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![In the United States today, cab-over-engine long haul trucks are basically non-existent. COEs thrive in the light duty commercial truck market and manage to hang on in the medium duty […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/coe7.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Cabovers: Long Haul COEs Still in Use")
Curbside Cabovers: Long Haul COEs Still in Use
Posted on September 6, 2024 | 22 CommentsIn the United States today, cab-over-engine long haul trucks are basically non-existent. COEs thrive in the light duty commercial truck market and manage to hang on in the medium duty […] -
![Having recovered from a litany of dramas, faux-pas and catastrophes (allied bombings, the loss of the Eisenach factory, the V8 debacle, etc.) in the post-war years, BMW spent the ‘60s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_20240901_085011_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1980 BMW M1 – There Can Be Only 1")
Curbside Classic: 1980 BMW M1 – There Can Be Only 1
Posted on September 6, 2024 | 16 CommentsHaving recovered from a litany of dramas, faux-pas and catastrophes (allied bombings, the loss of the Eisenach factory, the V8 debacle, etc.) in the post-war years, BMW spent the ‘60s […] -
![(first posted 9/2/2018) Constantine Hannaher, who was at the Baltimore CC Meet-up and posted a raft of great pictures from the event that I haven’t gotten to yet, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/30541017878_05b2ce520f_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1961 Chevrolet Parkwood Wagon – Last Call for Wagon-Only Names (For a Few Years Anyway)")
Cohort Outtake: 1961 Chevrolet Parkwood Wagon – Last Call for Wagon-Only Names (For a Few Years Anyway)
Posted on September 5, 2024 | 76 Comments(first posted 9/2/2018) Constantine Hannaher, who was at the Baltimore CC Meet-up and posted a raft of great pictures from the event that I haven’t gotten to yet, […] -
![(first posted 9/5/2018) “More.” The word can be a double-edged sword. “Extra” can easily become “excess.” That certainly was the case with Mercedes-Benz’s W140 S-Class. In 1991, the automotive […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/RT1291-500SEL-Main-Image.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Reviews: 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600SEL, 500SEL And 400SE – Landing With A Heavy Thud")
Vintage Reviews: 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600SEL, 500SEL And 400SE – Landing With A Heavy Thud
Posted on September 5, 2024 | 36 Comments(first posted 9/5/2018) “More.” The word can be a double-edged sword. “Extra” can easily become “excess.” That certainly was the case with Mercedes-Benz’s W140 S-Class. In 1991, the automotive […] -
![(first posted 9/5/2018) Here at CC we’ve seen lots of American cars, especially muscular ones from the 60s and 70s, now prowling about Europe. But here’s one that made […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/67GP1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix – Wide Tracking It Down Under")
Auction Classic: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix – Wide Tracking It Down Under
Posted on September 5, 2024 | 34 Comments(first posted 9/5/2018) Here at CC we’ve seen lots of American cars, especially muscular ones from the 60s and 70s, now prowling about Europe. But here’s one that made […] -
![For a remarkably long time, VW and Karmann did great business manufacturing and selling sporty coupés based on VW’s contemporary bread-and-butter platform. It started with the Beetle-based Karmann-Ghia, then came […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_20230322_084107_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1991 Volkswagen Corrado G60 – Flawed Follow-up")
CC Capsule: 1991 Volkswagen Corrado G60 – Flawed Follow-up
Posted on September 5, 2024 | 20 CommentsFor a remarkably long time, VW and Karmann did great business manufacturing and selling sporty coupés based on VW’s contemporary bread-and-butter platform. It started with the Beetle-based Karmann-Ghia, then came […] -
![Once again, we’re dealing with Packard’s last days. This time, courtesy of some images of Wendell Hawkins Packard Inc. in Houston, TX. Those who know the marque’s history can probably […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/384674_255326654522221_244298169_n.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Dealers: A Packard Dealer (And The Predictor Concept Car) In 1956")
Vintage Dealers: A Packard Dealer (And The Predictor Concept Car) In 1956
Posted on September 5, 2024 | 24 CommentsOnce again, we’re dealing with Packard’s last days. This time, courtesy of some images of Wendell Hawkins Packard Inc. in Houston, TX. Those who know the marque’s history can probably […] -
![If you follow the modified car scene, even as tangentially as I do, you’ll probably have heard of the Woodward Dream Cruise, which was on in Michigan a few weeks […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/32PV6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC In Scale: Hot Rods & Customs – Cruising Woodward")
