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Curbside Classics Archives
Continental Archive
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![Lincoln, Mercury and Edsel had a decent turn out at the Carlisle Ford Nationals. Both Lincoln and Mercury had representation from the 1950s to the 1980s and beyond. There were a good […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Ford-Carlisle-2018117.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: 2018 Carlisle Ford Nationals – Part Two – Lincoln, Mercury and Edsel")
Car Show Classics: 2018 Carlisle Ford Nationals – Part Two – Lincoln, Mercury and Edsel
Posted on October 30, 2018 | 34 CommentsLincoln, Mercury and Edsel had a decent turn out at the Carlisle Ford Nationals. Both Lincoln and Mercury had representation from the 1950s to the 1980s and beyond. There were a good […] -
![Recently, when I posted a long-term update on our 2014 VW Passat, I alluded to the tires not being the best I’ve ever experienced. Those tires can now be viewed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/gt4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: How Much Life Have You Realized From Original Equipment Tires?")
QOTD: How Much Life Have You Realized From Original Equipment Tires?
Posted on March 6, 2018 | 78 CommentsRecently, when I posted a long-term update on our 2014 VW Passat, I alluded to the tires not being the best I’ve ever experienced. Those tires can now be viewed […] -
![The Continental Mark IV has become a polarizing car. On the one hand, it cemented Lincoln’s position as the king of 1970s luxury cars, or at least of American luxury […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/1972LincContMkIV01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV – About Fathers, Sons and Cars")
Curbside Classic: 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV – About Fathers, Sons and Cars
Posted on June 19, 2016 | 48 CommentsThe Continental Mark IV has become a polarizing car. On the one hand, it cemented Lincoln’s position as the king of 1970s luxury cars, or at least of American luxury […] -
![Co-author’s Note: This is a collaborative piece written by my seventh-grade daughter and me. We went to the museum as a history lesson and it’s a follow-up of sorts from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/IMG_4939.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Auto World Museum, Revisited")
The Auto World Museum, Revisited
Posted on June 25, 2015 | 39 CommentsCo-author’s Note: This is a collaborative piece written by my seventh-grade daughter and me. We went to the museum as a history lesson and it’s a follow-up of sorts from […] -
![Ah, the Malaise era. That bit of time when there was very few, if any, good vehicles from American manufacturers. OPEC oil embargos and stringent fuel economy and emissions regulations […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/79MKV-02.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Would You Own a Malaise Era Car?")
QOTD: Would You Own a Malaise Era Car?
Posted on March 6, 2015 | 296 CommentsAh, the Malaise era. That bit of time when there was very few, if any, good vehicles from American manufacturers. OPEC oil embargos and stringent fuel economy and emissions regulations […] -
![Not every car is destined to be a success. Those that do succeed commercially, however, may not do so across the board. Ford’s first Taurus, for example, was available with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/amc-eagle-kammback.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "(The Not Often Seen) Curbside Classics")
(The Not Often Seen) Curbside Classics
Posted on February 16, 2015 | 96 CommentsNot every car is destined to be a success. Those that do succeed commercially, however, may not do so across the board. Ford’s first Taurus, for example, was available with […] -
![OK you guys, I have tried, with little effect, to educate you on the merits of the 1980-83 Continental Mark VI. For instance, it is based upon the 1980-89 Town […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1981-Lincoln-Continental-Mark-VI-07.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "What If: Chopped Top Mark VI – Or, How To Make The Mark Sleeker Without Really Trying")
What If: Chopped Top Mark VI – Or, How To Make The Mark Sleeker Without Really Trying
Posted on October 30, 2014 | 46 CommentsOK you guys, I have tried, with little effect, to educate you on the merits of the 1980-83 Continental Mark VI. For instance, it is based upon the 1980-89 Town […] -
![Ladies and Gentlemen of the CC Commentariat, let me tell you a story–a nightcap, if you will. Once upon a time, there was a beautiful car called the Lincoln. About […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/aa-09-20-2014-540.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1966-67 Lincoln Continental Convertible – End Of An Era")
Car Show Classic: 1966-67 Lincoln Continental Convertible – End Of An Era
Posted on October 27, 2014 | 77 CommentsLadies and Gentlemen of the CC Commentariat, let me tell you a story–a nightcap, if you will. Once upon a time, there was a beautiful car called the Lincoln. About […] -
![The 1979 Lincoln Continental and the Continental Mark V were the last of the true, uncompromising land yachts. If you wanted one, this was it! When I first saw this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1979-continental-14-e1406678976844.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Brochure Outtake: Yes, You Really Could’ve Gotten A True Baby Blue Continental")
Brochure Outtake: Yes, You Really Could’ve Gotten A True Baby Blue Continental
Posted on October 3, 2014 | 27 CommentsThe 1979 Lincoln Continental and the Continental Mark V were the last of the true, uncompromising land yachts. If you wanted one, this was it! When I first saw this […] -
![Here’s a good one! What is the coolest car you have ever ridden in? I’ll go first. For me, the coolest car I’ve driven was a 1923 Ford Model T. But […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "Curbside Question: What Is The Coolest Car You’ve Ridden In, Ever?")
