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Curbside Classics Archives
Curbside Classics Archive
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![1962 Cutlass by William Rubano (originally posted 3/4/2011) How did the Cutlass eventually become one of America’s best selling cars for years on end, after such a rather modest beginning? […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Olds-Cutlass-1962-fq-w-rubano.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The CC Complete Cutlass Chronicles (“CCCCC”): Part 1 (1961-1963) Unfulfilled Ambitions")
The CC Complete Cutlass Chronicles (“CCCCC”): Part 1 (1961-1963) Unfulfilled Ambitions
Posted on February 12, 2024 | 45 Comments1962 Cutlass by William Rubano (originally posted 3/4/2011) How did the Cutlass eventually become one of America’s best selling cars for years on end, after such a rather modest beginning? […] -
![(first posted 9/27/2013) Is there is a more forgotten sedan of the late 1970s and early 1980s than the Fiat Brava? As a replacement for the more well known 124 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Fiat-Brava-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1980 Fiat Brava 131")
Curbside Classic: 1980 Fiat Brava 131
Posted on February 10, 2024 | 87 Comments(first posted 9/27/2013) Is there is a more forgotten sedan of the late 1970s and early 1980s than the Fiat Brava? As a replacement for the more well known 124 […] -
![(first posted 9/24/2013) OK, right off the bat: I love Broughams. Cadillac, Mercury Marquis, Gran Torino–I can find something positive to say about all of them, never mind the strangled […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/aa.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham: Finest Brougham In All Of Hampton, IL!")
Curbside Classic: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham: Finest Brougham In All Of Hampton, IL!
Posted on February 4, 2024 | 162 Comments(first posted 9/24/2013) OK, right off the bat: I love Broughams. Cadillac, Mercury Marquis, Gran Torino–I can find something positive to say about all of them, never mind the strangled […] -
![(first posted 9/30/2013) This Mercury Monarch shares a platform and much of its body with the iconic Ford Granada- Iconic in a funky seventies style way, rather than in an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1-Front-Three-Quarter.2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic- 1977 Mercury Monarch Ghia")
Curbside Classic- 1977 Mercury Monarch Ghia
Posted on February 3, 2024 | 116 Comments(first posted 9/30/2013) This Mercury Monarch shares a platform and much of its body with the iconic Ford Granada- Iconic in a funky seventies style way, rather than in an […] -
![Time for one more look at the alternative reality of South American variants of known models. This time, the Fiat Panorama, an offshoot of the 147, itself based on the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20221013_160201147_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1980-86 Fiat Panorama – The 127’s South American Larger Sibling")
Curbside Classic: 1980-86 Fiat Panorama – The 127’s South American Larger Sibling
Posted on February 2, 2024 | 23 CommentsTime for one more look at the alternative reality of South American variants of known models. This time, the Fiat Panorama, an offshoot of the 147, itself based on the […] -
Clearance-side Classics: Newark Edition
Posted on February 1, 2024 | 36 Comments(first posted 2/1/2018) New at Newark Street, Newark NJ – Fall, 1980 -
![(first posted 2/3/2014) Volkswagen has endlessly tried (and still is) to replicate the brilliant success of the gen1 Scirocco. Ironic too, since they can’t really take full credit […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/CC-210-049-950.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: VW Scirocco Mk1 – Irreplicable, Although VW Keeps Trying")
Curbside Classic: VW Scirocco Mk1 – Irreplicable, Although VW Keeps Trying
Posted on January 29, 2024 | 93 Comments(first posted 2/3/2014) Volkswagen has endlessly tried (and still is) to replicate the brilliant success of the gen1 Scirocco. Ironic too, since they can’t really take full credit […] -
![(first posted 2/4/2013) Cadillac entered the ’80s in fine shape–at least on the outside. The de Ville series and Fleetwoods were given an attractive facelift, the sharp ’79 Eldo continued […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/09-07-2012-010-e1358285702681.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1984 Cadillac Coupe de Ville – Nice Car; Shame About The Engine")
Curbside Classic: 1984 Cadillac Coupe de Ville – Nice Car; Shame About The Engine
Posted on January 27, 2024 | 223 Comments(first posted 2/4/2013) Cadillac entered the ’80s in fine shape–at least on the outside. The de Ville series and Fleetwoods were given an attractive facelift, the sharp ’79 Eldo continued […] -
![(first posted 1/25/2018) I did not have a perfect childhood. Does anyone? But a few months ago I stumbled across this pretty yellow GTO and memories of my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1966PontiacGTO02.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1966 Pontiac GTO – The Perfect Childhood?")
