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Curbside Classics Archives
1973 Archive
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![Last year I was driving near my childhood home, and while cruising down an alley spotted this rather rare clamshell 1973 Chevrolet Impala station wagon. When’s the last time you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2-14-2013-035.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: What Yacht through Yonder Window Breaks?")
CC Outtake: What Yacht through Yonder Window Breaks?
Posted on October 30, 2014 | 37 CommentsLast year I was driving near my childhood home, and while cruising down an alley spotted this rather rare clamshell 1973 Chevrolet Impala station wagon. When’s the last time you […] -
![This past Sunday, I attended the Grape Festival car show in Nauvoo, IL, where I usually meet up with my Aunt Lori and Uncle Dave to have lunch, visit and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Labor-Day-Weekend-2014-253-e1409698648779.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Suddenly It’s 1973")
CC Outtake: Suddenly It’s 1973
Posted on September 5, 2014 | 15 CommentsThis past Sunday, I attended the Grape Festival car show in Nauvoo, IL, where I usually meet up with my Aunt Lori and Uncle Dave to have lunch, visit and […] -
Car Show Outtake: Harlequin Duster?
Posted on August 15, 2014 | 22 CommentsI saw this 1973-74 Duster at a recent Quad Cities Cruisers show. Nice old Duster, right? Sure. But it was a little different. Maybe you can tell already… -
![In an attempt to lessen the sting of disappointment over selling my long term Seven roadster project, I was on the lookout for an interesting replacement. It would need to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1973-Mazda-808-Coupe-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1973 Mazda 808 Coupe – Piston Powered and Groovy")
COAL: 1973 Mazda 808 Coupe – Piston Powered and Groovy
Posted on July 20, 2014 | 41 CommentsIn an attempt to lessen the sting of disappointment over selling my long term Seven roadster project, I was on the lookout for an interesting replacement. It would need to […] -
![The Capri has been a CC favorite, judging from no less than two writeups (one by yours truly) on the little sporty Euro Ford on these digital pages. So why […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/37-800x523-e1398299575308.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "eBay Find: 1973 Capri by Lincoln-Mercury…Brougham?!")
eBay Find: 1973 Capri by Lincoln-Mercury…Brougham?!
Posted on June 9, 2014 | 35 CommentsThe Capri has been a CC favorite, judging from no less than two writeups (one by yours truly) on the little sporty Euro Ford on these digital pages. So why […] -
![It’s car show season, and a short Saturday trip to Bedford, Indiana led me to the second annual Stone City Rumble car show, sponsored by the Phaetons Car Club (for any […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-05-03-11.56.46.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1973 Ford Gran Torino – Self Esteem Issues")
Car Show Classic: 1973 Ford Gran Torino – Self Esteem Issues
Posted on May 4, 2014 | 76 CommentsIt’s car show season, and a short Saturday trip to Bedford, Indiana led me to the second annual Stone City Rumble car show, sponsored by the Phaetons Car Club (for any […] -
![Since I have decreed today to be Matador Day, here’s yet another I saw last summer at the weekly Culver’s cruise night in Davenport. It’s burnt orange, it’s a wagon, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/8-04-2013-8-11-2013-022-800x533-e1388360020874.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: 1973 AMC Matador Wagon: This Is A Matador, Too")
Car Show Outtake: 1973 AMC Matador Wagon: This Is A Matador, Too
Posted on January 20, 2014 | 40 CommentsSince I have decreed today to be Matador Day, here’s yet another I saw last summer at the weekly Culver’s cruise night in Davenport. It’s burnt orange, it’s a wagon, […] -
![I have always wanted to come upon a classic Citroën in the wild–any one will do. 2CV, DS, CX, Traction Avant. But finding one in Northwestern Illinois is about as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/9472563685_da60ec1d83_c-e1385237828607.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1972 Citroen SM – Gran Touring, Franco-Italian Style")
