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Curbside Classics Archives
Curbside Classics-Australian Brands Archive
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![(first posted 9/20/2016) Styling has gone to the moon and back over the past century, yet the overwhelming majority of the time, the changes in car styling from year-to-year […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_6675.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1998 Chrysler Cirrus LXi – Head In The Clouds")
Curbside Classic: 1998 Chrysler Cirrus LXi – Head In The Clouds
Posted on September 20, 2022 | 70 Comments(first posted 9/20/2016) Styling has gone to the moon and back over the past century, yet the overwhelming majority of the time, the changes in car styling from year-to-year […] -
![(2/24/2016) The conundrum of Grandpa’s Axe, sometimes known as Lincoln’s Axe, is a simple one. The handle gets worn or broken and replaced. Then the head for whatever reason needs […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/pictures_holden_one_tonner_1971_1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1977-80 HZ Holden One Tonner – A Genuine Grandpa’s Axe")
Curbside Classic: 1977-80 HZ Holden One Tonner – A Genuine Grandpa’s Axe
Posted on February 24, 2022 | 68 Comments(2/24/2016) The conundrum of Grandpa’s Axe, sometimes known as Lincoln’s Axe, is a simple one. The handle gets worn or broken and replaced. Then the head for whatever reason needs […] -
![(first posted 9/24/2015) Ford’s global restructuring program known as One Ford, coupled with unsustainable labor costs, have killed the Australian Falcon. In October 2016, Ford Australia will no longer manufacture […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ford-au-falcon-forte.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1998-2002 Ford AU Falcon – Proven Mechanicals, Avant-Garde Styling")
Curbside Classic: 1998-2002 Ford AU Falcon – Proven Mechanicals, Avant-Garde Styling
Posted on September 24, 2021 | 73 Comments(first posted 9/24/2015) Ford’s global restructuring program known as One Ford, coupled with unsustainable labor costs, have killed the Australian Falcon. In October 2016, Ford Australia will no longer manufacture […] -
![(first posted 8/27/2015) The WB Statesman represented the last old-school Holden before GM’s Australian division fully embraced the downsized, European-derived Commodore and the modern, front-wheel-drive J-Body Camira. An attractive refresh […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/holden-wb-statesman-7.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1980-85 Statesman WB by General Motors-Holden – What a Beaut")
Curbside Classic: 1980-85 Statesman WB by General Motors-Holden – What a Beaut
Posted on August 27, 2021 | 90 Comments(first posted 8/27/2015) The WB Statesman represented the last old-school Holden before GM’s Australian division fully embraced the downsized, European-derived Commodore and the modern, front-wheel-drive J-Body Camira. An attractive refresh […] -
![(first posted 6/5/2015) This lovely survivor was caught outside a record fair a while back. A lot of my records are like this example; slightly scuffed moments in time bought […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/FE7.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1956-58 Holden FE Special Sedan – The More Australian Car")
Curbside Classic: 1956-58 Holden FE Special Sedan – The More Australian Car
Posted on June 5, 2021 | 49 Comments(first posted 6/5/2015) This lovely survivor was caught outside a record fair a while back. A lot of my records are like this example; slightly scuffed moments in time bought […] -
![(first posted 5/7/2015) Holden’s core product for decades has always been a rear-wheel-drive sedan equipped with six- and eight-cylinder engines, but the supporting lineup has changed markedly over time. After […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/holden.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2003-05 Holden ZC Vectra – A High Flyer Stuck At Baggage Check")
Curbside Classic: 2003-05 Holden ZC Vectra – A High Flyer Stuck At Baggage Check
Posted on May 7, 2021 | 74 Comments(first posted 5/7/2015) Holden’s core product for decades has always been a rear-wheel-drive sedan equipped with six- and eight-cylinder engines, but the supporting lineup has changed markedly over time. After […] -
![Australia’s long relationship with the U.S. Big Three automakers and the American-influenced designs produced as a result have been extensively covered here, as shown in the large Australian Brands Archive […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1972-73 Chrysler Valiant Charger 770SE — The Ultimate Australian Mopar Muscle Car?")
Curbside Classic: 1972-73 Chrysler Valiant Charger 770SE — The Ultimate Australian Mopar Muscle Car?
