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Curbside Classics Archives
Curbside Classics – American Brands Archive
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![(first posted 1/14/2013) What’s in a name? When it comes to vintage Mopar land yachts, the name means a lot–in some cases, success or failure. Take the Imperial marque, for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/bnbnbn.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1978 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham – A Most Imperial Chrysler")
Curbside Classic: 1978 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham – A Most Imperial Chrysler
Posted on February 2, 2023 | 125 Comments(first posted 1/14/2013) What’s in a name? When it comes to vintage Mopar land yachts, the name means a lot–in some cases, success or failure. Take the Imperial marque, for […] -
![(first posted 1/31/2017) Sumptuous American luxury with modern mechanicals, efficient packaging and a more compact size. Sounds like a winner! And indeed, much to the chagrin of many enthusiasts, the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/chrysler-imperial-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1990-93 Chrysler Imperial – Tarnished Crown")
Curbside Classic: 1990-93 Chrysler Imperial – Tarnished Crown
Posted on January 31, 2023 | 100 Comments(first posted 1/31/2017) Sumptuous American luxury with modern mechanicals, efficient packaging and a more compact size. Sounds like a winner! And indeed, much to the chagrin of many enthusiasts, the […] -
![I had a few, basic entertainment goals to accomplish during the extended New Year’s Day weekend at the beginning of this month. They were, in no particular order, to ride […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/001-1988-Ford-Crown-Victoria-LX-wagon-for-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988 Ford Crown Victoria LX Wagon – Disappearing Wood")
Curbside Classic: 1988 Ford Crown Victoria LX Wagon – Disappearing Wood
Posted on January 31, 2023 | 32 CommentsI had a few, basic entertainment goals to accomplish during the extended New Year’s Day weekend at the beginning of this month. They were, in no particular order, to ride […] -
![(first posted 1/30/2017) The Buick name is one of the older marques in the automotive kingdom. A brand that has brought about a tremendous number of varied automobiles during its […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/uuuy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1926 Buick Standard Six – Money Is Useless")
Curbside Classic: 1926 Buick Standard Six – Money Is Useless
Posted on January 30, 2023 | 50 Comments(first posted 1/30/2017) The Buick name is one of the older marques in the automotive kingdom. A brand that has brought about a tremendous number of varied automobiles during its […] -
![(first posted 4/22/2013) Ford got off to a bit of a rocky start at the dawn of the Sixties. While the understated 1959 Galaxie was a big success against the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/aa-10-07-2012-043-e1364694166657.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Town Victoria – A Favorite Of Mine; My Grandfather Too")
Curbside Classic: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Town Victoria – A Favorite Of Mine; My Grandfather Too
Posted on January 29, 2023 | 59 Comments(first posted 4/22/2013) Ford got off to a bit of a rocky start at the dawn of the Sixties. While the understated 1959 Galaxie was a big success against the […] -
![(first posted 4/24/2013) It’s come to my attention that some of you might have formed the impression that I’m not a big lover of Broughams. Some have even suggested that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/CC-199-223-900.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1986 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Brougham – Niedermeyer Finally Finds Broughmance")
Curbside Classic: 1986 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Brougham – Niedermeyer Finally Finds Broughmance
Posted on January 28, 2023 | 98 Comments(first posted 4/24/2013) It’s come to my attention that some of you might have formed the impression that I’m not a big lover of Broughams. Some have even suggested that […] -
![(first posted 4/30/2013) The 1970s was the decade of pop psychology. How could anyone alive during that time forget the phenomena of I’m OK, You’re OK and Jonathan Livingston Seagull? […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/1970AMCHornet04.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1970 AMC Hornet – Today Is The First Day of the Rest Of Your Life")
Curbside Classic: 1970 AMC Hornet – Today Is The First Day of the Rest Of Your Life
Posted on January 26, 2023 | 121 Comments(first posted 4/30/2013) The 1970s was the decade of pop psychology. How could anyone alive during that time forget the phenomena of I’m OK, You’re OK and Jonathan Livingston Seagull? […] -
![This past New Year’s Eve found me at a small gathering with other people for the first time in three years. It ended up being sort of a last-minute thing, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_20221231_222408248-1967-Cadillac-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1967 Cadillac Sedan DeVille – Be Careful What You Wish For")
