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Curbside Classics Archives
1970s Archive
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![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 […] -
![The future troubles facing Detroit’s carmakers were evident by the start of the ’70s. If there had been signs during the prior decade, by the dawn of the ’70s they […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Car And Driver’s New For 1971 Issue: Chevrolet Impala, Mustang Mach 1, Mercury Comet – Early Impressions And Wrong Signals")
Vintage Car And Driver’s New For 1971 Issue: Chevrolet Impala, Mustang Mach 1, Mercury Comet – Early Impressions And Wrong Signals
Posted on September 10, 2023 | 31 CommentsThe future troubles facing Detroit’s carmakers were evident by the start of the ’70s. If there had been signs during the prior decade, by the dawn of the ’70s they […] -
![Old habits are hard to break. How else to explain VW’s 1969 411? After being poorly received in Europe, it took the 411 two years to reach US shores. And […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Untitled-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: 1971 Volkswagen 411 (Type 4) – Old Habits Die Hard")
Vintage R&T Review: 1971 Volkswagen 411 (Type 4) – Old Habits Die Hard
Posted on September 7, 2023 | 39 CommentsOld habits are hard to break. How else to explain VW’s 1969 411? After being poorly received in Europe, it took the 411 two years to reach US shores. And […] -
![After successfully downsizing their full-sizers in 1977, it was time for GM’s intermediates to face the shrinking process for 1978. In September of ’77, R&T reviewed those efforts in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Scan-230826-0001a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: 1978 Pontiac LeMans – GM’s Second Downsizing Act Goes -Mostly- Okay")
Vintage R&T Review: 1978 Pontiac LeMans – GM’s Second Downsizing Act Goes -Mostly- Okay
Posted on August 27, 2023 | 54 CommentsAfter successfully downsizing their full-sizers in 1977, it was time for GM’s intermediates to face the shrinking process for 1978. In September of ’77, R&T reviewed those efforts in the […] -
![In September 1969 Car Life magazine released its ‘Best Of’ issue, a title awarded by market segment and vehicle class. In the ‘Prestige Car’ category, CL declared the Chrysler 300 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/26070534761_f27a4b4f4e_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: 1969 Chrysler 300 – Car Life’s Best Prestige Car; Luxury And Performance")
Vintage Review: 1969 Chrysler 300 – Car Life’s Best Prestige Car; Luxury And Performance
Posted on August 24, 2023 | 25 CommentsIn September 1969 Car Life magazine released its ‘Best Of’ issue, a title awarded by market segment and vehicle class. In the ‘Prestige Car’ category, CL declared the Chrysler 300 […] -
![(first posted 6/1/2017) Road and Track tests the new Fiat 131 Mirafiore (“Brava”), which replaced the 124. Although the 131 was very successful in Europe and other locales, it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Fiat-131-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: Fiat 131")
Vintage R&T Review: Fiat 131
Posted on August 22, 2023 | 39 Comments(first posted 6/1/2017) Road and Track tests the new Fiat 131 Mirafiore (“Brava”), which replaced the 124. Although the 131 was very successful in Europe and other locales, it […] -
![The European Capri had arrived stateside in 1970 and found a good receiving. With that settled, steady improvements appeared on the vehicle throughout its run. First of all, a new […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Scan-230813-0007.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: 1971 Capri 2000 – The European Pony Car Gets More Zip With A 2.0 Engine")
Vintage R&T Review: 1971 Capri 2000 – The European Pony Car Gets More Zip With A 2.0 Engine
Posted on August 17, 2023 | 28 CommentsThe European Capri had arrived stateside in 1970 and found a good receiving. With that settled, steady improvements appeared on the vehicle throughout its run. First of all, a new […] -
![(first posted 6/14/2017) After the 1973 Oil Embargo, a buzzword started sweeping through the American automotive industry: “downsizing.” In this case, “less was more” as downsizing introduced a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1977-Ford-Thunderbird-06-e1337535500610.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Reviews: 1977 Ford Thunderbird – A New Kind Of Thunder")
Vintage Reviews: 1977 Ford Thunderbird – A New Kind Of Thunder
Posted on August 15, 2023 | 152 Comments(first posted 6/14/2017) After the 1973 Oil Embargo, a buzzword started sweeping through the American automotive industry: “downsizing.” In this case, “less was more” as downsizing introduced a […] -
