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![This article is dedicated to Doctor Myron Porter. He served his country in the Naval Reserve. He was stationed in Southeast Asia for two years and then spent another 20 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/unnamed-8.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham – Finally, I Get To Experience Cadillac Style")
My 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham – Finally, I Get To Experience Cadillac Style
Posted on November 2, 2024 | 35 CommentsThis article is dedicated to Doctor Myron Porter. He served his country in the Naval Reserve. He was stationed in Southeast Asia for two years and then spent another 20 […] -
![We may be heading towards the end of the year, but something that never ceases at CC is our want to hear new car stories. There’s no ending to that. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-11-01-10.50.14.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COALers Needed")
COALers Needed
Posted on November 1, 2024 | 9 CommentsWe may be heading towards the end of the year, but something that never ceases at CC is our want to hear new car stories. There’s no ending to that. […] -
![(first posted 6/6/2013) This has to be one of the best CC Cohort finds ever, by ActuallyMike. I’ve lived in hope of just finding any street-side Charger of this vintage, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Dodge-Charger-1970-f.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T – Magnum Patina")
Cohort Classic: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T – Magnum Patina
Posted on November 1, 2024 | 60 Comments(first posted 6/6/2013) This has to be one of the best CC Cohort finds ever, by ActuallyMike. I’ve lived in hope of just finding any street-side Charger of this vintage, […] -
![(Paul N. co-authored this post) (first posted 10/31/2018) Tatra87 recently gave us the full back story of how Mercedes came to have a FWD van (L306D “Harburger”) […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/P_20181021_165159.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Mercedes MB 100D – Grandson Of The DKW Schnellaster")
Curbside Classic: Mercedes MB 100D – Grandson Of The DKW Schnellaster
Posted on November 1, 2024 | 27 Comments(Paul N. co-authored this post) (first posted 10/31/2018) Tatra87 recently gave us the full back story of how Mercedes came to have a FWD van (L306D “Harburger”) […] -
![(first posted 11/1/2018) Pride may be a destructive force, especially in such quantities that it turns into hubris. For Kia, though, Pride was just an example of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/43203505020_5e64fe896c_z.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: 2003 Kia Rio Cinco – No Pride")
Cohort Classic: 2003 Kia Rio Cinco – No Pride
Posted on November 1, 2024 | 31 Comments(first posted 11/1/2018) Pride may be a destructive force, especially in such quantities that it turns into hubris. For Kia, though, Pride was just an example of […] -
![In 1965, the truly big Plymouth Fury returned after a three-year hiatus, which started in 1962 with the controversial downsizing. But the former “full size” wasn’t ditched; it was now […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/6425274679_89fa64bb7b_c-crop-top.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 426 V8 And Belvedere Slant Six – Fast and Furious Meets Slow and Placid")
Vintage Review: 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 426 V8 And Belvedere Slant Six – Fast and Furious Meets Slow and Placid
Posted on November 1, 2024 | 20 CommentsIn 1965, the truly big Plymouth Fury returned after a three-year hiatus, which started in 1962 with the controversial downsizing. But the former “full size” wasn’t ditched; it was now […] -
![Even the most popular vehicles of the immediately post-war period tend to be much harder to find in the wild than the always-popular mid-60s favorites such as the first generation […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ih-5-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1947 International KB5 – Prop Hauler")
Curbside Classic: 1947 International KB5 – Prop Hauler
Posted on November 1, 2024 | 25 CommentsEven the most popular vehicles of the immediately post-war period tend to be much harder to find in the wild than the always-popular mid-60s favorites such as the first generation […] -
![Pity the poor Boattail Riv. Growing up, so far from the land of Buicks, I always admired it from a distance. To a teenage T87, the 1971-72 Riviera was (and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_20240707_083211_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1972 Buick Riviera – Theory Meets Practice")
Curbside Classic: 1972 Buick Riviera – Theory Meets Practice
Posted on November 1, 2024 | 18 CommentsPity the poor Boattail Riv. Growing up, so far from the land of Buicks, I always admired it from a distance. To a teenage T87, the 1971-72 Riviera was (and […] -
![(first posted 10/27/2018) Curtis Perry has uploaded some new shots at the Cohort, and I’ll start with this one. I was going to title it something like […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/43538193410_4cc9695f39_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curtis Perry Outtake: 1962 Falcon – Gothmobile")
Curtis Perry Outtake: 1962 Falcon – Gothmobile
Posted on October 31, 2024 | 49 Comments(first posted 10/27/2018) Curtis Perry has uploaded some new shots at the Cohort, and I’ll start with this one. I was going to title it something like […] -
![(first posted 10/31/2018) Once upon a time in the Low Countries, hearses based on American iron were the norm. As a matter of fact, many of them are […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_5930.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Halloween Outtake: 1968 Plymouth Fury Suburban Hearse – Final Destistation Wagon")
Halloween Outtake: 1968 Plymouth Fury Suburban Hearse – Final Destistation Wagon
Posted on October 31, 2024 | 39 Comments(first posted 10/31/2018) Once upon a time in the Low Countries, hearses based on American iron were the norm. As a matter of fact, many of them are […] -
![(first posted 10/31/2018) Some things will always seem timeless to me, including any of the original Peanuts holiday specials and the Volkswagen Type 1 (Beetle) in any configuration. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_7724-1974-Volkswagen-Beetle-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle – It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!")
CC Capsule: 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle – It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!
Posted on October 31, 2024 | 67 Comments(first posted 10/31/2018) Some things will always seem timeless to me, including any of the original Peanuts holiday specials and the Volkswagen Type 1 (Beetle) in any configuration. […] -
Vintage Dealers: ’73-’74 AMC Gremlin & Javelin AMX In The Showroom
Posted on October 31, 2024 | 33 Comments -
![In the last 5-10 years many folks around my area now have elaborate outdoor decorations for Halloween. Some of the families around the local neighborhoods seem to decorate the outside […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/54081956138_8e5280712b_o-e1729866375666.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Yard Art: Happy Halloween — Spooky MoPar Scenes!")
CC Yard Art: Happy Halloween — Spooky MoPar Scenes!
Posted on October 31, 2024 | 10 CommentsIn the last 5-10 years many folks around my area now have elaborate outdoor decorations for Halloween. Some of the families around the local neighborhoods seem to decorate the outside […] -
![The 1994-96 Impala SS has long been a legit cult classic and probably the quintessential example of Chevrolet’s Modern Era Super Sport (M.E.SS) models. It’s popular with enthusiasts and even […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20240416_123709.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS – Three Reasons Darth Vader Was A Winner (M.E.SS #2)")
Curbside Classic: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS – Three Reasons Darth Vader Was A Winner (M.E.SS #2)
Posted on October 31, 2024 | 26 CommentsThe 1994-96 Impala SS has long been a legit cult classic and probably the quintessential example of Chevrolet’s Modern Era Super Sport (M.E.SS) models. It’s popular with enthusiasts and even […] -
![Ah! We meet at last, Biturbo coupé. You embody everything that went so wrong during the dreaded De Tomaso era, even if you’re not the ugliest of the bunch (Ghibli […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_20231011_115711_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1989 Maserati Biturbo (AM331) 222 E – Plastic Trident")
Curbside Classic: 1989 Maserati Biturbo (AM331) 222 E – Plastic Trident
Posted on October 31, 2024 | 6 CommentsAh! We meet at last, Biturbo coupé. You embody everything that went so wrong during the dreaded De Tomaso era, even if you’re not the ugliest of the bunch (Ghibli […]