Curbside Question: What Is The Coolest Car You’ve Ridden In, Ever?
Posted on October 2, 2014 | 137 CommentsHere’s a good one! What is the coolest car you have ever ridden in? I’ll go first. For me, the coolest car I’ve driven was a 1923 Ford Model T. But […] -
![This past weekend, I traveled to Rockford, Illinois to attend the Lincoln and Continental Owners Club Mid-America meet. It was, in a word, wonderful! I took over 500 pictures. Be […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/09-20-2014-083.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Continental Outtake: Coming Soon To A CC Near You!")
Continental Outtake: Coming Soon To A CC Near You!
Posted on September 23, 2014 | 44 CommentsThis past weekend, I traveled to Rockford, Illinois to attend the Lincoln and Continental Owners Club Mid-America meet. It was, in a word, wonderful! I took over 500 pictures. Be […] -
![Recently I was playing around with brochure images, and decided to see what a Continental would look like with virtually no overhangs. The resulting car actually looked better than I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/1978-Lincoln-Continental-03-e1410627210962.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "What If: 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Car “City”")
What If: 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Car “City”
Posted on September 13, 2014 | 62 CommentsRecently I was playing around with brochure images, and decided to see what a Continental would look like with virtually no overhangs. The resulting car actually looked better than I […] -
![Every now and then I feel the need to break up the old routine. For those of you who’ve been reading my posts over the past few years, you may […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/5-10-2014-022-800x533-e1403477267286.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: A Curbside Classic Road Trip To Hannibal, MO")
Car Show Classics: A Curbside Classic Road Trip To Hannibal, MO
Posted on August 4, 2014 | 43 CommentsEvery now and then I feel the need to break up the old routine. For those of you who’ve been reading my posts over the past few years, you may […] -
![Today’s group of Curbside Alleyside Classics have been a fixture downtown for some years, sitting catty-corner between an alley and a local body shop. I used to pass them regularly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/10-12-2012-072-800x533-e1398812643756.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "When You’re Alone And Life Is Making You Lonely You Can Always Go CC Spotting–Downtown!")
When You’re Alone And Life Is Making You Lonely You Can Always Go CC Spotting–Downtown!
Posted on May 18, 2014 | 29 CommentsToday’s group of Curbside Alleyside Classics have been a fixture downtown for some years, sitting catty-corner between an alley and a local body shop. I used to pass them regularly […] -
![Ooh boy, am I going to get into it for this one! The 1980-83 Continental Mark VI is a car I like, but even some true-blue Panther fans do not, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/115749_0d0c2e2a61_low_res-e1383518790850.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "eBay Find: 1981 Continental Mark VI – Pine Opalescent Panther")
eBay Find: 1981 Continental Mark VI – Pine Opalescent Panther
Posted on November 5, 2013 | 32 CommentsOoh boy, am I going to get into it for this one! The 1980-83 Continental Mark VI is a car I like, but even some true-blue Panther fans do not, […]
