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Curbside Classics Archives
Car Show Classic Archive
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![I’m pretty sure that there’s some French law that requires the presence of at least one Traction Avant at classic car events held on French soil, just as the must […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_20190407_121750-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: A Sunday In Bordeaux (Part 2: Domestic Cars)")
Car Show Classics: A Sunday In Bordeaux (Part 2: Domestic Cars)
Posted on April 13, 2019 | 19 CommentsI’m pretty sure that there’s some French law that requires the presence of at least one Traction Avant at classic car events held on French soil, just as the must […] -
![(first posted 8/4/2013) Today, many non-car people have never heard of DeSoto. That’s a shame, as the marque, which existed from 1929 to 1961, had some memorable cars–even if most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/aa-068.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1960 DeSoto Adventurer – Really, Really DeLovely")
Car Show Classic: 1960 DeSoto Adventurer – Really, Really DeLovely
Posted on April 13, 2019 | 61 Comments(first posted 8/4/2013) Today, many non-car people have never heard of DeSoto. That’s a shame, as the marque, which existed from 1929 to 1961, had some memorable cars–even if most […] -
![(first posted 8/6/2013) I’ve already reported on the Canton, South Dakota Car Show, but I felt the need to place a spotlight on this very original 1974 AMC Javelin. Since […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Front-three-quarter.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1974 AMC Javelin – Six Shooter")
Car Show Classic: 1974 AMC Javelin – Six Shooter
Posted on April 12, 2019 | 50 Comments(first posted 8/6/2013) I’ve already reported on the Canton, South Dakota Car Show, but I felt the need to place a spotlight on this very original 1974 AMC Javelin. Since […] -
![I recently went to visit Bordeaux, a place more famous for its wine and its architecture than anything else. When one discovers a city for the first time, it’s always […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_20190407_121727-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: A Sunday In Bordeaux (Part 1: Foreign Cars)")
Car Show Classics: A Sunday In Bordeaux (Part 1: Foreign Cars)
Posted on April 12, 2019 | 19 CommentsI recently went to visit Bordeaux, a place more famous for its wine and its architecture than anything else. When one discovers a city for the first time, it’s always […] -
![Cars & Coffee events in Brisbane tend to attract the same people so I almost always end up seeing the same cars. I went to a meet last year and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1975-chevrolet-monza-6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Capsule: 1975 Chevrolet Monza 5.7 – More Monza Madness")
Car Show Capsule: 1975 Chevrolet Monza 5.7 – More Monza Madness
Posted on April 10, 2019 | 34 CommentsCars & Coffee events in Brisbane tend to attract the same people so I almost always end up seeing the same cars. I went to a meet last year and […] -
![(first posted 5/3/2014) There are many car manufacturers which can be traced back to one individual’s vision and drive, and which then show through in the product. Names like Ford, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Daimler-Double-Six_3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1980 Daimler Double Six – This Was The Best Car In The World")
Car Show Classic: 1980 Daimler Double Six – This Was The Best Car In The World
Posted on February 8, 2019 | 56 Comments(first posted 5/3/2014) There are many car manufacturers which can be traced back to one individual’s vision and drive, and which then show through in the product. Names like Ford, […] -
![(first posted 4/28/2014) No man is without his prejudices and biases, but I am among the most even-handed regarding automotive brands. I have almost no brand loyalty. What was once […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Fairlane-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1963 Ford Fairlane Sport Coupe K-Code")
Car Show Classic: 1963 Ford Fairlane Sport Coupe K-Code
Posted on February 3, 2019 | 81 Comments(first posted 4/28/2014) No man is without his prejudices and biases, but I am among the most even-handed regarding automotive brands. I have almost no brand loyalty. What was once […] -
![Since March 1976, Renault has been offering zippy, small hatchbacks continuously. Ranging from lukewarm to boiling hot, with or without the help of a turbocharger and with an engine displacement […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_7394.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtakes: Peppy Little Renaults – Turbocharged Le Cars And Some Descendants")
