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![Greetings, fellow Curbsiders, and welcome to another instalment of my automotive misadventures. It’s been a little over two years since I last asked you to weigh in on an automotive […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CC-Article-picture.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Help Me Choose My New Car (Mis)adventure, Meet the Contenders – 2024/25 Edition")
Help Me Choose My New Car (Mis)adventure, Meet the Contenders – 2024/25 Edition
Posted on February 20, 2025 | 53 CommentsGreetings, fellow Curbsiders, and welcome to another instalment of my automotive misadventures. It’s been a little over two years since I last asked you to weigh in on an automotive […] -
![Something caught my eye recently that sparked an intense curiosity. In the 2019 CC story on the 1988-91 Buick Reatta that was recently reposted, there is a picture of GM’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/85-sdv-brochure-image-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "What If? 1985 Cadillac Sedan de Ville: A Wedge Issue")
What If? 1985 Cadillac Sedan de Ville: A Wedge Issue
Posted on February 20, 2025 | 56 CommentsSomething caught my eye recently that sparked an intense curiosity. In the 2019 CC story on the 1988-91 Buick Reatta that was recently reposted, there is a picture of GM’s […] -
![John DeLorean’s hubris had him convinced he had the 200% solution: Pontiac would not only build the best American-style muscle cars, but also the best European-style sporty cars. The GTO, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sp2-vert.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1967 Pontiac LeMans Sprint OHC Six: Road Tested In Europe – Pontiac Tries And Fails To Build A European Sport Sedan")
1967 Pontiac LeMans Sprint OHC Six: Road Tested In Europe – Pontiac Tries And Fails To Build A European Sport Sedan
Posted on February 20, 2025 | 14 CommentsJohn DeLorean’s hubris had him convinced he had the 200% solution: Pontiac would not only build the best American-style muscle cars, but also the best European-style sporty cars. The GTO, […] -
![(first posted 2/19/2019) There had been an epidemic of ‘80s Nissans on this site lately. Roger Carr’s excellent piece on the lamentable ARNA story and Paul’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_20190208_170623-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1981 Datsun Pulsar (N10) TL – Not Exactly Star Material")
Curbside Classic: 1981 Datsun Pulsar (N10) TL – Not Exactly Star Material
Posted on February 19, 2025 | 38 Comments(first posted 2/19/2019) There had been an epidemic of ‘80s Nissans on this site lately. Roger Carr’s excellent piece on the lamentable ARNA story and Paul’s […] -
![(first posted 2/19/2019) Throughout the course of history, with seemingly little regard to social, climatic, and economic events, General Motors has always been an automaker heavily […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/thumb_IMG_6879_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1987 Opel Kadett E 1.3 Jubilee – Universal Soldier")
Curbside Classic: 1987 Opel Kadett E 1.3 Jubilee – Universal Soldier
Posted on February 19, 2025 | 37 Comments(first posted 2/19/2019) Throughout the course of history, with seemingly little regard to social, climatic, and economic events, General Motors has always been an automaker heavily […] -
![Text by Patrick Bell. We are going to celebrate the explosion of color creativity in the mid to late fifties today. The bright pastel colors and two tone designs beyond […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tumblr_o2gd844k2P1qcdxvpo1_1280.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: Cars From The 1950s In Tri-Tones — Colors, Colors And Colors")
Vintage Snapshots: Cars From The 1950s In Tri-Tones — Colors, Colors And Colors
Posted on February 19, 2025 | 39 CommentsText by Patrick Bell. We are going to celebrate the explosion of color creativity in the mid to late fifties today. The bright pastel colors and two tone designs beyond […] -
![Much has been written about the Peugeot 505 on this site already, but when I happened upon this V6-powered late-model beauty, I figured there might be enough space for just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_20240305_095833_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988 Peugeot 505 V6 – Stopgap Flagship")
Curbside Classic: 1988 Peugeot 505 V6 – Stopgap Flagship
Posted on February 19, 2025 | 14 CommentsMuch has been written about the Peugeot 505 on this site already, but when I happened upon this V6-powered late-model beauty, I figured there might be enough space for just […] -
![In late 2021, I decided it was time to move on from my rolling project: a 1983 Mercedes 240D. I had taken the car from rotting away in a field […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/GTI_3-2.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 2014 VW Mark VI GTI: Lots Of Joy Between Shop Visits")
