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Curbside Classics Archives
Automotive Histories Archive
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![Many European aircraft-makers ended up dabbling in automobiles. Most started said dabble after the First World War – legendary names such as Armstrong Siddeley, Farman, Maybach, Salmson, Voisin and, most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/GB_DS4_cover2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (High-Brow Hybrids, Part 2) – Bristol 603 / Britannia / Blenheim: Arrested Development")
Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (High-Brow Hybrids, Part 2) – Bristol 603 / Britannia / Blenheim: Arrested Development
Posted on September 13, 2019 | 44 CommentsMany European aircraft-makers ended up dabbling in automobiles. Most started said dabble after the First World War – legendary names such as Armstrong Siddeley, Farman, Maybach, Salmson, Voisin and, most […] -
![‘Ello, guvs. It’s time for another paddle-less trip up the proverbial creek that is Britain’s overflowing carmaker graveyard. We’ve seen everything from toff-carriages and prol-mobiles, but for this fourth edition, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/GB_DS4_cover1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (High-Brow Hybrids, Part 1) – The Surprisingly Long Story Of AC")
Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (High-Brow Hybrids, Part 1) – The Surprisingly Long Story Of AC
Posted on September 12, 2019 | 40 Comments‘Ello, guvs. It’s time for another paddle-less trip up the proverbial creek that is Britain’s overflowing carmaker graveyard. We’ve seen everything from toff-carriages and prol-mobiles, but for this fourth edition, […] -
![Who hasn’t yearned for the wide open views of a convertible paired with the weather-tight safety and security of a hardtop? When the Ford Motor Company offered us both in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1954MonarchLucerneSunValley05Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "For Sale Classic: 1954 Monarch Lucerne Sun Valley – Canadian Bakin’")
For Sale Classic: 1954 Monarch Lucerne Sun Valley – Canadian Bakin’
Posted on August 23, 2019 | 50 CommentsWho hasn’t yearned for the wide open views of a convertible paired with the weather-tight safety and security of a hardtop? When the Ford Motor Company offered us both in […] -
![After the inaugural article of the “Americans Down Under” series, I am gleefully taking a temporary detour from that premise. In researching for the Ford edition I stumbled upon the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/francis-birtles.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Americans (Among Others) Down Under – The Ford Edition, Part 1: Across Australia with Francis Birtles")
Americans (Among Others) Down Under – The Ford Edition, Part 1: Across Australia with Francis Birtles
Posted on August 5, 2019 | 13 CommentsAfter the inaugural article of the “Americans Down Under” series, I am gleefully taking a temporary detour from that premise. In researching for the Ford edition I stumbled upon the […] -
![Over seven instalments, I’ve featured almost three dozen different rebadged vehicles. Alas, I’ve only seen a grand total of two of these vehicles in the metal. On my recent trip […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/pontiac-firefly-2-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Obscure Rebadges From Around The World: Part 8")
Obscure Rebadges From Around The World: Part 8
Posted on August 1, 2019 | 21 CommentsOver seven instalments, I’ve featured almost three dozen different rebadged vehicles. Alas, I’ve only seen a grand total of two of these vehicles in the metal. On my recent trip […] -
![There’s a very common tendency to assume that Chevys equipped with the two-speed Powerglide were uncompetitive because the main competition all had three-speed automatics. Well, that was the case starting […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/fordomatic-1963-falson.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: 1959-1963 Two-Speed Ford-O-Matic – Ford Builds a Powerglide")
Automotive History: 1959-1963 Two-Speed Ford-O-Matic – Ford Builds a Powerglide
Posted on July 16, 2019 | 42 CommentsThere’s a very common tendency to assume that Chevys equipped with the two-speed Powerglide were uncompetitive because the main competition all had three-speed automatics. Well, that was the case starting […] -
![tan Crosley sedan photos by Fred Oliver (a superb article first posted 11/1/2011. Updated with new/additional images 6/19/19) If you are reading this in the year 2061, I hope that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/1948Crosley_01_700.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC-Automotive History: Crosley – The Rise and Fall Of The Crosley Automobile")
CC-Automotive History: Crosley – The Rise and Fall Of The Crosley Automobile
Posted on June 24, 2019 | 119 Commentstan Crosley sedan photos by Fred Oliver (a superb article first posted 11/1/2011. Updated with new/additional images 6/19/19) If you are reading this in the year 2061, I hope that […] -
![(first posted 6/19/2013) I have long been fascinated with the many stops and starts that eventually led to the automatic transmission as we know it today. We are likely all […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1942-Lincoln-Ad031.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Lincoln’s Liquamatic Drive – Failure to Upshift")
