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![(first posted 7/6/2013) The role of the traditional large, rear-wheel-drive American car had changed by the mid-1980s. We’d been through the gas crisis, which led to the Japanese successfully wooing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/85ChevyImpala1jg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1985 Chevrolet Impala – Going Out in Style")
Curbside Classic: 1985 Chevrolet Impala – Going Out in Style
Posted on May 14, 2019 | 41 Comments(first posted 7/6/2013) The role of the traditional large, rear-wheel-drive American car had changed by the mid-1980s. We’d been through the gas crisis, which led to the Japanese successfully wooing […] -
![(first posted 3/9/2014) Chevy takes quite a beating over the Cavalier. Critics tell us the car was too heavy, remained unchanged over the years, and didn’t break any new ground. While […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Z-24-side-view-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier Z-24- Camaro Z-28 Minus Four?")
Curbside Classic: 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier Z-24- Camaro Z-28 Minus Four?
Posted on February 23, 2019 | 74 Comments(first posted 3/9/2014) Chevy takes quite a beating over the Cavalier. Critics tell us the car was too heavy, remained unchanged over the years, and didn’t break any new ground. While […] -
![Let’s just get this out there. Camaros have never interested me. They did not interest me in 1967, they did not interest me in 1977 and they have not interested […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1978ChevroletZ28Camaro03Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 – Wherein The Author Finds An Interesting Camaro")
Curbside Classic: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 – Wherein The Author Finds An Interesting Camaro
Posted on February 1, 2019 | 49 CommentsLet’s just get this out there. Camaros have never interested me. They did not interest me in 1967, they did not interest me in 1977 and they have not interested […] -
![I think it’s fair to say that GM has historically been…hit and miss with their compact and below cars. The Corvair was unique and sporty, but the Mustang soon put […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/EXTERIOR-CHEVROLET-CAVALIER.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Classic: 2018 Chevrolet Cavalier – Yes, You Read that Right.")
Future Classic: 2018 Chevrolet Cavalier – Yes, You Read that Right.
Posted on January 27, 2019 | 15 CommentsI think it’s fair to say that GM has historically been…hit and miss with their compact and below cars. The Corvair was unique and sporty, but the Mustang soon put […] -
![Just after I had gotten it. My plan in 2016 after being laid off was to fly to BC and buy an older car, and drive it home. I had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/WP_20160514_11_11_19_Pro.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1979 Chevrolet Malibu – “A” Daily Driver")
COAL: 1979 Chevrolet Malibu – “A” Daily Driver
Posted on December 29, 2018 | 40 CommentsJust after I had gotten it. My plan in 2016 after being laid off was to fly to BC and buy an older car, and drive it home. I had […] -
![This beautiful yellow C4 was posted at the Cohort by chrisjcieslak , under the title “Did they make a ZR-1 convertible?”. That’s actually a very interesting question and one which […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/44660598685_92a18140b3_z.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: The Corvette C4 ZR-1 Convertible")
Cohort Classic: The Corvette C4 ZR-1 Convertible
Posted on November 23, 2018 | 14 CommentsThis beautiful yellow C4 was posted at the Cohort by chrisjcieslak , under the title “Did they make a ZR-1 convertible?”. That’s actually a very interesting question and one which […] -
![After having an embarrassing accident involving the ’86 Ranger and my house, I was truckless again. I liked having a beater truck for odd jobs, and was on the lookout. A friend’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/truck-003-7.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL:1987 Chevy C/10 – A Slightly Different Unicorn")
COAL:1987 Chevy C/10 – A Slightly Different Unicorn
Posted on October 20, 2018 | 40 CommentsAfter having an embarrassing accident involving the ’86 Ranger and my house, I was truckless again. I liked having a beater truck for odd jobs, and was on the lookout. A friend’s […] -
![We’ve remarked here many times how the FWD A body became a genuine Roach of the Road – but only the Olds and Buick versions, because the Chevy and Pontiac […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_1473.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity – A Rare Sighting")
CC Outtake: 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity – A Rare Sighting
Posted on October 3, 2018 | 57 CommentsWe’ve remarked here many times how the FWD A body became a genuine Roach of the Road – but only the Olds and Buick versions, because the Chevy and Pontiac […] -
![The 2018 CC Midwest Gathering is now in the history books. Well, almost. As I began writing this, one of the contributors who attended was still en route back home […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_7722.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The 2018 CC Midwest Gathering Recap: LTDs and Goooles")
The 2018 CC Midwest Gathering Recap: LTDs and Goooles
Posted on September 27, 2018 | 57 CommentsThe 2018 CC Midwest Gathering is now in the history books. Well, almost. As I began writing this, one of the contributors who attended was still en route back home […] -
![In taking a few photos of a recent-model Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, I was reminded of an article about its chief designer. Shortly after the C7 Corvette was introduced in 2013, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2014-18-Corvette-tailight-col.cov_.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Design: 2014-18 Corvette Taillights – A Veritable Petting Zoo on Wheels")
Design: 2014-18 Corvette Taillights – A Veritable Petting Zoo on Wheels
Posted on August 1, 2018 | 47 CommentsIn taking a few photos of a recent-model Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, I was reminded of an article about its chief designer. Shortly after the C7 Corvette was introduced in 2013, […] -
![I’ve had a love/hate relationship with GM products over the years…and I can’t remember any of them being less than polarizing. They’ve either been really good, or would nickle-and-dime me […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/DCP01560.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1987 Chevrolet Beretta – One Tough Nut")
COAL: 1987 Chevrolet Beretta – One Tough Nut
Posted on July 7, 2018 | 18 CommentsI’ve had a love/hate relationship with GM products over the years…and I can’t remember any of them being less than polarizing. They’ve either been really good, or would nickle-and-dime me […] -
![It seemed like a good idea at the time – a low-mileage, good condition 2-door GM car for $300 – How could you not buy it? Well…it looked like […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/side-profile.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier – Green Slug")
COAL: 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier – Green Slug
Posted on May 26, 2018 | 47 CommentsIt seemed like a good idea at the time – a low-mileage, good condition 2-door GM car for $300 – How could you not buy it? Well…it looked like […] -
![(First posted 12/22/2013) The siren song of the SUV was calling my name again. Oh so short was my memory of record gas prices, or what the heck, I only […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/P1010246.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4WD – God Bless America!")
COAL: 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4WD – God Bless America!
Posted on May 20, 2018 | 66 Comments(First posted 12/22/2013) The siren song of the SUV was calling my name again. Oh so short was my memory of record gas prices, or what the heck, I only […] -
![(please welcome our newest COALer Marc) I’ve been thinking about writing my own COAL series for a long time. Wondering if I could write well enough, whether I had the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/FRONTC10.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1970 Chevrolet Custom/10 – First of Many")
COAL: 1970 Chevrolet Custom/10 – First of Many
Posted on May 12, 2018 | 30 Comments(please welcome our newest COALer Marc) I’ve been thinking about writing my own COAL series for a long time. Wondering if I could write well enough, whether I had the […] -
Wordless Outtake: Cavalier at the Gates of Heaven
Posted on April 26, 2018 | 18 CommentsNorthwest Indianapolis, July 2008
