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Curbside Classics Archives
CC Capsule Archive
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![March 2019 marks the end of Ford Taurus production in Chicago. Like the rest of Ford’s non-crossover, non-Mustang lineup, the Taurus is dead in the US and Canada. It’s been […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2013-ford-taurus-sho-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC Capsule: 2010-19 Ford Taurus SHO – SHO’s Over, Folks")
Future CC Capsule: 2010-19 Ford Taurus SHO – SHO’s Over, Folks
Posted on March 5, 2019 | 19 CommentsMarch 2019 marks the end of Ford Taurus production in Chicago. Like the rest of Ford’s non-crossover, non-Mustang lineup, the Taurus is dead in the US and Canada. It’s been […] -
![I know, complaining about winter is boring. And it’s not really cold here, just perpetually rainy and cloudy. It’s dumping as I write this. And it’s been going for about […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CC-298-062.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Lite: 1967 Sunbeam Alpine – Let’s Try To Remember Summer")
Curbside Classic Lite: 1967 Sunbeam Alpine – Let’s Try To Remember Summer
Posted on February 24, 2019 | 32 CommentsI know, complaining about winter is boring. And it’s not really cold here, just perpetually rainy and cloudy. It’s dumping as I write this. And it’s been going for about […] -
![When I read Paul’s recent post about the 1962 Chevy C-10 with great patina I quickly noted that I could find one myself that could rival that one and then […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_1066.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Capsule: 1964 Chevy C-10 Fleetside – A Mileage King")
Curbside Classic Capsule: 1964 Chevy C-10 Fleetside – A Mileage King
Posted on February 21, 2019 | 35 CommentsWhen I read Paul’s recent post about the 1962 Chevy C-10 with great patina I quickly noted that I could find one myself that could rival that one and then […] -
![(First Published 4/2/2015) It’s hard to imagine that the original Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable will be turning thirty by year’s end. At the time of their release, this duo’s smooth aero styling […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/IMG_7895.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1990 Mercury Sable LS Wagon – The Shape You Want To Be In")
CC Capsule: 1990 Mercury Sable LS Wagon – The Shape You Want To Be In
Posted on February 18, 2019 | 69 Comments(First Published 4/2/2015) It’s hard to imagine that the original Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable will be turning thirty by year’s end. At the time of their release, this duo’s smooth aero styling […] -
![Yes, I’m a fan of patina, if it’s been come by honestly. And this old Chevy truck has earned it more honestly than any other possibly could. If it were […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CC-320-065.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Capsule: 1962 Chevy C10 Pickup – Saint Patina of Goodwill")
Curbside Classic Capsule: 1962 Chevy C10 Pickup – Saint Patina of Goodwill
Posted on February 18, 2019 | 19 CommentsYes, I’m a fan of patina, if it’s been come by honestly. And this old Chevy truck has earned it more honestly than any other possibly could. If it were […] -
![(first posted 4/24/2014) A recent business trip to California allowed me a little curbside classic hunting opportunity out in the sun rather than in the snow. My favorite find was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Cadillac-Seville-custom.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Custom Cadillac Seville – Old School Custom")
CC Capsule: Custom Cadillac Seville – Old School Custom
Posted on February 13, 2019 | 90 Comments(first posted 4/24/2014) A recent business trip to California allowed me a little curbside classic hunting opportunity out in the sun rather than in the snow. My favorite find was […] -
![Minivans are hardly the type of vehicles that attract enthusiasts or collectors, but alas, even they have not been immune to special and commemorative editions, and even limited-production collectors editions. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/thumb_IMG_5303_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette Final 500 – The Rarest Of Minivans?")
CC Capsule: 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette Final 500 – The Rarest Of Minivans?
