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![The salon was once something other than the beautician, but a gathering of the finest to discuss issues if great import. Like why was there a big fat cat sleeping […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Bild-des-Tages-Crazy-Car-pics-Funny-Car-pics-lustige-Autobilder-fotoshowImage-8ebc9de-517233.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Sunday Salon: Unwanted Animals")
Sunday Salon: Unwanted Animals
Posted on October 16, 2011 | 17 CommentsThe salon was once something other than the beautician, but a gathering of the finest to discuss issues if great import. Like why was there a big fat cat sleeping […] -
![Either you’ve experienced it, or not (kind of like sex): the car’s engine blows up while on the road. It’s probably an experience (blown engine) that today’s younger generation isn’t […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/car_stranded-jpg-600x600.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Blown Engines On The Road: How Did You Lose Your Virginity?")
Blown Engines On The Road: How Did You Lose Your Virginity?
Posted on October 11, 2011 | 70 CommentsEither you’ve experienced it, or not (kind of like sex): the car’s engine blows up while on the road. It’s probably an experience (blown engine) that today’s younger generation isn’t […] -
![We finished what we set out to do, to document the rise and fall of the Cutlass. Well, there is of course still a postscript or two to the Cutlass […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Olds-Ralleye-In-Driveway.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "MM: Which Cutlass Will Grace Your Driveway?")
MM: Which Cutlass Will Grace Your Driveway?
Posted on July 29, 2011 | 52 CommentsWe finished what we set out to do, to document the rise and fall of the Cutlass. Well, there is of course still a postscript or two to the Cutlass […] -
![[The discussion jpcavanaugh started with his suggestion that GM should never have taken the B-Body Caddy out of production reminded me of this piece I wrote back in 2008. Before […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/CC-126-121-xb.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Seven Curbside Classics Reissued For Today: Any More To Add To The List?")
Seven Curbside Classics Reissued For Today: Any More To Add To The List?
Posted on July 5, 2011 | 50 Comments[The discussion jpcavanaugh started with his suggestion that GM should never have taken the B-Body Caddy out of production reminded me of this piece I wrote back in 2008. Before […] -
![In tomorrow’s CC, I reveal my new lust object. I’m not exactly sure what the price is, but I think five big ones would probably cover it. So how about […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/5000dollarbill-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The $5k CC Weekend Shopping Spree: What Will It Be?")
The $5k CC Weekend Shopping Spree: What Will It Be?
Posted on April 23, 2011 | 42 CommentsIn tomorrow’s CC, I reveal my new lust object. I’m not exactly sure what the price is, but I think five big ones would probably cover it. So how about […] -
![1970 was a very fine vintage indeed for Plymouth. ‘Cuda, GTX, Sport Fury, Road Runner, and Duster 340. All with dirty, nasty smog-inducing engines in their last year of unfettered […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Plymouth-RTS.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Plymouth’s Rapid Transit System Circa 1970: Which One Will You Order Up?")
Plymouth’s Rapid Transit System Circa 1970: Which One Will You Order Up?
Posted on March 28, 2011 | 22 Comments1970 was a very fine vintage indeed for Plymouth. ‘Cuda, GTX, Sport Fury, Road Runner, and Duster 340. All with dirty, nasty smog-inducing engines in their last year of unfettered […] -
![The Well Wrapped Car was a big hit, so now we have the sequel, The Well Flattened Car. I don’t think I have to tell you what you’re supposed to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/tree-car.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Well Flattened Car – What Is It?")
The Well Flattened Car – What Is It?
Posted on March 25, 2011 | 8 CommentsThe Well Wrapped Car was a big hit, so now we have the sequel, The Well Flattened Car. I don’t think I have to tell you what you’re supposed to […] -
![Some cars and trucks just age better than others, and I don’t mean that strictly in terms of their durability alone. I didn’t exactly pick these; they presented themselves to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/CC-83-044-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Two Keepers From 1975: What Would You Have Kept From That Year?")
Two Keepers From 1975: What Would You Have Kept From That Year?
Posted on March 24, 2011 | 40 CommentsSome cars and trucks just age better than others, and I don’t mean that strictly in terms of their durability alone. I didn’t exactly pick these; they presented themselves to […] -
![Before I leave those few brave souls that took a shot at the old hulk next to Sam Bond’s Garage in suspense forever, here’s the revealing detail. And I seem […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/CC-123-088-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Sam Bondmobile Revealed")
The Sam Bondmobile Revealed
Posted on March 21, 2011 | 1 CommentBefore I leave those few brave souls that took a shot at the old hulk next to Sam Bond’s Garage in suspense forever, here’s the revealing detail. And I seem […] -
![I guess it was pretty likely, although Eugene isn’t all that small (over 200k including Springfield next door). Four years ago, when I bought my ’05 Xb, I decided I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/CC-17-002-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Old Flames: Do You Ever Encounter Your Former Cars?")
Old Flames: Do You Ever Encounter Your Former Cars?
Posted on March 17, 2011 | 21 CommentsI guess it was pretty likely, although Eugene isn’t all that small (over 200k including Springfield next door). Four years ago, when I bought my ’05 Xb, I decided I […] -
![No, I didn’t find this in Eugene, but I wouldn’t have been surprised if I had. In yesterday’s 1953 Ford CC, I waxed on about its lovely posterior. I’ve felt […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bild-ass-car.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Your Favorite Car Rear End?")
Your Favorite Car Rear End?
Posted on March 7, 2011 | 26 CommentsNo, I didn’t find this in Eugene, but I wouldn’t have been surprised if I had. In yesterday’s 1953 Ford CC, I waxed on about its lovely posterior. I’ve felt […]
