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Curbside Classics Archives
Car Show Classic Archive
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![(first posted 4/15/2014) The idea that American style, automotive or otherwise, influences Britain and the rest of Europe is old and well established, and no car demonstrates this better than […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1972-Ford-Capri.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Carshow Classic: 1969 Ford Capri – The European Mustang Ford Always Promised Itself")
Carshow Classic: 1969 Ford Capri – The European Mustang Ford Always Promised Itself
Posted on March 23, 2020 | 89 Comments(first posted 4/15/2014) The idea that American style, automotive or otherwise, influences Britain and the rest of Europe is old and well established, and no car demonstrates this better than […] -
![(first posted 3/24/2014) Here’s a car that does not exist, according to the 1971 Chevrolet brochure. My Standard Catalog of Chevrolet 1912-1998 does not mention a Bel Air Sport Coupe either, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bel-Air-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1971 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe – The Car That Doesn’t Exist, In The US Anyway")
1971 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe – The Car That Doesn’t Exist, In The US Anyway
Posted on March 16, 2020 | 87 Comments(first posted 3/24/2014) Here’s a car that does not exist, according to the 1971 Chevrolet brochure. My Standard Catalog of Chevrolet 1912-1998 does not mention a Bel Air Sport Coupe either, […] -
![(first posted 2/24/2014) A few weeks ago, I discussed my love affair with a full-size Pontiac that eluded me years ago, and how it haunts my consciousness. On a related […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/New-Yorker-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: 1965 Chrysler New Yorker")
Car Show Classics: 1965 Chrysler New Yorker
Posted on March 10, 2020 | 76 Comments(first posted 2/24/2014) A few weeks ago, I discussed my love affair with a full-size Pontiac that eluded me years ago, and how it haunts my consciousness. On a related […] -
![(first posted 2/1/2014) The Ford Cortina Mk3 enjoyed a high profile. It was a commercial success with a strong following across a huge range of buyers. It was the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1975-FordCortina-XL_5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Carshow Classic: 1975 Ford Cortina 1600XL – The Swiss Army Knife Car")
Carshow Classic: 1975 Ford Cortina 1600XL – The Swiss Army Knife Car
Posted on February 8, 2020 | 93 Comments(first posted 2/1/2014) The Ford Cortina Mk3 enjoyed a high profile. It was a commercial success with a strong following across a huge range of buyers. It was the […] -
![(first posted 1/27/2014) Right off the bat, I don’t mind admitting that I have a borderline unhealthy attachment to Mayfair Maize 1965 Catalinas. After all, a Ventura that looked very […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Pontiac-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Drag Strip Classic: 1965 Pontiac Catalina 2+2 – “Stop Telling Me I’m Beautiful, Love Me For What’s Inside”")
Drag Strip Classic: 1965 Pontiac Catalina 2+2 – “Stop Telling Me I’m Beautiful, Love Me For What’s Inside”
Posted on February 2, 2020 | 70 Comments(first posted 1/27/2014) Right off the bat, I don’t mind admitting that I have a borderline unhealthy attachment to Mayfair Maize 1965 Catalinas. After all, a Ventura that looked very […] -
![A wide and wild variety of car models, body styles, engines and colors. That’s what you get when visiting a classic Opel car show, even in the parking lot behind […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_8388.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Opels By General Motors – Ranking From Corsa To Admiral")
Car Show Classics: Opels By General Motors – Ranking From Corsa To Admiral
Posted on January 28, 2020 | 25 CommentsA wide and wild variety of car models, body styles, engines and colors. That’s what you get when visiting a classic Opel car show, even in the parking lot behind […] -
![For a period of more than 25 years, starting in the mid-sixties, the Opel Kadett was the best selling car in the Netherlands. Affordable, uncomplicated (in every aspect) and solid. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_8434.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Opel Kadett A to E – A Pictorial Overview Of All Generations")
Car Show Classics: Opel Kadett A to E – A Pictorial Overview Of All Generations
Posted on January 20, 2020 | 39 CommentsFor a period of more than 25 years, starting in the mid-sixties, the Opel Kadett was the best selling car in the Netherlands. Affordable, uncomplicated (in every aspect) and solid. […] -
![(submitted by Don West) After restoring my 1960 Chevy Bel Air I wanted to bring 1960 nostalgia to life. Many car show patrons kidded me about how many friends could fit […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_30351.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air – There’s a Drive-In Movie Theater In Its Trunk!")