Car Show Outtakes: Peppy Little Renaults – Turbocharged Le Cars And Some Descendants
Posted on January 27, 2019 | 18 CommentsSince March 1976, Renault has been offering zippy, small hatchbacks continuously. Ranging from lukewarm to boiling hot, with or without the help of a turbocharger and with an engine displacement […] -
![As reflected in my multi-part series, the Carlisle Ford Nationals has pretty wide and extensive coverage of Ford vehicles. I have covered most of the North American made Ford cars, but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Ford-Carlisle-2018266.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: 2018 Carlisle Ford Nationals – Part Five – European Fords, Ford Trucks and Other Fords")
Car Show Classics: 2018 Carlisle Ford Nationals – Part Five – European Fords, Ford Trucks and Other Fords
Posted on December 18, 2018 | 26 CommentsAs reflected in my multi-part series, the Carlisle Ford Nationals has pretty wide and extensive coverage of Ford vehicles. I have covered most of the North American made Ford cars, but […] -
![80’s and 90’s retro is definitely the “in-thing” right now. Just look at some of the popular shows on TV right now. From new creations like “Stranger Things” and “GLOW”, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/RadwoodLA2018-0133-XL.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics : RADwood LA 2018")
Car Show Classics : RADwood LA 2018
Posted on December 15, 2018 | 38 Comments80’s and 90’s retro is definitely the “in-thing” right now. Just look at some of the popular shows on TV right now. From new creations like “Stranger Things” and “GLOW”, […] -
![We’ve seen quite a lot of the Motorclassica show already, from the cars driving to the show, outdoor club displays and the special classes, now here are some of the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1960-Holden-wagon.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics More Highlights From Motorclassica")
Car Show Classics More Highlights From Motorclassica
Posted on December 6, 2018 | 46 CommentsWe’ve seen quite a lot of the Motorclassica show already, from the cars driving to the show, outdoor club displays and the special classes, now here are some of the […] -
![We are nearing the end of my Carlisle Ford Nationals coverage, and I haven’t covered the Mustangs, Cougars and Thunderbirds yet. As I mentioned in my first post in this series, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Ford-Carlisle-2018328.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: 2018 Carlisle Ford Nationals – Part Four – Mustang, Cougar and Thunderbird")
Car Show Classics: 2018 Carlisle Ford Nationals – Part Four – Mustang, Cougar and Thunderbird
Posted on December 3, 2018 | 20 CommentsWe are nearing the end of my Carlisle Ford Nationals coverage, and I haven’t covered the Mustangs, Cougars and Thunderbirds yet. As I mentioned in my first post in this series, […] -
![Each November, Toyota hosts a classic car show in downtown Tokyo in the Meiji Jingu Gaien complex, a series of parks, athletic fields, and museums in the central part of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMGP2744.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Toyota Classic Car Show in Tokyo Gaien")
Car Show Classics: Toyota Classic Car Show in Tokyo Gaien
Posted on December 1, 2018 | 15 CommentsEach November, Toyota hosts a classic car show in downtown Tokyo in the Meiji Jingu Gaien complex, a series of parks, athletic fields, and museums in the central part of […] -
![This special class will resonate with a lot of CC readers I expect, even if these cars aren’t likely to be spotted at the curbside any more. Last Days of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/MC200-American-Supercar.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Last Days Of The American Supercar At Motorclassica")
Car Show Classics: Last Days Of The American Supercar At Motorclassica
Posted on November 29, 2018 | 32 CommentsThis special class will resonate with a lot of CC readers I expect, even if these cars aren’t likely to be spotted at the curbside any more. Last Days of […] -
![One of the most intriguing special classes at this year’s Motorclassica show was the Art Deco cars. We’ve already seen some from Cadillac in an earlier post, but let’s check […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1937-Cord-812-Custom-Berlin.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Art Deco Marvels At Motorclassica")
Car Show Classics: Art Deco Marvels At Motorclassica
Posted on November 22, 2018 | 25 CommentsOne of the most intriguing special classes at this year’s Motorclassica show was the Art Deco cars. We’ve already seen some from Cadillac in an earlier post, but let’s check […]
