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Curbside Classics Archives
In Motion Classic Archive
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![https://youtu.be/1U6l_HKnN_s This Goggomobil, witnessed by me on the Nizhny Novgorod Metro Bridge, has German license plates issued in Ratzeburg, Schleswig-Holstein. The hood is in half-open position, which is not surprising […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Goggomobil_Nizhny_Novgorod.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Classic: Go, Little Goggo, Go !")
In Motion Classic: Go, Little Goggo, Go !
Posted on July 31, 2016 | 8 Commentshttps://youtu.be/1U6l_HKnN_s This Goggomobil, witnessed by me on the Nizhny Novgorod Metro Bridge, has German license plates issued in Ratzeburg, Schleswig-Holstein. The hood is in half-open position, which is not surprising […] -
![The number of these gen2 Toyota HiLux pickups on the road is fading, albeit ever so slowly, although they’re far from an uncommon sight here. Well, they are forty-some years […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/CC-296-071-1300.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "On The Go Outtake: Vintage Toyota Pickup Hauling Somewhat Less-Vintage TV")
On The Go Outtake: Vintage Toyota Pickup Hauling Somewhat Less-Vintage TV
Posted on July 17, 2016 | 25 CommentsThe number of these gen2 Toyota HiLux pickups on the road is fading, albeit ever so slowly, although they’re far from an uncommon sight here. Well, they are forty-some years […] -
![As I caught this Peugeot 203 enjoying a pleasurable sun-dappled afternoon cruise, it was not so apparent that this genteel (albeit less-than-nattily-shod) car was also one of Australia’s hardiest. This […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/203.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Classic: Peugeot 203 – Bush-Basher Extraordinaire")
In Motion Classic: Peugeot 203 – Bush-Basher Extraordinaire
Posted on July 10, 2016 | 16 CommentsAs I caught this Peugeot 203 enjoying a pleasurable sun-dappled afternoon cruise, it was not so apparent that this genteel (albeit less-than-nattily-shod) car was also one of Australia’s hardiest. This […] -
In-Motion Classic: 1986 Opel Corsa ‘A’ Sedan On The Move
Posted on July 4, 2016 | 16 CommentsAnother nice find is up from the faithful dash-cam, this time it’s a well kept Mk1 Corsa. -
![Whoa! What’s that blur? I call this the “CC effect”. I mean, only yesterday I posted this VW Beetle, caught while waiting for the bus. Well, today, while actually on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/20160626_122141.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Classic: VW T2 Truck – Still Being Worked!")
In-Motion Classic: VW T2 Truck – Still Being Worked!
Posted on June 26, 2016 | 25 CommentsWhoa! What’s that blur? I call this the “CC effect”. I mean, only yesterday I posted this VW Beetle, caught while waiting for the bus. Well, today, while actually on […] -
![As I’ve recently sold the Corsa mentioned here and returned to the bus, my way to / from work involves waiting. For the bus, that is. And while waiting, you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/20160621_122156b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Classic: Proof That a Lime Green Beetle Can Brighten Up Your Day")
In-Motion Classic: Proof That a Lime Green Beetle Can Brighten Up Your Day
Posted on June 25, 2016 | 20 CommentsAs I’ve recently sold the Corsa mentioned here and returned to the bus, my way to / from work involves waiting. For the bus, that is. And while waiting, you […] -
![As you may or may not know, Saturday in Israel is like Sunday all over the western world- a day off from work and no public transport. So 8:30 AM […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/222.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Classic: Dash-cam Mustang Up Early On a Saturday")
In-Motion Classic: Dash-cam Mustang Up Early On a Saturday
Posted on June 12, 2016 | 11 CommentsAs you may or may not know, Saturday in Israel is like Sunday all over the western world- a day off from work and no public transport. So 8:30 AM […] -
![This sighting was an answer to a prayer I hadn’t even yet offered up. My religious beliefs aren’t the point of this post, but it can’t be ignored that this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1978-Oldsmobile-Delta-88-Royale-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Outtake: 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale – Sunday Best")
In Motion Outtake: 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale – Sunday Best
Posted on June 12, 2016 | 31 CommentsThis sighting was an answer to a prayer I hadn’t even yet offered up. My religious beliefs aren’t the point of this post, but it can’t be ignored that this […] -
![I was walking after work to meet a college buddy who I hadn’t seen since the ’90s, when this Firebird convertible passed me on Michigan Avenue. It can be both […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1968-Firebird-convertible-CC-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Classic: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible – The Cool Kid")
In Motion Classic: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible – The Cool Kid
Posted on June 8, 2016 | 52 CommentsI was walking after work to meet a college buddy who I hadn’t seen since the ’90s, when this Firebird convertible passed me on Michigan Avenue. It can be both […] -
![Should you meet your heroes? Many say “No, you will be disappointed in one way or another”. But what about meeting a true CC, a holder of the CC Grand’Croix […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1970-citroen-id.3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Driving Review – 1970 Citroen ID19 Familiale – Yes, You Can Meet Your Heroes.")
