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![When I mentioned here a couple of weeks ago that I was seriously looking to sell my car after close to seven years, contributor and friend Geelongvic quickly wrote me […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_3126.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Impromptu Mini-Meet-Up, Fort Collins Edition: Head To Head With Our 2002s")
CC Impromptu Mini-Meet-Up, Fort Collins Edition: Head To Head With Our 2002s
Posted on May 23, 2019 | 17 CommentsWhen I mentioned here a couple of weeks ago that I was seriously looking to sell my car after close to seven years, contributor and friend Geelongvic quickly wrote me […] -
![(COAL series continues, in reverse chronological order) It was finally time for my first new car. A fan of Volkswagens, alas, nothing at the VW dealer stirred emotion. While away on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Passat-97-CC-Lead.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1997 VW Passat Wagon – The Black Turtleneck")
COAL: 1997 VW Passat Wagon – The Black Turtleneck
Posted on May 12, 2019 | 8 Comments(COAL series continues, in reverse chronological order) It was finally time for my first new car. A fan of Volkswagens, alas, nothing at the VW dealer stirred emotion. While away on […] -
Wordless Outtake: Do not go gentle into that good night
Posted on May 10, 2019 | 25 Comments -
Curbside Classic: 1967 Dodge Polara 500 – The Return of Green Acres
Posted on May 9, 2019 | 45 CommentsIsn’t it odd how some old cars disappear, then pop up elsewhere later? -
CC Outtake: War Honda
Posted on May 5, 2019 | 9 CommentsSomehow one doesn’t exactly think of a Honda Civic being militarized. But here’s a recruit that was ready, willing and able. And hopefully served with distinction. -
![I’ve seen this bus around our neighborhood for years, and probably showed it to you before. But one fine sunny fall day while I was working on my van, it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CC-375-040.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Charles Comes to Visit")
CC Outtake: Charles Comes to Visit
Posted on May 3, 2019 | 19 CommentsI’ve seen this bus around our neighborhood for years, and probably showed it to you before. But one fine sunny fall day while I was working on my van, it […] -
![The CC Cohort continues to attract and collect a huge range of vehicles, from the ultra-desirable, intriguing, ordinary but lasting and just plain, well, odd. Like this – a 1989 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/47674739861_1d3cc0e555_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1989 Reliant Rialto For Sale in Paris – Good Luck With That")
Cohort Outtake: 1989 Reliant Rialto For Sale in Paris – Good Luck With That
Posted on May 3, 2019 | 22 CommentsThe CC Cohort continues to attract and collect a huge range of vehicles, from the ultra-desirable, intriguing, ordinary but lasting and just plain, well, odd. Like this – a 1989 […] -
![I always knew that the original Morris Minor MM, which went into production in 1948, had low mounted headlights. And that the Series II, which came out in 1952, had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Morris-Minor-MM-vert.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History Tidbit: The Morris Minor Got New Fenders and High Headlights Because of the US")
Automotive History Tidbit: The Morris Minor Got New Fenders and High Headlights Because of the US
Posted on May 3, 2019 | 28 CommentsI always knew that the original Morris Minor MM, which went into production in 1948, had low mounted headlights. And that the Series II, which came out in 1952, had […] -
![It’s good to remind ourselves once in a while that big pickups are not strictly a recent phenomena. Yes, the numbers are much higher than they used to be, but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Dodge-pickup-1969-crew_thumb2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Brochure Outtake: 1969 Dodge D200 Crew Cab Pickup with Large Camper – No, Really Big Pickups Are Not A New Thing")
Brochure Outtake: 1969 Dodge D200 Crew Cab Pickup with Large Camper – No, Really Big Pickups Are Not A New Thing
Posted on May 2, 2019 | 43 CommentsIt’s good to remind ourselves once in a while that big pickups are not strictly a recent phenomena. Yes, the numbers are much higher than they used to be, but […] -
Curbside Story: 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier – Shining Knight
Posted on May 2, 2019 | 19 CommentsAh… This brings back memories. Some good, some bad, and all because of a teal Cavalier Coupe. -
![Corporate life was over. After about twenty years with the same family-owned commercial printing firm, a resignation was submitted. We had been bought out, the shop closed, and friends-associates, except […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Element-CC-car-wash.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2004 Honda Element EX – Through Thick and Thin")
COAL: 2004 Honda Element EX – Through Thick and Thin
Posted on April 28, 2019 | 40 CommentsCorporate life was over. After about twenty years with the same family-owned commercial printing firm, a resignation was submitted. We had been bought out, the shop closed, and friends-associates, except […] -
![Great trains have long lives. The Flying Scotsman is close to 150 years. The Cornish Riviera, over 120. The Broadway lasted over 80. The 20th Century Limited, 65. Canada’s Canadian […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/01-fogg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Trackside Classic: 1949-70 California Zephyr – A Silver Thread Across America")
Trackside Classic: 1949-70 California Zephyr – A Silver Thread Across America
Posted on April 21, 2019 | 27 CommentsGreat trains have long lives. The Flying Scotsman is close to 150 years. The Cornish Riviera, over 120. The Broadway lasted over 80. The 20th Century Limited, 65. Canada’s Canadian […] -
![It’s hard to argue that these are not the glory days for many types of cars. Muscle and sports cars? Crazy capable trucks? Mindbogglingly fast and smooth grand […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/vehicles-xts-sedan-gallery-exterior2019-07-l-m.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Eternal QOTD: Are New Hearses Still Heavenly? Hearsetravaganza Part III")
Eternal QOTD: Are New Hearses Still Heavenly? Hearsetravaganza Part III
Posted on April 20, 2019 | 65 CommentsIt’s hard to argue that these are not the glory days for many types of cars. Muscle and sports cars? Crazy capable trucks? Mindbogglingly fast and smooth grand […] -
![Recently, I wrote the CC article on the National Museum of Funeral History. Their collection of early (1916-51) hearses is really impressive. It should not surprise us car people […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20150613_104107.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Graveside Classic: Retired Professionals – Hearsetravaganza Part II")
Graveside Classic: Retired Professionals – Hearsetravaganza Part II
Posted on April 19, 2019 | 26 CommentsRecently, I wrote the CC article on the National Museum of Funeral History. Their collection of early (1916-51) hearses is really impressive. It should not surprise us car people […] -
![The seventies were a bit of a challenging decade in regard to big cars, and I’m still struggling with my choice. Will it be this purple ’78 Marquis, or a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/CC-217-134-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "MM-QOTD: We’re Time Traveling Back to the 1970s; Which Big American Car Will Be Your Daily Driver?")
MM-QOTD: We’re Time Traveling Back to the 1970s; Which Big American Car Will Be Your Daily Driver?
Posted on April 16, 2019 | 166 CommentsThe seventies were a bit of a challenging decade in regard to big cars, and I’m still struggling with my choice. Will it be this purple ’78 Marquis, or a […]