Posted on February 12, 2019 | 38 CommentsMinivans are hardly the type of vehicles that attract enthusiasts or collectors, but alas, even they have not been immune to special and commemorative editions, and even limited-production collectors editions. […] -
![What do the Ford Fusion and Ford EcoSport have in common? Nothing really, being two disparate vehicles in terms of size and using different platforms and engines. Ah, but what […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ford-fusion-europe-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 2002-12 Ford Fusion (Europe) – Old Fusion")
Curbside Capsule: 2002-12 Ford Fusion (Europe) – Old Fusion
Posted on February 9, 2019 | 15 CommentsWhat do the Ford Fusion and Ford EcoSport have in common? Nothing really, being two disparate vehicles in terms of size and using different platforms and engines. Ah, but what […] -
![There’s no doubt parts of the continental United States have had some bone-chilling temperatures this winter. A polar vortex last week brought temperatures of -8 Fahrenheit (-22 C) according to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_0041.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner – A Golden Ray Of Much Needed Sunshine")
CC Capsule: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner – A Golden Ray Of Much Needed Sunshine
Posted on February 6, 2019 | 35 CommentsThere’s no doubt parts of the continental United States have had some bone-chilling temperatures this winter. A polar vortex last week brought temperatures of -8 Fahrenheit (-22 C) according to […] -
CC Capsule: 1969 Datsun 1600 Roadster- Walking Small
Posted on January 31, 2019 | 24 CommentsMy friend soon realized why he can’t take me out anywhere. -
![It’s the early 1980’s and you are president of AMC/Jeep. The question is this: How do you replace one of the most iconic vehicles in the world, especially when you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/20180630_163633.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1993 Jeep YJ Wrangler – Objects In Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear")
Curbside Classic: 1993 Jeep YJ Wrangler – Objects In Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear
Posted on January 31, 2019 | 31 CommentsIt’s the early 1980’s and you are president of AMC/Jeep. The question is this: How do you replace one of the most iconic vehicles in the world, especially when you […] -
![Trust me to find cars in Venice. My poor brother thought he’d gotten a reprieve during our Europe trip when we arrived in Venice. No cars for me to stop […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/autobianchi-y10-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1992-95 Autobianchi/Lancia Y10 – The Last Autobianchi")
Curbside Capsule: 1992-95 Autobianchi/Lancia Y10 – The Last Autobianchi
Posted on January 17, 2019 | 25 CommentsTrust me to find cars in Venice. My poor brother thought he’d gotten a reprieve during our Europe trip when we arrived in Venice. No cars for me to stop […] -
![Who knew one town could have so many classics? Paul’s already shared his vast collection of sightings from Goldfield, Nevada and we’ve also featured photos from Cohort contributor/magnificent photographer, Curtis […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1948-nash-super-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1948 Nash Super – You Don’t Have To Dig Deep For Classics In Goldfield")
CC Capsule: 1948 Nash Super – You Don’t Have To Dig Deep For Classics In Goldfield
Posted on January 14, 2019 | 22 CommentsWho knew one town could have so many classics? Paul’s already shared his vast collection of sightings from Goldfield, Nevada and we’ve also featured photos from Cohort contributor/magnificent photographer, Curtis […] -
![At a recent classic car show, the lone Packard on display was a beautifully restored 1949 Packard Super Eight Victoria convertible. It was truly a sight to behold, in absolute […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/packard-mexico-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1950 Packard Touring Sedan – A Cormorant In The Wild")
CC Capsule: 1950 Packard Touring Sedan – A Cormorant In The Wild
Posted on January 11, 2019 | 24 CommentsAt a recent classic car show, the lone Packard on display was a beautifully restored 1949 Packard Super Eight Victoria convertible. It was truly a sight to behold, in absolute […] -
![Enthusiasts who have little exposure to contemporary French cars – for example, enthusiasts from the US and Canada – tend to get the impression that all French cars are inherently […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/peugeot-1007-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 2005-09 Peugeot 1007 – On The Wrong Tracks")
Curbside Capsule: 2005-09 Peugeot 1007 – On The Wrong Tracks
Posted on January 10, 2019 | 20 CommentsEnthusiasts who have little exposure to contemporary French cars – for example, enthusiasts from the US and Canada – tend to get the impression that all French cars are inherently […]
