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CC Outtake: 1990 Buick Skylark Luxury Edition – Nana’s Got A Hot Date On A...

(first posted 4/12/2017)    Despite Buick’s marketing materials using words like “technology” and “future”, and featuring an attractive, young and blonde female runner on multiple pages, I’m willing...

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Curbside Classic: 1973 Plymouth Fury III Sedan – Fuselage Friday

(first posted 4/21/2017)    The more daring something is, the more it’s likely to invoke strong opinions. Debuting for the 1969 model year, the “Fuselage” C-body Mopars were certainly a bold artistic...

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Curbside Classic: 1999 Plymouth Prowler – If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It

“If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It” – Walt Disney (first posted 4/27/2017) No matter the make or type of vehicle, seeing an exotic concept car go into production with minimal changes is invariably a...

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Curbside Classic: 1985 Cadillac DeVille Limousine – No, It’s Not A Fleetwood...

(first posted 5/8/2017)     Cadillac’s greatly downsized 1985 DeVille and Fleetwood have been extensively covered here before, but we’ve never featured a front-wheel drive C-body Fleetwood...

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CC/Driving Impressions: 2006 Infiniti G35x – To Infiniti And Beyond

As I’ve documented before, working in the automobile industry gives me the opportunity to drive a wide spectrum of different cars on a regular basis. When it comes to vehicles more than a couple of...

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Curbside Classic: 1997 Plymouth Voyager Rallye – Split Personality Disorder

(first posted 5/19/2013)      Now before I go any further, I must confess something to you: I have a thing for minivans. For as long as I could say “Volkswagen Buggy” or “Ferrari”, I could also say...

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CC/Driving Impressions: 2003, 2009, & 2011 Saab 9-3 – Born From Jets?

(first posted 8/22/2017)      Although no one in my immediate family has ever owned one, I’ve always had an affinity for the lovingly quirky Swedish brand. Maybe it’s my suburban Bostonian upbringing,...

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Curbside Classic: 1989 Buick Electra Limited: Limited’s the Right Word

(first posted 10/11/2013)      Recently, I’ve been getting into the habit of visiting commuter rail parking lots in search of Curbside Classics. They’re a great place to take lots of pictures without...

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Curbside Classic: 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada – Lacking Bravado

(first posted 9/9/2016)    SUV sales had begun noticeably taking off by the late 1980s, and by the 1990s began an all-out explosion in popularity. With sales growing exponentially, development of...

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Curbside Classic: 1977 Cadillac Seville – European Sizes Run Smaller

(first posted 8/28/2017)     For most of their existence, American automakers, particularly the Big Three and especially GM, operated the big, bold, and brash American way. They built the cars they...

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Curbside Classic: 1992 BMW 525i (E34) – The Young Professional

(first posted 9/6/2017)     If the E39 is the most iconic and beloved BMW 5 Series, its predecessor, the E34 comes in a close second. Sold for the 1988 through 1996 model years, this third generation...

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Automotive History: The 1996-2000 Chrysler “NS” Minivans – The Culmination Of...

(First Published 3/20/2014)   It’s no secret that of the Big Three, Chrysler seems to have the worst luck with extreme ups and downs. Throughout nearly every decade of its ninety-year history, the...

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Curbside Classic: 2002 Saturn L300 – Falling Back To Earth

(First posted 10/3/2017)       Even by today’s standards, the original concept for Saturn was highly innovative and revolutionary. Despite it being a new brand from a large automaker known for its...

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Future CC/Driving Impressions: 2017 Genesis G90 – The Korean Lexus

(first posted 10/13/2017)     If you told me 10 years ago that Hyundai would be building a car like this, I probably would’ve stared at you as if you had fourteen heads. But have the times changed. In...

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Car Show Classic: 1987 Audi 5000 CS Quattro – A Runaway Success?

(first posted 10/19/2017)       Success: Is it something measured by popularity and profitability alone? Or is it something measured by innovation, inspiration, and ultimately, legacy? Furthermore,...

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Curbside Classic: 1990 Plymouth Grand Voyager LE – Chrysler Rides The...

(first posted 11/9/2017)       In today’s day and age, minivans are not frequently looked upon in a positive light. Despite being among the most versatile and space-efficient people movers, minivans...

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Curbside Classic: 2001 Plymouth Neon LX –“Hi” Turns To “Hello”

(first posted 11/21/2017)        Chrysler made quite an entrance in the North American compact market with its original 1995-1999 Neon, a car sold under both the Dodge and Plymouth brands, and one...

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CC Outtake: 1996 Acura NSX – Just Your Casual Sunday Driver

(first posted 11/26/2017)      Boston’s trendy South End district is an ever-desirable location, featuring numerous cozy bistros, bars, and cafes, a combination of classical brick bow-fronts and...

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Curbside Classic: 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham – A Lesson In...

(first posted 12/2/2013)    After last week’s rather busily-styled 1991 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight, here’s something refreshing: An ’83 Delta 88 Royale Brougham. I spotted this on my usual route through...

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CC Capsule: 1990 Cadillac STS – Lack Of Cadillac Style

(first posted 12//2017)        Heavily criticized from the point of its introduction, through the years and into the present day, the 1986-1991 Cadillac Seville was a car with many shortcomings. From...

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