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Curbside Classics Archives
CC Capsule Archive
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![It’s strictly a coincidence that I found this Dodge Colt wagon just before the CC Colt Chronicles were scheduled to be rerun. Colts of any stripe are now very hard […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CC-406-077.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Capsule: 1987-1991 Dodge Colt Wagon – A Postscript to Our CC Colt Chronicles")
Curbside Classic Capsule: 1987-1991 Dodge Colt Wagon – A Postscript to Our CC Colt Chronicles
Posted on March 6, 2020 | 8 CommentsIt’s strictly a coincidence that I found this Dodge Colt wagon just before the CC Colt Chronicles were scheduled to be rerun. Colts of any stripe are now very hard […] -
![I’ve been writing for Curbside Classic off and on for a little more than seven years now. (Mostly off lately; life’s been a little crazy.) As I look back, I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/8788CDVa.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1987-88 Cadillac Coupe DeVille – Age Mellows a Man")
CC Capsule: 1987-88 Cadillac Coupe DeVille – Age Mellows a Man
Posted on March 4, 2020 | 19 CommentsI’ve been writing for Curbside Classic off and on for a little more than seven years now. (Mostly off lately; life’s been a little crazy.) As I look back, I […] -
![Merriam-Webster defines “forced perspective (n.)” as “the use of any of various techniques (as in photography or architecture) to create the optical illusion that objects or people are smaller, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/016-Two-Black-Ponies-Challenger-Mustang-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 2015 Dodge Challenger & 1991 Ford Mustang GT – Forced Perspective")
Curbside Capsule: 2015 Dodge Challenger & 1991 Ford Mustang GT – Forced Perspective
Posted on March 3, 2020 | 18 CommentsMerriam-Webster defines “forced perspective (n.)” as “the use of any of various techniques (as in photography or architecture) to create the optical illusion that objects or people are smaller, […] -
![Once again, we’re going to take a look at a Curbside Classic from my neighborhood, this time highlighting a car my neighbor drives on a regular basis, and is an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Jetstar-88-front-3quarter.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1964 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88 Hardtop")
Curbside Classic: 1964 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88 Hardtop
Posted on March 3, 2020 | 27 CommentsOnce again, we’re going to take a look at a Curbside Classic from my neighborhood, this time highlighting a car my neighbor drives on a regular basis, and is an […] -
![The C15 is the ultimate myth-buster. When discussing Citroën, it’s easy to fall back on clichés and parrot “well-known facts” that are, at best, only half-truths. They went belly up […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_20191225_160625-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule / Twofer: 1984-2006 Citroën C15 – The French Camel")
CC Capsule / Twofer: 1984-2006 Citroën C15 – The French Camel
Posted on February 28, 2020 | 11 CommentsThe C15 is the ultimate myth-buster. When discussing Citroën, it’s easy to fall back on clichés and parrot “well-known facts” that are, at best, only half-truths. They went belly up […] -
![It has been such a pleasure to both leave for, and arrive home from, work in this month of February bookended by there being light outside. I believe that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/018-1965-Ford-Econoline-Heavy-Duty-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1965 Ford Econoline Heavy Duty – Longevity")
Curbside Capsule: 1965 Ford Econoline Heavy Duty – Longevity
Posted on February 25, 2020 | 27 CommentsIt has been such a pleasure to both leave for, and arrive home from, work in this month of February bookended by there being light outside. I believe that […] -
![Peugeot have been making cars since 1891. When looking into this automaker’s rich history, several eras could be seen as more or less outstanding. The streamlined -02s of the ‘30s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_20170825_180035-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1970 Peugeot 204 – The Fabulous 04s")
CC Capsule: 1970 Peugeot 204 – The Fabulous 04s
Posted on February 24, 2020 | 14 CommentsPeugeot have been making cars since 1891. When looking into this automaker’s rich history, several eras could be seen as more or less outstanding. The streamlined -02s of the ‘30s […] -
![Photos by ReturnoftheYeti at the Cohort (first posted 2/15/2014) I was tempted to do this with a humorous theme (“Hi, I’m Pauline the Packard. I was living at the Parkview retirement […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Packard_Hawk.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1958 Packard Hawk – Last Flight of a Once-Proud Bird")
