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![It’s been an interesting year for me, with declining health issues; decreasing attention span, and neurological problems affecting my legs are beginning to impact my arms as well. I’ve built […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Bedtow1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC In Scale: 2024 Retrospective")
CC In Scale: 2024 Retrospective
Posted on December 8, 2024 | 45 CommentsIt’s been an interesting year for me, with declining health issues; decreasing attention span, and neurological problems affecting my legs are beginning to impact my arms as well. I’ve built […] -
![1964 would be the last year for the big round jet exhausts taillights on the the big Fords. They had become a trademark fixture since 1959, spreading to the Falcon, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/54179571413_e7da0dcfc2_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL “429” – Ignite The Afterburners")
Curbside Find: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL “429” – Ignite The Afterburners
Posted on December 8, 2024 | 40 Comments1964 would be the last year for the big round jet exhausts taillights on the the big Fords. They had become a trademark fixture since 1959, spreading to the Falcon, […] -
![(first posted 12/7/2018) Note: Over my time at CC I’ve written a number of articles reflecting upon various automotive related family events. However, from the automotive standpoint, there are other […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ikes-house-in-2013.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive Reminiscing: Marvin “Ike” Eichstetter And His Chevrolet")
Automotive Reminiscing: Marvin “Ike” Eichstetter And His Chevrolet
Posted on December 7, 2024 | 43 Comments(first posted 12/7/2018) Note: Over my time at CC I’ve written a number of articles reflecting upon various automotive related family events. However, from the automotive standpoint, there are other […] -
![As promised last week, we’re going to try to do a weekly gallery of some of the best finds posted at the CC Cohort. Now this is not a contest, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/54174263255_e8dd826675_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "This Week’s Gallery Of Some Of The Best Finds By The CC Cohort")
This Week’s Gallery Of Some Of The Best Finds By The CC Cohort
Posted on December 7, 2024 | 31 CommentsAs promised last week, we’re going to try to do a weekly gallery of some of the best finds posted at the CC Cohort. Now this is not a contest, […] -
![GM’s Y-body “senior compacts” — the Buick Special/Skylark, Oldsmobile F-85/Cutlass, and Pontiac Tempest/Le Mans — boasted many interesting engineering features, from their lightweight aluminum V-8 engines to the Tempest’s flexible […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1961-Buick-Dual-Path-Turbine-Drive-cutaway.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Tech: 1961–1963 Buick Dual-Path Turbine Drive Transmission – Forward Thinking About Going Backwards")
CC Tech: 1961–1963 Buick Dual-Path Turbine Drive Transmission – Forward Thinking About Going Backwards
Posted on December 7, 2024 | 21 CommentsGM’s Y-body “senior compacts” — the Buick Special/Skylark, Oldsmobile F-85/Cutlass, and Pontiac Tempest/Le Mans — boasted many interesting engineering features, from their lightweight aluminum V-8 engines to the Tempest’s flexible […] -
![(first posted 12/6/2018) For the past couple of years or so, I have been making an effort to explore new-to-me parts of the greater Chicago area. By “greater Chicago”, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_5305-1990-91-Toyota-4Runner-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1990 Toyota 4Runner – Duct Tape Fire!")
Curbside Find: 1990 Toyota 4Runner – Duct Tape Fire!
Posted on December 6, 2024 | 32 Comments(first posted 12/6/2018) For the past couple of years or so, I have been making an effort to explore new-to-me parts of the greater Chicago area. By “greater Chicago”, […] -
![Another day, another CC find (I’ve been quite fruitful recently, see here and here). This time it’s a 1991 GMC Jimmy, with a look and feel you’d expect from a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20241201_163446.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: How Do You Feel About Modern Screens in Classic Interiors?")
QOTD: How Do You Feel About Modern Screens in Classic Interiors?
