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![(first posted 6/9/2011. What’s not noted by the author of this post is that the featured car is a relatively rare short deck version. These cars with their truncated rear […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/i002921.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Town Sedan – Don Draper’s Dream")
Curbside Classic: 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Town Sedan – Don Draper’s Dream
Posted on January 4, 2025 | 80 Comments(first posted 6/9/2011. What’s not noted by the author of this post is that the featured car is a relatively rare short deck version. These cars with their truncated rear […] -
![Text provided by Patrick Bell Greetings to all. Today we are heading for the slopes, but don’t worry about packing your skis as we are going to stick with the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/tumblr_pnhxhwUqs41qcdxvpo1_1280.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: Parking Lots And Snow In The ’50s-’60s")
Vintage Snapshots: Parking Lots And Snow In The ’50s-’60s
Posted on January 4, 2025 | 37 CommentsText provided by Patrick Bell Greetings to all. Today we are heading for the slopes, but don’t worry about packing your skis as we are going to stick with the […] -
![The recent holiday season has brought two major, perhaps landmark, automotive news stories from Japan. The first is obviously the potential merger of Honda and Nissan. Lots of commentary and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/images-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Commentary: Two Key Automotive Industry Developments from Japan")
CC Commentary: Two Key Automotive Industry Developments from Japan
Posted on January 4, 2025 | 23 CommentsThe recent holiday season has brought two major, perhaps landmark, automotive news stories from Japan. The first is obviously the potential merger of Honda and Nissan. Lots of commentary and […] -
![Ford’s compact Cardinal never made it to America, but Ford of Germany managed to sell 680,206 units of the German Taunus 12M P4 version through 1966, plus a further […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/1968-Ford-15M-RS-front-3q-IMG_1155-e1736104988772.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC History: 1968 German Ford 15M RS (P6) – The Successor To Dearborn’s FWD Cardinal Dons Its Track Suit, But Prefers To Walk")
CC History: 1968 German Ford 15M RS (P6) – The Successor To Dearborn’s FWD Cardinal Dons Its Track Suit, But Prefers To Walk
Posted on January 4, 2025 | 12 CommentsFord’s compact Cardinal never made it to America, but Ford of Germany managed to sell 680,206 units of the German Taunus 12M P4 version through 1966, plus a further […] -
![As I mentioned in my previous installment, it was 2005 and with my son’s return to our home after his service, our four vehicle home fleet was once again one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SShippingDe24031415381.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 2004 Honda CR-V – When The Good Go Down")
My 2004 Honda CR-V – When The Good Go Down
Posted on January 4, 2025 | 19 CommentsAs I mentioned in my previous installment, it was 2005 and with my son’s return to our home after his service, our four vehicle home fleet was once again one […] -
Curbside Classic: Cadillac Cimarron D’Oro Convertible – This Little Piggy Went To Market
Posted on January 3, 2025 | 76 Comments(first posted 7/16/2014) Once upon a time, there was a little car called Cimarron. -
![(first posted 4/9/2012) The Jaguar XJ6 set the motoring world afire when introduced in late 1968, and was considered the most beautiful sedan at the time. It arguably […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/3-13-and-3-14-2012-001-e1333403619601.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979 Jaguar XJ6 Series III – Pininfarina Redux")
Curbside Classic: 1979 Jaguar XJ6 Series III – Pininfarina Redux
Posted on January 3, 2025 | 29 Comments(first posted 4/9/2012) The Jaguar XJ6 set the motoring world afire when introduced in late 1968, and was considered the most beautiful sedan at the time. It arguably […] -
![Round two for the JDM stuff and we’ll start with the meat and potatoes (are rather rice and seaweed) of the matter: Toyota. These S130 Crown wagons are always a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_20241108_105913_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (October-December 2024) – Part 2: More Japanese Cars (Toyota & The Rest)")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (October-December 2024) – Part 2: More Japanese Cars (Toyota & The Rest)
Posted on January 3, 2025 | 13 CommentsRound two for the JDM stuff and we’ll start with the meat and potatoes (are rather rice and seaweed) of the matter: Toyota. These S130 Crown wagons are always a […] -
![In the recent past, a drivetrain as seen here has gained serious traction in the Netherlands and other Euro-countries. Such an axle configuration is generally referred to as an 8×2/*6 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_3110.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2024 Scania 770S XT V8 Hooklift Truck – For Sale, Sold, At Work")
CC Global: 2024 Scania 770S XT V8 Hooklift Truck – For Sale, Sold, At Work
Posted on January 3, 2025 | 10 CommentsIn the recent past, a drivetrain as seen here has gained serious traction in the Netherlands and other Euro-countries. Such an axle configuration is generally referred to as an 8×2/*6 […] -
![As a teenager, I visited the Henry Ford Museum with my parents once every year or two. It was a nice day trip for the family and it allowed me […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/047b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Design: Ford/Lincoln X-100 Concept Car – How Many Cars Did It Influence?")
