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![(first published 7 February 2012) Hello again, Curbside Classic fans. As promised on the nostalgia trip I took here in September, I’ve returned to write about the design of my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/imp-roof-tilted_800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Fender Blades on a Fuselage: The Design of the 1973 Imperial by Chrysler")
Fender Blades on a Fuselage: The Design of the 1973 Imperial by Chrysler
Posted on May 17, 2021 | 72 Comments(first published 7 February 2012) Hello again, Curbside Classic fans. As promised on the nostalgia trip I took here in September, I’ve returned to write about the design of my […] -
![(first posted 5/2/2015) The transition years, 1969-1974 It’s time for the first front-wheel-drive entrant in this Muscle Cars to Malaise Era series. As you can probably guess, we won’t be […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1966-olds-toronado.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Muscle Cars To Malaise Era-Part 5")
Automotive History: Muscle Cars To Malaise Era-Part 5
Posted on May 2, 2021 | 93 Comments(first posted 5/2/2015) The transition years, 1969-1974 It’s time for the first front-wheel-drive entrant in this Muscle Cars to Malaise Era series. As you can probably guess, we won’t be […] -
![(first posted 4/25/2015) Muscle Cars to Malaise Era – Part 4 The transition years, 1969-1974 After putting so many American cars through the transition trial, I think it’s time to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1974-Jaguar-XKE.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Muscle Cars To Malaise Era-Part 4")
Automotive History: Muscle Cars To Malaise Era-Part 4
Posted on April 25, 2021 | 53 Comments(first posted 4/25/2015) Muscle Cars to Malaise Era – Part 4 The transition years, 1969-1974 After putting so many American cars through the transition trial, I think it’s time to […] -
![(first posted 4/19/2015) The transition years, 1969-1974 In the third installment of this series, I’m headed back MOPAR country where I began with an analysis of the Dodge Charger. Today, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1970-Plymouth-GTX1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Muscle Cars To Malaise Era-Part 3")
Automotive History: Muscle Cars To Malaise Era-Part 3
Posted on April 19, 2021 | 79 Comments(first posted 4/19/2015) The transition years, 1969-1974 In the third installment of this series, I’m headed back MOPAR country where I began with an analysis of the Dodge Charger. Today, […] -
![(first posted 3/28/2015) The title of this post is a bit misleading, in the interest of alliteration. I’m examining that period of automotive styling that transitioned us from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/1973-Charger.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Muscle Cars To Malaise Era – The Transition Years, 1969-1974")
Automotive History: Muscle Cars To Malaise Era – The Transition Years, 1969-1974
Posted on March 28, 2021 | 128 Comments(first posted 3/28/2015) The title of this post is a bit misleading, in the interest of alliteration. I’m examining that period of automotive styling that transitioned us from […] -
![(first posted 3/30/2011) I’m obviously on a jag here with all these Italian-rebodied Americanos. But I never get tired of digging them out and dusting them off; the memory banks […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/a-rondine.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Another Italoamericano: Pininfarina’s 1963 Corvette Rondine")
Another Italoamericano: Pininfarina’s 1963 Corvette Rondine
Posted on March 28, 2021 | 54 Comments(first posted 3/30/2011) I’m obviously on a jag here with all these Italian-rebodied Americanos. But I never get tired of digging them out and dusting them off; the memory banks […] -
![I was going through stuff in the attic, and I came across some back issues of Architectural Digest magazine. In the November 1998 issue I found an article by Paul […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/1141.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Design: Reading Paul Goldberger’s “The Identical Sedan” 23 Years Later")
Design: Reading Paul Goldberger’s “The Identical Sedan” 23 Years Later
Posted on March 7, 2021 | 56 CommentsI was going through stuff in the attic, and I came across some back issues of Architectural Digest magazine. In the November 1998 issue I found an article by Paul […] -
![I realize the title of this post is a little esoteric, but it’s based on a satire of a 1934 car brochure entitled “Airdreme 1934”, done by the commercial artist […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/mccall1934_11.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CCs For Sale: Seeking the Ultimate Airdreme")
CCs For Sale: Seeking the Ultimate Airdreme
