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![(first posted 8/8/2018) I was thrilled to catch this early Type 3 in Jakarta, Indonesia – almost half a world away from Wolfsburg. Why? Three reasons (of course): […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_20180416_094636.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1964 Volkswagen 1500 (Type 3) “Notchback” – Three Is A Magic Number")
Curbside Classic: 1964 Volkswagen 1500 (Type 3) “Notchback” – Three Is A Magic Number
Posted on August 8, 2024 | 32 Comments(first posted 8/8/2018) I was thrilled to catch this early Type 3 in Jakarta, Indonesia – almost half a world away from Wolfsburg. Why? Three reasons (of course): […] -
![I never get tired of shooting old Jeep Wagoneers; the only problem is trying to determine their model year. This one has me stumped because it shows elements of different […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_1258.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: Jeep Wagoneer – Mix And Match")
Curbside Find: Jeep Wagoneer – Mix And Match
Posted on August 8, 2024 | 11 CommentsI never get tired of shooting old Jeep Wagoneers; the only problem is trying to determine their model year. This one has me stumped because it shows elements of different […] -
![Let’s pay one more visit to restaurants and diners of the 1960s with this collection of period postcards. The settings are varied and cover various locations across the US, featuring […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/14115629582_bd8849f768_h.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Postcards: Restaurants And Diners In The 1960s")
Vintage Postcards: Restaurants And Diners In The 1960s
Posted on August 8, 2024 | 33 CommentsLet’s pay one more visit to restaurants and diners of the 1960s with this collection of period postcards. The settings are varied and cover various locations across the US, featuring […] -
![It’s a story told every so often and it’s all part of an ongoing cycle in automotive evolution. Species grow and grow, often beyond their usefulness, and a new […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_20240617_165448889_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Finds: 1987-90 Toyota Tercel – When Small Cars (Almost) Ruled The Roads")
Curbside Finds: 1987-90 Toyota Tercel – When Small Cars (Almost) Ruled The Roads
Posted on August 8, 2024 | 29 CommentsIt’s a story told every so often and it’s all part of an ongoing cycle in automotive evolution. Species grow and grow, often beyond their usefulness, and a new […] -
My 1987 BMW 325is – Meals on Wheels Led to This Deal
Posted on August 8, 2024 | 14 CommentsThe call came on my cell phone when I was at work. “Is this Mark Jeanerette? I’m with your mother…she’s in her car upside down.” -
![(first posted 9/27/2012) Some cars never let you escape the gravitational pull they have on your life. It might surprise you that this big, black, buxom beauty and I go […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/7968550370_1ec81a3677_z.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1956 Buick Roadmaster Sedan – The Big Boola Boola")
Curbside Classic: 1956 Buick Roadmaster Sedan – The Big Boola Boola
Posted on August 7, 2024 | 46 Comments(first posted 9/27/2012) Some cars never let you escape the gravitational pull they have on your life. It might surprise you that this big, black, buxom beauty and I go […] -
![(first posted 8/7/208) We’d been waiting in line so long at the rental agency. Melbourne rush hour traffic was piling up. The caretaker of the holiday home we […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/mercedes-c200-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Rental Car Review: 2017 Mercedes-Benz C200 – The Best-Selling Or Nothing")
Rental Car Review: 2017 Mercedes-Benz C200 – The Best-Selling Or Nothing
Posted on August 7, 2024 | 72 Comments(first posted 8/7/208) We’d been waiting in line so long at the rental agency. Melbourne rush hour traffic was piling up. The caretaker of the holiday home we […] -
![(first posted 8/8/2018) I’ve recently been exploring other parts of Chicago’s north side than those I’m used to visiting, including Rogers Park, the neighborhood just north of mine. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IMG_0982-1978-Lincoln-Continental-Town-Car-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Car – Vast")
CC Capsule: 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Car – Vast
Posted on August 7, 2024 | 74 Comments(first posted 8/8/2018) I’ve recently been exploring other parts of Chicago’s north side than those I’m used to visiting, including Rogers Park, the neighborhood just north of mine. […] -
![For today, just a couple of vintage images. A trio of Chrysler products from their peak boxy era, out on some kind of trip. I, for one, have developed a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-07-17-00.20.06.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: A Trio Of 1967 Chrysler Newports On The Road")
Vintage Snapshots: A Trio Of 1967 Chrysler Newports On The Road
Posted on August 7, 2024 | 31 CommentsFor today, just a couple of vintage images. A trio of Chrysler products from their peak boxy era, out on some kind of trip. I, for one, have developed a […] -
![It’s getting hot out here. Definitely the season to be out and about in a drop-top. So for the next couple of weeks, we’re going to have a look at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_20240303_085410_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1987 Toyota Sprinter Trueno (AE86) Cabriolet – They Eighty-Sixed The Roof!")