CC Driving Review – 1970 Citroen ID19 Familiale – Yes, You Can Meet Your Heroes.
Posted on June 5, 2016 | 40 CommentsShould you meet your heroes? Many say “No, you will be disappointed in one way or another”. But what about meeting a true CC, a holder of the CC Grand’Croix […] -
![It’s hard living in Israel with a classic; Their owners seem to Joe Public as weird folks, willing to travel without the comforts of modern-day vehicles. Also, the Israeli law […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/SOS00002.MOV_snapshot_02.04_2016.05.30_13.59.16.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Classic: Fast As a Comet On The Way To Work")
In-Motion Classic: Fast As a Comet On The Way To Work
Posted on May 31, 2016 | 39 CommentsIt’s hard living in Israel with a classic; Their owners seem to Joe Public as weird folks, willing to travel without the comforts of modern-day vehicles. Also, the Israeli law […] -
![I heard this ‘Bird before I saw it. Its 300-hp 390-V8 made a guttural rumble as it roared through this stretch of the Bryn Mawr Historic District in my neighborhood. This particular […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/045-1965-Ford-Thunderbird-Landau-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Classic: 1965 Ford Thunderbird Landau – Halcyon Days")
In Motion Classic: 1965 Ford Thunderbird Landau – Halcyon Days
Posted on May 19, 2016 | 30 CommentsI heard this ‘Bird before I saw it. Its 300-hp 390-V8 made a guttural rumble as it roared through this stretch of the Bryn Mawr Historic District in my neighborhood. This particular […] -
![For 1960, Studebaker, added this cute convertible to its Lark lineup. The “VIII” designation referred to the number of cylinders, powered by Studebaker’s 259-cubic inch V8. This engine produced 180 hp […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/002-1960-Studebaker-Lark-VIII-Regal-convertible-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Outtake: 1960 Studebaker Lark VIII Regal Convertible – Spring Chicken")
In Motion Outtake: 1960 Studebaker Lark VIII Regal Convertible – Spring Chicken
Posted on May 13, 2016 | 31 CommentsFor 1960, Studebaker, added this cute convertible to its Lark lineup. The “VIII” designation referred to the number of cylinders, powered by Studebaker’s 259-cubic inch V8. This engine produced 180 hp […] -
![It’s a Fendt alright, but because it was so far away I couldn’t read the model designation on the side of its hood. Judging by its looks it’s a 25 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_1503.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Classic: Fendt Dually – Preparing The Soil")
In Motion Classic: Fendt Dually – Preparing The Soil
Posted on May 9, 2016 | 15 CommentsIt’s a Fendt alright, but because it was so far away I couldn’t read the model designation on the side of its hood. Judging by its looks it’s a 25 […] -
![You can’t easily fake or manufacture the kind of patina this truck proudly exhibits. It’s called “character”. I spotted this pickup in traffic only a few blocks from the upscale shopping district […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/045-1971-72-Chevrolet-Custom-20-pickup-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Capsule: 1971 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Fleetside – Old Bluey")
In Motion Capsule: 1971 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Fleetside – Old Bluey
Posted on April 6, 2016 | 42 CommentsYou can’t easily fake or manufacture the kind of patina this truck proudly exhibits. It’s called “character”. I spotted this pickup in traffic only a few blocks from the upscale shopping district […]
