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![Toward the end of 1977, my boss at Volvo of America Corporation asked me to develop a few simple idea sketches based on the C202, a Volvo military 4×4 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1979-volvo-c202-laplander-ext-e1728506897742.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: The Volvo C202")
Curbside Find: The Volvo C202
Posted on October 13, 2024 | 10 CommentsToward the end of 1977, my boss at Volvo of America Corporation asked me to develop a few simple idea sketches based on the C202, a Volvo military 4×4 […] -
![(first posted 10/12/2018) Early evening has long been one of my favorite times of the day, when there’s still enough light outside to see things plainly and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_1143-1968-Lincoln-Continental-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Outtakes: 1968 Lincoln Continental Coupe – Cruising At Dusk")
In-Motion Outtakes: 1968 Lincoln Continental Coupe – Cruising At Dusk
Posted on October 12, 2024 | 52 Comments(first posted 10/12/2018) Early evening has long been one of my favorite times of the day, when there’s still enough light outside to see things plainly and […] -
![(first posted 10/9/2018) Infiniti is a brand that has always raised infinitely more questions than answers, beginning with its very first advertisements that featured images of nature […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/thumb_IMG_4971_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2003 Infiniti Q45 – Third Chance Too Late")
Curbside Classic: 2003 Infiniti Q45 – Third Chance Too Late
Posted on October 12, 2024 | 27 Comments(first posted 10/9/2018) Infiniti is a brand that has always raised infinitely more questions than answers, beginning with its very first advertisements that featured images of nature […] -
![Despite being from different manufacturers, not only are these cars the same color and largely the same otherwise, but they’re even the same MY, based on a plate check. Coincidence, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_2164.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Someone Loves Dark Blue 2005 Escapes and Tributes – Coincidence Or Obsession?")
Someone Loves Dark Blue 2005 Escapes and Tributes – Coincidence Or Obsession?
Posted on October 12, 2024 | 17 CommentsDespite being from different manufacturers, not only are these cars the same color and largely the same otherwise, but they’re even the same MY, based on a plate check. Coincidence, […] -
![The big sport-ish car was definitely a thing in the early ’60s, a market in which Pontiac had been an innovator. Products like the ’62 Grand Prix and the genre-defining […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/tumblr_pjweq2lDCW1qcdxvpo1_1280.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix – Quiet, Large, Sport-ish Luxury; Awaiting Reinvention")
Vintage Review: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix – Quiet, Large, Sport-ish Luxury; Awaiting Reinvention
Posted on October 12, 2024 | 19 CommentsThe big sport-ish car was definitely a thing in the early ’60s, a market in which Pontiac had been an innovator. Products like the ’62 Grand Prix and the genre-defining […] -
![This is certainly an interesting vehicle – it’s a touring/intercity bus built by Argentinian company Necochea Coachbuilders – and it’s called the “Aerobus” – but more colloquially known by the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/e4329573605059e37c4ee109e4a201125d7b1e26-1.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: 1985/86 Necochea Aerobus – Argentina’s “Bullet Bus”")
Bus Stop Classics: 1985/86 Necochea Aerobus – Argentina’s “Bullet Bus”
Posted on October 12, 2024 | 10 CommentsThis is certainly an interesting vehicle – it’s a touring/intercity bus built by Argentinian company Necochea Coachbuilders – and it’s called the “Aerobus” – but more colloquially known by the […] -
![(Update: on first publishing, the Calais in question was wrongly referred to as a ’72 model. Text and images have been updated accordingly.) Back in my childhood days, I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1970-Cadillac-03.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Our 1970 Cadillac Calais – The Standard Of The World?")
Our 1970 Cadillac Calais – The Standard Of The World?
Posted on October 12, 2024 | 23 Comments(Update: on first publishing, the Calais in question was wrongly referred to as a ’72 model. Text and images have been updated accordingly.) Back in my childhood days, I […] -
![I wasn’t going going to do a post on Tesla’s Cybercab Robotaxi, as it’s a bit out of our mission here, but here’s the thing: I immediately noticed that it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/tesla-cybercab-robotaxi.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Tesla’s Cybercab Robotaxi Raises Many Questions Including Why It Has Bigger Wheels On The Back Than The Front")
Tesla’s Cybercab Robotaxi Raises Many Questions Including Why It Has Bigger Wheels On The Back Than The Front
Posted on October 11, 2024 | 25 CommentsI wasn’t going going to do a post on Tesla’s Cybercab Robotaxi, as it’s a bit out of our mission here, but here’s the thing: I immediately noticed that it […] -
![(first posted 2/26/2011) Let’s hit the road, honey! I’ve got the truck all ready to roll; how’re you doin’ back there stocking the trailer? Don’t forget the wine, beer and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/CC-122-077-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1959 Chevrolet Apache 32 Fleetside and 1953 Budger Trailer – If This Trailer Is A Rockin’…Don’t Come A Knockin’!")
