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1970s Archive
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![(first posted 11/16/2015) While GM had fully embraced downsizing their cars as a core business strategy, Ford seemed to be more reluctant in adapting to the changing landscape. The Blue […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/rtgf.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: 1979 Ford LTD – Corpulence Condensed")
Vintage Review: 1979 Ford LTD – Corpulence Condensed
Posted on November 16, 2021 | 145 Comments(first posted 11/16/2015) While GM had fully embraced downsizing their cars as a core business strategy, Ford seemed to be more reluctant in adapting to the changing landscape. The Blue […] -
Vintage Review: Toyota Corolla Tercel Liftback SR-5
Posted on November 13, 2021 | 50 Comments(first posted 11/13/2015) From R&T’s 1980 January issue: -
Vintage R&T Road Test: 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II
Posted on November 4, 2021 | 73 Comments(first posted 11/4/2015) Not your everyday Sedan… -
![Taken from R&T’s July 1979 issue, The 604 was essentially a new, larger body with a V6 engine on the underpinnings of the 504. That was a good foundation upon […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/pgm.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: Peugeot 604 – Same Smooth Ride")
Vintage Review: Peugeot 604 – Same Smooth Ride
Posted on October 30, 2021 | 55 CommentsTaken from R&T’s July 1979 issue, The 604 was essentially a new, larger body with a V6 engine on the underpinnings of the 504. That was a good foundation upon […] -
Vintage R&T Road Tests: 1979 Toyota Corona and Honda Accord
Posted on October 22, 2021 | 31 Comments(first posted 10/22/2015) Taken from R&Ts May 1979 issue, these two Japanese cars are the same- or are they? -
![(first posted 10/13/2015) Throughout the years, Motor Trend’s Car of the Year Award has had a mixed track record. With hindsight, some of their selections turned out to be […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/jgnb.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Feature: 1977 Chevrolet Caprice – Motor Trend Car Of The Year")
Vintage Feature: 1977 Chevrolet Caprice – Motor Trend Car Of The Year
Posted on October 14, 2021 | 54 Comments(first posted 10/13/2015) Throughout the years, Motor Trend’s Car of the Year Award has had a mixed track record. With hindsight, some of their selections turned out to be […] -
![(first posted 10/14/2015) I am always fascinated by the design development for car programs. Seeing the options, the decisions made, the struggle to develop a vehicle that meets engineering […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/djh.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Reviews: 1977 Chevrolet Caprice – Downsized By Design")
Vintage Reviews: 1977 Chevrolet Caprice – Downsized By Design
Posted on October 14, 2021 | 85 Comments(first posted 10/14/2015) I am always fascinated by the design development for car programs. Seeing the options, the decisions made, the struggle to develop a vehicle that meets engineering […] -
![Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the full size Chevrolet had ranked at the top of the charts in the U.S. sales race, typically earning the top spot most years. So […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Chevrolet-1977-coupe.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Reviews: 1977 Chevrolet Caprice – A Whole New Ball Game")
Vintage Reviews: 1977 Chevrolet Caprice – A Whole New Ball Game
Posted on October 12, 2021 | 67 CommentsThroughout the 1960s and 1970s, the full size Chevrolet had ranked at the top of the charts in the U.S. sales race, typically earning the top spot most years. So […] -
Vintage Review: Aston Martin Lagonda
Posted on October 11, 2021 | 53 Comments(first posted 10/11/2015) Can you say Wedge-Shape? -
Curbside Classic: 1976(ish) Dodge Tradesman – All Bound For Mu Mu Land
Posted on June 18, 2021 | 43 CommentsVans like this, in condition like this, are a thing of the distant past. -
![How did Chevrolet spend years working on the Cosworth Vega, and end up with nothing more than a Vega the way it should have been in the first place, with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/a-cos-1-vert.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: 1976 Cosworth Vega – A Better Vega (But Not A High Performance One) For Twice The Price Of A Mediocre One")
Vintage R&T Review: 1976 Cosworth Vega – A Better Vega (But Not A High Performance One) For Twice The Price Of A Mediocre One
Posted on December 10, 2020 | 40 CommentsHow did Chevrolet spend years working on the Cosworth Vega, and end up with nothing more than a Vega the way it should have been in the first place, with […] -
![By that headline, I’m not saying that the Fiesta Mk1 was an abject failure in the US, but it was something of a marginal player, and Ford decided to not […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Fiesta-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: 1978 Ford Fiesta Ghia – Ford’s First Go At Selling The Fiesta In The US")
Vintage R&T Review: 1978 Ford Fiesta Ghia – Ford’s First Go At Selling The Fiesta In The US
Posted on November 9, 2020 | 45 CommentsBy that headline, I’m not saying that the Fiesta Mk1 was an abject failure in the US, but it was something of a marginal player, and Ford decided to not […] -
![The Mercedes 6.9 almost didn’t make it to the US, due to the energy crisis and issues with federalizing it. But the demand was great in the US, especially from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/6.9-top.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "R&T Vintage Review: Mercedes 6.9 – “The Most Sensational Sedan In The World” in 1977 For 165k In 2020 Dollars")
R&T Vintage Review: Mercedes 6.9 – “The Most Sensational Sedan In The World” in 1977 For 165k In 2020 Dollars
Posted on November 7, 2020 | 54 CommentsThe Mercedes 6.9 almost didn’t make it to the US, due to the energy crisis and issues with federalizing it. But the demand was great in the US, especially from […] -
![Somewhat surprisingly, Road & Track’s very first road test was not of an MG, but of a rather prosaic 1947 Ford. So it seemed fitting that in their 25th anniversary […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Ford-top.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "R&T 25th Anniversary Review: 1947 and 1972 Fords – “It Has Nothing That Could Be Described As ‘Handling'”")
R&T 25th Anniversary Review: 1947 and 1972 Fords – “It Has Nothing That Could Be Described As ‘Handling'”
Posted on November 4, 2020 | 39 CommentsSomewhat surprisingly, Road & Track’s very first road test was not of an MG, but of a rather prosaic 1947 Ford. So it seemed fitting that in their 25th anniversary […] -
![The Dino 206246 GTs are of course legends and icons. And now very expensive; the blue one in the pictures below sold in 2019 for $400k. Well, they are junior […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/dino-top.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: 1972 Dino 246 GT – “Ferrari’s Version Of The 6-Cylinder Business Coupe”")
Vintage R&T Review: 1972 Dino 246 GT – “Ferrari’s Version Of The 6-Cylinder Business Coupe”
Posted on November 1, 2020 | 16 CommentsThe Dino 206246 GTs are of course legends and icons. And now very expensive; the blue one in the pictures below sold in 2019 for $400k. Well, they are junior […]
