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Curbside Classics Archives
Future Classic Archive
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![(first posted 6/26/2015) Not too long ago, our J.P. Cavanaugh expressed his dissatisfaction with the first-generation Buick LaCrosse. Many of you agreed the LaCrosse was a somewhat half-baked effort, considering the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Lacrosse.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Curbside Classic: 2008-09 Buick LaCrosse Super – Do 300 Horses and 8 Cylinders Change Your Mind?")
Future Curbside Classic: 2008-09 Buick LaCrosse Super – Do 300 Horses and 8 Cylinders Change Your Mind?
Posted on June 26, 2021 | 34 Comments(first posted 6/26/2015) Not too long ago, our J.P. Cavanaugh expressed his dissatisfaction with the first-generation Buick LaCrosse. Many of you agreed the LaCrosse was a somewhat half-baked effort, considering the […] -
![(first posted 5/26/2015) We here at Curbside Classic have spent a few years now finding classics at the curbside (and elsewhere) to bring to you for your examination and enjoyment. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Buick-lacrosse.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Curbside Classic: 2006 Buick Lacrosse – How to Make Your Very Own CC at Home")
Future Curbside Classic: 2006 Buick Lacrosse – How to Make Your Very Own CC at Home
Posted on May 26, 2021 | 104 Comments(first posted 5/26/2015) We here at Curbside Classic have spent a few years now finding classics at the curbside (and elsewhere) to bring to you for your examination and enjoyment. […] -
![(first posted 5/1/5/2015) Chrysler is one of the few brands today that doesn’t offer a crossover, a fact made all the more mystifying by CEO Sergio Marchionne’s plan to make […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/chrysler-pacifica-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Curbside Classic: 2004-08 Chrysler Pacifica – No Chernobyl, Not Even A Three Mile Island")
Future Curbside Classic: 2004-08 Chrysler Pacifica – No Chernobyl, Not Even A Three Mile Island
Posted on May 15, 2021 | 70 Comments(first posted 5/1/5/2015) Chrysler is one of the few brands today that doesn’t offer a crossover, a fact made all the more mystifying by CEO Sergio Marchionne’s plan to make […] -
![(first posted 4/16/2015) As of 2014, it has been statistically proven that SUVs and CUVs are more popular than sedans, making them the most popular type of vehicle in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_8204.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Classic: 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen – A Modern Tribute To Lido")
Future Classic: 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen – A Modern Tribute To Lido
Posted on April 16, 2021 | 68 Comments(first posted 4/16/2015) As of 2014, it has been statistically proven that SUVs and CUVs are more popular than sedans, making them the most popular type of vehicle in the […] -
![(first posted 12/16/2014) Don’t call it another renaissance. Cadillac has recently launched two extremely talented sports sedans, the ATS and CTS. The latest CTS weighs less than key rivals […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/a-sts.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC: The Smooth, Quiet Road to Nowhere, Part 2 – Cadillac STS")
Future CC: The Smooth, Quiet Road to Nowhere, Part 2 – Cadillac STS
Posted on December 16, 2020 | 46 Comments(first posted 12/16/2014) Don’t call it another renaissance. Cadillac has recently launched two extremely talented sports sedans, the ATS and CTS. The latest CTS weighs less than key rivals […] -
![(first posted 12/3/2014) The Cadillac STS and Buick Lucerne were both introduced in the mid-2000s to serve as flagship, full-size luxury sedans for their respective brands. Both sedans were caught […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/a-luc.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Curbside Classics: The Smooth, Quiet Road to Nowhere – Part 1: Buick Lucerne")
Future Curbside Classics: The Smooth, Quiet Road to Nowhere – Part 1: Buick Lucerne
Posted on December 3, 2020 | 133 Comments(first posted 12/3/2014) The Cadillac STS and Buick Lucerne were both introduced in the mid-2000s to serve as flagship, full-size luxury sedans for their respective brands. Both sedans were caught […] -
![(first posted 11/1/2014) Twenty-six years ago, in 1994, Mercedes unveiled a study of a small roadster at the Turin autoshow. It immediately caught interest because it looked light, competent and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/a-slk.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Curbside Classic: 1997-2004 Mercedes SLK 200/230/320AMG (R170)")
Future Curbside Classic: 1997-2004 Mercedes SLK 200/230/320AMG (R170)
Posted on November 1, 2020 | 45 Comments(first posted 11/1/2014) Twenty-six years ago, in 1994, Mercedes unveiled a study of a small roadster at the Turin autoshow. It immediately caught interest because it looked light, competent and […] -
![A brief dive into sales figures for compact SUVs (or CUVs, depending upon your viewpoint) are an intriguing endeavor. Few would likely be surprised Toyota’s RAV4 is the king of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0962.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC Drive Report: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox – The Result Of Vern And Autumn Going To Work For General Motors")