Curbside Classic: 1959 Chevrolet Apache 32 Fleetside and 1953 Budger Trailer – If This Trailer Is A Rockin’…Don’t Come A Knockin’!
Posted on October 11, 2024 | 32 Comments(first posted 2/26/2011) Let’s hit the road, honey! I’ve got the truck all ready to roll; how’re you doin’ back there stocking the trailer? Don’t forget the wine, beer and […] -
![(first posted 10/11/2018) The title may be a little provocative – after all, “peak anything” is almost always more opinion than fact. Sometimes, however, a case […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1972LincolnContinental09Feature.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1972 Lincoln Continental – Making The Case For Peak 1970s Lincoln")
Car Show Classic: 1972 Lincoln Continental – Making The Case For Peak 1970s Lincoln
Posted on October 11, 2024 | 83 Comments(first posted 10/11/2018) The title may be a little provocative – after all, “peak anything” is almost always more opinion than fact. Sometimes, however, a case […] -
![Time to highlight again the products of Pontiac and its people; from owners to admirers. This time the images cover from the “suspender streaks” days to the cool Wide-Track era; […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Screenshot_20240428-223554.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: A Pontiac Owners Gallery; ’50s-’60s – From Streaks To Wide-Track")
Vintage Snapshots: A Pontiac Owners Gallery; ’50s-’60s – From Streaks To Wide-Track
Posted on October 11, 2024 | 33 CommentsTime to highlight again the products of Pontiac and its people; from owners to admirers. This time the images cover from the “suspender streaks” days to the cool Wide-Track era; […] -
![Photos from the Cohort by riveranotario. Full-size droptops were about to disappear for good during the ’70s, but not before some stand-out models appeared. The Centurion in soft-top version was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/54043568638_60db7c99a6_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1972 Buick Centurion Convertible – Flint’s Early ’70s Full-Size Sporty Droptop, In Chile")
Car Show Classic: 1972 Buick Centurion Convertible – Flint’s Early ’70s Full-Size Sporty Droptop, In Chile
Posted on October 11, 2024 | 13 CommentsPhotos from the Cohort by riveranotario. Full-size droptops were about to disappear for good during the ’70s, but not before some stand-out models appeared. The Centurion in soft-top version was […] -
![Reporting on a museum having 2,000 vehicles is tough. The ongoing decision of what to show, what to say, and trying to keep a neutral tone made Part 1 fun, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_1623.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auto Museum Report: The Orlando Auto Museum at Dezerland Park, Part 2 – Second Verse Different Than The First")
Auto Museum Report: The Orlando Auto Museum at Dezerland Park, Part 2 – Second Verse Different Than The First
Posted on October 11, 2024 | 25 CommentsReporting on a museum having 2,000 vehicles is tough. The ongoing decision of what to show, what to say, and trying to keep a neutral tone made Part 1 fun, […] -
![We started this Van Week with GM, we shall also end it on GM – just a different tentacle of the kraken, if you will. Bedford, for those who didn’t […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_20240721_081717_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1971 Bedford CA Romany by Dormobile – Van Life, British Style")
Curbside Classic: 1971 Bedford CA Romany by Dormobile – Van Life, British Style
Posted on October 11, 2024 | 11 CommentsWe started this Van Week with GM, we shall also end it on GM – just a different tentacle of the kraken, if you will. Bedford, for those who didn’t […] -
![(first posted 11/10/2013) Never Buy Gas Again! How to convert your Subaru Justy into a chicken manure-fed methane powered hybrid using old washing machine parts and a garden hose. Deep […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/CC-66-038-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988 Subaru Justy 4WD – The Mother Earth Newsmobile")
Curbside Classic: 1988 Subaru Justy 4WD – The Mother Earth Newsmobile
Posted on October 10, 2024 | 45 Comments(first posted 11/10/2013) Never Buy Gas Again! How to convert your Subaru Justy into a chicken manure-fed methane powered hybrid using old washing machine parts and a garden hose. Deep […]