CC Design: Ford/Lincoln X-100 Concept Car – How Many Cars Did It Influence?
Posted on January 3, 2025 | 30 CommentsAs a teenager, I visited the Henry Ford Museum with my parents once every year or two. It was a nice day trip for the family and it allowed me […] -
![The editors of Car Life hadn’t been very impressed with AMC’s previous stab at the sporty car market, the fastback Marlin, but the exciting new AMC Javelin promised to be […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/javelin-.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Car Life Road Test: 1968 AMC Javelin SST – Praising A “Dramatic And Successful Design Turnabout”")
Vintage Car Life Road Test: 1968 AMC Javelin SST – Praising A “Dramatic And Successful Design Turnabout”
Posted on January 3, 2025 | 34 CommentsThe editors of Car Life hadn’t been very impressed with AMC’s previous stab at the sporty car market, the fastback Marlin, but the exciting new AMC Javelin promised to be […] -
![(first posted 12/23/2018) Spotted this rare bird while walking the dogs in the neighborhood. 4WD Land Rovers are not an uncommon sight in the Pacific Northwest, being so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_0011.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1974 Land Rover Series III Flatbed – Kangaroos Next 14 km")
Curbside Capsule: 1974 Land Rover Series III Flatbed – Kangaroos Next 14 km
Posted on January 2, 2025 | 26 Comments(first posted 12/23/2018) Spotted this rare bird while walking the dogs in the neighborhood. 4WD Land Rovers are not an uncommon sight in the Pacific Northwest, being so […] -
![(first posted 4/2/2012) Is it a stretch to say that finding this beater Corolla AE86 GT-S on the street is the equivalent of finding an original and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/CC-103-036-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1985 Toyota Corolla GT-S – The Legendary AE86")
Curbside Classic: 1985 Toyota Corolla GT-S – The Legendary AE86
Posted on January 2, 2025 | 32 Comments(first posted 4/2/2012) Is it a stretch to say that finding this beater Corolla AE86 GT-S on the street is the equivalent of finding an original and […] -
![Text provided by Patrick Bell Greetings to all and Happy New Year. The holidays are about over, the new year has dawned, and the winter doldrums are about to commence. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-04-21-00.37.42.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: Traveling And Sightseeing Across The US In The ’50s-’60s")
Vintage Snapshots: Traveling And Sightseeing Across The US In The ’50s-’60s
Posted on January 2, 2025 | 28 CommentsText provided by Patrick Bell Greetings to all and Happy New Year. The holidays are about over, the new year has dawned, and the winter doldrums are about to commence. […] -
![Happy new year to all! Check out what I have for your viewing pleasure: the best of last year’s Tokyo CC sightings. Autumn is easily the most classic-friendly time of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_20241215_090255_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (October-December 2024) – Part 1: Japanese Cars (Honda, Mitsubishi & Nissan)")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (October-December 2024) – Part 1: Japanese Cars (Honda, Mitsubishi & Nissan)
Posted on January 2, 2025 | 14 CommentsHappy new year to all! Check out what I have for your viewing pleasure: the best of last year’s Tokyo CC sightings. Autumn is easily the most classic-friendly time of […]
