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![(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 […] -
![During the 1970s, Holden had three core models, all manufactured locally: Gemini, Torana and the full-size Holden, varyingly known as Kingswood, Belmont, Premier, Monaro and Statesman. Following the 1970s, though, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/holden-monaro-past-and-present.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive Histories: What’s In A Borrowed Name?")
Automotive Histories: What’s In A Borrowed Name?
Posted on March 3, 2015 | 45 CommentsDuring the 1970s, Holden had three core models, all manufactured locally: Gemini, Torana and the full-size Holden, varyingly known as Kingswood, Belmont, Premier, Monaro and Statesman. Following the 1970s, though, […] -
![Okay campers, rise and shine, and don’t forget your booties ’cause it’s cooooold out there today! Bonus points for those of you who recognize that quote. But let us think […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/6-8-2013-019-800x514-e1376245751122.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Straight Sixes, Sedans, And Other Uncommon Car Show Fare")
Straight Sixes, Sedans, And Other Uncommon Car Show Fare
Posted on December 30, 2013 | 53 CommentsOkay campers, rise and shine, and don’t forget your booties ’cause it’s cooooold out there today! Bonus points for those of you who recognize that quote. But let us think […] -
![This weekend, I flew out to visit family in beautiful South Dakota, and on Sunday afternoon Dad and I attended the yearly Canton (SD) Car Show. Walking through the entrance, the patina on this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Chevy-Wgn-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic- A California Author Reports From Canton, South Dakota")
Car Show Classic- A California Author Reports From Canton, South Dakota
Posted on July 30, 2013 | 39 CommentsThis weekend, I flew out to visit family in beautiful South Dakota, and on Sunday afternoon Dad and I attended the yearly Canton (SD) Car Show. Walking through the entrance, the patina on this […] -
![Saturday morning, I had to run down to the junkyad to pick up a couple of trim pieces to help out a neighbor (the trip is about ten miles each […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/16-Miata.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: A Saturday Morning California Junkyard Drive")
CC Road Trip: A Saturday Morning California Junkyard Drive
Posted on July 19, 2013 | 38 CommentsSaturday morning, I had to run down to the junkyad to pick up a couple of trim pieces to help out a neighbor (the trip is about ten miles each […] -
![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 […] -
![I am not a real big fan of hot rodded cars, but must admit that some can look pretty good. For example: This circa-1970 Rally Green Nova I saw on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Cambridge-show-014.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Dooryard Outtake: Rally Green Nova")
Dooryard Outtake: Rally Green Nova
Posted on April 12, 2013 | 28 CommentsI am not a real big fan of hot rodded cars, but must admit that some can look pretty good. For example: This circa-1970 Rally Green Nova I saw on […] -
![My name is Buck. I’m a 1979 Buick LeSabre. Yes, I know, you are thinking this is stupid as cars cannot talk. Well, we can – didn’t you ever watch […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/P9250065.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "A Curbside Christmas Carol: Over The River and Through The Woods To Grandmother’s House We Go In Our 1979 Buick LeSabre")
A Curbside Christmas Carol: Over The River and Through The Woods To Grandmother’s House We Go In Our 1979 Buick LeSabre
Posted on December 24, 2012 | 43 CommentsMy name is Buck. I’m a 1979 Buick LeSabre. Yes, I know, you are thinking this is stupid as cars cannot talk. Well, we can – didn’t you ever watch […]
