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Curbside Classics Archives
CC Capsule Archive
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![(first posted 8/18/2015) In the 1970s and 1980s, as Mercedes-Benz and BMW became the most desirable luxury brands in America, domestic brands found themselves losing more and more snob appeal. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Jeep-1984-1991-XJ-Wagoneer.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1984-91 Jeep XJ Wagoneer Limited – Social Climber")
Curbside Capsule: 1984-91 Jeep XJ Wagoneer Limited – Social Climber
Posted on August 18, 2021 | 33 Comments(first posted 8/18/2015) In the 1970s and 1980s, as Mercedes-Benz and BMW became the most desirable luxury brands in America, domestic brands found themselves losing more and more snob appeal. […] -
![(first posted 8/17/2015) The Oil Embargo of 1973 is generally considered the pivotal turning point in history, when American automakers fully invested themselves in what we now refer to as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Plymouth-1972-Satellite.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus – Prologue To The B-Body Brougham?")
CC Capsule: 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus – Prologue To The B-Body Brougham?
Posted on August 17, 2021 | 78 Comments(first posted 8/17/2015) The Oil Embargo of 1973 is generally considered the pivotal turning point in history, when American automakers fully invested themselves in what we now refer to as […] -
![(first posted 8/12/2015) One of the things I enjoy most about business travel is the ability to explore new-to-me places once the day’s work is done. My current job afforded […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/151-1985-Chevrolet-Cavalier-Type-10-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier Type 10 Notchback – Nice To See You Again")
CC Capsule: 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier Type 10 Notchback – Nice To See You Again
Posted on August 12, 2021 | 60 Comments(first posted 8/12/2015) One of the things I enjoy most about business travel is the ability to explore new-to-me places once the day’s work is done. My current job afforded […] -
![(first posted 8/11/2015) While much can be said about the 1977-1990 GM B-bodies, of each division’s stories, it’s Pontiac’s that is arguably most interesting. Like its Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Buick […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/IMG_0020.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Capsule: 1985 Pontiac Parisienne Brougham – About As French As French Toast")
Car Show Capsule: 1985 Pontiac Parisienne Brougham – About As French As French Toast
Posted on August 11, 2021 | 89 Comments(first posted 8/11/2015) While much can be said about the 1977-1990 GM B-bodies, of each division’s stories, it’s Pontiac’s that is arguably most interesting. Like its Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Buick […] -
![(first posted 9/4/2011) So did these folks who commissioned a fine woodworker neighbor of ours to build them this fine custom camper seek out a Chevy Custom Camper because […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Chevy-truck-1972-C30-longhorn-Custom-Camper.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1972 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn Custom Camper – Very Aptly Named Indeed")
CC Capsule: 1972 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn Custom Camper – Very Aptly Named Indeed
Posted on August 4, 2021 | 39 Comments(first posted 9/4/2011) So did these folks who commissioned a fine woodworker neighbor of ours to build them this fine custom camper seek out a Chevy Custom Camper because […] -
![National Ice Cream Day fell on Sunday, July 18th this year. I used to eat ice cream by the bowlful regularly when I was growing up. Vanilla was what my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2012-08-05-Sunday-1946-Ford-Super-DeLuxe-Tudor-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1946 Ford Super DeLuxe Coupe – To Resume")
Curbside Capsule: 1946 Ford Super DeLuxe Coupe – To Resume
Posted on August 3, 2021 | 20 CommentsNational Ice Cream Day fell on Sunday, July 18th this year. I used to eat ice cream by the bowlful regularly when I was growing up. Vanilla was what my […] -
![Just when I think I’ve seen it all, those crafty Japanese kit-makers and customizers pull another fast one. Well, this is base on the Toyota Probox, so not too fast, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_20210610_090410-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2021 Toyota EuroBox Renoca By Flex — The Probox Goes To Wolfsburg")
CC Capsule: 2021 Toyota EuroBox Renoca By Flex — The Probox Goes To Wolfsburg
Posted on August 2, 2021 | 15 CommentsJust when I think I’ve seen it all, those crafty Japanese kit-makers and customizers pull another fast one. Well, this is base on the Toyota Probox, so not too fast, […] -