Posted on December 6, 2024 | 38 CommentsAnother day, another CC find (I’ve been quite fruitful recently, see here and here). This time it’s a 1991 GMC Jimmy, with a look and feel you’d expect from a […] -
![The GMT400 pickup was launched in 1987 for the 1988 model year and continued in production in various forms until 2002. I’ve never owned one but their appeal to me […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_0507.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtakes: General Motors GMT400 Pickups at Work and Play")
Curbside Outtakes: General Motors GMT400 Pickups at Work and Play
Posted on December 6, 2024 | 32 CommentsThe GMT400 pickup was launched in 1987 for the 1988 model year and continued in production in various forms until 2002. I’ve never owned one but their appeal to me […] -
![The short lived 2007-2011 Chevrolet HHR Panel Van is an interesting footnote in the madness of bankruptcy-era GM. Following in the steps of Chrysler’s successful PT Cruiser, GM’s retro competitor […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/hhr_3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Find: 2009 Chevrolet HHR Panel – Quarter Panel Retro Hauler")
Junkyard Find: 2009 Chevrolet HHR Panel – Quarter Panel Retro Hauler
Posted on December 6, 2024 | 25 CommentsThe short lived 2007-2011 Chevrolet HHR Panel Van is an interesting footnote in the madness of bankruptcy-era GM. Following in the steps of Chrysler’s successful PT Cruiser, GM’s retro competitor […] -
![(first posted 12/5 2018) Yes, I’m digging up up some pretty obscure stuff here deep in the tubes of you, but I find these kinds of old home movies […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "Vintage Video: Eugene’s Westside Motorcycle Club Does Stunts on Hwy 99 in 1938")
Vintage Video: Eugene’s Westside Motorcycle Club Does Stunts on Hwy 99 in 1938
Posted on December 5, 2024 | 22 Comments(first posted 12/5 2018) Yes, I’m digging up up some pretty obscure stuff here deep in the tubes of you, but I find these kinds of old home movies […] -
![(first posted 12/5/2018) One of the nice things of living on Canada’s mild West Coast is the myriad of older cars we see. It is rarely below freezing here […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181201_144634.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: All Original Ford Fairmont With Clear Plastic Seat Covers")
Curbside Find: All Original Ford Fairmont With Clear Plastic Seat Covers
Posted on December 5, 2024 | 69 Comments(first posted 12/5/2018) One of the nice things of living on Canada’s mild West Coast is the myriad of older cars we see. It is rarely below freezing here […] -
![There’s a popular phrase: The heart wants what it wants. Most of us have done things for love (or lust) that we knew ahead of time were terrible ideas, but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1971-Alfa-Romeo-Montreal-side.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Commentary / QOTD – What’s a Car You Covet Even Though You Know Better?")
Curbside Classic Commentary / QOTD – What’s a Car You Covet Even Though You Know Better?
Posted on December 5, 2024 | 98 CommentsThere’s a popular phrase: The heart wants what it wants. Most of us have done things for love (or lust) that we knew ahead of time were terrible ideas, but […] -
![I spotted this Citroën Ami 8 while I was on a bike ride this weekend. It may very well be the only Ami, 6 or 8, sedan or Break (wagon) […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_0838.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Citroën Ami 8 Found Curbside In California – Cherie Ami")
Citroën Ami 8 Found Curbside In California – Cherie Ami
Posted on December 4, 2024 | 26 CommentsI spotted this Citroën Ami 8 while I was on a bike ride this weekend. It may very well be the only Ami, 6 or 8, sedan or Break (wagon) […] -
![(first posted 12/5/2018) When I was a child, I used to read Noddy books. For those who aren’t familiar with the Enid Blyton character, Noddy was a little wooden […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Daihatsu-Copen-6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 2002-12 Daihatsu Copen – Parp Parp!")
Curbside Find: 2002-12 Daihatsu Copen – Parp Parp!
Posted on December 3, 2024 | 32 Comments(first posted 12/5/2018) When I was a child, I used to read Noddy books. For those who aren’t familiar with the Enid Blyton character, Noddy was a little wooden […] -
![(first posted 12/3/2018) The Vehicross has been covered at least 3 times: 2011, 2014, and 2016. Yesterday was the first time I’d seen one in many years, and it’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/P_20181130_112653.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: Isuzu Vehicross – Not Exactly Common, or Cheap")
Curbside Find: Isuzu Vehicross – Not Exactly Common, or Cheap
Posted on December 3, 2024 | 39 Comments(first posted 12/3/2018) The Vehicross has been covered at least 3 times: 2011, 2014, and 2016. Yesterday was the first time I’d seen one in many years, and it’s […]