Car Show Classic: 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air – There’s a Drive-In Movie Theater In Its Trunk!
Posted on December 21, 2019 | 47 Comments(submitted by Don West) After restoring my 1960 Chevy Bel Air I wanted to bring 1960 nostalgia to life. Many car show patrons kidded me about how many friends could fit […] -
![I am that person who will smile at dogs I pass while walking somewhere. Unless they’re barking or foaming at the mouth, dogs inherently look, to me, like they’re smiling, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/2013-08-16-1977-Chrysler-Cordoba-Friday-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtakes: 1977 Chrysler Cordoba & 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo – Smile!")
Car Show Outtakes: 1977 Chrysler Cordoba & 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo – Smile!
Posted on December 16, 2019 | 60 CommentsI am that person who will smile at dogs I pass while walking somewhere. Unless they’re barking or foaming at the mouth, dogs inherently look, to me, like they’re smiling, […] -
![In a slight deviation from the JDM stuff I’ve been posting lately, here’s a little something I found in an old stash of photos I took back in August 2008 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/28140002-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Capsule: 1983 Citroën CX Orphée by Deslandes – Hello Strangest")
Car Show Capsule: 1983 Citroën CX Orphée by Deslandes – Hello Strangest
Posted on November 26, 2019 | 32 CommentsIn a slight deviation from the JDM stuff I’ve been posting lately, here’s a little something I found in an old stash of photos I took back in August 2008 […] -
![After many years of roaming around all kinds of classic car shows and events, I finally met one in the metal. Or flesh, if you wish. I’m talking about my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_8541.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: 1976 Opel Commodore B Coupe GS/E – My CC Holy Grail From Rüsselsheim")
Car Show Outtake: 1976 Opel Commodore B Coupe GS/E – My CC Holy Grail From Rüsselsheim
Posted on November 26, 2019 | 25 CommentsAfter many years of roaming around all kinds of classic car shows and events, I finally met one in the metal. Or flesh, if you wish. I’m talking about my […] -
![(First published November 2014, revised and expanded here) Today sees the 30th anniversary of perhaps the most momentous event in Europe’s history since 1945 – the collapse of the Berlin […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Trabant-601S-6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Carshow Classic: 1984 Trabant 601-S – The Other People’s Car From The Other Germany, Still Significant")
Carshow Classic: 1984 Trabant 601-S – The Other People’s Car From The Other Germany, Still Significant
Posted on November 9, 2019 | 38 Comments(First published November 2014, revised and expanded here) Today sees the 30th anniversary of perhaps the most momentous event in Europe’s history since 1945 – the collapse of the Berlin […] -
![I’ve returned this morning to wrap up the El Camino 60th Anniversary report, and will start with the only picture of my El Camino taken during the show itself. Thanks […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/El-Kylemno-at-show.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: The 60th Anniversary Of The El Camino – Part 2")
Car Show Classic: The 60th Anniversary Of The El Camino – Part 2
Posted on October 28, 2019 | 22 CommentsI’ve returned this morning to wrap up the El Camino 60th Anniversary report, and will start with the only picture of my El Camino taken during the show itself. Thanks […] -
![As an owner of several classic cars, I’ve attended many classic car shows, and discovered each one has its own unique vibe. Despite that, there are common threads to each, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Gen-3-Take-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic- The 60th Anniversary of the El Camino Part 1")
Car Show Classic- The 60th Anniversary of the El Camino Part 1
Posted on October 25, 2019 | 19 CommentsAs an owner of several classic cars, I’ve attended many classic car shows, and discovered each one has its own unique vibe. Despite that, there are common threads to each, […] -
![Recently the Israeli Alfa Romeo Classic Club has moved to a new, dedicated venue, and celebrated this with unveiling a GTV6 belonging to one of its members. That club has […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/PA110071.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Alfa Romeo Classic Club Israel – Growing As We Speak")
Car Show Classics: Alfa Romeo Classic Club Israel – Growing As We Speak
Posted on October 19, 2019 | 10 CommentsRecently the Israeli Alfa Romeo Classic Club has moved to a new, dedicated venue, and celebrated this with unveiling a GTV6 belonging to one of its members. That club has […]