CC Capsule: 1958 Packard Hawk – Last Flight of a Once-Proud Bird
Posted on February 22, 2020 | 73 CommentsPhotos by ReturnoftheYeti at the Cohort (first posted 2/15/2014) I was tempted to do this with a humorous theme (“Hi, I’m Pauline the Packard. I was living at the Parkview retirement […] -
![(first posted 2/14/2014) When walking the dog a while back, I came across a non-V8 300SEL parked in the street. “What’s this,” I thought. “Another cowboy putting California headlights where […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/W109a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Mercedes 300SEL (W109) – Trying To Make Sense Of The Magic Number “300”")
Curbside Classic: Mercedes 300SEL (W109) – Trying To Make Sense Of The Magic Number “300”
Posted on February 20, 2020 | 74 Comments(first posted 2/14/2014) When walking the dog a while back, I came across a non-V8 300SEL parked in the street. “What’s this,” I thought. “Another cowboy putting California headlights where […] -
![Finding a gen1 Dodge Caravan C/V (Cargo Van) is getting to be rare enough, but one with the split rear barn doors is worth stopping for, even if it was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/CC-403-075.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Capsule: 1989 Dodge Caravan C/V – With Rare Fiberglass Split Rear Doors")
Curbside Classic Capsule: 1989 Dodge Caravan C/V – With Rare Fiberglass Split Rear Doors
Posted on February 18, 2020 | 18 CommentsFinding a gen1 Dodge Caravan C/V (Cargo Van) is getting to be rare enough, but one with the split rear barn doors is worth stopping for, even if it was […] -
![How’s this for a CCenterfold? Yes, ladies and gentlemen, today the Curbside ClassiXXX Cabaret and Revue is going to reveal a well-kept saucy secret from the Far East. She just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_20200205_162441-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2002 Daihatsu Naked – Full Frontal Nullity")
CC Capsule: 2002 Daihatsu Naked – Full Frontal Nullity
Posted on February 14, 2020 | 25 CommentsHow’s this for a CCenterfold? Yes, ladies and gentlemen, today the Curbside ClassiXXX Cabaret and Revue is going to reveal a well-kept saucy secret from the Far East. She just […] -
![It has happened to most of us. A car catches our eye and we are reminded that we forgot that it had ever existed. Here is the one that most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/SedonaShortie04Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2007-10 Kia Sedona Shortie – A Mini Minivan")
CC Capsule: 2007-10 Kia Sedona Shortie – A Mini Minivan
Posted on February 12, 2020 | 40 CommentsIt has happened to most of us. A car catches our eye and we are reminded that we forgot that it had ever existed. Here is the one that most […] -
![I have a bit of history with Utes, having owned one myself. This was found at a gas station during a fruitless attempt to get lunch at a burger joint […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_1023.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1978 Subaru Brat- Farm Fresh")
Curbside Capsule: 1978 Subaru Brat- Farm Fresh
Posted on February 6, 2020 | 14 CommentsI have a bit of history with Utes, having owned one myself. This was found at a gas station during a fruitless attempt to get lunch at a burger joint […] -
![I’ve been known to mispronounce my share of words over the years, especially when it comes to cars. I much prefer proper nouns as automotive model names – whether real, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2013-02-25-1982-Volkswagen-Scirocco-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: c. 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco – Is It Sir Rocco, Sher-ROC-ko, Sir-ROH-co?")
Curbside Capsule: c. 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco – Is It Sir Rocco, Sher-ROC-ko, Sir-ROH-co?
Posted on February 4, 2020 | 59 CommentsI’ve been known to mispronounce my share of words over the years, especially when it comes to cars. I much prefer proper nouns as automotive model names – whether real, […] -
![Buying things as a working adult has caused me to more carefully assess the idea that quality is often more important than a greater quantity of lesser goods or services […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/016-1968-Chevrolet-Chevelle-convertible-CC-Vintage-Garage.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible – One Treasure")
Curbside Capsule: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible – One Treasure
Posted on January 28, 2020 | 18 CommentsBuying things as a working adult has caused me to more carefully assess the idea that quality is often more important than a greater quantity of lesser goods or services […]
