 | 66 Comments(Since this was first posted on 2/27/2011, this article has attracted comments from individuals who were associated and affected by the unfortunate end to this undertaking, including the designer’s daughter. […] -
![Paul has already extensively covered the full story of the Continental Mark II, and we all know the broad strokes: In the early 1950s, Lincoln was looking for a follow-up […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/1956_Continental_parked_in_front_of_the_Continental_division_building_Ford_Motor_Company_Archives_3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Forgotten Future: Alternate Designs for the Continental Mark II")
Forgotten Future: Alternate Designs for the Continental Mark II
Posted on November 15, 2020 | 27 CommentsPaul has already extensively covered the full story of the Continental Mark II, and we all know the broad strokes: In the early 1950s, Lincoln was looking for a follow-up […] -
![(first posted 11/12/2014) Have you ever had an amazing dream? A dream that was equal parts awesomeness, fulfillment and a sensation that what you have done was the best thing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/a-cord.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1976 Chrysler Cordoba – The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of")
CC Capsule: 1976 Chrysler Cordoba – The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
Posted on November 12, 2020 | 161 Comments(first posted 11/12/2014) Have you ever had an amazing dream? A dream that was equal parts awesomeness, fulfillment and a sensation that what you have done was the best thing […] -
![Recently we read about the involvement of various Austrians in regard to potential parentage of the Volkswagen. Inspired by an article sent to me by reader George Ferencz, let’s explore […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/zerk-fitting.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Biography: The Fitting Life and Times of Oscar Ulysses Zerk")
CC Biography: The Fitting Life and Times of Oscar Ulysses Zerk
Posted on November 6, 2020 | 36 CommentsRecently we read about the involvement of various Austrians in regard to potential parentage of the Volkswagen. Inspired by an article sent to me by reader George Ferencz, let’s explore […] -
![petting the new baby (l. to r.) Hans Nibel, Ferdinand Porsche, Paul Jaray, Hans Ledwinka, Edmund Rumpler, Adolf Hitler, Josef Ganz Success has many fathers. No wonder so many […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Hitler-and-porsche-gray-dark-comp-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History & Mystery: Who’s The Real Father Of The Volkswagen? Hunting For Its DNA Back To 1903")
Automotive History & Mystery: Who’s The Real Father Of The Volkswagen? Hunting For Its DNA Back To 1903
Posted on October 25, 2020 | 69 Commentspetting the new baby (l. to r.) Hans Nibel, Ferdinand Porsche, Paul Jaray, Hans Ledwinka, Edmund Rumpler, Adolf Hitler, Josef Ganz Success has many fathers. No wonder so many […] -
![(first posted 10/20/2014) The first generation Thunderbird has never been a car I’ve paid much attention to, but seeing this one outside a European car show in its patinated […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/22tbirdb.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The Short Life And Personal Times Of The 1955-1957 Thunderbird")
Automotive History: The Short Life And Personal Times Of The 1955-1957 Thunderbird
Posted on October 20, 2020 | 49 Comments(first posted 10/20/2014) The first generation Thunderbird has never been a car I’ve paid much attention to, but seeing this one outside a European car show in its patinated […] -
![(first posted 10/18/2014) In the history of our favourite industry, many great names, perhaps most, can be traced back to the drive, ambition and ingenuity of one person, who would […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/leaper.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Jaguar and Sir William Lyons – One Man’s Passion For Gracefulness, Beauty And Speed")
Automotive History: Jaguar and Sir William Lyons – One Man’s Passion For Gracefulness, Beauty And Speed
Posted on October 18, 2020 | 35 Comments(first posted 10/18/2014) In the history of our favourite industry, many great names, perhaps most, can be traced back to the drive, ambition and ingenuity of one person, who would […] -
![(first posted 10/16/2014) Fellow readers, what you see above this text, while admittedly not beautiful, is a piece of history. More unique than a Ferrari 250 GTO, though not nearly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/004.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Compadre – The Anti-Cadillac For Developing Nations")
Automotive History: Compadre – The Anti-Cadillac For Developing Nations
Posted on October 16, 2020 | 42 Comments(first posted 10/16/2014) Fellow readers, what you see above this text, while admittedly not beautiful, is a piece of history. More unique than a Ferrari 250 GTO, though not nearly […] -
![(first posted in 2011) To many today, the French automaker Panhard (pronounced panAR) may be unknown or rapidly slipping into obscurity. But the story of this once renowned firm, one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/panhard-24.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Panhard – Back To The Future")
Automotive History: Panhard – Back To The Future
Posted on October 15, 2020 | 59 Comments(first posted in 2011) To many today, the French automaker Panhard (pronounced panAR) may be unknown or rapidly slipping into obscurity. But the story of this once renowned firm, one […] -
![(first posted 2/17/2012) Aside from my well-known love of old cars, I am also a huge fan of Frank Sinatra. From his early days as The Voice to his twilight […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/1955-TBird1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The Cars of Frank Sinatra")
Automotive History: The Cars of Frank Sinatra
Posted on October 3, 2020 | 112 Comments(first posted 2/17/2012) Aside from my well-known love of old cars, I am also a huge fan of Frank Sinatra. From his early days as The Voice to his twilight […] -
![(first posted 9/22/2014) It is well documented that the last really new Studebaker was the 1953 model. The Starliner and Starlight Coupes got all of the glory, but the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/a-stud.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The Studebaker Sedan’s Last Decade of Styling – Magic with Leftovers")
Automotive History: The Studebaker Sedan’s Last Decade of Styling – Magic with Leftovers
Posted on September 22, 2020 | 130 Comments(first posted 9/22/2014) It is well documented that the last really new Studebaker was the 1953 model. The Starliner and Starlight Coupes got all of the glory, but the […] -
![A bead of sweat trickled from under my helmet as I eased up to the starting line, the race-bred four-valve dual-overhead cam engine rasping through stainless steel headers at a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/01-startinggrid.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1976 Cosworth Vega #2196 – Muscle Memory, In Honor of the Vega’s 50th Anniversary")
Curbside Classic: 1976 Cosworth Vega #2196 – Muscle Memory, In Honor of the Vega’s 50th Anniversary
Posted on September 10, 2020 | 53 CommentsA bead of sweat trickled from under my helmet as I eased up to the starting line, the race-bred four-valve dual-overhead cam engine rasping through stainless steel headers at a […] -
![(first posted 3/27/2012) Our early years are called “formative” for a good reason; certain impressions last a lifetime and become a recurring theme. That applies to creative types and designers […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Buick-Riviera-74.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Design History: The Cars Of GM Designer Wayne Kady: Slantbacks And Bustlebacks From Beginning To End")
Design History: The Cars Of GM Designer Wayne Kady: Slantbacks And Bustlebacks From Beginning To End
Posted on August 31, 2020 | 91 Comments(first posted 3/27/2012) Our early years are called “formative” for a good reason; certain impressions last a lifetime and become a recurring theme. That applies to creative types and designers […] -
![(first posted 8/18/2014) Mention the word Tempo to a German car nut, and something very different than the Ford Tempo will likely come to mind. It’s easy to forget that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Tempo_Boy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Tempo – From Motorized Wheelbarrow To World Speed Record Holder To Immortality In India")
Automotive History: Tempo – From Motorized Wheelbarrow To World Speed Record Holder To Immortality In India
Posted on August 18, 2020 | 50 Comments(first posted 8/18/2014) Mention the word Tempo to a German car nut, and something very different than the Ford Tempo will likely come to mind. It’s easy to forget that […]
