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![Photos from the Cohort by L Seddon. Lincoln Town Cars of the late ’70s have made repeat appearances here at CC, as it’s a favorite of the Brougham Epoch. And […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/53995121671_a35bc07e76_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Car – Looking Grand In The UK")
Curbside Find: 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Car – Looking Grand In The UK
Posted on September 15, 2024 | 15 CommentsPhotos from the Cohort by L Seddon. Lincoln Town Cars of the late ’70s have made repeat appearances here at CC, as it’s a favorite of the Brougham Epoch. And […] -
![‘Blumengroßhandel’ is German for a flower wholesale business, yet this Scania’s home base is in the Netherlands. So apparently, all merchandise goes east. And with an overall length of 10.95 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_2790.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truck Show Outtake: 2020 Scania R520 V8 Longroof – Eastbound")
Truck Show Outtake: 2020 Scania R520 V8 Longroof – Eastbound
Posted on September 15, 2024 | 9 Comments‘Blumengroßhandel’ is German for a flower wholesale business, yet this Scania’s home base is in the Netherlands. So apparently, all merchandise goes east. And with an overall length of 10.95 […] -
![My earlier post on the 343 GT concept car described Volvo of America’s interest in the North American sales potential for a face-lifted and re-powered version of Volvo Car BV’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/480-ES-Cover-Illustration.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Volvo 480 ES – Dutch Treat or Cruel Trick?")
The Volvo 480 ES – Dutch Treat or Cruel Trick?
Posted on September 15, 2024 | 20 CommentsMy earlier post on the 343 GT concept car described Volvo of America’s interest in the North American sales potential for a face-lifted and re-powered version of Volvo Car BV’s […] -
![(first posted 10/2/2012) Another branch of Marmon-Herrington’s many activities was the manufacturing of large trucks. It was a low-volume marginal affair, and production ceased in 1963. But the truck brand […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Marmon-1993.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Marmon Big Trucks: Just Needs A Detroit Diesel V16")
Marmon Big Trucks: Just Needs A Detroit Diesel V16
Posted on September 14, 2024 | 14 Comments(first posted 10/2/2012) Another branch of Marmon-Herrington’s many activities was the manufacturing of large trucks. It was a low-volume marginal affair, and production ceased in 1963. But the truck brand […] -
![(first posted 9/14/2018) This is the most embarrassing F-Series pickup in that long line of fine classic Ford trucks. Maybe to some of you what makes it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/CC-365-087.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1963 Ford F100 – Ford Pulls a Studebaker")
Curbside Classic: 1963 Ford F100 – Ford Pulls a Studebaker
Posted on September 14, 2024 | 40 Comments(first posted 9/14/2018) This is the most embarrassing F-Series pickup in that long line of fine classic Ford trucks. Maybe to some of you what makes it […] -
Vintage Dealer Postcards: Buick Dealers 1960s-1970s
Posted on September 14, 2024 | 15 Comments -
![Mazda was engaging in a bit of marketing hyperbole when their new GLC “Great Little Car” showed up in the marketplace in 1977. But when it came to the subcompact/compact […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/from-glc-to-mazda3_5-d.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: 1977 Mazda GLC – A Pretty Good Little Car")
Vintage R&T Review: 1977 Mazda GLC – A Pretty Good Little Car
Posted on September 14, 2024 | 13 CommentsMazda was engaging in a bit of marketing hyperbole when their new GLC “Great Little Car” showed up in the marketplace in 1977. But when it came to the subcompact/compact […] -
![I started drinking coffee just after starting my first job out of college. I was working as an estimator/project manager trainee for an electrical contractor in Syracuse. One early morning […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/coffee-with-cream.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Do You Want Cream With That? – Creamy Color Choices Today")
Do You Want Cream With That? – Creamy Color Choices Today
Posted on September 14, 2024 | 32 CommentsI started drinking coffee just after starting my first job out of college. I was working as an estimator/project manager trainee for an electrical contractor in Syracuse. One early morning […] -
