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![(first posted 2/15/2015) If the lowly Henney Junior Packard Professional car was too stubby for your taste, Henney also built something a bit more extravagant. But he didn’t find any […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/a-h.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1954 Packard Super Station Wagon – Yes, I Do Want One")
1954 Packard Super Station Wagon – Yes, I Do Want One
Posted on February 12, 2021 | 41 Comments(first posted 2/15/2015) If the lowly Henney Junior Packard Professional car was too stubby for your taste, Henney also built something a bit more extravagant. But he didn’t find any […] -
![(first posted 1/16/2015) Epic road trips are close to the heart of every automobile enthusiast, and among road trips, venturing into uncharted territory has been an ultimate experience achieved by […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/a-road.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip History: Dodge Power Wagon True Tales of Adventure")
Road Trip History: Dodge Power Wagon True Tales of Adventure
Posted on January 17, 2021 | 50 Comments(first posted 1/16/2015) Epic road trips are close to the heart of every automobile enthusiast, and among road trips, venturing into uncharted territory has been an ultimate experience achieved by […] -
Automotive History: Wilcot Flashing Indicators On A 1933 Morris Isis
Posted on January 6, 2021 | 13 CommentsHave you ever looked at a 1933 Morris Isis and wondered what the lamp assembly on the front quarter was for? Well, wonder no more, Curbside Classic will enlighten you. -
![One of these days one of us here should do a history on turn signals. I know that in Europe, semaphores were required starting in the 1930s or so. I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/turn-signal-hand-1920s.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Gizmo: 1920s Miller Retractable Hand Signaling Device For Trucks Or Cars")
Vintage Gizmo: 1920s Miller Retractable Hand Signaling Device For Trucks Or Cars
Posted on December 11, 2020 | 23 CommentsOne of these days one of us here should do a history on turn signals. I know that in Europe, semaphores were required starting in the 1930s or so. I […] -
![(first posted 11/14/2014) One of my favorite Dutch websites about American cars is AmerikaanseAutoPagina. Lots of information, discussions, stories, pictures and videos about all kinds of old and new American vehicles. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Groove_Champion.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Photographs: American Iron And Dutch Scenery")
Vintage Photographs: American Iron And Dutch Scenery
Posted on November 14, 2020 | 52 Comments(first posted 11/14/2014) One of my favorite Dutch websites about American cars is AmerikaanseAutoPagina. Lots of information, discussions, stories, pictures and videos about all kinds of old and new American vehicles. […] -
![(first posted 11/12/2014) Have you ever had an amazing dream? A dream that was equal parts awesomeness, fulfillment and a sensation that what you have done was the best thing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/a-cord.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1976 Chrysler Cordoba – The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of")
CC Capsule: 1976 Chrysler Cordoba – The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
Posted on November 12, 2020 | 161 Comments(first posted 11/12/2014) Have you ever had an amazing dream? A dream that was equal parts awesomeness, fulfillment and a sensation that what you have done was the best thing […] -
![image source: etsy.com (first posted 9/19/2014) I stumbled into this on one of my many searches, and it made me stop. It’s not just a great snapshot generally, but obviously, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/New-Orelans-1959-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Photographs: New Orleans, 1959")
Vintage Photographs: New Orleans, 1959
Posted on September 19, 2020 | 55 Commentsimage source: etsy.com (first posted 9/19/2014) I stumbled into this on one of my many searches, and it made me stop. It’s not just a great snapshot generally, but obviously, […] -
![(first posted 7/23/2015) 75 (update: 80) years ago this summer, the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and the German Luftwaffe were engaged in the first battle fought exclusively in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/hurricane-spitfire-dover-cliffs1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Aviation History: 1940 Hawker Hurricane And Supermarine Spitfire – The Planes of “the Few”")
