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![There’s a lot of Dodge in this shot. A Dodge truck carrying at least six CHP ’74 Dodge Monacos, while passing an old Dodge Dart (a ’63?). However, the Dodge […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot_20230808-143054.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Carriers: ’74 Dodge Monacos Carried by a Dodge – A Load Of Bluesmobiles")
Vintage Carriers: ’74 Dodge Monacos Carried by a Dodge – A Load Of Bluesmobiles
Posted on August 31, 2023 | 29 CommentsThere’s a lot of Dodge in this shot. A Dodge truck carrying at least six CHP ’74 Dodge Monacos, while passing an old Dodge Dart (a ’63?). However, the Dodge […] -
![Just a few days ago, we posted a ‘65 Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible found by Eric Clem at the Cohort. And here’s its nearby American partner. Or so I think. I’ve […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/53145708097_e09f69cda7_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 – Another Vintage Drop Top In Finland")
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 – Another Vintage Drop Top In Finland
Posted on August 31, 2023 | 7 CommentsJust a few days ago, we posted a ‘65 Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible found by Eric Clem at the Cohort. And here’s its nearby American partner. Or so I think. I’ve […] -
![In 1967 a new Barracuda appeared, this time in three body styles; fastback, hardtop, and convertible. For its March issue, Car Life chose to test a fastback and a hardtop […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Untitled-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Car Life Review: 1967 Barracuda Comparison – The Tame 6 cyl. Hardtop and The Brisk V-8 Fastback")
Vintage Car Life Review: 1967 Barracuda Comparison – The Tame 6 cyl. Hardtop and The Brisk V-8 Fastback
Posted on August 31, 2023 | 22 CommentsIn 1967 a new Barracuda appeared, this time in three body styles; fastback, hardtop, and convertible. For its March issue, Car Life chose to test a fastback and a hardtop […] -
![Let’s pay a visit to these vintage dealers and see what’s for sale. So far, I’ve only located two of them. The Buick All Square -above- was located in Virginia, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot_20230811-040815.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Dealers: Shopping For Some Used Wheels")
Vintage Dealers: Shopping For Some Used Wheels
Posted on August 30, 2023 | 26 CommentsLet’s pay a visit to these vintage dealers and see what’s for sale. So far, I’ve only located two of them. The Buick All Square -above- was located in Virginia, […] -
![For today, I’ll share a few more shots from A. T. Burke’s Flickr page. By all appearances, Mr. Burke was a satisfied Imperial owner. On his post, a brief caption […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/12164325915_5f74b9a529_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshot: 1961 Imperial – With User Review")
Vintage Snapshot: 1961 Imperial – With User Review
Posted on August 30, 2023 | 17 CommentsFor today, I’ll share a few more shots from A. T. Burke’s Flickr page. By all appearances, Mr. Burke was a satisfied Imperial owner. On his post, a brief caption […] -
![Sometimes a solution to an automotive part shortage seems to be obvious. Buy a parts car. Unfortunately, this obvious solution can just add new problems. For instance, if you have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Scan-6.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL 8: Another Willys And A Bunch More Mining.")
COAL 8: Another Willys And A Bunch More Mining.
