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![In early 1984, two of the leading UK car magazines tested the final generation of hot RWD Toyota Corolla coupes, the legendary twin-cam AE86 (sold in the States as the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AutoTest-Toyota-Corolla-GT-Coupe-Autocar.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: 1984 Toyota Corolla (AE86) GT Coupe – Drift King In The UK")
Vintage Review: 1984 Toyota Corolla (AE86) GT Coupe – Drift King In The UK
Posted on December 15, 2024 | 17 CommentsIn early 1984, two of the leading UK car magazines tested the final generation of hot RWD Toyota Corolla coupes, the legendary twin-cam AE86 (sold in the States as the […] -
![(first posted 12/14/2018) A quick trip back to my hometown of Flint, Michigan last weekend reminded me of this sighting of a mid-run, sixth-generation Buick LeSabre I had seen […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1989-Buick-LeSabre-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1989 Buick LeSabre – Drivers’ Education Flashback")
Curbside Find: 1989 Buick LeSabre – Drivers’ Education Flashback
Posted on December 14, 2024 | 57 Comments(first posted 12/14/2018) A quick trip back to my hometown of Flint, Michigan last weekend reminded me of this sighting of a mid-run, sixth-generation Buick LeSabre I had seen […] -
![(first posted 12/14/2018) For many people the implication from the title of this piece might present a daunting proposition. In my case, growing up in a town of around […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/thebes-bridge-twilight.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive, Architectural, and Small Town History and Reminiscing: The Cars, Structures, and History Of My Southern Illinois Hometown")
Automotive, Architectural, and Small Town History and Reminiscing: The Cars, Structures, and History Of My Southern Illinois Hometown
Posted on December 14, 2024 | 63 Comments(first posted 12/14/2018) For many people the implication from the title of this piece might present a daunting proposition. In my case, growing up in a town of around […] -
![Since the CC comment section has (almost) always been a model of civil discourse, I thought it would the perfect forum for a question that’s been bothering me. When […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_0370.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: When Did Clear Coat Come Along? My My My Patina")
QOTD: When Did Clear Coat Come Along? My My My Patina
Posted on December 14, 2024 | 20 CommentsSince the CC comment section has (almost) always been a model of civil discourse, I thought it would the perfect forum for a question that’s been bothering me. When […] -
![posted at the Cohort by Thomas Jarvis Nowadays 21″ diameter wheels are commonplace, but once upon a time cars like this Pinto had 21″ diameter tires. I can’t tell exactly what […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/54194867059_45fb37a311_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1976 Pinto Wagon Still Hauling The Groceries – Back When Cars Had 21″ Tall Tires, Not Wheels")
Curbside Find: 1976 Pinto Wagon Still Hauling The Groceries – Back When Cars Had 21″ Tall Tires, Not Wheels
Posted on December 14, 2024 | 30 Commentsposted at the Cohort by Thomas Jarvis Nowadays 21″ diameter wheels are commonplace, but once upon a time cars like this Pinto had 21″ diameter tires. I can’t tell exactly what […] -
![With the exception of Tatra87 and myself, there’s probably not a lot of other Curbsiders that have a yen (no pun intended) for a tutorial on Japanese license plates. But […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/New-Local-Patterns-Japanese-License-Plate-1_600x-e1733452655879.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Commentary: Everything You Wanted to Know About Japanese License Plates – Or More Useless Trivia")
Curbside Commentary: Everything You Wanted to Know About Japanese License Plates – Or More Useless Trivia
Posted on December 14, 2024 | 33 CommentsWith the exception of Tatra87 and myself, there’s probably not a lot of other Curbsiders that have a yen (no pun intended) for a tutorial on Japanese license plates. But […] -
![Although the major car magazines mostly lost interest in the Thunderbird once it gained a back seat, the “buff book” love affair with the Corvette only deepened through the run […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Sting-Ray-road-test-MT1964-09.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage M/T Review: Fuel-Injected 1964 Corvette Sting Ray – Serious Performance For Weekend Warriors")
Vintage M/T Review: Fuel-Injected 1964 Corvette Sting Ray – Serious Performance For Weekend Warriors
Posted on December 14, 2024 | 9 CommentsAlthough the major car magazines mostly lost interest in the Thunderbird once it gained a back seat, the “buff book” love affair with the Corvette only deepened through the run […] -