Future CC Drive Report: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox – The Result Of Vern And Autumn Going To Work For General Motors
Posted on May 6, 2020 | 46 CommentsA brief dive into sales figures for compact SUVs (or CUVs, depending upon your viewpoint) are an intriguing endeavor. Few would likely be surprised Toyota’s RAV4 is the king of […] -
![What? It’s March already and we haven’t had a Mitsuoka on CC yet this year? Scandalous! Have no fear, fellow CCurbivores and lovers of automotive oddities, to titillate your eyes […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_20200222_133530-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Classic: 2018 Mitsuoka Ryugi Wagon – Hybrid In More Ways Than One")
Future Classic: 2018 Mitsuoka Ryugi Wagon – Hybrid In More Ways Than One
Posted on March 23, 2020 | 10 CommentsWhat? It’s March already and we haven’t had a Mitsuoka on CC yet this year? Scandalous! Have no fear, fellow CCurbivores and lovers of automotive oddities, to titillate your eyes […] -
![Since I’ve been in Japan, I’ve seen a few Toyota Centuries about, but always older G50s. It figures, as those were made from 1997 to 2017, so nowadays they’re the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_20200226_150019-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion / Future Classic: 2019 Toyota Century (G60) – It’s Lovely At The Top")
In-Motion / Future Classic: 2019 Toyota Century (G60) – It’s Lovely At The Top
Posted on February 29, 2020 | 46 CommentsSince I’ve been in Japan, I’ve seen a few Toyota Centuries about, but always older G50s. It figures, as those were made from 1997 to 2017, so nowadays they’re the […] -
![I was on my way to the dealer in late November when a thought had occurred to me. “There’s no way my car is going to qualify for a clutch […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/0206131451a-640x480-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2013 Ford Focus SE – Clutches Replaced")
COAL: 2013 Ford Focus SE – Clutches Replaced
Posted on December 24, 2019 | 19 CommentsI was on my way to the dealer in late November when a thought had occurred to me. “There’s no way my car is going to qualify for a clutch […] -
![This taxicab becoming an ever more common sight in Tokyo, as it gradually starts to replace its esteemed predecessors, the Crown Comfort and the Nissan Cedric. If those two are […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_20191115_123633-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Classic: 2017 Toyota JPN Taxi – The Fleet’s New Hybrid Workhorse")
Future Classic: 2017 Toyota JPN Taxi – The Fleet’s New Hybrid Workhorse
Posted on December 24, 2019 | 19 CommentsThis taxicab becoming an ever more common sight in Tokyo, as it gradually starts to replace its esteemed predecessors, the Crown Comfort and the Nissan Cedric. If those two are […] -
![Ford’s decision to equip a dry dual clutch transmission on the Ford Fiesta and Focus wasn’t a terribly great decision. Mistreating employees and canceling plans to replace the unit weren’t […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screenshot_2019-12-07-Ford-gets-the-PowerShift-dual-clutch-transmission-right-but-is-it-too-late-.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Newsstand: ‘Don’t Be Naysayers.’ Ford Management Promoted Culture Of Fear To Quash Reports Of Defects In DPS6 Dual Clutch Transmission")
Curbside Newsstand: ‘Don’t Be Naysayers.’ Ford Management Promoted Culture Of Fear To Quash Reports Of Defects In DPS6 Dual Clutch Transmission
Posted on December 9, 2019 | 90 CommentsFord’s decision to equip a dry dual clutch transmission on the Ford Fiesta and Focus wasn’t a terribly great decision. Mistreating employees and canceling plans to replace the unit weren’t […] -
![Why did Lincoln’s first three-row crossover get such a bum rap? It had all the latest tech, a high-quality interior and an available twin-turbocharged V6 engine, all wrapped in… Ah, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/lincoln-mkt-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2010-19 Lincoln MKT – How Hard Can It Be To Make A Crossover (Part 2)")
Curbside Classic: 2010-19 Lincoln MKT – How Hard Can It Be To Make A Crossover (Part 2)
Posted on November 27, 2019 | 27 CommentsWhy did Lincoln’s first three-row crossover get such a bum rap? It had all the latest tech, a high-quality interior and an available twin-turbocharged V6 engine, all wrapped in… Ah, […] -
![Objectively, there’s a lot to like about the Lexus SC430. There’s Lexus’ superlative reliability and build quality, a creamy smooth 4.3 V8, a secure and convenient folding roof and the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/lexus-sc430-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2002-10 Lexus SC430 – Personal Luxury Convertible")
Curbside Classic: 2002-10 Lexus SC430 – Personal Luxury Convertible
Posted on November 6, 2019 | 37 CommentsObjectively, there’s a lot to like about the Lexus SC430. There’s Lexus’ superlative reliability and build quality, a creamy smooth 4.3 V8, a secure and convenient folding roof and the […]