Curbside Classic: 1967 Cadillac Sedan DeVille – Be Careful What You Wish For
Posted on January 24, 2023 | 45 CommentsThis past New Year’s Eve found me at a small gathering with other people for the first time in three years. It ended up being sort of a last-minute thing, […] -
![(first posted 4/29/2013) I for one am glad to see Buick return back to what it did best–stylish transportation for folks who wanted a premium car but not the flash […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/a-8255961159_d952104169_b-800x600-e1365372050810.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1961 Buick LeSabre Sedan – Aqua Time Machine")
Curbside Classic: 1961 Buick LeSabre Sedan – Aqua Time Machine
Posted on January 23, 2023 | 92 Comments(first posted 4/29/2013) I for one am glad to see Buick return back to what it did best–stylish transportation for folks who wanted a premium car but not the flash […] -
![(first posted 8/8/2012) Sometimes history really does repeat itself. Consider the Fairmont Futura: Both the car (in concept) and the name had been in showrooms before. Both times, it had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/1980FordFairmontFutura06-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1980 Ford Fairmont Futura – Back to the Futura")
Curbside Classic: 1980 Ford Fairmont Futura – Back to the Futura
Posted on January 21, 2023 | 131 Comments(first posted 8/8/2012) Sometimes history really does repeat itself. Consider the Fairmont Futura: Both the car (in concept) and the name had been in showrooms before. Both times, it had […] -
![blue fastback 1600 TL posted at Cohort by Alberto Simon (first posted 1/19/2017) This post started out as a quick little Outtake about how odd it was that this Brazilian […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/VW-BR-1600-fastback-s.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1971 VW 1600 TL – Turns Out The Brazilian Type 3 Isn’t Really A Type 3; It’s the EA97 Reincarnated")
Curbside Classic: 1971 VW 1600 TL – Turns Out The Brazilian Type 3 Isn’t Really A Type 3; It’s the EA97 Reincarnated
Posted on January 19, 2023 | 60 Commentsblue fastback 1600 TL posted at Cohort by Alberto Simon (first posted 1/19/2017) This post started out as a quick little Outtake about how odd it was that this Brazilian […] -
![What happens to a dream deferred? (first posted 1/3/2013) That question, asked by the great poet Langston Hughes, was meant to reflect on the experiences of African Americans in early […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/1127121011a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Ford Classic 350 – Centurion Vehicles Creates A Frankenstein Suburban Fighter")
Curbside Classic: Ford Classic 350 – Centurion Vehicles Creates A Frankenstein Suburban Fighter
Posted on January 18, 2023 | 83 CommentsWhat happens to a dream deferred? (first posted 1/3/2013) That question, asked by the great poet Langston Hughes, was meant to reflect on the experiences of African Americans in early […] -
![As 2022 came to a close, I had received an invite to a New Year’s Eve party for the first time in several years. The pandemic was still very much […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2014-10-11-Saturday-1963-Plymouth-Valiant-Signet-200-for-CC-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Musings: 1963 Plymouth Valiant Signet 200 – Bravery")
Curbside Musings: 1963 Plymouth Valiant Signet 200 – Bravery
Posted on January 17, 2023 | 38 CommentsAs 2022 came to a close, I had received an invite to a New Year’s Eve party for the first time in several years. The pandemic was still very much […] -
![(first posted 1/16/2017) The great singer-songwriter Carole King once sang in her lyrics to “Been To Canaan”, “Though I’m content with myself, sometimes I long to be somewhere else.” As […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/986-1972-Buick-Skylark-Custom-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1972 Buick Skylark Custom Hardtop Coupe – Orange You Glad")
Curbside Classic: 1972 Buick Skylark Custom Hardtop Coupe – Orange You Glad
Posted on January 16, 2023 | 50 Comments(first posted 1/16/2017) The great singer-songwriter Carole King once sang in her lyrics to “Been To Canaan”, “Though I’m content with myself, sometimes I long to be somewhere else.” As […] -
![(first posted 1/13/2017) Few people, if any, have a life goal of being upstaged. While the term is most associated with the mechanics of theatre, it is an exhibition of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Hattie_McDaniel.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1960 Ford Fairlane – Upstaged By The Rest Of The Cast")
Curbside Classic: 1960 Ford Fairlane – Upstaged By The Rest Of The Cast
Posted on January 13, 2023 | 103 Comments(first posted 1/13/2017) Few people, if any, have a life goal of being upstaged. While the term is most associated with the mechanics of theatre, it is an exhibition of […]