![(first posted 12/14/2018) In 1947, Lancia Veicoli Industriali (Lancia Commercial Vehicles) introduced the Esatau, a full line of heavy trucks and tractors. The production of the Esatau bus and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_7654.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truck Stop Classic: Ca. 1950 Lancia Esatau 864 – Una Bella Sorpresa")
Truck Stop Classic: Ca. 1950 Lancia Esatau 864 – Una Bella Sorpresa
Posted on December 13, 2024 | 38 Comments(first posted 12/14/2018) In 1947, Lancia Veicoli Industriali (Lancia Commercial Vehicles) introduced the Esatau, a full line of heavy trucks and tractors. The production of the Esatau bus and […] -
![(first posted 3/11/2014) Some car models have very linear lives. Take the Lincoln Town Car. All throughout its long life, from Continental option package in 1969 through the final […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/aa-3-20-2013-004-800x536.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1989 Pontiac Bonneville LE – The Many Lives Of The ’80s Bonneville")
Curbside Classic: 1989 Pontiac Bonneville LE – The Many Lives Of The ’80s Bonneville
Posted on December 13, 2024 | 117 Comments(first posted 3/11/2014) Some car models have very linear lives. Take the Lincoln Town Car. All throughout its long life, from Continental option package in 1969 through the final […] -
![Nineteen sixty-seven was a banner year for Toyota. In November 1966, the Japanese juggernaut launched the Corolla, which was to become their first true global car. In September 1967, the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_20240818_094231_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1967 Toyota 2000 GT – Just Came Over To Say Halo")
Curbside Classic: 1967 Toyota 2000 GT – Just Came Over To Say Halo
Posted on December 13, 2024 | 21 CommentsNineteen sixty-seven was a banner year for Toyota. In November 1966, the Japanese juggernaut launched the Corolla, which was to become their first true global car. In September 1967, the […] -
![Twice this year I have visited Orlando with my family. Orlando is a nice place, with both trips being for professional gatherings for them, although Hurricane Milton axed a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/aa-econ-vert.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "An Orlando Cruise-In: 1960s Econolines, 1980s Toyotas and Much More")
An Orlando Cruise-In: 1960s Econolines, 1980s Toyotas and Much More
Posted on December 13, 2024 | 21 CommentsTwice this year I have visited Orlando with my family. Orlando is a nice place, with both trips being for professional gatherings for them, although Hurricane Milton axed a […] -
![The Checker cab is of course one of the all-American automotive icons, so it should not come as a surprise that folks have taken to dressing up civilian Marathons as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_2449.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: Checker Marathon Pretending To Be A Taxi")
Curbside Find: Checker Marathon Pretending To Be A Taxi
Posted on December 13, 2024 | 17 CommentsThe Checker cab is of course one of the all-American automotive icons, so it should not come as a surprise that folks have taken to dressing up civilian Marathons as […] -
![Advertised as “The Car You Always Promised Yourself,” the Ford Capri was Ford of Europe’s answer to the Mustang, an affordable sporty coupe offered with a bewildering array of trim […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Autocar_19691009_Capri-3000GT-ad.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: 1970 Ford Capri 3000GT – The Imitation Muscle Car You Always Promised Yourself")
Automotive History: 1970 Ford Capri 3000GT – The Imitation Muscle Car You Always Promised Yourself
Posted on December 13, 2024 | 29 CommentsAdvertised as “The Car You Always Promised Yourself,” the Ford Capri was Ford of Europe’s answer to the Mustang, an affordable sporty coupe offered with a bewildering array of trim […] -
![(first posted 7/1/2014) What do you do when you own one of the more whimsical artifacts from the bad old days of Datsun’s renaming? Apparently, you just ignore it and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014-06-08-19.35.51.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1984 Nissan 200SX Turbo – Unused, Unloved, Unlocked")
Curbside Classic: 1984 Nissan 200SX Turbo – Unused, Unloved, Unlocked
Posted on December 12, 2024 | 70 Comments(first posted 7/1/2014) What do you do when you own one of the more whimsical artifacts from the bad old days of Datsun’s renaming? Apparently, you just ignore it and […] -
![(first posted 12/12/2018) For those of you familiar with the alternative/new wave rock band The B-52’s and their iconic first hit, “Rock Lobster” from the late 1970s, one of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/RT0573-Caprice-Estate-Main-Image.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Estate – In A Giant Clam!")
Vintage Review: 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Estate – In A Giant Clam!
Posted on December 12, 2024 | 89 Comments(first posted 12/12/2018) For those of you familiar with the alternative/new wave rock band The B-52’s and their iconic first hit, “Rock Lobster” from the late 1970s, one of […]
