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![During one of those intensive (lockdown) research sessions that can be necessary for a CC Outtake around an old Leyland truck, I came across these linked videos, produced in 1973 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/leyland_marathon_2_4_2_tractor_000000ea04000316.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Video (and More): Britain Enters Europe, And Starts A (Leyland) Marathon Journey")
Vintage Video (and More): Britain Enters Europe, And Starts A (Leyland) Marathon Journey
Posted on June 16, 2020 | 8 CommentsDuring one of those intensive (lockdown) research sessions that can be necessary for a CC Outtake around an old Leyland truck, I came across these linked videos, produced in 1973 […] -
![I recently gave CC a potted history of the first phase of my Dad’s car ownership history, as a way of adding context to a contemporary Chrysler UK advertisement which […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/DSC05244-2-tile.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Site Classics: Won Over By The French?")
Auction Site Classics: Won Over By The French?
Posted on June 11, 2020 | 24 CommentsI recently gave CC a potted history of the first phase of my Dad’s car ownership history, as a way of adding context to a contemporary Chrysler UK advertisement which […] -
![On a Sunday morning drive on Hwy 59 north of Van Buren, Arkansas I spotted this noteworthy collection of Suzuki products. One, yeah, that’s a survivor, maybe even two would […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/metri.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Do You Call a Gathering of Metros?")
QOTD: What Do You Call a Gathering of Metros?
Posted on May 30, 2020 | 43 CommentsOn a Sunday morning drive on Hwy 59 north of Van Buren, Arkansas I spotted this noteworthy collection of Suzuki products. One, yeah, that’s a survivor, maybe even two would […] -
![Auction sites have many cars we rarely see elsewhere, be it on the road, at car shows and classic meets or in museums. Looking through them is a Curbivore’s take […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/AETV79095086_2-tile.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Site Classics: Can the Chrysler Man Make You Happy? Ken Certainly Tried")
Auction Site Classics: Can the Chrysler Man Make You Happy? Ken Certainly Tried
Posted on May 23, 2020 | 29 CommentsAuction sites have many cars we rarely see elsewhere, be it on the road, at car shows and classic meets or in museums. Looking through them is a Curbivore’s take […] -
![In 1980, much of the world worried that the United States and Soviet Union were hurtling towards World War III. Tensions between the superpowers hadn’t been as strained in over […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1973-VAZ-2103.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: An Unlikely Story – How Soviet Ladas Were Almost Sold In The United States")
Automotive History: An Unlikely Story – How Soviet Ladas Were Almost Sold In The United States
Posted on May 20, 2020 | 83 CommentsIn 1980, much of the world worried that the United States and Soviet Union were hurtling towards World War III. Tensions between the superpowers hadn’t been as strained in over […] -
![Jim Klein brought us a review on a new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. It was an interesting read because I know someone who owns one. But as I read the review, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/01-1961-Studebaker-Autumn-Haze.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Comparisons: Color Buddies – Old And New")
CC Comparisons: Color Buddies – Old And New
Posted on May 16, 2020 | 40 CommentsJim Klein brought us a review on a new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. It was an interesting read because I know someone who owns one. But as I read the review, […] -
![Aston Martin is a name associated with quality, not quantity, with hand built cars, engines with plates identifying the assembling technician by name, and with absolute peak of a certain […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/49822008181_5138513866_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1990 Aston Martin Virage")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1990 Aston Martin Virage
Posted on May 12, 2020 | 21 CommentsAston Martin is a name associated with quality, not quantity, with hand built cars, engines with plates identifying the assembling technician by name, and with absolute peak of a certain […] -
Wordless Outtake: Famous Last Words
Posted on May 9, 2020 | 26 Comments -
Cohort Pic(k): 1964-68 Nissan Silvia CSP311 taken in the 1970s or 1980s
Posted on May 8, 2020 | 21 Commentsposted at the Cohort by John Lloyd -
![(first posted 6/1/2014) My visit to John Johnson’s place of work to discuss his 165 resulted in another rare discovery. Sitting behind a bevy of 1800s, a 262C and some […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/PV52b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Volvo PV52 – Solid And Dependable With A Touch Of Glamour")
Curbside Classic: Volvo PV52 – Solid And Dependable With A Touch Of Glamour
Posted on May 4, 2020 | 28 Comments(first posted 6/1/2014) My visit to John Johnson’s place of work to discuss his 165 resulted in another rare discovery. Sitting behind a bevy of 1800s, a 262C and some […] -
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: VW Porsche 914/Electric
Posted on April 30, 2020 | 19 Commentsposted at the Cohort by tbm3fan -
Basement Find: 1984 Honda Motorcycle Poster
Posted on April 30, 2020 | 18 CommentsHere’s a poster that was on my bedroom wall for many years. I recently found it in the basement, let’s look at the great Honda motorcycles available in 1984 Canada. -
Wordless Outtake: Three Quarters of a Mercedes-Benz W124 300D
Posted on April 29, 2020 | 17 Comments -
![A big event every April in Houston, Texas is the Art Car Parade. Well, every April except this one, of course. I suppose it would be safe to have the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20190413_143857-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Parade Classic: Houston’s Art Car Parade – Rolling Zaniness For A More Social Time")
Parade Classic: Houston’s Art Car Parade – Rolling Zaniness For A More Social Time
Posted on April 29, 2020 | 20 CommentsA big event every April in Houston, Texas is the Art Car Parade. Well, every April except this one, of course. I suppose it would be safe to have the […] -
![The 308 GTS outsold the GTB by a wide margin. I prefer the berlinetta but seeing this in action was plenty satisfying. Plus seeing it in grey helped overcome the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/308gts4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Capsule: Two 308 Targas")
In Motion Capsule: Two 308 Targas
Posted on April 26, 2020 | 23 CommentsThe 308 GTS outsold the GTB by a wide margin. I prefer the berlinetta but seeing this in action was plenty satisfying. Plus seeing it in grey helped overcome the […]
