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![I’ve received the following question from an anonymous CC reader, and it’s a good one, about what climate is the least damaging to a car, as well as the different […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/CC-61-010-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Question: What’s The Best Climate Or Place To Preserve A Stored Car?")
Curbside Question: What’s The Best Climate Or Place To Preserve A Stored Car?
Posted on July 20, 2013 | 72 CommentsI’ve received the following question from an anonymous CC reader, and it’s a good one, about what climate is the least damaging to a car, as well as the different […] -
![One of my hobbies is acquiring free or cheap cars, and either fixing them up and using them or selling them to someone that needs them. This is not a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/IMG_4627-e1373730711883.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1992 Ford Explorer – Fix It? Sell It? Or Part It And Scrap It?")
1992 Ford Explorer – Fix It? Sell It? Or Part It And Scrap It?
Posted on July 14, 2013 | 48 CommentsOne of my hobbies is acquiring free or cheap cars, and either fixing them up and using them or selling them to someone that needs them. This is not a […] -
![In the good old days, Detroit offered lots of models, trim levels, trim packages, power train choices, and options. I’ve heard all kinds of mind-boggling numbers thrown out as to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "Curbside Question: What Model/Trim Variation Would You Have Detroit Build Just For You?")
Curbside Question: What Model/Trim Variation Would You Have Detroit Build Just For You?
Posted on July 8, 2013 | 82 CommentsIn the good old days, Detroit offered lots of models, trim levels, trim packages, power train choices, and options. I’ve heard all kinds of mind-boggling numbers thrown out as to […] -
![We have all owned cars we still wish we had. The ’75 Thunderbird I had is definitely one I wish I had kept, but at the time it only made […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1975-Ford-Thunderbird-02-03.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Question: What Car Do You Still Wish You Had?")
CC Question: What Car Do You Still Wish You Had?
Posted on July 2, 2013 | 115 CommentsWe have all owned cars we still wish we had. The ’75 Thunderbird I had is definitely one I wish I had kept, but at the time it only made […] -
![Ok, so let’s pretend that all governments (and public interest groups) had always decided to absolutely stay out of the automobile business, and let it do its thing completely unfettered: […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Bulgemobile-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Sunday Bull Session: What Would Today’s Cars Be Like If There Had Never Been Any Regulations?")
Sunday Bull Session: What Would Today’s Cars Be Like If There Had Never Been Any Regulations?
Posted on June 30, 2013 | 122 CommentsOk, so let’s pretend that all governments (and public interest groups) had always decided to absolutely stay out of the automobile business, and let it do its thing completely unfettered: […] -
![Recent experiences, combined with Brendan Saur’s post (here) got me to thinking. Earlier today, my wife called me at work, sounding quite frantic. The ’93 Buick Century was suddenly running […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/blue-f150.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Question: When Were You The Most Nervous?")
CC Question: When Were You The Most Nervous?
Posted on June 28, 2013 | 61 CommentsRecent experiences, combined with Brendan Saur’s post (here) got me to thinking. Earlier today, my wife called me at work, sounding quite frantic. The ’93 Buick Century was suddenly running […] -
![Let’s face it. Renting a car can be an overall unpleasant experience. Paying an often obscene amount of money for use of a car that in one way or another […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Screen-shot-2013-06-21-at-9.56.05-AM.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Question: What Was The Worst Rental Car You’ve Ever Had?")
CC Question: What Was The Worst Rental Car You’ve Ever Had?
Posted on June 26, 2013 | 169 CommentsLet’s face it. Renting a car can be an overall unpleasant experience. Paying an often obscene amount of money for use of a car that in one way or another […] -
Question Of The Day: What Car Did You Abuse To The Point Of No Return?
Posted on June 24, 2013 | 33 CommentsMy friends and I used to take a Renault LeCar out to the local public school playgrounds… and chase rabbits. It was always nightfall when we chose to make the […] -
![Before we delve into that difficult choice, how about a big tip of the fedora to Tom Klockau, who spearheaded Lincoln Week, and put in a huge effort to make […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Lincoln-1958-side1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Lincoln Week Question: So Which Lincoln Will Grace Your Living Garage?")
Lincoln Week Question: So Which Lincoln Will Grace Your Living Garage?
Posted on June 23, 2013 | 75 CommentsBefore we delve into that difficult choice, how about a big tip of the fedora to Tom Klockau, who spearheaded Lincoln Week, and put in a huge effort to make […] -
CC Question: How Long Is Your List?
Posted on June 13, 2013 | 52 CommentsThis list was created one afternoon in April 1993. Being bored, when I should have been studying for a college exam, I sat down and created “My List”. -
![The other day, CC’s Mr. Edward Mann lamented the fact that his pining for a ’66-’67 Charger with a slant six and four-speed stick would never be fulfilled, since neither […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Dodge-Charger-1967-.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Question: Re-Writing History – What Powertrain Combo Do You Wish They Had Offered?")
Curbside Question: Re-Writing History – What Powertrain Combo Do You Wish They Had Offered?
Posted on June 11, 2013 | 158 CommentsThe other day, CC’s Mr. Edward Mann lamented the fact that his pining for a ’66-’67 Charger with a slant six and four-speed stick would never be fulfilled, since neither […] -
![Speaking of 1986 Mercedes, there’s this 190 2.3 (W201) sitting in my driveway right now. It belongs to my younger son’s GF, and I’m trying to help her figure out […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CC-202-040-900.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1986 Mercedes 190E 2.3: Junk Or Fix? (Updated)")
1986 Mercedes 190E 2.3: Junk Or Fix? (Updated)
Posted on June 8, 2013 | 89 CommentsSpeaking of 1986 Mercedes, there’s this 190 2.3 (W201) sitting in my driveway right now. It belongs to my younger son’s GF, and I’m trying to help her figure out […] -
![I’ll admit it – I am a mite prone to daydreaming. One of my more frequent stops on the woolgathering express is to ask myself what might I be driving […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Image1507.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Question: Does Your New Car Remind You of an Old Car? Or, What Would Your Driveway Look Like in 1973?")
Curbside Question: Does Your New Car Remind You of an Old Car? Or, What Would Your Driveway Look Like in 1973?
Posted on May 31, 2013 | 131 CommentsI’ll admit it – I am a mite prone to daydreaming. One of my more frequent stops on the woolgathering express is to ask myself what might I be driving […] -
![We’ve seen a lot of Pace Car history here on CC, thanks to JPCavanaugh’s excellent series. He has already done the 1975-79 period (click here if you missed it), […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/5-01-2013-003-800x533-e1369518487686.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Question: When’s The Last Time You Saw A Pace Car On The Road?")
Curbside Question: When’s The Last Time You Saw A Pace Car On The Road?
Posted on May 26, 2013 | 22 CommentsWe’ve seen a lot of Pace Car history here on CC, thanks to JPCavanaugh’s excellent series. He has already done the 1975-79 period (click here if you missed it), […] -
![I saw this yesterday. Talking with the driver, he had just let a customer out of the car in front of the door; backing up to the curb is when […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/DSCN1101.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Question: What Was Your Most Embarrassing Breakdown?")
Curbside Question: What Was Your Most Embarrassing Breakdown?
Posted on May 9, 2013 | 67 CommentsI saw this yesterday. Talking with the driver, he had just let a customer out of the car in front of the door; backing up to the curb is when […]
