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![Hard as it may be to believe, in all of the years that curbside classics have been gracing the pages of Curbside Classic, we have never given the 1957 Thunderbird […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1957FordThunderbird08Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1957 Ford Thunderbird – The Most Perfectly Styled American Car Of The 1950s?")
Curbside Classic: 1957 Ford Thunderbird – The Most Perfectly Styled American Car Of The 1950s?
Posted on July 25, 2019 | 95 CommentsHard as it may be to believe, in all of the years that curbside classics have been gracing the pages of Curbside Classic, we have never given the 1957 Thunderbird […] -
![(first posted 5/25/2013) As you were growing up, you likely heard the phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover” to the point of tedium. It’s sound advice that’s applicable […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/PA310101.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979 Ford Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace-Car Replica – The Painted Lady")
Curbside Classic: 1979 Ford Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace-Car Replica – The Painted Lady
Posted on July 14, 2019 | 53 Comments(first posted 5/25/2013) As you were growing up, you likely heard the phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover” to the point of tedium. It’s sound advice that’s applicable […] -
![The aging process isn’t for the faint of heart. It doesn’t matter if it is a mammal, a residential structure, or something mechanical, aging takes it toll on us all. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_0224.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Maintenance On A Future CC: Front Brakes, Rotors, And Caliper For A 2000 Ford E-150")
Maintenance On A Future CC: Front Brakes, Rotors, And Caliper For A 2000 Ford E-150
Posted on June 20, 2019 | 24 CommentsThe aging process isn’t for the faint of heart. It doesn’t matter if it is a mammal, a residential structure, or something mechanical, aging takes it toll on us all. […] -
![(first posted 6/16/2013) What is it about our fathers’ cars? Those of us who were car-crazed little boys (and girls) certainly lapped up every car experience we could get our […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1969FordLTD01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1969 Ford LTD – My Fathers Day Present")
Car Show Classic: 1969 Ford LTD – My Fathers Day Present
Posted on June 16, 2019 | 78 Comments(first posted 6/16/2013) What is it about our fathers’ cars? Those of us who were car-crazed little boys (and girls) certainly lapped up every car experience we could get our […] -
![Some sights do a person good. Finding a Dodge Shadow parked next to a Ford Aerostar certainly seems to fall within that realm. Has this happened more than twice since […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_8221.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Dual CC Outtake: Suddenly It’s 1995")
Dual CC Outtake: Suddenly It’s 1995
Posted on June 13, 2019 | 32 CommentsSome sights do a person good. Finding a Dodge Shadow parked next to a Ford Aerostar certainly seems to fall within that realm. Has this happened more than twice since […] -
![(first posted 6/5/2013) Do you like restored-to-original-spec cars? I do. And yes, I suppose I can appreciate some hot rods, but by and large, they strike me as lazy. An […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/5-18-2013-047-800x590-e1370119516706.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtakes: 1935 Ford V8 Roadster And Convertible Sedan – Thank Goodness They’ve Avoided The Hot Rod Schtick…")
Car Show Outtakes: 1935 Ford V8 Roadster And Convertible Sedan – Thank Goodness They’ve Avoided The Hot Rod Schtick…
Posted on June 12, 2019 | 62 Comments(first posted 6/5/2013) Do you like restored-to-original-spec cars? I do. And yes, I suppose I can appreciate some hot rods, but by and large, they strike me as lazy. An […] -
![(first posted 6/11/2013) Somehow, gazing on this mid-‘80s Thunderbird I spotted near San Antonio, the first thing that popped into my head was the name famously suggested by poet […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Fox-Bird-front.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1986 Ford Thunderbird — the True Utopian Turtletop?")
Curbside Classic: 1986 Ford Thunderbird — the True Utopian Turtletop?
