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Curbside Classics Archives
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![In the 2000s, American automakers introduced several performance compacts. The SVT Focus, Cobalt SS, Neon SRT-4, and Caliber SRT-4 all came equipped with some pretty respectable powertrains and decent driving […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/00s0s_hmWg7guLOWj_1200x900.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 2007 Chevy Cobalt SS – A Somewhat Compelling Performance Compact")
CC For Sale: 2007 Chevy Cobalt SS – A Somewhat Compelling Performance Compact
Posted on February 1, 2020 | 36 CommentsIn the 2000s, American automakers introduced several performance compacts. The SVT Focus, Cobalt SS, Neon SRT-4, and Caliber SRT-4 all came equipped with some pretty respectable powertrains and decent driving […] -
![The GM B-body has been one of the perennial favorites here at CC. There have been full Curbside Classic profiles and shorter articles on lots of them, especially the 77-96’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190527_074141.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser – Last Act For A Long Roof")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser – Last Act For A Long Roof
Posted on November 14, 2019 | 76 CommentsThe GM B-body has been one of the perennial favorites here at CC. There have been full Curbside Classic profiles and shorter articles on lots of them, especially the 77-96’s […] -
![The terms “General Motors” and “Innovation” aren’t often used together when referring to the 1980s. Successes were rare for GM during this period, and its US market share plummeted from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Ad-1983-Delco-GM-Bose-1a-Featured-Image.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Delco-GM/Bose Sound System – GM’s Greatest Hit Of The 1980s")
Automotive History: Delco-GM/Bose Sound System – GM’s Greatest Hit Of The 1980s
Posted on November 5, 2019 | 79 CommentsThe terms “General Motors” and “Innovation” aren’t often used together when referring to the 1980s. Successes were rare for GM during this period, and its US market share plummeted from […] -
![At this point I am beginning to believe that it is no coincidence that vehicles with red interiors are the ones in the best condition as they hit the junkyard. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_4740.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1990 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight Royale – No Cheese With This Royale")
Junkyard Classic: 1990 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight Royale – No Cheese With This Royale
Posted on September 15, 2019 | 36 CommentsAt this point I am beginning to believe that it is no coincidence that vehicles with red interiors are the ones in the best condition as they hit the junkyard. […] -
![I ran across this mesmerizing General Motors production the other day and thought it was interesting that GM definitely internally acknowledged the import threat quite early in the 70’s. I […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "CC Cinema – Something Was Bugging General Motors In The 70’s")
CC Cinema – Something Was Bugging General Motors In The 70’s
Posted on April 9, 2018 | 22 CommentsI ran across this mesmerizing General Motors production the other day and thought it was interesting that GM definitely internally acknowledged the import threat quite early in the 70’s. I […] -
![(first posted 9/4/2013) In 1957, I was a sickly 12-year-old English schoolboy when I went with my parents on a pilgrimage to General Motors headquarters in Detroit. My father, Maurice […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/gm-building-925.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Corporation: The Story Of My Father, A GM Executive; Part 1 – The Visit To GM Headquarters")
The Corporation: The Story Of My Father, A GM Executive; Part 1 – The Visit To GM Headquarters
Posted on December 10, 2017 | 110 Comments(first posted 9/4/2013) In 1957, I was a sickly 12-year-old English schoolboy when I went with my parents on a pilgrimage to General Motors headquarters in Detroit. My father, Maurice […] -
![(first posted 8/19/2011) We often take General Motors to task in this space for its failure to learn from its mistakes. But today’s tale involves the opposite problem for GM […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/nova-saloon.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: 1985 Chevrolet CorNova – Lessons Not Learned")
Automotive History: 1985 Chevrolet CorNova – Lessons Not Learned
Posted on March 15, 2017 | 98 Comments(first posted 8/19/2011) We often take General Motors to task in this space for its failure to learn from its mistakes. But today’s tale involves the opposite problem for GM […] -
CC Wordless Outtake: Chevrolet Impala with White Wall Tires
Posted on July 24, 2016 | 59 Comments -
![Captured this red Porsche 944 in the parking lot at the university the other day, and an older Toyota Supra wasn’t far apart. And I shot some others this past […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_6229.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Parking Lot Outtakes: There’s Still Plenty of Hope for Kids Today, At Least Somewhere")
CC Parking Lot Outtakes: There’s Still Plenty of Hope for Kids Today, At Least Somewhere
Posted on April 14, 2015 | 41 CommentsCaptured this red Porsche 944 in the parking lot at the university the other day, and an older Toyota Supra wasn’t far apart. And I shot some others this past […] -
![In a past article, I noted that it was amazing to me that Chrysler was using great names from the past to market their products. The 8-speed automatic gearbox that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/upload1-626x382.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Name Do You Want Back?")