Posted on February 28, 2020 | 47 CommentsAustralia’s long relationship with the U.S. Big Three automakers and the American-influenced designs produced as a result have been extensively covered here, as shown in the large Australian Brands Archive […] -
![Blink and you’ll miss that there’s an automobile this picture. It may well be the simplest shape to emanate from Volkswagen, that paragon of simple automotive shapes. What you’re looking […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/buggyprofile.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: VW Country Buggy – Stark Bliss")
Curbside Classic: VW Country Buggy – Stark Bliss
Posted on February 24, 2020 | 19 CommentsBlink and you’ll miss that there’s an automobile this picture. It may well be the simplest shape to emanate from Volkswagen, that paragon of simple automotive shapes. What you’re looking […] -
![Cascada is the name of two things created in Germany: a dance music group and an Opel (albeit one assembled in Poland). The former is best known for their hit […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/holden-cascada-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Classic: 2013-19 Buick/Holden/Opel/Vauxhall Cascada – Not Going Platinum")
Future Classic: 2013-19 Buick/Holden/Opel/Vauxhall Cascada – Not Going Platinum
Posted on March 27, 2019 | 42 CommentsCascada is the name of two things created in Germany: a dance music group and an Opel (albeit one assembled in Poland). The former is best known for their hit […] -
![When new, the VR Commodore was a perfectly respectable choice for a new car. Fleets loved the base Executive and families loved the safety-focussed Acclaim. There were posher Berlina and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/holden-vr-vs-berlina.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1993-97 Holden VR/VS Commodore – Second/Third Owner Stigma")
Curbside Capsule: 1993-97 Holden VR/VS Commodore – Second/Third Owner Stigma
Posted on December 4, 2018 | 34 CommentsWhen new, the VR Commodore was a perfectly respectable choice for a new car. Fleets loved the base Executive and families loved the safety-focussed Acclaim. There were posher Berlina and […] -
![From 1982 until 1997, the Stopford family had a VH Commodore. It didn’t look quite like this one, mind you. Our Commodore was canary yellow with a brown vinyl interior […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/holden-vh-commodore-sl-wagon-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auto-Biography: 1981-83 Holden VH Commodore – Mum, Let’s Go For A Drive")
Auto-Biography: 1981-83 Holden VH Commodore – Mum, Let’s Go For A Drive
Posted on June 14, 2018 | 38 CommentsFrom 1982 until 1997, the Stopford family had a VH Commodore. It didn’t look quite like this one, mind you. Our Commodore was canary yellow with a brown vinyl interior […] -
![After six years and 120,000 miles, we had never quite gotten used to the Infiniti’s size and ponderous nature around town. It was a great highway cruiser and tow vehicle, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/LR4-lead.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2011 Land Rover LR4 – Upright and Outta Sight")
COAL: 2011 Land Rover LR4 – Upright and Outta Sight
Posted on August 27, 2017 | 29 CommentsAfter six years and 120,000 miles, we had never quite gotten used to the Infiniti’s size and ponderous nature around town. It was a great highway cruiser and tow vehicle, […] -
![The 1973 GM T-Car was a genuine world car, sold on 5 continents under the Opel, Vauxhall, Isuzu and Holden brands, among others. But while it wasn’t the last “world […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/holden-rb-gemini-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1985-87 Holden RB Gemini/1985-89 Chevrolet Spectrum/Isuzu I-Mark – The Stars Didn’t Align")
Curbside Classic: 1985-87 Holden RB Gemini/1985-89 Chevrolet Spectrum/Isuzu I-Mark – The Stars Didn’t Align
Posted on May 3, 2016 | 31 CommentsThe 1973 GM T-Car was a genuine world car, sold on 5 continents under the Opel, Vauxhall, Isuzu and Holden brands, among others. But while it wasn’t the last “world […] -
![If you want to know why Mitsubishi remains a major player in Australia despite being an also-ran in other markets, it helps to look at the company’s history here. There […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/mitsubishi-magna-elite-wagon-6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1989-91 Mitsubishi Magna Elite Wagon – A More-Than-Galant Effort")
Curbside Classic: 1989-91 Mitsubishi Magna Elite Wagon – A More-Than-Galant Effort
Posted on March 28, 2016 | 33 CommentsIf you want to know why Mitsubishi remains a major player in Australia despite being an also-ran in other markets, it helps to look at the company’s history here. There […] -
![In early 2000s Australia, with SUV sales booming and crossovers emerging as a significant growth segment, Ford and Holden each developed their own crossover SUVs to storm the market and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/holden-adventra-6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2003-07 Holden Adventra – Territory Enemy")
Curbside Classic: 2003-07 Holden Adventra – Territory Enemy
Posted on May 20, 2015 | 33 CommentsIn early 2000s Australia, with SUV sales booming and crossovers emerging as a significant growth segment, Ford and Holden each developed their own crossover SUVs to storm the market and […]