Posted on June 7, 2019 | 54 Comments(first posted 6/11/2013) Somehow, gazing on this mid-‘80s Thunderbird I spotted near San Antonio, the first thing that popped into my head was the name famously suggested by poet […] -
![It seemed to be anticipating my arrival. Parked in the rear of the rain saturated hotel parking lot this old Ford looked quite at ease in all its delightful gray-scale […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_8220.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1981 Ford Granada – The Fox In The Fairmont’s Henhouse")
Curbside Classic: 1981 Ford Granada – The Fox In The Fairmont’s Henhouse
Posted on May 31, 2019 | 57 CommentsIt seemed to be anticipating my arrival. Parked in the rear of the rain saturated hotel parking lot this old Ford looked quite at ease in all its delightful gray-scale […] -
![I’m a fan of the first-generation Ford Ranger, especially post-facelift when they got the composite headlamps. This is just a good-looking little truck. And this one is in surprisingly good […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/ranger3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1990 Ford Ranger XLT – Direct from Pizza Planet")
CC Capsule: 1990 Ford Ranger XLT – Direct from Pizza Planet
Posted on April 17, 2019 | 42 CommentsI’m a fan of the first-generation Ford Ranger, especially post-facelift when they got the composite headlamps. This is just a good-looking little truck. And this one is in surprisingly good […] -
![Located in Southwest Missouri, Springfield (population 167,000) is the third largest city in the state and has seen a lot of notable residents over time; actor Brad Pitt grew up […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_8082.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Review: The Route 66 Car Museum in Springfield, Missouri – International Fare In Middle America")
Museum Review: The Route 66 Car Museum in Springfield, Missouri – International Fare In Middle America
Posted on April 8, 2019 | 32 CommentsLocated in Southwest Missouri, Springfield (population 167,000) is the third largest city in the state and has seen a lot of notable residents over time; actor Brad Pitt grew up […] -
![While Edward Snitkoff did a wonderful job of covering most of the vehicles at the Hudson Valley Auto Show recently, I got invited to the Media Day at the Denver […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_2387.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Classics: 2019 Denver Auto Show – Sightings And Musings And Tidbits, Oh My!")
Future Classics: 2019 Denver Auto Show – Sightings And Musings And Tidbits, Oh My!
Posted on April 5, 2019 | 24 CommentsWhile Edward Snitkoff did a wonderful job of covering most of the vehicles at the Hudson Valley Auto Show recently, I got invited to the Media Day at the Denver […] -
![(first posted 9/10/2013) Louis Gendron! That’s all I could think of when I spied this ’68 Ford Ranch Wagon at a four-way stop down the street. I’m uncertain whether I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_0680.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1968 Ford Ranch Wagon – Did Anybody Care?")
Curbside Classic: 1968 Ford Ranch Wagon – Did Anybody Care?
Posted on March 21, 2019 | 42 Comments(first posted 9/10/2013) Louis Gendron! That’s all I could think of when I spied this ’68 Ford Ranch Wagon at a four-way stop down the street. I’m uncertain whether I […] -
![It is by pure coincidence that this car comes on the heels of yesterday’s roundup of last editions of the big American convertibles. So let’s keep the theme rolling with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1970FordXL07Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1970 Ford XL Convertible – The XL Goes XX")
Curbside Classic: 1970 Ford XL Convertible – The XL Goes XX
Posted on March 14, 2019 | 50 CommentsIt is by pure coincidence that this car comes on the heels of yesterday’s roundup of last editions of the big American convertibles. So let’s keep the theme rolling with […] -
![(first posted 1/29/2014) Those who follow the auto industry know of all the lazily rebadged cars used to fill different manufacturers’ model line-ups. The derisive term “badge engineering” was coined […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/800px-MITSUBISHI_PROUDIA_BY51_01_ceficefi.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Obscure Rebadges From Around the World")
Obscure Rebadges From Around the World
Posted on March 6, 2019 | 140 Comments(first posted 1/29/2014) Those who follow the auto industry know of all the lazily rebadged cars used to fill different manufacturers’ model line-ups. The derisive term “badge engineering” was coined […] -
![(originally posted 7/31/2011) Follow your own path. Have the courage of your convictions. Haste makes waste. Ford would prove each of these adages with its 1960 full-size cars, although […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Greg_pictures_Dec_2010_-_June_2011_131.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1960 Ford Starliner – Haste Makes Waste")
Curbside Classic: 1960 Ford Starliner – Haste Makes Waste
Posted on March 1, 2019 | 149 Comments(originally posted 7/31/2011) Follow your own path. Have the courage of your convictions. Haste makes waste. Ford would prove each of these adages with its 1960 full-size cars, although […]
