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![(first posted 8/25/2011) During my adolescent years, virtually all of my firsthand experience with cars from the 1950s came from plastic model kits. It seemed from my vantage […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/1956FordFairlane03.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1956 Ford Fairlane – Beautiful, But Still The Bridesmaid")
Curbside Classic: 1956 Ford Fairlane – Beautiful, But Still The Bridesmaid
Posted on May 28, 2015 | 82 Comments(first posted 8/25/2011) During my adolescent years, virtually all of my firsthand experience with cars from the 1950s came from plastic model kits. It seemed from my vantage […] -
![Times are changing, as they are well known to do. The generation that shunned wagons because of horrible memories of being strapped into the back of one and driven halfway […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ford-fairlane-concept-11.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Classic: Ford Flex – Wood Paneling Costs Extra")
Future Classic: Ford Flex – Wood Paneling Costs Extra
Posted on April 25, 2015 | 52 CommentsTimes are changing, as they are well known to do. The generation that shunned wagons because of horrible memories of being strapped into the back of one and driven halfway […] -
Automotive History: The Slippery Slope of Measuring Up – An Examination of Vehicle Dimensions
Posted on October 8, 2014 | 92 CommentsGrowing up, I heard a lot of anecdotal exclamations about cars becoming smaller in every way imaginable with each downsizing. But did they really? -
![I woke with a start and a splitting headache. Looking around, everything seemed somewhat surreal and I had no clue as to my whereabouts. Trying to coax my brain into […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/1934-ford-ute-australia.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Ford ZC Fairlane 500 – A Stranger In a Strange Land")
Curbside Classic: Ford ZC Fairlane 500 – A Stranger In a Strange Land
Posted on October 1, 2014 | 30 CommentsI woke with a start and a splitting headache. Looking around, everything seemed somewhat surreal and I had no clue as to my whereabouts. Trying to coax my brain into […] -
![There are few things in the world quite as invigorating as a road trip. Taking a leisurely trip to a new area is always high on my list of things […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/lincoln-town-car-burnout.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Photo Album: The 2014 Monmouth, Illinois Car Show")
Car Show Photo Album: The 2014 Monmouth, Illinois Car Show
Posted on August 22, 2014 | 46 CommentsThere are few things in the world quite as invigorating as a road trip. Taking a leisurely trip to a new area is always high on my list of things […] -
![(My apologies to Bonnie Tyler and whomever wrote “Total Eclipse of the Heart”) Every now and then I get mighty peeved that you never drive me ’round […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/P4090187.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Parody: I Only Need Some New Parts")
Curbside Parody: I Only Need Some New Parts
Posted on March 28, 2014 | 32 Comments(My apologies to Bonnie Tyler and whomever wrote “Total Eclipse of the Heart”) Every now and then I get mighty peeved that you never drive me ’round […] -
![Besides just building cars, one of the primary functions of an automobile manufacturer is to sell their product by setting it apart from the competition. If doing so necessitates something […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1956-Dodge-Full-Line-Folder-02.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The Longest Left Turn in History")
Automotive History: The Longest Left Turn in History
Posted on February 14, 2014 | 49 CommentsBesides just building cars, one of the primary functions of an automobile manufacturer is to sell their product by setting it apart from the competition. If doing so necessitates something […] -
![I was visiting family in my hometown of South Bend recently and went downtown to drink a little scotch with my oldest friend. As we left the little pub we […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/63FordFairlane1jg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 – Out for a Night on the Town")
CC Capsule: 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 – Out for a Night on the Town
Posted on October 15, 2013 | 30 CommentsI was visiting family in my hometown of South Bend recently and went downtown to drink a little scotch with my oldest friend. As we left the little pub we […] -
![It’s been a while since I’ve done a true “walk and talk” car show post, save the VW one a month or so ago. So, time for a post where […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/08-25-2012-001-800x584-e1365035423886.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics – In The Shadow Of The Silvis Train Yard")
Car Show Classics – In The Shadow Of The Silvis Train Yard
Posted on July 9, 2013 | 37 CommentsIt’s been a while since I’ve done a true “walk and talk” car show post, save the VW one a month or so ago. So, time for a post where […] -
![Take a moment to reflect where the market was for our friends at Ford in 1958. Starting with the autumn 1957 release of the Edsel, the blue oval was sorting […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00052-20110702-1751.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 – Movin’ On Up")
Curbside Classic: 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 – Movin’ On Up
Posted on July 7, 2011 | 47 CommentsTake a moment to reflect where the market was for our friends at Ford in 1958. Starting with the autumn 1957 release of the Edsel, the blue oval was sorting […]