My 2014 VW Mark VI GTI: Lots Of Joy Between Shop Visits
Posted on February 19, 2025 | 22 CommentsIn late 2021, I decided it was time to move on from my rolling project: a 1983 Mercedes 240D. I had taken the car from rotting away in a field […] -
![The idea seemed so simple. Ford could satisfy North Americans’ increasing appetite for sporty European cars by importing one already in production. A popular Euro sports coupe could siphon off […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1989-Merkur-XR4Ti-RF-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1989 Merkur XR4Ti – Straight From Germany To A Footnote")
Car Show Classic: 1989 Merkur XR4Ti – Straight From Germany To A Footnote
Posted on February 19, 2025 | 46 CommentsThe idea seemed so simple. Ford could satisfy North Americans’ increasing appetite for sporty European cars by importing one already in production. A popular Euro sports coupe could siphon off […] -
![(First Published 4/2/2015) It’s hard to imagine that the original Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable will be turning thirty by year’s end. At the time of their release, this duo’s smooth aero styling […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/IMG_7895.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1990 Mercury Sable LS Wagon – The Shape You Want To Be In")
CC Capsule: 1990 Mercury Sable LS Wagon – The Shape You Want To Be In
Posted on February 18, 2025 | 72 Comments(First Published 4/2/2015) It’s hard to imagine that the original Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable will be turning thirty by year’s end. At the time of their release, this duo’s smooth aero styling […] -
![(first posted 2/18/2019) Yes, I’m a fan of patina, if it’s been come by honestly. And this old Chevy truck has earned it more honestly than any […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CC-320-065.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Capsule: 1962 Chevy C10 Pickup – Saint Patina of Goodwill")
Curbside Classic Capsule: 1962 Chevy C10 Pickup – Saint Patina of Goodwill
Posted on February 18, 2025 | 19 Comments(first posted 2/18/2019) Yes, I’m a fan of patina, if it’s been come by honestly. And this old Chevy truck has earned it more honestly than any […] -
![All the latest farm tractor technology that Renault Agriculture could offer in the early nineties was presented in the Nectra special edition. The most powerful Nectra was based on the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_2936.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Fieldside Classic: 1992 Renault 155.54 Nectra – Agro-Luxobarge In Optima Forma")
Fieldside Classic: 1992 Renault 155.54 Nectra – Agro-Luxobarge In Optima Forma
Posted on February 18, 2025 | 8 CommentsAll the latest farm tractor technology that Renault Agriculture could offer in the early nineties was presented in the Nectra special edition. The most powerful Nectra was based on the […] -
![In the summer of 2024 I was lucky enough to visit the east coast for the first time, including the city of Halifax as well as a road trip along […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Chevrolet-Chevette-rear.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classics: Cars of Nova Scotia and the Cabot Trail")
Curbside Classics: Cars of Nova Scotia and the Cabot Trail
Posted on February 18, 2025 | 32 CommentsIn the summer of 2024 I was lucky enough to visit the east coast for the first time, including the city of Halifax as well as a road trip along […] -
![If I say “Chevrolet Bel Air hardtop,” the first image in your mind is probably a Tri-Five Chevy with a V-8 engine and a flashy paint job. However, the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1950-Chevrolet-Styleline-DX-Bel-Air-Connors-Motorcar-side-2.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: 1950 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe Bel Air – The Belle Of Bel Air")
Automotive History: 1950 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe Bel Air – The Belle Of Bel Air
Posted on February 18, 2025 | 22 CommentsIf I say “Chevrolet Bel Air hardtop,” the first image in your mind is probably a Tri-Five Chevy with a V-8 engine and a flashy paint job. However, the […] -
![Last summer, I had made my first-ever appearance at the annual tailgate party at my former high school. On what is usually the second Saturday of August, the rear parking […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/171-rotated-1.00-shift-FINAL-1977-Lincoln-Continental-Mark-V-for-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Musings: 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V – Keeping It Classy")
Curbside Musings: 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V – Keeping It Classy
Posted on February 18, 2025 | 52 CommentsLast summer, I had made my first-ever appearance at the annual tailgate party at my former high school. On what is usually the second Saturday of August, the rear parking […]
