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![I spotted this car a few days ago in an industrial neighborhood near the general aviation airport in a neighboring town. I immediately recognized the Polestar logo, as other Polestar […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_7621.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Polestar 1, the $150,000 Made-in-China Volvo hybrid")
Curbside Outtake: Polestar 1, the $150,000 Made-in-China Volvo hybrid
Posted on June 30, 2023 | 16 CommentsI spotted this car a few days ago in an industrial neighborhood near the general aviation airport in a neighboring town. I immediately recognized the Polestar logo, as other Polestar […] -
![On my continuing dog walks, I’ve been noticing quite a few cars under covers. Not just late model cars, with recognizable shapes and perhaps some modern low profile tires peeking […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_7633.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Neighborhood Outtakes: Undercover Cars")
Neighborhood Outtakes: Undercover Cars
Posted on June 29, 2023 | 24 CommentsOn my continuing dog walks, I’ve been noticing quite a few cars under covers. Not just late model cars, with recognizable shapes and perhaps some modern low profile tires peeking […] -
![As the former owner of a VW Vanagon Westfalia, I know how hard it is to keep that white fiberglass top clean. And mine was about 40 years newer then, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_7625-e1687750957717.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Neighborhood Outtakes: Patina, Maybe Even Rust, California-Style")
Neighborhood Outtakes: Patina, Maybe Even Rust, California-Style
Posted on June 27, 2023 | 19 CommentsAs the former owner of a VW Vanagon Westfalia, I know how hard it is to keep that white fiberglass top clean. And mine was about 40 years newer then, […] -
Neighborhood Outtakes: American Cars, Big and Small
Posted on June 23, 2023 | 23 CommentsThis Buick was covered up for a good part of the winter. Would it ever reveal itself? -
![A few months ago we got a dog, and although I’ve always walked a lot and noticed interesting cars close to home, the two or three daily walks have revealed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_6714.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Neighborhood Outtakes: Extinct and Orphan Brands")
Neighborhood Outtakes: Extinct and Orphan Brands
Posted on June 21, 2023 | 30 CommentsA few months ago we got a dog, and although I’ve always walked a lot and noticed interesting cars close to home, the two or three daily walks have revealed […] -
![Just one day after Paul’s recent Outtake of several Zap EVs he found in Port Orford, we were walking down the street in Monterey, California, after dinner with our son […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_0257.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtakes: More Long-Dead EV’s – Triac and Corbin")
Curbside Outtakes: More Long-Dead EV’s – Triac and Corbin
Posted on June 19, 2023 | 20 CommentsJust one day after Paul’s recent Outtake of several Zap EVs he found in Port Orford, we were walking down the street in Monterey, California, after dinner with our son […] -
Trailhead Outtakes: California Snow and Sand Edition
Posted on May 12, 2023 | 7 CommentsOn two recent camping trips I spotted a few interesting vehicles at trailheads, and wanted to share them here at CC. First, from a California SnoPark just last month. -
![We have a new addition in the neighborhood CC fleet. It’s been parked regularly on my walking route to our nearby corner market, which has a great offering of normal […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/707B757A-6D34-4EFE-A0F6-3CBC7635C61E.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Sandtana Camper – Yes, With a D")
Curbside Outtake: Sandtana Camper – Yes, With a D
Posted on February 5, 2023 | 5 CommentsWe have a new addition in the neighborhood CC fleet. It’s been parked regularly on my walking route to our nearby corner market, which has a great offering of normal […] -
Wordless Outtake: Star Spangled Cadillac
Posted on October 17, 2022 | 20 Comments -
![As someone who’s registered an interest in the Rivian R1T electric pickup with the company, I recently received an invitation for a test drive at their local Service Center, which […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/3BCC3A2D-AB2B-4E1C-98DC-61317C16DE32.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: Rivian R1T Electric Pickup Truck")
Curbside Review: Rivian R1T Electric Pickup Truck
Posted on October 8, 2022 | 52 CommentsAs someone who’s registered an interest in the Rivian R1T electric pickup with the company, I recently received an invitation for a test drive at their local Service Center, which […] -
Trailside Outtake: Fargo Pickup, I think
Posted on September 9, 2022 | 11 CommentsOn a recent mountain bike ride, I noted a landmark on the map called “Old Truck”. Sure enough, a short climb later and there it was. -
![As I mentioned in Part 1, this is my second time posting about the Concours d’Lemons show. Self described as “The Oil Stain of the Car Week” it had a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_6031.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Monterey Car Week Part 2 – Lemons and More")
Car Show Classics: Monterey Car Week Part 2 – Lemons and More
Posted on September 3, 2022 | 25 CommentsAs I mentioned in Part 1, this is my second time posting about the Concours d’Lemons show. Self described as “The Oil Stain of the Car Week” it had a […] -
![The most publicized events of the annual Car Week in Monterey, California, are the historic races, concours, and of course auctions. Many, though not all, of the cars at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_5951.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Monterey Car Week Part 1 – Little Cars")
Car Show Classics: Monterey Car Week Part 1 – Little Cars
Posted on August 27, 2022 | 16 CommentsThe most publicized events of the annual Car Week in Monterey, California, are the historic races, concours, and of course auctions. Many, though not all, of the cars at […] -
![Considering its ubiquity in the US, and perhaps Canada, the US Postal Service Long Life Vehicle (LLV) hasn’t gotten a lot of love here at Curbside Classic. Along with the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/3BED896A-4747-469C-92AB-BB11D5AE33A7.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtakes: Changing of the Guard, Postal Service Edition")
Curbside Outtakes: Changing of the Guard, Postal Service Edition
Posted on August 22, 2022 | 50 CommentsConsidering its ubiquity in the US, and perhaps Canada, the US Postal Service Long Life Vehicle (LLV) hasn’t gotten a lot of love here at Curbside Classic. Along with the […] -
![I recently stumbled across a video of a rare 1970’s Winnebago camper. Only a few were built by Winnebago, then a few more were built up later and sold by […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/6A6D3867-454B-4ED2-A5B8-E99D630614D8.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Motorhome Classic: 1525 Horsepower 1970’s Winnebago")
Motorhome Classic: 1525 Horsepower 1970’s Winnebago
Posted on July 28, 2022 | 27 CommentsI recently stumbled across a video of a rare 1970’s Winnebago camper. Only a few were built by Winnebago, then a few more were built up later and sold by […]
