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Curbside Classics Archives
Automotive Histories Archive
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![(first posted 3/26/2013) The Ford Fox and Chrysler K-Car platforms are both well-known for their many variations on the same basic underpinnings. They were stretched, folded and mutilated into an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/CC-157-029-500-tile.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Ford’s “Falcon Platform” – From Falcon To Versailles In 18 Different Wheelbase, Length, Track And Width Variations")
Automotive History: Ford’s “Falcon Platform” – From Falcon To Versailles In 18 Different Wheelbase, Length, Track And Width Variations
Posted on March 23, 2024 | 187 Comments(first posted 3/26/2013) The Ford Fox and Chrysler K-Car platforms are both well-known for their many variations on the same basic underpinnings. They were stretched, folded and mutilated into an […] -
![In the comment section of Chris Clark’s Honda Accord COAL, Paul said this in response to Eric703’s reminisces of a friend’s family’s disappointment with downsizing: This was a not uncommon […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1974-Ford-Pinto-Front.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: 1974 Ford Pinto And The Birth of the Lima 2.3 Engine – The Pinto Gains 457 lbs And Loses A Few HP")
Automotive History: 1974 Ford Pinto And The Birth of the Lima 2.3 Engine – The Pinto Gains 457 lbs And Loses A Few HP
Posted on March 18, 2024 | 38 CommentsIn the comment section of Chris Clark’s Honda Accord COAL, Paul said this in response to Eric703’s reminisces of a friend’s family’s disappointment with downsizing: This was a not uncommon […] -
![(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 […] -
Automotive History: NSU Prinz, The 4 Cylinder Models, Part 2: TT, TTS and derivatives
Posted on March 6, 2024 | 24 Comments(first posted 3/2/2018) With two Weber double barrel carburetors and bored to 1177 cc The NSU 1200TT made 65 hp (DIN). Now we are talking! -
![(first posted 2/23/2018) Now that we nibbled some Autobianchi and had a good slice of Iso, how about we end this three-course Italian Deadly Sins menu with something […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italian_Deadly_Sins3_Lancia.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 3) – The Many Sins Of Lancia")
Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 3) – The Many Sins Of Lancia
Posted on February 23, 2024 | 80 Comments(first posted 2/23/2018) Now that we nibbled some Autobianchi and had a good slice of Iso, how about we end this three-course Italian Deadly Sins menu with something […] -
![(first posted 2/22/2018) As we gather our thoughts from yesterday’s Autobianchi post and anticipate the sadness of tomorrow’s Lancia story (spoiler alert: Lancia dies at the beginning and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italian_Deadly_Sins2_Iso.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 2) – Iso Rivolta, The Impossible Dream")
Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 2) – Iso Rivolta, The Impossible Dream
Posted on February 22, 2024 | 38 Comments(first posted 2/22/2018) As we gather our thoughts from yesterday’s Autobianchi post and anticipate the sadness of tomorrow’s Lancia story (spoiler alert: Lancia dies at the beginning and […] -
![(first posted 2/21/2018) Welcome to another edition of our European Deadly Sins Tour, now in its seventh round after having visited France (twice), Britain (twice) and Germany (also twice). […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italian_Deadly_Sins1_autobianchi.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 1) – Autobianchi A111, Who Do You Think You Are?")
Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 1) – Autobianchi A111, Who Do You Think You Are?
Posted on February 21, 2024 | 52 Comments(first posted 2/21/2018) Welcome to another edition of our European Deadly Sins Tour, now in its seventh round after having visited France (twice), Britain (twice) and Germany (also twice). […] -
![(first posted 2/13/2018) The pickup truck is North America’s best-selling body style and is without a doubt an icon of North American society. Although it had humble […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1963-Chevrolet-Truck-Black-and-White.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1960-66 Chevrolet Pickup Trucks – The First Modern Pickup")
1960-66 Chevrolet Pickup Trucks – The First Modern Pickup
Posted on February 11, 2024 | 106 Comments(first posted 2/13/2018) The pickup truck is North America’s best-selling body style and is without a doubt an icon of North American society. Although it had humble […] -
Auto-Biography: Tales From High School Auto Shop
Posted on January 31, 2024 | 74 Comments(first posed 1/31/2018) I never really took auto shop in high school. It wasn’t offered at my school, but I found a way around that… -
![(first posted 1/16/2018) Chrysler has a rich history of special editions and limited-run models, many of which I’ve covered in Part One, Part Two and Part Three of this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1982-imperial-fs.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Most Obscure Special Editions And Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Mopar Edition, Part IV")
The Most Obscure Special Editions And Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Mopar Edition, Part IV
Posted on January 16, 2024 | 79 Comments(first posted 1/16/2018) Chrysler has a rich history of special editions and limited-run models, many of which I’ve covered in Part One, Part Two and Part Three of this […] -
![(first posted 1/9/2018) (Read Part 1 here) Since GM’s bankruptcy restructuring, the number of brands in its menagerie has shrunk dramatically. Hummer, Saab and Saturn […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/wallpapers_hummer_h3_2008_8_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Top 10 Most Obscure Special Editions And Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Other GM Brands Edition, Part II")
Top 10 Most Obscure Special Editions And Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Other GM Brands Edition, Part II
Posted on January 9, 2024 | 42 Comments(first posted 1/9/2018) (Read Part 1 here) Since GM’s bankruptcy restructuring, the number of brands in its menagerie has shrunk dramatically. Hummer, Saab and Saturn […] -
![(for full-size view of this spreadsheet, click the furthest right icon (“View full size workbook”) on the menu bar directly above) I’ve been working on this spreadsheet on and off […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/dfth.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "US Car Sales And Market Share By Brand And Model Category, 1946 – 1975 – A CC Exclusive Database")
US Car Sales And Market Share By Brand And Model Category, 1946 – 1975 – A CC Exclusive Database
Posted on January 5, 2024 | 28 Comments(for full-size view of this spreadsheet, click the furthest right icon (“View full size workbook”) on the menu bar directly above) I’ve been working on this spreadsheet on and off […] -
![Can I interest you in a 1961 Falcon with 50% more weight, 25% less power, and 100% more fluff? (first posted 12/27/2017) I admit to having had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ford-granada-1975-ad-4-door-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History/Vintage Review: 1975 Ford Granada Wins “The Most Malaise Car Ever” Award – A Triumph of (Imitative) Style Over Substance")
Automotive History/Vintage Review: 1975 Ford Granada Wins “The Most Malaise Car Ever” Award – A Triumph of (Imitative) Style Over Substance
Posted on January 3, 2024 | 216 CommentsCan I interest you in a 1961 Falcon with 50% more weight, 25% less power, and 100% more fluff? (first posted 12/27/2017) I admit to having had […]