CC In Scale: Hot Rods & Customs – Cruising Woodward
Posted on September 5, 2024 | 19 CommentsIf you follow the modified car scene, even as tangentially as I do, you’ll probably have heard of the Woodward Dream Cruise, which was on in Michigan a few weeks […] -
![(photos by Stephanie N.) This Jeepster Commando convertible is a rolling relic for more reasons than one. In addition to just being scarce, especially in such original condition, this one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Jeepster-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1967 Jeep Jeepster Commando Convertible – Four Cylinder F-Head Relic")
Curbside Classic: 1967 Jeep Jeepster Commando Convertible – Four Cylinder F-Head Relic
Posted on September 5, 2024 | 7 Comments(photos by Stephanie N.) This Jeepster Commando convertible is a rolling relic for more reasons than one. In addition to just being scarce, especially in such original condition, this one […] -
![(first posted 9/4/2018) There are at least three different lengths of Dodge Maxivan/Maxiwagon: Long, longer, and longest. The two bookends are conveniently parked together here. But fear not; […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/CC-368-035.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Dodge Maxivans – Long and Longest (Longer is Absent)")
CC Outtake: Dodge Maxivans – Long and Longest (Longer is Absent)
Posted on September 4, 2024 | 68 Comments(first posted 9/4/2018) There are at least three different lengths of Dodge Maxivan/Maxiwagon: Long, longer, and longest. The two bookends are conveniently parked together here. But fear not; […] -
![(first posted 9/4/2018) Pity poor Fiat. The 128 was a game changing car when it came out in 1969; its space efficiency and driving dynamics put it heads and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/scans0005.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Road & Track Review: 1976 Fiat 128 3P – Lots of Good Qualities; Not a Lot of Sales")
Vintage Road & Track Review: 1976 Fiat 128 3P – Lots of Good Qualities; Not a Lot of Sales
Posted on September 4, 2024 | 43 Comments(first posted 9/4/2018) Pity poor Fiat. The 128 was a game changing car when it came out in 1969; its space efficiency and driving dynamics put it heads and […] -
![There’s much talk in the entertainment world about sequels and prequels; two terms more generally associated with the film industry. But today, I have a prequel of sorts. A few […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/51094706950_9cd1dfaab1_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: 1956 Cadillac — In Travel And Towing Action")
Vintage Snapshots: 1956 Cadillac — In Travel And Towing Action
Posted on September 4, 2024 | 12 CommentsThere’s much talk in the entertainment world about sequels and prequels; two terms more generally associated with the film industry. But today, I have a prequel of sorts. A few […] -
![I’ve looked, believe me. I searched and searched online – and not just the Anglosphere, either. German-language, French-language, Japanese… Everyone and their cousin seems to agree: the C126 is an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_20230709_103659_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1983 Mercedes-Benz (C126) 500 SEC – Peak Benz?")
Curbside Classic: 1983 Mercedes-Benz (C126) 500 SEC – Peak Benz?
Posted on September 4, 2024 | 14 CommentsI’ve looked, believe me. I searched and searched online – and not just the Anglosphere, either. German-language, French-language, Japanese… Everyone and their cousin seems to agree: the C126 is an […] -
![What we see here today is a beater — a cheap car that generally is not well maintained by its owner, who generally cannot afford anything nicer. Our featured car […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PXL_20240819_162517697.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2003 Hyundai Sonata – The Bridge to a Crescendo")
Curbside Classic: 2003 Hyundai Sonata – The Bridge to a Crescendo
Posted on September 4, 2024 | 27 CommentsWhat we see here today is a beater — a cheap car that generally is not well maintained by its owner, who generally cannot afford anything nicer. Our featured car […] -
![I came very late to the SUV game, and I was actually one of those guys that thought that SUVs were over the top and superfluous. “Most families’ needs […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SAM_0134.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Hobby Car of a Lifetime #16: 1997 Ford Explorer – Curiosity Runs In The Family")
My Hobby Car of a Lifetime #16: 1997 Ford Explorer – Curiosity Runs In The Family
Posted on September 4, 2024 | 11 CommentsI came very late to the SUV game, and I was actually one of those guys that thought that SUVs were over the top and superfluous. “Most families’ needs […]
