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Curbside Classics Archives
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![Everyone loves a Cadillac convertible, right? It’s the All-American dream boat, or certainly used to be. So today’s question is which one (post war) would most fulfill your personal dream? […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Cadillac-1955-conv-crop-vert.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mirror, Mirror On The Wall, Which Cadillac Convertible is The Fairest Of Them All?")
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall, Which Cadillac Convertible is The Fairest Of Them All?
Posted on May 2, 2013 | 61 CommentsEveryone loves a Cadillac convertible, right? It’s the All-American dream boat, or certainly used to be. So today’s question is which one (post war) would most fulfill your personal dream? […] -
![There’s no question that black can look really classy, on the right car. Obviously, this isn’t one of them, and if I was to drive a Smart, I’d prefer it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/CC-198-042-900.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Black Car Day Question: Do You Like Black Cars?")
Black Car Day Question: Do You Like Black Cars?
Posted on May 1, 2013 | 73 CommentsThere’s no question that black can look really classy, on the right car. Obviously, this isn’t one of them, and if I was to drive a Smart, I’d prefer it […] -
![A Facebook friend who is also a license plate collector recently found some old images from the Vatican, and would like to identify the cars in these two enclosed photos. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Vatican-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Can Anyone ID These Old Cars From The Vatican In The Thirties?")
Can Anyone ID These Old Cars From The Vatican In The Thirties?
Posted on April 29, 2013 | 8 CommentsA Facebook friend who is also a license plate collector recently found some old images from the Vatican, and would like to identify the cars in these two enclosed photos. […] -
Curbside Question: What Is The Most Uncomfortable Vehicle You Have Ever Driven?
Posted on April 25, 2013 | 158 CommentsIf you think about it, the person who designs seats in automobiles has a difficult job as people come in so many shapes and sizes. -
![I assume that’s what this sidewalk tableau represents, but I make no guarantees. Maybe they were just wanting to show off their freshly-painted Y-block. But it brings back memories of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/CC-35-038-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Engine Swap? Have You Ever Done One?")
Curbside Engine Swap? Have You Ever Done One?
Posted on April 21, 2013 | 41 CommentsI assume that’s what this sidewalk tableau represents, but I make no guarantees. Maybe they were just wanting to show off their freshly-painted Y-block. But it brings back memories of […] -
![I shot this TT roadster because of its glowing color. But it reminded my that a (female) friend of ours in the Bay Area recently mentioned to me that she […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/CC-196-100-900.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Color Of Money: What’s The Most Expensive Repair Bill You’ve Ever Paid?")
The Color Of Money: What’s The Most Expensive Repair Bill You’ve Ever Paid?
Posted on April 14, 2013 | 84 CommentsI shot this TT roadster because of its glowing color. But it reminded my that a (female) friend of ours in the Bay Area recently mentioned to me that she […] -
![Diesels are trying hard to make a comeback in the US, but it’s clearly a bit of an uphill battle. Hybrids are already well established and more are on the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Diesel-refuel.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Diesel Week Finale: Diesels On The Upsurge? Would You Buy One?")
Diesel Week Finale: Diesels On The Upsurge? Would You Buy One?
Posted on April 7, 2013 | 76 CommentsDiesels are trying hard to make a comeback in the US, but it’s clearly a bit of an uphill battle. Hybrids are already well established and more are on the […] -
![Let’s face it: cars are like clothes and other accessories. They’re our most visible tip off to the world about how we see ourselves. And since modern cars pretty much […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Buick-Rendezvous.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Curmudgeon: Which Car Would You Most Hate To Be Forced To Drive For A Year?")
Curbside Curmudgeon: Which Car Would You Most Hate To Be Forced To Drive For A Year?
Posted on March 22, 2013 | 174 CommentsLet’s face it: cars are like clothes and other accessories. They’re our most visible tip off to the world about how we see ourselves. And since modern cars pretty much […] -
![My parents bought their home in 1976, when I was nine. One set of next-door neighbors were salt-of-the-earth types. The mother went to Mass every single morning; they’d give you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/72PlymouthSatellite1jg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Question: When Does a Curbside Classic Become Just an Old Junker?")
Curbside Question: When Does a Curbside Classic Become Just an Old Junker?
Posted on March 9, 2013 | 66 CommentsMy parents bought their home in 1976, when I was nine. One set of next-door neighbors were salt-of-the-earth types. The mother went to Mass every single morning; they’d give you […] -
![After reading Jim Grey’s Curbside Classic on the 1968 Plymouth Valiant over the weekend, I continued thinking about the frontal styling on the car. I never liked this style of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/66Plymouth68Valiant.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Question: Automotive Recycling?")
Curbside Question: Automotive Recycling?
Posted on March 1, 2013 | 24 CommentsAfter reading Jim Grey’s Curbside Classic on the 1968 Plymouth Valiant over the weekend, I continued thinking about the frontal styling on the car. I never liked this style of […] -
![After I showed you a nice blue Caprice Classic convertible a couple of days ago, mention of the other 1975 B-body convertibles was made in the comments, and I recalled that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/07-27-2012-023-e1362000020988.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Question: Final B-Body Convertibles – Decisions, Decisions…")
Curbside Question: Final B-Body Convertibles – Decisions, Decisions…
Posted on February 28, 2013 | 68 CommentsAfter I showed you a nice blue Caprice Classic convertible a couple of days ago, mention of the other 1975 B-body convertibles was made in the comments, and I recalled that […] -
![image: imcdb.org We all see it: clueless drivers. They come in all shapes, sizes and ages, and drive everything from genuine Curbside Classics to the latest silver, multi-airbagged blandmobile. For […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/i046824-e1359154598632.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Curmudgeon: What Bugs You Most On The Road?")
Curbside Curmudgeon: What Bugs You Most On The Road?
Posted on January 29, 2013 | 129 Commentsimage: imcdb.org We all see it: clueless drivers. They come in all shapes, sizes and ages, and drive everything from genuine Curbside Classics to the latest silver, multi-airbagged blandmobile. For […] -
CC Question: What’s Been Your Most Annoying Auto Repair?
Posted on January 17, 2013 | 73 CommentsToday has led to my saying more derogatory things than usual about front-wheel drive automobiles and General Motors. -
![Not too many folks under fifty have memories of automatic transmissions with pushbutton controls in lieu of a shift lever. The pushbuttons became somewhat of a fad in the mid […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pushbutton_trans.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Question: A New Lincoln Pushbutton Transmission?")
Curbside Question: A New Lincoln Pushbutton Transmission?
Posted on December 28, 2012 | 73 CommentsNot too many folks under fifty have memories of automatic transmissions with pushbutton controls in lieu of a shift lever. The pushbuttons became somewhat of a fad in the mid […] -
![My Xb is perfect for all the many little errands I run around town, and is fun on two-lane back-roads, but it’s a miserable freeway car for longer trips. It’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Pictography-3-091-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "And What’s Your Automotive Christmas Wish?")
And What’s Your Automotive Christmas Wish?
Posted on December 20, 2012 | 105 CommentsMy Xb is perfect for all the many little errands I run around town, and is fun on two-lane back-roads, but it’s a miserable freeway car for longer trips. It’s […]
