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Curbside Classics Archives
CC Cinema Archive
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![My raison d’être, I believe, is to amass as many old, largely unwanted cars as I can, and make them operational; however, being the primary caretaker of five old cars leaves […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/1977-Dodge-Ramcharger-01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Dealer Film: 1977 Dodge Ramcharger–Not My Usual Object of Desire")
CC Dealer Film: 1977 Dodge Ramcharger–Not My Usual Object of Desire
Posted on July 9, 2015 | 38 CommentsMy raison d’être, I believe, is to amass as many old, largely unwanted cars as I can, and make them operational; however, being the primary caretaker of five old cars leaves […] -
![I’m currently researching a piece for CC covering the history of Britain’s Rootes Group, the company behind Hillman, Humber and Sunbeam cars, as well Commer trucks, and found this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/hillman-safari.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC TV : The Hillman Minx Wins In East Africa, 1962")
CC TV : The Hillman Minx Wins In East Africa, 1962
Posted on May 27, 2015 | 33 CommentsI’m currently researching a piece for CC covering the history of Britain’s Rootes Group, the company behind Hillman, Humber and Sunbeam cars, as well Commer trucks, and found this […] -
![CC reader Mauro sent me the links of a few old film shorts, starting with this 1938 clip of folks amusing themselves in a somewhat unorthodox manner. It’s got an […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "CC Cinema Short: How Old Cars Were Disposed Of In Portland, Oregon, In 1938")
CC Cinema Short: How Old Cars Were Disposed Of In Portland, Oregon, In 1938
Posted on May 7, 2015 | 43 CommentsCC reader Mauro sent me the links of a few old film shorts, starting with this 1938 clip of folks amusing themselves in a somewhat unorthodox manner. It’s got an […] -
CC Cinema: The ABCs of Defensive Driving
Posted on March 18, 2015 | 32 CommentsKnowing how to drive defensively has been a topic since shortly after the car started being manufactured. Looking for a safety video at work recently, I stumbled upon this little […] -
![Car number nine on my “Great 28” list was built by a company without any salient historic aim or goals; however, it was a “renaissance car” on its own terms. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/comet_champ.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Great 28 Car Number 9 and CC Cinema–1964/65 Mercury Comet, the 100,000 Mile Durability Champion!")
Great 28 Car Number 9 and CC Cinema–1964/65 Mercury Comet, the 100,000 Mile Durability Champion!
Posted on March 9, 2015 | 56 CommentsCar number nine on my “Great 28” list was built by a company without any salient historic aim or goals; however, it was a “renaissance car” on its own terms. […] -
![As I write this, my school has called the second “cold day” in a week, with wind chills dipping down into the 30 below region. Sure, you can argue that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/plymouth3bt8.3521.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Cinema: The Cars of Le Cercle Rouge–Americans in Paris (and Marseilles)")
CC Cinema: The Cars of Le Cercle Rouge–Americans in Paris (and Marseilles)
Posted on February 23, 2015 | 33 CommentsAs I write this, my school has called the second “cold day” in a week, with wind chills dipping down into the 30 below region. Sure, you can argue that […] -
CC Cinema: Two Lane Blacktop – A Road Trip Back In Time
Posted on January 30, 2015 | 98 Comments“Two Lane Blacktop” is the best car movie you have probably never seen, and possibly never even heard of. -
![Vintage cars and classic tunes- they go together like burgers and milkshakes or pizza and beer. Both are reflections of our youth, and a simpler, happier, and more innocent time. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/maxresdefault.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC TV: CCs In Classic Music Videos – Part 1")
CC TV: CCs In Classic Music Videos – Part 1
Posted on January 17, 2015 | 85 CommentsVintage cars and classic tunes- they go together like burgers and milkshakes or pizza and beer. Both are reflections of our youth, and a simpler, happier, and more innocent time. […] -
![About a year ago, I, in a cold medication-induced stupor, suffered from a bout of insomnia. Therefore, in the wee small hours of an ice-cold morning, I explored the internet in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/003.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Cinema Craziness: Chrysler’s “Tech” and the Idealized Workplace")
CC Cinema Craziness: Chrysler’s “Tech” and the Idealized Workplace
Posted on January 12, 2015 | 40 CommentsAbout a year ago, I, in a cold medication-induced stupor, suffered from a bout of insomnia. Therefore, in the wee small hours of an ice-cold morning, I explored the internet in […] -
![Alright, the title may be a bit overdramatic and I perhaps may be giving far too much attention to a movie franchise that’s harmless at best. Still, it certainly has […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Volkswagen-Jetta-The-Fast-The-Furious-1995-06F8F155328667A.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "How “The Fast and the Furious” Ruined My Teens.")
How “The Fast and the Furious” Ruined My Teens.
Posted on December 19, 2014 | 87 CommentsAlright, the title may be a bit overdramatic and I perhaps may be giving far too much attention to a movie franchise that’s harmless at best. Still, it certainly has […] -
![I’m far from being a film buff; I couldn’t tell you the history of the Hollywood system and why it evolved the way it did. Most of the references to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/vlcsnap-2014-11-11-20h48m57s174.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Cinema: The Cars of ‘The Great Outdoors’.")
Curbside Cinema: The Cars of ‘The Great Outdoors’.
Posted on November 13, 2014 | 34 CommentsI’m far from being a film buff; I couldn’t tell you the history of the Hollywood system and why it evolved the way it did. Most of the references to […] -
![As time goes on, fewer and fewer people remember the TV series that shared its name with our theme topic this week. I sure don’t; I was born a couple […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/GS-002-09.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Cinema: Thunderbirds – Perfect Match.")
Curbside Cinema: Thunderbirds – Perfect Match.
Posted on October 24, 2014 | 27 CommentsAs time goes on, fewer and fewer people remember the TV series that shared its name with our theme topic this week. I sure don’t; I was born a couple […] -
CC Cinema: The Australian 1960 Falcon Is Born
Posted on April 2, 2014 | 26 Commentshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-q45n19XLM Chris Keating has uploaded this 1960 Australian Falcon introduction film to his You Tube channel, and it’s a good watch. There’s lots of detailed shots of the the new […] -
![On Friday, I showed you some photos Triborough had posted to the Cohort of cars spotted during a Brooklyn shoot for Life on Mars. Because I’d only shared a small portion […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Screenshot-2014-03-01-12.11.26.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: Life On Mars Film Shoot, Take Two")
Cohort Sighting: Life On Mars Film Shoot, Take Two
Posted on March 2, 2014 | 22 CommentsOn Friday, I showed you some photos Triborough had posted to the Cohort of cars spotted during a Brooklyn shoot for Life on Mars. Because I’d only shared a small portion […] -
The Matador Takes Off: The Ultimate Matador Coupe Movie Scene
Posted on January 20, 2014 | 23 Comments
