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![(first posted 9/9/2014) Coming upon an early Panther-based Ford LTD Crown Victoria is pretty rare out here in Rustopia. Most of the ones that got inherited after Grandpa passed away […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/1987-Ford-LTD-Crown-Victoria-h.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria – Helloooooooo Kitty!")
Curbside Classic: 1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria – Helloooooooo Kitty!
Posted on September 9, 2020 | 90 Comments(first posted 9/9/2014) Coming upon an early Panther-based Ford LTD Crown Victoria is pretty rare out here in Rustopia. Most of the ones that got inherited after Grandpa passed away […] -
![Lest one think all American branded four door sedans of the 1970s were so ornamented as to have a tackiness quotient comparable to a high quality rubber cement, let us […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_1267.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1974 Ford Torino – Life Ain’t Always Gran")
Curbside Recycling: 1974 Ford Torino – Life Ain’t Always Gran
Posted on September 3, 2020 | 37 CommentsLest one think all American branded four door sedans of the 1970s were so ornamented as to have a tackiness quotient comparable to a high quality rubber cement, let us […] -
![(first posted 8/16/2014) The larger Mustangs of the early ’70s might not get the respect of purists, but I was more than happy when I came across this blue 1973 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-08-06-14.48.24.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible – Motorized Malpractice Or Just What The Doctor Ordered?")
Curbside Classic: 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible – Motorized Malpractice Or Just What The Doctor Ordered?
Posted on August 16, 2020 | 104 Comments(first posted 8/16/2014) The larger Mustangs of the early ’70s might not get the respect of purists, but I was more than happy when I came across this blue 1973 […] -
![It’s amazing what one can forget about having on their hard drive. Perhaps better organization of my pictures would cure that, but the thrill of (re)discovery would be gone. Besides, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/photos-2-Version-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Photo Album: An Assorted Selection From My Picture Album")
CC Photo Album: An Assorted Selection From My Picture Album
Posted on August 14, 2020 | 29 CommentsIt’s amazing what one can forget about having on their hard drive. Perhaps better organization of my pictures would cure that, but the thrill of (re)discovery would be gone. Besides, […] -
![What is there to say about seeing a pride of Panthers? Well, they are diminishing in numbers. And they tend to congregate; we all know these Crown Vics tended to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_1220.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Those Happy Golden Years")
CC Outtake: Those Happy Golden Years
Posted on August 6, 2020 | 29 CommentsWhat is there to say about seeing a pride of Panthers? Well, they are diminishing in numbers. And they tend to congregate; we all know these Crown Vics tended to […] -
![(first posted 7/20/2014) Elite (n): The most powerful, rich, gifted, or educated members of a group, community, etc. Synonyms include upper crust, intelligentsia or nobility. When Ford chose this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1976FordElite03.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1976 Ford Elite – A Highfalutin’ Hash")
Curbside Classic: 1976 Ford Elite – A Highfalutin’ Hash
Posted on July 20, 2020 | 144 Comments(first posted 7/20/2014) Elite (n): The most powerful, rich, gifted, or educated members of a group, community, etc. Synonyms include upper crust, intelligentsia or nobility. When Ford chose this […] -
![In the 1980s it wasn’t uncommon to see unrestored 1960s Mustangs still in use as transportation. It was uncommon by the 1990s. I assume collectors had bought the ones worth […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/8789Mustang2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1987-89 Ford Mustang Convertible – Getting the Groceries")
CC Capsule: 1987-89 Ford Mustang Convertible – Getting the Groceries
Posted on July 11, 2020 | 16 CommentsIn the 1980s it wasn’t uncommon to see unrestored 1960s Mustangs still in use as transportation. It was uncommon by the 1990s. I assume collectors had bought the ones worth […] -
![Well, the answer to that question is obviously not “easy” or I wouldn’t be writing up this soap operatic diatribe. Somebody once said something along the lines of “it’s the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_8479.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Cynic & Curmudgeon: How Hard Is It To Sell A Car?")
Curbside Cynic & Curmudgeon: How Hard Is It To Sell A Car?
Posted on July 8, 2020 | 130 CommentsWell, the answer to that question is obviously not “easy” or I wouldn’t be writing up this soap operatic diatribe. Somebody once said something along the lines of “it’s the […] -
![(originally posted 6/11/2011) In 1992, Ross Perot mounted a 3rd party run for president. He chose as his running mate Admiral James Stockdale. The Admiral had a distinguished record, but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/cc68Thunderbird01-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1968 Thunderbird – Who Am I? Why Am I Here?")
Curbside Classic: 1968 Thunderbird – Who Am I? Why Am I Here?
Posted on July 6, 2020 | 178 Comments(originally posted 6/11/2011) In 1992, Ross Perot mounted a 3rd party run for president. He chose as his running mate Admiral James Stockdale. The Admiral had a distinguished record, but […] -
![(first posted 7/1/2014) To celebrate Canada Day, I thought I would provide a primer on some of the unique Canadian Ford makes and models. In the United States Ford marketed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Mercury-114.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Canada Day Classics: Canadian Ford Branding History")
Canada Day Classics: Canadian Ford Branding History
Posted on July 1, 2020 | 104 Comments(first posted 7/1/2014) To celebrate Canada Day, I thought I would provide a primer on some of the unique Canadian Ford makes and models. In the United States Ford marketed […] -
![(first posted 6/5/2014) Ford Galaxie. The name just rolls off the tongue, and is right up there with “Mustang” and “Thunderbird” in the best Ford model names of all time. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/5-15-2014-005-800x474-e1401030831597.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1963 Ford Galaxie Sedan – No 500, This…")
Curbside Classic: 1963 Ford Galaxie Sedan – No 500, This…
Posted on June 18, 2020 | 101 Comments(first posted 6/5/2014) Ford Galaxie. The name just rolls off the tongue, and is right up there with “Mustang” and “Thunderbird” in the best Ford model names of all time. […] -
Curbside Classic: 1956 Ford P-500 Parcel Delivery Truck – The Dog Days of Summer
Posted on June 7, 2020 | 24 CommentsSummer time is technically not quite here, but it sure feels like it. Maybe a Hot Dog is in order? How about one from this 1950’s Ford Parcel Delivery? -
Curbside Haulers: 1966(?) Ford N-600, 1966 Ford Econoline Pickup, 1969 Ford F-100 – Three Very Different Old Ford Trucks
Posted on June 1, 2020 | 36 CommentsIn the last week I have luckily run into three 1960’s Ford Trucks. What could be better? First up is this 1966(?) Ford N-600 dump truck. -
![Behold this definitive specimen of the American pickup truck. In all its vast and rich history, the appeal has sadly been fairly limited for many outside North America while being […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0992.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1964 Ford F100 – The Embodiment of Perfection")
Curbside Classic: 1964 Ford F100 – The Embodiment of Perfection
Posted on May 29, 2020 | 67 CommentsBehold this definitive specimen of the American pickup truck. In all its vast and rich history, the appeal has sadly been fairly limited for many outside North America while being […] -
![It goes without saying that death and taxes are basically the only two things guaranteed in life. But there are many more things that come pretty close to joining that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Screenshot_2020-05-13-NEW-PUMA1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Newsstand: Ford’s Puma, A Compelling Subcompact Crossover, To Stay In Europe")
Curbside Newsstand: Ford’s Puma, A Compelling Subcompact Crossover, To Stay In Europe
Posted on May 22, 2020 | 19 CommentsIt goes without saying that death and taxes are basically the only two things guaranteed in life. But there are many more things that come pretty close to joining that […]
