Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Limousine
posted at the Cohort by Don Kincl
View ArticleVintage R&T Review: 1978 Jeep Wagoneer Limited –“Can You Imagine An American...
This 1978 review of the newly-introduced Jeep Wagoneer Limited provides an interesting perspective, as it was right about the time that the Wagoneer morphed from being a genuine utility 4×4 wagon into...
View ArticleCohort Pic(k) of the Day: Applause for this 1969 Plymouth Valiant V100...
posted at the Cohort by Colin
View ArticleVintage Car Carriers: 1949 DeArco – Another Shop-Built Tall-Boy Freak
Until the late ’50s or so, Illinois had the most extreme length restriction on trucks, 35′ feet total, as a consequence of a very strong railroad lobby. I’ve shown you a couple of other home-built...
View ArticleCohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood – The Only Car That...
posted at the Cohort by Colin
View ArticleMotor Life Editorial, January 1960: Where’s The Crossovers?
I was reading through a Motor Life magazine from 1960 that Stephanie picked up for me at a thrift store, and came across a series of editorials from the staff writers on their perceptions of the new...
View ArticleCurbside Outtake: 1989 Mazda B2600i 4×4 – Something Of A Rarity
Toyota and Nissan 4×4 pickups from the ’80s are still fairly common here. But a Mazda 2600i 4×4? It’s been a while, so finding this nicely-preserved example was a bit of a refresher course. Like the...
View ArticleDriveway Outtake: 1963 International Scout 80 – A Former CC Is Rotting Away
Eleven years ago, I shot this Scout sitting out front and looking hale and hearty. I posted it at the old site, and then later here. I ran into it again recently, and it’s now in the driveway rotting...
View ArticleVintage Car Carriers: Is That The Same Yellow Scout Up There? And Another...
It certainly looks just like the yellow Scout 80 I posted earlier today and in its CC here. But then I’m sure it wasn’t the only one. Here’s another load of Cornbinders:
View ArticleBook Review: “Driving While Black”– Not A Jet Smooth Ride
Stephanie bought me this book a couple of months ago, so it’s somewhat coincidental that I’m posting this review now. But it’s always a good time to make an effort to better understand the black...
View ArticleCurtis Perry Outtake: 1961 Studebaker Lark – In Stark Relief
Curtis Perry blacked out the background and windshields of this ’61 Lark he shot, and the result is rather fascinating. It accentuates the basic shape, contours and details of this rather unusually...
View ArticleCurbside Classic/COAL: 1970 Rover 3500S V8 (P6) –“Sell It Now? I’d Rather...
(first posted 6/27/2014. Calvin Mehlert, who had a distinguished career in the Foreign Service, passed away on January 2, 2018) When Calvin Mehlert, age 86, left San Jose behind the wheel of his 1970...
View ArticleCurbside Outtake: The Other Blazer – Almost the Polar Opposite
Except for the small wheels, this is almost a perfect counterpoint to the full size, two-door 2WD and possibly slightly lowered Blazer we saw this morning. It’s a smaller S10- version, with four doors...
View ArticleVintage Car Carrier of the Day: A Colorful Load of 1976 Renault 5s, Before...
It’s easy to forget that the Renault 5 wasn’t always called “Le Car”. It was introduced in the US in 1976 as just the Renault 5, and then in 1977, re-named as Le Car. Since none of these sport the...
View ArticleCurbside Outtake: Mustang With Large Trailer
I’m always on the lookout for small cars with big trailers, and I’ve shared some zingers with you. Here’s my latest find.
View ArticleCohort Pic(k) of the Day: Jeep Cherokee Double Cab Pickup
shot in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico by Eric Clem
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