Automotive History: Lincoln’s Liquamatic Drive – Failure to Upshift
Posted on May 30, 2019 | 49 Comments(first posted 6/19/2013) I have long been fascinated with the many stops and starts that eventually led to the automatic transmission as we know it today. We are likely all […] -
![In the first and second of installment we examined the evolution of transistor ignition from being a high performance or fleet oriented option, into being a mainstream ignition to help […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Delco-Remy-Presents-HEI.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Electronic Ignition – Losing the Points, Part 3")
Automotive History: Electronic Ignition – Losing the Points, Part 3
Posted on May 24, 2019 | 42 CommentsIn the first and second of installment we examined the evolution of transistor ignition from being a high performance or fleet oriented option, into being a mainstream ignition to help […] -
![Jeep has been doing special editions since the 1960s and they’ve only gotten more prolific with time – there were at least a dozen distinct special edition TJ Wranglers alone! […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/jeep-super-wagoneer-rear.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Top 10 Obscure Special Editions And Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Jeep-Eagle Edition, Part II")
Top 10 Obscure Special Editions And Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Jeep-Eagle Edition, Part II
Posted on May 23, 2019 | 15 CommentsJeep has been doing special editions since the 1960s and they’ve only gotten more prolific with time – there were at least a dozen distinct special edition TJ Wranglers alone! […] -
![In the last installment I discussed some of the early transistor ignitions that were offered in the 1960s. GM, Ford and Chrysler all used similar ignitions where more efficient and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cd-magpulse-brochure11.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Electronic Ignition – Losing the Points, Part 2")
Automotive History: Electronic Ignition – Losing the Points, Part 2
Posted on May 14, 2019 | 21 CommentsIn the last installment I discussed some of the early transistor ignitions that were offered in the 1960s. GM, Ford and Chrysler all used similar ignitions where more efficient and […] -
![For decades now, Jeep has been one of the most enthusiastic employers of special editions and so there was no shortage of Jeeps to choose from for the Jeep-Eagle edition […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1969_Jeep_Recreational_Fleet-02.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Top 10 Obscure Special Editions And Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Jeep-Eagle Edition, Part I")
Top 10 Obscure Special Editions And Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Jeep-Eagle Edition, Part I
Posted on May 14, 2019 | 28 CommentsFor decades now, Jeep has been one of the most enthusiastic employers of special editions and so there was no shortage of Jeeps to choose from for the Jeep-Eagle edition […] -
![Sometimes, the issue with these histories is knowing when to begin (usually, the end kind of writes itself). In the case of Matra, we’re not just talking about highly specialized […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/FrenchDS4_title_pic_matra.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: French Deadly Sins (M.C. Escher Edition, Part 3) – The Meandering Matra")
Automotive History: French Deadly Sins (M.C. Escher Edition, Part 3) – The Meandering Matra
Posted on May 9, 2019 | 28 CommentsSometimes, the issue with these histories is knowing when to begin (usually, the end kind of writes itself). In the case of Matra, we’re not just talking about highly specialized […] -
![[ First Published on 31 August 2016; revised, chopped up, re-upholstered and much augmented in May 2019. ] In the UK and France, many cars were produced as Talbots throughout […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/FrenchDS4_title_pic_talbot.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: French Deadly Sins (M.C. Escher Edition, Part 2) – Talbot, Almost Invincible")
Automotive History: French Deadly Sins (M.C. Escher Edition, Part 2) – Talbot, Almost Invincible
Posted on May 8, 2019 | 74 Comments[ First Published on 31 August 2016; revised, chopped up, re-upholstered and much augmented in May 2019. ] In the UK and France, many cars were produced as Talbots throughout […] -
![Well, it cannot be put off any longer: we’re finally coming to the Simca saga. This edition of French Deadly Sins will attempt to untangle one of the most complex […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/FrenchDS4_title_pic_Simca.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: French Deadly Sins (M.C. Escher Edition, Part 1): Fiat + Ford + Chrysler + Rootes = Simca, The Impossible Equation")
Automotive History: French Deadly Sins (M.C. Escher Edition, Part 1): Fiat + Ford + Chrysler + Rootes = Simca, The Impossible Equation
Posted on May 7, 2019 | 62 CommentsWell, it cannot be put off any longer: we’re finally coming to the Simca saga. This edition of French Deadly Sins will attempt to untangle one of the most complex […]