![Back in 2006, I was blessed to have a terrific job as a sales manager. It was a job that allowed me to make a yearly bonus. Normally, that money […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/unnamed.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1978 Ford Thunderbird Diamond Jubilee – A Story About Two Classics")
My 1978 Ford Thunderbird Diamond Jubilee – A Story About Two Classics
Posted on September 14, 2024 | 11 CommentsBack in 2006, I was blessed to have a terrific job as a sales manager. It was a job that allowed me to make a yearly bonus. Normally, that money […] -
![(first posted in 2011) You got to hand it to Lee Iacocca; he was given an utter basket case of a car company and one new K car. And just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/CC-16-063-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1989 Chrysler’s TC By Maserati – The (Deadly) Sin Of Pretentious Overreaching")
Curbside Classic: 1989 Chrysler’s TC By Maserati – The (Deadly) Sin Of Pretentious Overreaching
Posted on September 13, 2024 | 144 Comments(first posted in 2011) You got to hand it to Lee Iacocca; he was given an utter basket case of a car company and one new K car. And just […] -
![(first posted 4/2/2014) When is a world car not a world car? When it’s Japanese. I can hear our readers’ responses already: Ford didn’t call the 1991 Escort a world […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-01-16.01.21.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1994 Ford Escort – Success And Shame")
Curbside Classic: 1994 Ford Escort – Success And Shame
Posted on September 13, 2024 | 70 Comments(first posted 4/2/2014) When is a world car not a world car? When it’s Japanese. I can hear our readers’ responses already: Ford didn’t call the 1991 Escort a world […] -
![It’s bow tie time again today; thanks to these shots showcasing Chevrolet products and Chevy people in the ’60s and ’70s. The models and people featured here vary widely but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/dd40f4619b80a2260b7f76a05cc76a27.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snaphots: Chevrolet People In The ’60s-’70s")
Vintage Snaphots: Chevrolet People In The ’60s-’70s
Posted on September 13, 2024 | 35 CommentsIt’s bow tie time again today; thanks to these shots showcasing Chevrolet products and Chevy people in the ’60s and ’70s. The models and people featured here vary widely but […] -
![Let’s end this flawed Froggish four-door foursome with – in my opinion – one of the most horrid cars ever committed by Citroën, the indescribable Visa. The problem is that, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_20230730_190210_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1980 Citroën Visa Club – Ugliness Does Sell")
Curbside Classic: 1980 Citroën Visa Club – Ugliness Does Sell
Posted on September 13, 2024 | 19 CommentsLet’s end this flawed Froggish four-door foursome with – in my opinion – one of the most horrid cars ever committed by Citroën, the indescribable Visa. The problem is that, […] -
![Photos from the Cohort by riveranotario. Time to check out some Ford truck variants, this time courtesy of Ford do Brasil with the added creative impulses of local customizing houses. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/53987789927_0309621efa_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Find: 1986-98 Ford F-1000 – Brazil’s F-Series In Dual Cab Garb")
In-Motion Find: 1986-98 Ford F-1000 – Brazil’s F-Series In Dual Cab Garb
Posted on September 13, 2024 | 18 CommentsPhotos from the Cohort by riveranotario. Time to check out some Ford truck variants, this time courtesy of Ford do Brasil with the added creative impulses of local customizing houses. […] -
![Subaru is a powerhouse today. And particularly, it’s a powerhouse in the American market. In 2023, Subaru sold just shy of 1 million cars worldwide; of which 632,000 found homes […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PXL_20240830_232037732.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1996 Subaru Impreza Coupe – The Acorn And The Oak")
Curbside Classic: 1996 Subaru Impreza Coupe – The Acorn And The Oak
Posted on September 13, 2024 | 11 CommentsSubaru is a powerhouse today. And particularly, it’s a powerhouse in the American market. In 2023, Subaru sold just shy of 1 million cars worldwide; of which 632,000 found homes […]
