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Curbside Classics Archives
1971 Archive
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![“It was my grandmother’s,” the fellow said as he unlocked the driver’s-side door. He was polite, but obviously in a hurry. “It was handed down to my mom, and now […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/71MustangGrande4jg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1971 Mustang Grande – Grandma Must Have Been a Secretary")
CC Capsule: 1971 Mustang Grande – Grandma Must Have Been a Secretary
Posted on June 1, 2013 | 32 Comments“It was my grandmother’s,” the fellow said as he unlocked the driver’s-side door. He was polite, but obviously in a hurry. “It was handed down to my mom, and now […] -
![Although I was not around during the ’70s, from watching The Rockford Files and other TV shows of the era, it seemed like there were two basic colors on automobiles […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/P1020121-1024x756-e1367881107815.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: Remember ’70s Green?")
Car Show Outtake: Remember ’70s Green?
Posted on May 16, 2013 | 54 CommentsAlthough I was not around during the ’70s, from watching The Rockford Files and other TV shows of the era, it seemed like there were two basic colors on automobiles […] -
![Last summer when we first saw this Road Runner (here), I was debating whether or not I liked it. Eventually, I decided I did. The question now is whether or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/P1090003.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Follow-up: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner – A Little Frost on the Old Tail Feathers")
CC Follow-up: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner – A Little Frost on the Old Tail Feathers
Posted on January 17, 2013 | 15 CommentsLast summer when we first saw this Road Runner (here), I was debating whether or not I liked it. Eventually, I decided I did. The question now is whether or […] -
CC Follow-Up: 1971 Mercury Monterey – I Like You, But Only as a Friend
Posted on January 15, 2013 | 31 CommentsSince finding this Mercury last summer, I have seen the car twice. The first time almost ruined my day. -
![(ED: Welcome Jim Grey, who is starting a new Saturday COAL series today) During my 1970s kidhood, lots of dads on my block had two-door cars. Moms, on the other […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/66galaxie.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1974 AMC Matador Oleg Cassini – Copper and Rust")
COAL: 1974 AMC Matador Oleg Cassini – Copper and Rust
Posted on December 1, 2012 | 71 Comments(ED: Welcome Jim Grey, who is starting a new Saturday COAL series today) During my 1970s kidhood, lots of dads on my block had two-door cars. Moms, on the other […] -
![Here’s a rare variety for you Charger fans, provided to us courtesy of Chris Green. While the Charger SE was not new in 1972, the roof treatment was. It may […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/1972-Charger-and-circa-1972-building-e1339980336487.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: 1972 Dodge Charger SE – Blind Spot? What Blind Spot?")
Cohort Classic: 1972 Dodge Charger SE – Blind Spot? What Blind Spot?
Posted on June 22, 2012 | 52 CommentsHere’s a rare variety for you Charger fans, provided to us courtesy of Chris Green. While the Charger SE was not new in 1972, the roof treatment was. It may […] -
![Remember the Vega? Of course you do, especially if you owned one. If you have owned one, let me pause for a moment so you can finish cursing. Done? Okay. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/vega-2-e1338664061959.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1974 Chevrolet Vega Panel Express – A Sedan Delivery For The ’70s")
Curbside Classic: 1974 Chevrolet Vega Panel Express – A Sedan Delivery For The ’70s
Posted on June 2, 2012 | 57 CommentsRemember the Vega? Of course you do, especially if you owned one. If you have owned one, let me pause for a moment so you can finish cursing. Done? Okay. […] -
![Edna was a fixture in her small, Midwestern town. For many, many moons she had been the music teacher at the local public school. She was also known for her […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Valiant-in-front-of-capital-bldg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1970 Plymouth Valiant – Edna Gets Her Car Tuned-Up")
Curbside Classic: 1970 Plymouth Valiant – Edna Gets Her Car Tuned-Up
Posted on April 1, 2012 | 101 CommentsEdna was a fixture in her small, Midwestern town. For many, many moons she had been the music teacher at the local public school. She was also known for her […]
