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Automotive History: The Road Fund Licence From 1747 To Paperless
Posted on September 30, 2014 | 54 CommentsTaxing motor vehicles has always been a sensitive subject for any government and for owners and drivers, but I suspect not too many countries can claim use of a […] -
CC Capsule: Toyota Will Cypha – Putting The Toy In Toyota
Posted on September 30, 2014 | 18 CommentsI came across this extremely uncommon sight in my hometown of Santiago, Chile. This car is not only rare as in “difficult to find,” it is simply strange to behold–look […] -
Cohort Sighting: 1959 Ford Hearse – Improperly Attired For The Occasion
Posted on September 28, 2014 | 36 CommentsWhen skimming through the Cohort this morning, this black hearse caught my eye. Ford’s Jet Tube taillights never fail to attract attention, but the overall look of this converted wagon, spotted […] -
CC Outtake: SSangyong Actyon Sports – Things You Never Expect To See In Georgia
Posted on September 27, 2014 | 56 Comments(This delightful oddball comes to us by way of SaaberJon) I admit it–I love oddball cars (I collect SAABs for crying out loud), so when I spotted a SsangYong Actyon […] -
Cohort Sighting: Fiat Coupe – Parking Lot History Lesson
Posted on September 26, 2014 | 39 CommentsIf you want some explanation of the past decade’s styling trends, you’d do worse than to look at a 1993-2000 Fiat Coupe. Famously styled in-house by Chris Bangle (though built […] -
Cohort Sighting: Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup “TDI” – Just Call Me Caddy
Posted on September 26, 2014 | 29 CommentsSome cars are destined for CC-status and classic water-cooled VWs, despite their fragility, always seem to find someone happy and willing to keep them alive. That’s especially true of diesel […] -
Moving On With Life – A Story About Wedding Dresses, Sitting Bull, and Buying a New Car
Posted on September 26, 2014 | 78 Comments“Jason, cars are like wedding dresses; the bigger the better.” Those were the words of Mrs. Jason, my wonderful bride of sixteen years and whose wedding dress rivaled that of […] -
CC Capsule: 1993 Buick Century – Farewell to a Loyal Friend
Posted on September 26, 2014 | 36 CommentsParting can be such sweet sorrow. While it’s the closure of an era, it also signifies the beginning of a new chapter, where possibilities abound. Having sold my loyal and […] -
Cohort Sighting: The Coupe, Put Into Perspective
Posted on September 25, 2014 | 31 CommentsThis 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk isn’t the first car spotted in this stunning location by Passin’Gas, but it’s a fitting backdrop for a coupe with such a dramatic presence. Judging by […] -
QOTD: What Did Cars Look Like When Your Parents Were Born?
Posted on September 24, 2014 | 116 CommentsThe sight of this 1952 Chevy made me wonder what it was like for my mom to grow up around cars which look like this. It was made the same […] -
Cohort Outtake: Somewhere Underneath, There’s A Familiar Truck
Posted on September 24, 2014 | 5 Comments…almost. What would your most casual guess posit as the most likely basis on this trucklet? A Subaru Sambar? A Suzuki Carry? If you guessed either of those, you’d be […] -
CC For Sale Capsule: 1973 Ford “Gran To” Fastback – What We Mean By Survivor
Posted on September 24, 2014 | 40 CommentsI don’t believe I’ve made clear just how much of an advantage living on the West coast is when it comes to car spotting, but suffice it to say, those […] -
COAL: 2006 Ford Taurus – Temporarily Tolerable Transport
Posted on September 17, 2014 | 31 Comments(This latest COAL comes to us by way of CC reader Leon Eckell, aka eckell3) This past April, while returning to my car after a visit to the notary, I […] -
Cohort Outtake: That Thing Got A Hemi?
Posted on September 15, 2014 | 23 CommentsWhen the Panther’s rugged frame and proven mechanicals don’t convey the necessary prestige for your funeral home, one option is to hack on a Chrysler 300’s front end, fenders and lower […] -
Cohort Outtake: Introducing Fast And Furious Barbie
Posted on September 12, 2014 | 19 CommentsCommenters in the cohort suggest this R31 Skyline must’ve been a Mary Kay car, but they’re incorrect in saying so. Cars driven by representatives of that cosmetics firm are painted a […]