Curbside Classic: 1972 Citroen SM – Gran Touring, Franco-Italian Style
Posted on December 9, 2013 | 94 CommentsI have always wanted to come upon a classic Citroën in the wild–any one will do. 2CV, DS, CX, Traction Avant. But finding one in Northwestern Illinois is about as […] -
![(Most everyone here on CC knows about my love for the 1977-81 Pontiac Bonneville, so you can imagine my reaction when Junqueboi recently emailed me this lovely find. May I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/bonneville2-800x543-e1382567211668.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1978 Pontiac Bonneville: When A CC Meets A CC…")
CC Capsule: 1978 Pontiac Bonneville: When A CC Meets A CC…
Posted on October 29, 2013 | 43 Comments(Most everyone here on CC knows about my love for the 1977-81 Pontiac Bonneville, so you can imagine my reaction when Junqueboi recently emailed me this lovely find. May I […] -
![It has been a while since I’ve done a Volvo on CC. Kind of embarrasing, since I’ve never owned anything but a Volvo (well, until very recently; more on that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/72-1800E-e1334874424275-800x571-e1381701267386.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1972 Volvo 1800E – Souped-Down Sports Car")
CC Outtake: 1972 Volvo 1800E – Souped-Down Sports Car
Posted on October 18, 2013 | 30 CommentsIt has been a while since I’ve done a Volvo on CC. Kind of embarrasing, since I’ve never owned anything but a Volvo (well, until very recently; more on that […] -
![My grandfather, Joseph Saur had a passion for photography. He never went anywhere without his camera, always keeping it in the glove compartment of his car. He loved taking pictures […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/JFS-73-SurfDrive.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Vintage: Surf Drive Beach in 1973")
CC Vintage: Surf Drive Beach in 1973
Posted on October 4, 2013 | 19 CommentsMy grandfather, Joseph Saur had a passion for photography. He never went anywhere without his camera, always keeping it in the glove compartment of his car. He loved taking pictures […] -
![I have a feeling that opinion will be very much divided on this one. With very few roadworthy survivors around, a 1973 Toyota Corona Mark II Coupe is undoubtedly a rare […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1973-Toyota-Corona-Mark-II.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: Supra-powered 1973 Toyota Corona Mark II Coupe")
Car Show Classic: Supra-powered 1973 Toyota Corona Mark II Coupe
Posted on August 9, 2013 | 59 CommentsI have a feeling that opinion will be very much divided on this one. With very few roadworthy survivors around, a 1973 Toyota Corona Mark II Coupe is undoubtedly a rare […] -
![When Tom emailed recently proposing Mopar week, I thought it was a terrific idea. But then worry struck as I thought I may not have much to contribute. I tend […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/IMG_0329.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: A Mopar Drenched Day at the Office")
CC Road Trip: A Mopar Drenched Day at the Office
Posted on July 31, 2013 | 21 CommentsWhen Tom emailed recently proposing Mopar week, I thought it was a terrific idea. But then worry struck as I thought I may not have much to contribute. I tend […] -
Mini CC Outtake: Attack Of The Mini-Broughams
Posted on July 30, 2013 | 10 CommentsStill haven’t gotten enough of the Broughmo-Muscle Car Era with today’s ’74 Charger? Well how about these mini ’73 Charger Special Editions, released in the late ’90s by Johnny Lightning? -
![I recently found CC Commentor Junqueboi’s flickr page, which documents some of his more interesting junkyard finds. Although it may be a bit sad to see some Curbside Classics at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/1973-Cadillac-15-e1356291503457.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junqueboi’s Junkyard Classics: Class Of 1973")
Junqueboi’s Junkyard Classics: Class Of 1973
Posted on January 3, 2013 | 43 CommentsI recently found CC Commentor Junqueboi’s flickr page, which documents some of his more interesting junkyard finds. Although it may be a bit sad to see some Curbside Classics at […]
