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![We recently took a look at the 1962 Bel Air bubbletop, and while I can also appreciate the “fake convertible top” of the formal-roofed ’62 Impalas, there’s no denying that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/1978-Chevrolet-Fullsize-03-e1354136247518.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "What If: 1978 Chevrolet Impala Bubbletop")
What If: 1978 Chevrolet Impala Bubbletop
Posted on December 10, 2012 | 18 CommentsWe recently took a look at the 1962 Bel Air bubbletop, and while I can also appreciate the “fake convertible top” of the formal-roofed ’62 Impalas, there’s no denying that […] -
![We had been comfortably cruising around in the coolest car Dad ever owned – a 1974 AMC Matador Oleg Cassini coupe – when he decided to go into business for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IronMaiden1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1978 Chevrolet Van – The Iron Maiden")
COAL: 1978 Chevrolet Van – The Iron Maiden
Posted on December 8, 2012 | 29 CommentsWe had been comfortably cruising around in the coolest car Dad ever owned – a 1974 AMC Matador Oleg Cassini coupe – when he decided to go into business for […] -
![(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 […] -
![Time for more B-body love. Here’s what may well be the nicest remaining 1987-90 9C1 Caprice on the planet, which I ran across at the same show where I spotted […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/7-29-2012-024-e1353883384633.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: How Do You Spell 9C1?")
Car Show Outtake: How Do You Spell 9C1?
Posted on November 30, 2012 | 45 CommentsTime for more B-body love. Here’s what may well be the nicest remaining 1987-90 9C1 Caprice on the planet, which I ran across at the same show where I spotted […] -
![The Vega has been discussed here on CC ad infinitum (if you missed it, further reading on CC can be found here and here), so I won’t rehash what all […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Vega-four-door-Estate-e1352509123128.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "What If: Chevrolet Vega and Ford Pinto Four-Door Wagons")
What If: Chevrolet Vega and Ford Pinto Four-Door Wagons
Posted on November 11, 2012 | 52 CommentsThe Vega has been discussed here on CC ad infinitum (if you missed it, further reading on CC can be found here and here), so I won’t rehash what all […] -
![After a brief spell of unusual-for-the-Quad Cities warm weather, we are back to typical Midwestern autumn weather: 40s and 50s in the daytime, dipping to the 20s or 30s at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10-31-2012-001-e1351720966462.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Moving Target: One Last Ride For The Season?")
Moving Target: One Last Ride For The Season?
Posted on November 3, 2012 | 18 CommentsAfter a brief spell of unusual-for-the-Quad Cities warm weather, we are back to typical Midwestern autumn weather: 40s and 50s in the daytime, dipping to the 20s or 30s at […] -
![Sometimes it’s easy to overlook the good stuff that’s right in your backyard; one must stop, look around and smell the roses in order to see it. In the spirit […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/PA220074.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Law Enforcement Classics: A Trip To The Retirement Home")
Law Enforcement Classics: A Trip To The Retirement Home
Posted on November 1, 2012 | 76 CommentsSometimes it’s easy to overlook the good stuff that’s right in your backyard; one must stop, look around and smell the roses in order to see it. In the spirit […] -
![This past Friday, I drove up to Iowa City for the U of I homecoming and parade. As I was driving through West Liberty, I saw something I haven’t seen […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/043-e1348960472173.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vega Sighting, Midwestern Edition – Not Strictly Stock")
Vega Sighting, Midwestern Edition – Not Strictly Stock
Posted on October 5, 2012 | 23 CommentsThis past Friday, I drove up to Iowa City for the U of I homecoming and parade. As I was driving through West Liberty, I saw something I haven’t seen […] -
![With the exception of the 1967-69s, Camaro models tend to be long-lived; in fact, there have been only five Camaro generations in 45 years. Even after taking into account its […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09-16-2012-022-e1347829052926.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1997 Chevrolet Camaro – Conspicuously Purple")
Curbside Classic: 1997 Chevrolet Camaro – Conspicuously Purple
Posted on September 19, 2012 | 111 CommentsWith the exception of the 1967-69s, Camaro models tend to be long-lived; in fact, there have been only five Camaro generations in 45 years. Even after taking into account its […] -
![I was driving through downtown Moline this afternoon when a pristine, gunmetal gray circa-1990 Chevrolet Cavalier passed me. SInce most every pre-1995 Cavalier around here is pretty rusty, this was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09-13-2012-001-e1347574227583.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Rainy Day GMs From 1990")
CC Outtake: Rainy Day GMs From 1990
Posted on September 14, 2012 | 8 CommentsI was driving through downtown Moline this afternoon when a pristine, gunmetal gray circa-1990 Chevrolet Cavalier passed me. SInce most every pre-1995 Cavalier around here is pretty rusty, this was […] -
![I shot this unassuming four-door Chevy Caprice at the same lot as the Ranchero Squire from the other day. Until Paul and Tom burst my bubble (thanks for the catch, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_2403.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip Outtakes: 1968 Chevrolet Caprice")
Road Trip Outtakes: 1968 Chevrolet Caprice
Posted on September 7, 2012 | 37 CommentsI shot this unassuming four-door Chevy Caprice at the same lot as the Ranchero Squire from the other day. Until Paul and Tom burst my bubble (thanks for the catch, […] -
![Back in June there was discussion on CC regarding the 1965 Impala’s unusual, yet distinctive, taillight treatment. Please know that I am solidly in favor of the existing design; that said, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/65-Impala-e1346792246191.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "What If: Alternate 1965 Full-Size Chevy Taillights – Plan B?")
What If: Alternate 1965 Full-Size Chevy Taillights – Plan B?
Posted on September 6, 2012 | 34 CommentsBack in June there was discussion on CC regarding the 1965 Impala’s unusual, yet distinctive, taillight treatment. Please know that I am solidly in favor of the existing design; that said, […] -
![For those of you who weren’t around during the ’60s, this is the car The Beach Boys were singing about: the Chevy 409 V8. The ultimate ticket to bragging rights […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/aa-7-03-2012-015.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Showroom Classic: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 – Real Fine")
Showroom Classic: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 – Real Fine
Posted on September 3, 2012 | 46 CommentsFor those of you who weren’t around during the ’60s, this is the car The Beach Boys were singing about: the Chevy 409 V8. The ultimate ticket to bragging rights […] -
![Here’s another Outtake from Iowa City, courtesy of my uncle. As the previous owner of two mid-Seventies Camaros, he noticed this one right away, but the large dog peeking around […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Iowa-City-20120825-00079-e1346597796280.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Suddenly It’s 1975")
CC Outtake: Suddenly It’s 1975
Posted on September 2, 2012 | 14 CommentsHere’s another Outtake from Iowa City, courtesy of my uncle. As the previous owner of two mid-Seventies Camaros, he noticed this one right away, but the large dog peeking around […] -
![There are a lot of Corvair fans here at CC. And why not? They’re the most unique American car of their time, are fun to drive and readily available at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08-03-2012-061-e1344741285472.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder – Activate The Turbocharged Scat")
Curbside Classic: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder – Activate The Turbocharged Scat
Posted on August 24, 2012 | 54 CommentsThere are a lot of Corvair fans here at CC. And why not? They’re the most unique American car of their time, are fun to drive and readily available at […]