Aviation History: 1940 Hawker Hurricane And Supermarine Spitfire – The Planes of “the Few”
Posted on September 18, 2020 | 59 Comments(first posted 7/23/2015) 75 (update: 80) years ago this summer, the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and the German Luftwaffe were engaged in the first battle fought exclusively in the […] -
![Britain has a long and proud history of locomotives designed solely to haul passengers at high speed, from Rocket to Flying Scotsman, Coronation and Mallard in the steam days to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Trackside Classic: 1989 British Rail / GEC Class 91 – Britain’s Last Express Locomotive Retires")
Trackside Classic: 1989 British Rail / GEC Class 91 – Britain’s Last Express Locomotive Retires
Posted on September 15, 2020 | 14 CommentsBritain has a long and proud history of locomotives designed solely to haul passengers at high speed, from Rocket to Flying Scotsman, Coronation and Mallard in the steam days to […] -
![(first posted 7/25/2014) Since hardtops are the subject de jour, how about a quick look at what has to be considered the ultimate hardtop, the Mercedes 300d (the “d” does […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/mercedes-300d-1957_pictures_1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1958 Mercedes 300d (W189) – The Ultimate Hardtop")
1958 Mercedes 300d (W189) – The Ultimate Hardtop
Posted on July 25, 2020 | 111 Comments(first posted 7/25/2014) Since hardtops are the subject de jour, how about a quick look at what has to be considered the ultimate hardtop, the Mercedes 300d (the “d” does […] -
![image archive: Jeroen Booij (first posted 7/22/2014) Unhappy about today’s cars with high belt lines, excessive lengths and poor visibility? It was different once upon a time… The years […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/qu.-jpg-courtesy-IMCD.org_.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: 1968 Quasar Unipower – The Car To Be Seen In, Preferably When Wearing A Mini Skirt")
Automotive History: 1968 Quasar Unipower – The Car To Be Seen In, Preferably When Wearing A Mini Skirt
Posted on July 22, 2020 | 35 Commentsimage archive: Jeroen Booij (first posted 7/22/2014) Unhappy about today’s cars with high belt lines, excessive lengths and poor visibility? It was different once upon a time… The years […] -
![(first posted 5/21/2014) Wood & Pickett dates back to 1947, but found their true calling with the Range Rover, offering just about any kind of variation of the theme. Wider […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Range-Rover-WoodPickett-Sheer-Rover.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Wood & Pickett Cheltenham 6 Sheer Rover: When Two Axles Just Wont Do; For Adequate Snob Appeal, Not Traction")
Wood & Pickett Cheltenham 6 Sheer Rover: When Two Axles Just Wont Do; For Adequate Snob Appeal, Not Traction
Posted on June 27, 2020 | 37 Comments(first posted 5/21/2014) Wood & Pickett dates back to 1947, but found their true calling with the Range Rover, offering just about any kind of variation of the theme. Wider […] -
![(first posted 6/18/2014) No, that’s not Megan Draper modeling these designer convertible tops for 1961 Buicks. For that matter, these (sadly) never got past the concept stage. But someone found […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Buick-1961-Electra-225-Convertible-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1961 Buick Convertible Tops In Designer Fabrics")
1961 Buick Convertible Tops In Designer Fabrics
Posted on May 30, 2020 | 55 Comments(first posted 6/18/2014) No, that’s not Megan Draper modeling these designer convertible tops for 1961 Buicks. For that matter, these (sadly) never got past the concept stage. But someone found […] -
![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 5/28/2014. Turns out this was an option on 140 and 160 series Volvos up until 1972, but very rarely seen. And it required the column mounted shifter for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Volvo-144-Bench-Seat.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "A Bench Seat In A Volvo 144? Only The Swedes Get To Snuggle Up?")
A Bench Seat In A Volvo 144? Only The Swedes Get To Snuggle Up?
Posted on May 11, 2020 | 59 Comments(first posted 5/28/2014. Turns out this was an option on 140 and 160 series Volvos up until 1972, but very rarely seen. And it required the column mounted shifter for […]