QOTD: What Name Do You Want Back?
Posted on February 14, 2015 | 167 CommentsIn a past article, I noted that it was amazing to me that Chrysler was using great names from the past to market their products. The 8-speed automatic gearbox that […] -
![Cadillac sure has had a crazy roller-coaster ride in the automotive marketplace since about 1980, no? In 1980, Cadillac was still aspirational, despite the fact that BMW and Mercedes-Benz had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/08-06-and-08-07-2014-072-1024x586-e1408220521601.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Curbside Classic: 2014 Cadillac XTS – How To Say Fleetwood In The 21st Century")
Future Curbside Classic: 2014 Cadillac XTS – How To Say Fleetwood In The 21st Century
Posted on October 15, 2014 | 133 CommentsCadillac sure has had a crazy roller-coaster ride in the automotive marketplace since about 1980, no? In 1980, Cadillac was still aspirational, despite the fact that BMW and Mercedes-Benz had […] -
![During one of my recent and seemingly frequent trips to the St. Louis area, my child and I stopped by the St. Louis Museum of Transportation to while away some […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/IMG_2476.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Railroad And Museum Classics: The St. Louis Museum Of Transportation, Revisited")
Railroad And Museum Classics: The St. Louis Museum Of Transportation, Revisited
Posted on June 20, 2014 | 43 CommentsDuring one of my recent and seemingly frequent trips to the St. Louis area, my child and I stopped by the St. Louis Museum of Transportation to while away some […] -
![Image by S. Forrest from the Cohort This homely red sedan, once a familiar sight in the USA, is a rare remnant from one of GM’s more bizarre marketing adventures in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/12546915075_a5677f75f7_z.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Capsule: 1993 Asüna SE – Daewoo With An Ümlaut")
Cohort Capsule: 1993 Asüna SE – Daewoo With An Ümlaut
Posted on May 20, 2014 | 21 CommentsImage by S. Forrest from the Cohort This homely red sedan, once a familiar sight in the USA, is a rare remnant from one of GM’s more bizarre marketing adventures in […] -
![I am glad GM went bankrupt. Why? Because it seemed to be the only thing that enabled them to get their act together after stumbling around since about 1985. I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2-9-and-2-10-2013-002-1280x875-800x547-e1385865544358.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Curbside Classic And Driving Impression: 2005 Cadillac Deville – Nice Car, But Is It A Cadillac?")
Future Curbside Classic And Driving Impression: 2005 Cadillac Deville – Nice Car, But Is It A Cadillac?
Posted on December 18, 2013 | 107 CommentsI am glad GM went bankrupt. Why? Because it seemed to be the only thing that enabled them to get their act together after stumbling around since about 1985. I […] -
![It was a bright and sunny day, and I was going home. While on the way, I saw a few neat cars at a used-car lot, so I decided to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/image1-e1365109543234.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Brougham Convertible By Hess & Eisenhardt – There’s A Sucker Born Every Minute")
CC Capsule: 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Brougham Convertible By Hess & Eisenhardt – There’s A Sucker Born Every Minute
Posted on April 10, 2013 | 42 CommentsIt was a bright and sunny day, and I was going home. While on the way, I saw a few neat cars at a used-car lot, so I decided to […]