CC Capsule: 1987 Toyota Sprinter Trueno (AE86) Cabriolet – They Eighty-Sixed The Roof!
Posted on August 7, 2024 | 6 CommentsIt’s getting hot out here. Definitely the season to be out and about in a drop-top. So for the next couple of weeks, we’re going to have a look at […] -
![My ownership of a new ’07 Mustang led to the purchase of my ’96 Mustang. I found my experience with the ’96 to be quite satisfying, but I still wanted […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mustfender-011.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Hobby Car of a Lifetime #12: 1970 Mustang — The Trifecta of Undesirability")
My Hobby Car of a Lifetime #12: 1970 Mustang — The Trifecta of Undesirability
Posted on August 7, 2024 | 19 CommentsMy ownership of a new ’07 Mustang led to the purchase of my ’96 Mustang. I found my experience with the ’96 to be quite satisfying, but I still wanted […] -
![(first posted 9/29/2012) Leave it to Mazda to enter the highly-contested compact sporty coupe market with something quite out of the ordinary. Mazda’s timing was a bit curious too, as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/CC-158-086-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1992 Mazda MX-3 GS – Smallest Production V6 Engine Ever?")
Curbside Classic: 1992 Mazda MX-3 GS – Smallest Production V6 Engine Ever?
Posted on August 6, 2024 | 89 Comments(first posted 9/29/2012) Leave it to Mazda to enter the highly-contested compact sporty coupe market with something quite out of the ordinary. Mazda’s timing was a bit curious too, as […] -
![(first posted 8/6/2018) In the days when automobile brands offered just a few models each, it made sense for an automaker to have multiple brands positioned at different price […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumb_IMG_3491_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Curbside Classic: 2010 Mercury Milan – “I’m Not Stupid, I Speak Italian”")
Future Curbside Classic: 2010 Mercury Milan – “I’m Not Stupid, I Speak Italian”
Posted on August 6, 2024 | 54 Comments(first posted 8/6/2018) In the days when automobile brands offered just a few models each, it made sense for an automaker to have multiple brands positioned at different price […] -
![Here’s a series of images that should please fans of the “Standard of the World” marque. A short collection of photos starring Cadillacs of the 1950s on the road, either […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/imgce84aae36363b2a3cbcb13be934072cf.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: Cadillacs Of The 1950s On The Road")
Vintage Snapshots: Cadillacs Of The 1950s On The Road
Posted on August 6, 2024 | 33 CommentsHere’s a series of images that should please fans of the “Standard of the World” marque. A short collection of photos starring Cadillacs of the 1950s on the road, either […] -
![Examining a sublime Büssing Unterflur (underfloor) in the yard of a Dutch MAN dealership. In the world of classic commercial vehicles, that’s the equivalent of admiring fine art in any […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_2445.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truck Stop Classic: Büssing Commodore LU 11/16 – Navy Blue Suits It Very Well")
Truck Stop Classic: Büssing Commodore LU 11/16 – Navy Blue Suits It Very Well
Posted on August 6, 2024 | 9 CommentsExamining a sublime Büssing Unterflur (underfloor) in the yard of a Dutch MAN dealership. In the world of classic commercial vehicles, that’s the equivalent of admiring fine art in any […]