Posted on January 9, 2021 | 29 CommentsI realize the title of this post is a little esoteric, but it’s based on a satire of a 1934 car brochure entitled “Airdreme 1934”, done by the commercial artist […] -
![(first posted 1/5/2015) This ongoing series (should I decide to continue it) will focus on my “Great 28,” a list of my favorite cars. To be on the list, I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/a-linc.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great 28, Car #1: 1940/41 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet – The Most Beautiful Car in the World")
The Great 28, Car #1: 1940/41 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet – The Most Beautiful Car in the World
Posted on January 5, 2021 | 86 Comments(first posted 1/5/2015) This ongoing series (should I decide to continue it) will focus on my “Great 28,” a list of my favorite cars. To be on the list, I […] -
![Chris Cieslak and I are continuing on our collaboration on the changing shape of cars. Today’s subject is the big Cadillac. What a curious coincidence that both the 1959 Cadillac […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Changes-cadillacs-comp-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Changing Shape Of Cadillacs: 1959 DeVille and 2020 Escalade ESV – Same Wheelbase, Length and Width")
The Changing Shape Of Cadillacs: 1959 DeVille and 2020 Escalade ESV – Same Wheelbase, Length and Width
Posted on December 19, 2020 | 47 CommentsChris Cieslak and I are continuing on our collaboration on the changing shape of cars. Today’s subject is the big Cadillac. What a curious coincidence that both the 1959 Cadillac […] -
![CC reader and Cohort poster Chris Cieslak sent me an overlay he made in Photoshop of a current Buick Encore and a more recent car, inspired by seeing the two […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/a-77chevvs18Buick2-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Changing Shapes of Cars, 1932-2020: The Buick Encore Overlaid On Some Earlier Cars")
The Changing Shapes of Cars, 1932-2020: The Buick Encore Overlaid On Some Earlier Cars
Posted on December 2, 2020 | 50 CommentsCC reader and Cohort poster Chris Cieslak sent me an overlay he made in Photoshop of a current Buick Encore and a more recent car, inspired by seeing the two […] -
![(first posted 9/10/2014) There’s been a long-simmering debate here about the respective designs of the all-new downsized Chevy/GM 1977 B-Bodies and Ford’s response-imitation in 1979. It’s time to settle […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Chevrolet-1977-caprice-large-silver-800-crop-vert.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Design Shoot-Out: 1977 Chevrolet B-Body vs. 1979 Ford LTD – The Boxing Match")
CC Design Shoot-Out: 1977 Chevrolet B-Body vs. 1979 Ford LTD – The Boxing Match
Posted on September 10, 2020 | 183 Comments(first posted 9/10/2014) There’s been a long-simmering debate here about the respective designs of the all-new downsized Chevy/GM 1977 B-Bodies and Ford’s response-imitation in 1979. It’s time to settle […] -
![Jim Klein brought us a review on a new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. It was an interesting read because I know someone who owns one. But as I read the review, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/01-1961-Studebaker-Autumn-Haze.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Comparisons: Color Buddies – Old And New")
CC Comparisons: Color Buddies – Old And New
Posted on May 16, 2020 | 40 CommentsJim Klein brought us a review on a new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. It was an interesting read because I know someone who owns one. But as I read the review, […] -
![(first posted 5/11/2014) Mitchell retired from GM in 1977, and left a parting memorial to his love for the long, sleek, nostalgic and racy. He knew it was the (temporary) […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Pontiac_Phantom_01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bill Mitchell’s Parting Shot: 1977 Pontiac Phantom")
Bill Mitchell’s Parting Shot: 1977 Pontiac Phantom
Posted on April 15, 2020 | 66 Comments(first posted 5/11/2014) Mitchell retired from GM in 1977, and left a parting memorial to his love for the long, sleek, nostalgic and racy. He knew it was the (temporary) […] -
![It’s obviously no secret that automakers share platforms and powertrains between their brands. These days pretty much all of them do a good job at differentiating platform mates. Of course […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200324_180843.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Mainstream, Badge Engineered Variant Spoiled Its Upscale Counterpart?")
QOTD: What Mainstream, Badge Engineered Variant Spoiled Its Upscale Counterpart?
Posted on March 25, 2020 | 59 CommentsIt’s obviously no secret that automakers share platforms and powertrains between their brands. These days pretty much all of them do a good job at differentiating platform mates. Of course […]