Posted on August 30, 2023 | 23 CommentsSometimes a solution to an automotive part shortage seems to be obvious. Buy a parts car. Unfortunately, this obvious solution can just add new problems. For instance, if you have […] -
![It’s a good day to go for a gas fill-up. And wouldn’t it be nice to do so in one of these gas stations from the past, with their fun […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot_20230816-011927.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: Gas Stations In Color And Black And White")
Vintage Snapshots: Gas Stations In Color And Black And White
Posted on August 29, 2023 | 48 CommentsIt’s a good day to go for a gas fill-up. And wouldn’t it be nice to do so in one of these gas stations from the past, with their fun […] -
![I believe that Hawaii is one place where a flamboyant Exner-Chrysler limousine would fit right in. Sun, beaches, laulau, and fins? Why not! And from the looks of things, a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/7116843781_66697c9429_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Postcards & Snapshots: The Chrysler Limousines Of Hawaii")
Vintage Postcards & Snapshots: The Chrysler Limousines Of Hawaii
Posted on August 27, 2023 | 16 CommentsI believe that Hawaii is one place where a flamboyant Exner-Chrysler limousine would fit right in. Sun, beaches, laulau, and fins? Why not! And from the looks of things, a […] -
![After successfully downsizing their full-sizers in 1977, it was time for GM’s intermediates to face the shrinking process for 1978. In September of ’77, R&T reviewed those efforts in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Scan-230826-0001a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: 1978 Pontiac LeMans – GM’s Second Downsizing Act Goes -Mostly- Okay")
Vintage R&T Review: 1978 Pontiac LeMans – GM’s Second Downsizing Act Goes -Mostly- Okay
Posted on August 27, 2023 | 54 CommentsAfter successfully downsizing their full-sizers in 1977, it was time for GM’s intermediates to face the shrinking process for 1978. In September of ’77, R&T reviewed those efforts in the […] -
![For today I wanted to share a few more postcards from yesteryear, this time of hotels and motels. Let’s take a look around and see what these guests were driving. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/7989695310_fd33c37314_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Postcards: Hotels And Motels Of Yesteryear")
Vintage Postcards: Hotels And Motels Of Yesteryear
Posted on August 26, 2023 | 32 CommentsFor today I wanted to share a few more postcards from yesteryear, this time of hotels and motels. Let’s take a look around and see what these guests were driving. […] -
![These two Grand Prix were found by canadiancatgreen at the Cohort, and each seems to play a different persona. First, a 1985 broughamy chestnut one; being the sensible player. And […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/53085212564_182d02600d_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k)s Of The Day: Pontiac Grand Prix Duo From The ’80s – Different Characters")
Cohort Pic(k)s Of The Day: Pontiac Grand Prix Duo From The ’80s – Different Characters
Posted on August 26, 2023 | 16 CommentsThese two Grand Prix were found by canadiancatgreen at the Cohort, and each seems to play a different persona. First, a 1985 broughamy chestnut one; being the sensible player. And […] -
![(first posted 3/17/2017) When the RAF needed to go supersonic to meet the threat of Soviet long distance bombers, it did it in style. The English Electric Lightning looked like […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/b1f6b5731242efebba24b61730f1bf03.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Rampside Classic: 1960 English Electric Lightning – Two Everests in Three Minutes")
Rampside Classic: 1960 English Electric Lightning – Two Everests in Three Minutes
Posted on August 25, 2023 | 27 Comments(first posted 3/17/2017) When the RAF needed to go supersonic to meet the threat of Soviet long distance bombers, it did it in style. The English Electric Lightning looked like […] -
CC In Scale: Part 3 – Childhood Memories, A Gallery
Posted on August 24, 2023 | 66 CommentsI thought for today I might look at some cars I remember from my early days. Less talk, more photos. -
![In September 1969 Car Life magazine released its ‘Best Of’ issue, a title awarded by market segment and vehicle class. In the ‘Prestige Car’ category, CL declared the Chrysler 300 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/26070534761_f27a4b4f4e_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: 1969 Chrysler 300 – Car Life’s Best Prestige Car; Luxury And Performance")
Vintage Review: 1969 Chrysler 300 – Car Life’s Best Prestige Car; Luxury And Performance
Posted on August 24, 2023 | 25 CommentsIn September 1969 Car Life magazine released its ‘Best Of’ issue, a title awarded by market segment and vehicle class. In the ‘Prestige Car’ category, CL declared the Chrysler 300 […] -
![(first posted 6/1/2017) Road and Track tests the new Fiat 131 Mirafiore (“Brava”), which replaced the 124. Although the 131 was very successful in Europe and other locales, it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Fiat-131-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: Fiat 131")
Vintage R&T Review: Fiat 131
Posted on August 22, 2023 | 39 Comments(first posted 6/1/2017) Road and Track tests the new Fiat 131 Mirafiore (“Brava”), which replaced the 124. Although the 131 was very successful in Europe and other locales, it […]