![(first posted 5/30/2017) Road and Track was a champion for small and efficient cars from way back. So it may not be surprising to see them calling the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Chevette-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: 1976 Chevette – Technical Analysis and Driving Impressions")
Vintage R&T Review: 1976 Chevette – Technical Analysis and Driving Impressions
Posted on August 11, 2023 | 94 Comments(first posted 5/30/2017) Road and Track was a champion for small and efficient cars from way back. So it may not be surprising to see them calling the […] -
![The arrival of the T40 Corona in 1964 placed Toyota in the eye of many, and the E20 1970 Corolla established the carmaker for good in the world scene. Conservative […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Untitled-1-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: 1971 Corolla 1600 – The Fun Hemi-Powered Toyota")
Vintage R&T Review: 1971 Corolla 1600 – The Fun Hemi-Powered Toyota
Posted on August 10, 2023 | 18 CommentsThe arrival of the T40 Corona in 1964 placed Toyota in the eye of many, and the E20 1970 Corolla established the carmaker for good in the world scene. Conservative […] -
![(first posted 7/7/2017) One of the more readily forgotten chapters of the 70s was Lancia’s push for a share of the lower-premium import market. Lancias had of course […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/rt-7-750015-900.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "R&T Vintage Review: Lancia Beta Montecarlo – Lost In Translation")
R&T Vintage Review: Lancia Beta Montecarlo – Lost In Translation
Posted on August 7, 2023 | 48 Comments(first posted 7/7/2017) One of the more readily forgotten chapters of the 70s was Lancia’s push for a share of the lower-premium import market. Lancias had of course […] -
![It’s 1971 and the economy class is heating up. After lots of plot twists, Detroit’s Big 2 have launched new models to stave off the imports’ ascendance. Meanwhile, the Japanese […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Untitled-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: 1971 Economy Sedans Comparison – The Vega and the Pinto Face the Corona, the 510 and the Beetle; Mediocre and Crude Vs. Comfortable, Entertaining and Antique")
Vintage R&T Review: 1971 Economy Sedans Comparison – The Vega and the Pinto Face the Corona, the 510 and the Beetle; Mediocre and Crude Vs. Comfortable, Entertaining and Antique
Posted on August 6, 2023 | 66 CommentsIt’s 1971 and the economy class is heating up. After lots of plot twists, Detroit’s Big 2 have launched new models to stave off the imports’ ascendance. Meanwhile, the Japanese […] -
![It’s 1977 and the Gremlin gets its first redesign, with revised sheet metal, shorter front fenders, new bumpers, a new grille, and other cosmetic details. Bodywise, the revisions meant 4 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Untitled-1-6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R & T Review: 1977 AMC Gremlin 2.0 Four Cylinder – A (Porsche) Engine Waiting For A Better Car")
Vintage R & T Review: 1977 AMC Gremlin 2.0 Four Cylinder – A (Porsche) Engine Waiting For A Better Car
Posted on July 30, 2023 | 33 CommentsIt’s 1977 and the Gremlin gets its first redesign, with revised sheet metal, shorter front fenders, new bumpers, a new grille, and other cosmetic details. Bodywise, the revisions meant 4 […] -
![(first posted 7/26/2017) Once upon a time, there was a phenomenally popular TV show called Charlie’s Angels, about three very attractive female sleuths who worked at the L.A.-based […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Pinto-Main-Image.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Reviews & Commentary: 1977 Ford Pinto – Sabrina Duncan, Your New Company Car Has Arrived")
Vintage Reviews & Commentary: 1977 Ford Pinto – Sabrina Duncan, Your New Company Car Has Arrived
Posted on July 26, 2023 | 133 Comments(first posted 7/26/2017) Once upon a time, there was a phenomenally popular TV show called Charlie’s Angels, about three very attractive female sleuths who worked at the L.A.-based […] -
![Today’s vintage article details the many ways to order your Plymouth Duster, back in Sept. ’72. A whole array of options were available, and it takes Car And Driver quite […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Scan-230615-0002a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Car And Driver: Plymouth Duster 318 vs 340 – Getting Your Duster Just How You Wanted It, In 1972")
Vintage Car And Driver: Plymouth Duster 318 vs 340 – Getting Your Duster Just How You Wanted It, In 1972
Posted on June 25, 2023 | 94 CommentsToday’s vintage article details the many ways to order your Plymouth Duster, back in Sept. ’72. A whole array of options were available, and it takes Car And Driver quite […]