![(first posted 7/30/2015) Afternoons spent wandering the Melbourne streets are never wasted; I’m always sure of finding at least one curbside classic. Over the past few years I’ve managed to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/XC1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classics: Four Generations of Oz Falcon Wagons")
Curbside Classics: Four Generations of Oz Falcon Wagons
Posted on July 30, 2021 | 67 Comments(first posted 7/30/2015) Afternoons spent wandering the Melbourne streets are never wasted; I’m always sure of finding at least one curbside classic. Over the past few years I’ve managed to […] -
![An AMC Hornet that was pricier and more exclusive than a equivalently-specified Ford, GM or Chrysler product, sold in a market where what would be an American compact was the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/rambler-hornet-side.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1972-75 Rambler Hornet – A Swarm Didn’t Exactly Descend")
CC Capsule: 1972-75 Rambler Hornet – A Swarm Didn’t Exactly Descend
Posted on July 21, 2021 | 34 CommentsAn AMC Hornet that was pricier and more exclusive than a equivalently-specified Ford, GM or Chrysler product, sold in a market where what would be an American compact was the […] -
![I love Squarebacks, you love Squarebacks, everybody loves Squarebacks. And that term certainly sounds better than “Variant” in our present pandemic-plagued predicament. I don’t wish to sound alarmist, but there’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_20210515_145125-copy2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1962-73 Volkswagen Type 3 Variant(s) – Squareback Cubed")
CC Capsule: 1962-73 Volkswagen Type 3 Variant(s) – Squareback Cubed
Posted on July 20, 2021 | 12 CommentsI love Squarebacks, you love Squarebacks, everybody loves Squarebacks. And that term certainly sounds better than “Variant” in our present pandemic-plagued predicament. I don’t wish to sound alarmist, but there’s […] -
![This one of those occasions when a discovery just has to be shared with the wider world. Show of hands, who had ever heard of CQ Motors before today? I’m […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_20210715_114248-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2003 CQ Q-Car Qi Quno — Benny, Is That You?")
CC Capsule: 2003 CQ Q-Car Qi Quno — Benny, Is That You?
Posted on July 19, 2021 | 9 CommentsThis one of those occasions when a discovery just has to be shared with the wider world. Show of hands, who had ever heard of CQ Motors before today? I’m […] -
![(first posted 2/8/2012) Not all Darts spent their lives shuttling old folks or cheapskates. In Spain, the Dart was the biggest, most luxurious car made there, and given the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/dodge-3700-wagon.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Fancy A Gen 3 Dodge Dart Wagon? With A Four Speed Stick? They Made Them In Spain, Along With Some Other Unique Dart Variants")
Fancy A Gen 3 Dodge Dart Wagon? With A Four Speed Stick? They Made Them In Spain, Along With Some Other Unique Dart Variants
Posted on July 11, 2021 | 80 Comments(first posted 2/8/2012) Not all Darts spent their lives shuttling old folks or cheapskates. In Spain, the Dart was the biggest, most luxurious car made there, and given the […] -
![(first posted 7/9/2015) Last September, CC looked at the Morris Marina, and I concluded that it was too little, too late. If BL didn’t know it was inadequate and always […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/1972-morris-marina-coupe.8.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1972 Morris Marina 1800 Coupe Super – BL Had Deadly Sins, Too")
CC Capsule: 1972 Morris Marina 1800 Coupe Super – BL Had Deadly Sins, Too
Posted on July 10, 2021 | 77 Comments(first posted 7/9/2015) Last September, CC looked at the Morris Marina, and I concluded that it was too little, too late. If BL didn’t know it was inadequate and always […] -
![There hasn’t been much written on CC about this Mitsubishi as yet, but what there is has not been too complementary. And I would be quite inclined to follow suit […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_20210423_144110-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante 30M — Rough Diamond Or Plastic Gem?")
CC Capsule: 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante 30M — Rough Diamond Or Plastic Gem?
Posted on July 9, 2021 | 20 CommentsThere hasn’t been much written on CC about this Mitsubishi as yet, but what there is has not been too complementary. And I would be quite inclined to follow suit […] -
![(first posted 7/7/2015) Many cars boast attractive and exciting designs upon their introduction, but within a few short years become old news in the face of the new kids on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/merc.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL – The Flagship Of The Eighties")
CC Capsule: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL – The Flagship Of The Eighties
Posted on July 7, 2021 | 91 Comments(first posted 7/7/2015) Many cars boast attractive and exciting designs upon their introduction, but within a few short years become old news in the face of the new kids on […]