Curbside Classic: 1966 Pontiac GTO – The Perfect Childhood?
Posted on January 25, 2024 | 60 Comments(first posted 1/25/2018) I did not have a perfect childhood. Does anyone? But a few months ago I stumbled across this pretty yellow GTO and memories of my […] -
![(first posted 1/18/2018) Although it has had a tough time of late, no American mid-priced brand has had the long term success of Buick. That the 1950s was Buick’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/19411947Buicks02-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Double Feature: 1941 Buick Super and 1948 Buick Roadmaster – The Look Of Success")
Curbside Classic Double Feature: 1941 Buick Super and 1948 Buick Roadmaster – The Look Of Success
Posted on January 18, 2024 | 60 Comments(first posted 1/18/2018) Although it has had a tough time of late, no American mid-priced brand has had the long term success of Buick. That the 1950s was Buick’s […] -
![(first posted 3/3/2011) Curbside Classic takes you back to 1971 for a virtual comparison test of six small cars, based (and partly borrowed) from a C/D test. There it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/CC-19-076-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Chevrolet Vega – Winner Of 1971 Small Car Comparison And GM’s Deadly Sin No.2")
Curbside Classic: Chevrolet Vega – Winner Of 1971 Small Car Comparison And GM’s Deadly Sin No.2
Posted on January 14, 2024 | 138 Comments(first posted 3/3/2011) Curbside Classic takes you back to 1971 for a virtual comparison test of six small cars, based (and partly borrowed) from a C/D test. There it […] -
![Curbside Classics takes you back to 1971 for a virtual comparison test of six small cars, based (and partly borrowed) from a C/D test. Car #3 is here. First posted […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Simca-1204-.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Un-Curbside Classic: Simca 1204 (1100) – 1971 Small Car Comparison No. 2")
Un-Curbside Classic: Simca 1204 (1100) – 1971 Small Car Comparison No. 2
Posted on January 12, 2024 | 100 CommentsCurbside Classics takes you back to 1971 for a virtual comparison test of six small cars, based (and partly borrowed) from a C/D test. Car #3 is here. First posted […] -
![Curbside Classics takes you back to 1971 for a virtual comparison test of six small cars, based (and partly borrowed) from a C/D test. This is actually a 1974 with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/CC-23-042-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Toyota Corolla – 1971 Small Car Comparison #3")
Curbside Classic: Toyota Corolla – 1971 Small Car Comparison #3
Posted on January 11, 2024 | 45 CommentsCurbside Classics takes you back to 1971 for a virtual comparison test of six small cars, based (and partly borrowed) from a C/D test. This is actually a 1974 with […] -
![Curbside Classics takes you back to 1971 for a virtual comparison test of six small cars, based (and partly borrowed) from a C/D test. First posted here in 2011. Few […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/CC-16-033-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1971 Ford Pinto – 1971 Small Car Comparison No. 4")
Curbside Classic: 1971 Ford Pinto – 1971 Small Car Comparison No. 4
Posted on January 10, 2024 | 54 CommentsCurbside Classics takes you back to 1971 for a virtual comparison test of six small cars, based (and partly borrowed) from a C/D test. First posted here in 2011. Few […] -
![Curbside Classics takes you back to 1971 for a virtual comparison test of six small cars, based (and partly borrowed) from a C/D test. This piece tries to give a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/CC-18-007-1000.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1971 VW Super Beetle: 1971 Small Car Comparison No. 5")
Curbside Classic: 1971 VW Super Beetle: 1971 Small Car Comparison No. 5
Posted on January 9, 2024 | 73 CommentsCurbside Classics takes you back to 1971 for a virtual comparison test of six small cars, based (and partly borrowed) from a C/D test. This piece tries to give a […]
