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![(first posted 9/21/2017) Back in the Spring, when, according to the Good Book, “kings go off to war”, I hauled the Esposita out to the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170430_112905-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 2003 VW Type 1 Beetle: Last of the Mohicans")
Car Show Classic: 2003 VW Type 1 Beetle: Last of the Mohicans
Posted on September 24, 2023 | 90 Comments(first posted 9/21/2017) Back in the Spring, when, according to the Good Book, “kings go off to war”, I hauled the Esposita out to the […] -
![I’d like to think that many of us share fond memories of playing around the family car, either in the driveway or in the car itself. I did spend many […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/52733583143_509201068d_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: The Driveway As A Playground – A Gallery")
Vintage Snapshots: The Driveway As A Playground – A Gallery
Posted on September 24, 2023 | 24 CommentsI’d like to think that many of us share fond memories of playing around the family car, either in the driveway or in the car itself. I did spend many […] -
![Everything remains the same until it doesn’t. Detroit’s Brougham era had gone undisturbed for a good number of years, guided by the wider and longer mantra. And while Detroit had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/n_1978-Mercury-Zephyr-04.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Road & Track Review: 1978 Mercury Zephyr-Ford Fairmont – A Boxy New Dawn")
Vintage Road & Track Review: 1978 Mercury Zephyr-Ford Fairmont – A Boxy New Dawn
Posted on September 24, 2023 | 24 CommentsEverything remains the same until it doesn’t. Detroit’s Brougham era had gone undisturbed for a good number of years, guided by the wider and longer mantra. And while Detroit had […] -
![CC has seen photographs from this show in previous years before, both as a photo report and and as illustrations in various posts. But this year, the account will be […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DSC01423-tile.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Photo Report: Rassemblement de Voitures Anciennes et de Collection à Vénès, Tonneins, France, August 2023")
Car Show Photo Report: Rassemblement de Voitures Anciennes et de Collection à Vénès, Tonneins, France, August 2023
Posted on September 24, 2023 | 16 CommentsCC has seen photographs from this show in previous years before, both as a photo report and and as illustrations in various posts. But this year, the account will be […] -
![It’s time for Volume 3 of this series exploring travel-related ads that feature automotive themes, as well as some of the backstory for each ad. For today’s installment, we’re journeying […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Vol-3-Featured.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ads: Automotive-Related Travel Ads Vol. 3 – South Africa, Malta, England & Wales")
Vintage Ads: Automotive-Related Travel Ads Vol. 3 – South Africa, Malta, England & Wales
Posted on September 23, 2023 | 16 CommentsIt’s time for Volume 3 of this series exploring travel-related ads that feature automotive themes, as well as some of the backstory for each ad. For today’s installment, we’re journeying […] -
![For today, let’s check with a few Buick owners and their vintage rides. They’re a rather jolly and proud bunch, and most carry the air that only comes from owning […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot_20230826-025412.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: A Buick Owners Gallery – Portholes And Sweep Spears")
Vintage Snapshots: A Buick Owners Gallery – Portholes And Sweep Spears
Posted on September 22, 2023 | 23 CommentsFor today, let’s check with a few Buick owners and their vintage rides. They’re a rather jolly and proud bunch, and most carry the air that only comes from owning […] -
![Oldsmobile’s sales had been steadily collapsing by the time the new Aurora arrived in 1995. Its arrival came as a surprise to those who still paid attention. It looked like […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1995-Aurora-02.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Road & Track Owner Survey: 1995-1999 Oldsmobile Aurora – No Way Out Of The Abyss")
Vintage Road & Track Owner Survey: 1995-1999 Oldsmobile Aurora – No Way Out Of The Abyss
Posted on September 22, 2023 | 23 CommentsOldsmobile’s sales had been steadily collapsing by the time the new Aurora arrived in 1995. Its arrival came as a surprise to those who still paid attention. It looked like […] -
![It’s been a little while since we did a bit of traveling around the US of yore. It’s time to attend to that pending matter. Here are a few vintage […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/8072492198_7c97224eae_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Postcards: Main Roads and Some Light Traffic")
Vintage Postcards: Main Roads and Some Light Traffic
Posted on September 21, 2023 | 13 CommentsIt’s been a little while since we did a bit of traveling around the US of yore. It’s time to attend to that pending matter. Here are a few vintage […] -
CC In Scale – Part 5: Japanese Cars Gallery – Taking a Look Around
Posted on September 21, 2023 | 47 CommentsYou may have been wondering what my house looks like with all these models. Here’s one display area. -
Vintage Advertising: Choose a Plymouth, or Dodge. Maybe an Imperial? – Avis Rent-A-Car 1970
Posted on September 20, 2023 | 21 Comments -
![When working forestry in remote areas you want to have good equipment you can trust. Breaking down in the middle of nowhere is an inconvenience at best and a big […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_20221127_0037.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL 11: 1980 Toyota 4×4 Pickup – Yellow")
COAL 11: 1980 Toyota 4×4 Pickup – Yellow
Posted on September 20, 2023 | 15 CommentsWhen working forestry in remote areas you want to have good equipment you can trust. Breaking down in the middle of nowhere is an inconvenience at best and a big […] -
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1982 Chevrolet El Camino – In The Golden Hour
Posted on September 19, 2023 | 6 CommentsImages from the Cohort by robadr. -
![Here are two wagons from the ’90s, uploaded by canadiancatgreen at the Cohort. Both belong to the best-selling models of the decade; the Camry and the Taurus. Only an Accord […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/53084454622_6aed3cb0c4_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k)s Of The Day: 1996 Toyota Camry Wagon & 1999 Ford Taurus Wagon – Wagons From the ’90s")
Cohort Pic(k)s Of The Day: 1996 Toyota Camry Wagon & 1999 Ford Taurus Wagon – Wagons From the ’90s
Posted on September 18, 2023 | 23 CommentsHere are two wagons from the ’90s, uploaded by canadiancatgreen at the Cohort. Both belong to the best-selling models of the decade; the Camry and the Taurus. Only an Accord […] -
![Today’s post covers two related Car Life vintage reviews. The first one from June 1969, where CL tested 4 full-size sedans, each powered with the largest available factory engine. A […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Reviews: 1969 Chevrolet Caprice – Car Life’s Best Family Sedan; Power And Handling")
Vintage Reviews: 1969 Chevrolet Caprice – Car Life’s Best Family Sedan; Power And Handling
Posted on September 17, 2023 | 22 CommentsToday’s post covers two related Car Life vintage reviews. The first one from June 1969, where CL tested 4 full-size sedans, each powered with the largest available factory engine. A […] -
![After living in SF for 8 years in the ’90s, it was only a matter of time before I devoted one of these vintage posts to the city. Here’s a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot_20230819-030732.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: San Francisco In The 50s, 60s & 70s")
Vintage Snapshots: San Francisco In The 50s, 60s & 70s
Posted on September 16, 2023 | 54 CommentsAfter living in SF for 8 years in the ’90s, it was only a matter of time before I devoted one of these vintage posts to the city. Here’s a […]
