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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Aaron65
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![The vehicle pictured above is more than a car. It’s my family’s history, it’s my history. It’s the first date with my wife, my first oil change, and my first […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Mustang-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL Capsule: 1965 Mustang – 26 Years And Counting With My Family Heirloom")
COAL Capsule: 1965 Mustang – 26 Years And Counting With My Family Heirloom
Posted on April 17, 2014 | 42 CommentsThe vehicle pictured above is more than a car. It’s my family’s history, it’s my history. It’s the first date with my wife, my first oil change, and my first […] -
![My ’65 Mustang multiplied after I left it in the spectator parking lot at the 2013 Pure Stock Musclecar Drag Race. There’s just no leaving that thing alone. I actually […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Mustang-Alley.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Mustang Alley")
CC Outtake: Mustang Alley
Posted on April 14, 2014 | 22 CommentsMy ’65 Mustang multiplied after I left it in the spectator parking lot at the 2013 Pure Stock Musclecar Drag Race. There’s just no leaving that thing alone. I actually […] -
![I’ve finally had a chance to mess around with project Dirty Dart, and it’s softly whispering to me: cut bait! cut bait! To put things in perspective, it only stalled […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Dart-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: Dirty Dart Update One: Ugh.")
COAL: Dirty Dart Update One: Ugh.
Posted on April 10, 2014 | 49 CommentsI’ve finally had a chance to mess around with project Dirty Dart, and it’s softly whispering to me: cut bait! cut bait! To put things in perspective, it only stalled […] -
![Come on down to Rusty Trusty Motors, where we have plenty of good, solid transportation and popcorn for the kids. We’ve got cars for every price point and pocketbook down […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Topaz-5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Used Car Classic: 1991 Mercury Topaz LTS")
Used Car Classic: 1991 Mercury Topaz LTS
Posted on April 7, 2014 | 88 CommentsCome on down to Rusty Trusty Motors, where we have plenty of good, solid transportation and popcorn for the kids. We’ve got cars for every price point and pocketbook down […] -
Wordless Outtake: The Year Of The Cat
Posted on April 4, 2014 | 13 Comments -
![Growing up just north of Flint, MI, my psyche has been permeated by Buicks for much of my cognizant life, so it makes sense that I regularly shop for their […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Riv-T-Type-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Cars I Never Bought–1984/5 Buick Riviera T-Type")
CC Capsule: Cars I Never Bought–1984/5 Buick Riviera T-Type
Posted on March 31, 2014 | 64 CommentsGrowing up just north of Flint, MI, my psyche has been permeated by Buicks for much of my cognizant life, so it makes sense that I regularly shop for their […] -
![As many of you are undoubtedly painfully aware, this has been an awful winter in the Midwest. Normally, I am inclined to fire up the propane salamander and go out […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/uick-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Does Springtime Turn A Man’s Thoughts To The Garage?")
QOTD: Does Springtime Turn A Man’s Thoughts To The Garage?
Posted on March 27, 2014 | 57 CommentsAs many of you are undoubtedly painfully aware, this has been an awful winter in the Midwest. Normally, I am inclined to fire up the propane salamander and go out […] -
![photo credit: turbododge.com Many of my contributions to this website are homages to my parents to some extent; after all, they have always encouraged my love of four-wheeled friends. In […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ad_chrysler_lebarongts_2_1985.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Dealerships With Dad: The 1985 Chrysler LeBaron GTS")
Dealerships With Dad: The 1985 Chrysler LeBaron GTS
Posted on March 17, 2014 | 36 Commentsphoto credit: turbododge.com Many of my contributions to this website are homages to my parents to some extent; after all, they have always encouraged my love of four-wheeled friends. In […] -
![It took General Motors nearly 50 years to build its first 50 million vehicles, and right around 12 to build its second 50 million. Therein lies irrefutable evidence of GM’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Caprice-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Milestone: 1967 Chevrolet Caprice (GM’s 100 Millionth?)")
Museum Milestone: 1967 Chevrolet Caprice (GM’s 100 Millionth?)
Posted on March 10, 2014 | 61 CommentsIt took General Motors nearly 50 years to build its first 50 million vehicles, and right around 12 to build its second 50 million. Therein lies irrefutable evidence of GM’s […] -
![Oh, admit it. You can’t resist this quirky, dorky, adorable little wagon. Can you? Anyone? OK, so I’m still trying to justify shipping this thing from Sandy, OR, to my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Dart-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: The Dirty Dart, Or How Ebay Makes One Do Stupid Things Sometimes")
COAL: The Dirty Dart, Or How Ebay Makes One Do Stupid Things Sometimes
Posted on March 3, 2014 | 102 CommentsOh, admit it. You can’t resist this quirky, dorky, adorable little wagon. Can you? Anyone? OK, so I’m still trying to justify shipping this thing from Sandy, OR, to my […] -
![I have a list of 28 cars I would buy, given the money and the chance. These three are on that list. For everything GM has done wrong over the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/DSCF1967.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: E-Body Dilemma")
CC Outtake: E-Body Dilemma
Posted on February 27, 2014 | 103 CommentsI have a list of 28 cars I would buy, given the money and the chance. These three are on that list. For everything GM has done wrong over the […] -
![Those who know me may call me phlegmatic, unemotional at best. Romantic comedies don’t affect me. Touching stories of heroism and bravery? I appreciate them, but remain largely unmoved. Don’t […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/GT40-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Race Car Classic: Ford GT40 P/1075")
Race Car Classic: Ford GT40 P/1075
Posted on February 17, 2014 | 21 CommentsThose who know me may call me phlegmatic, unemotional at best. Romantic comedies don’t affect me. Touching stories of heroism and bravery? I appreciate them, but remain largely unmoved. Don’t […] -
![Idiosyncrasies. Everyone’s got ’em. I have a lot of ’em. For example, I urgently and irrationally want a 1970s Winnebago, and why not? Look at that big green “W” on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Winnebago-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Toy Box: Tonka Winnebago Indian")
CC Toy Box: Tonka Winnebago Indian
Posted on February 8, 2014 | 46 CommentsIdiosyncrasies. Everyone’s got ’em. I have a lot of ’em. For example, I urgently and irrationally want a 1970s Winnebago, and why not? Look at that big green “W” on […] -
![One of the best decisions I have ever made was to marry a country girl. Although we now live “in town,” she can change tires and isn’t afraid to drive […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Ford-Bus-022.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Back 40 Classic: 1935/6 Ford 1.5 ton School Bus")
Back 40 Classic: 1935/6 Ford 1.5 ton School Bus
Posted on February 3, 2014 | 29 CommentsOne of the best decisions I have ever made was to marry a country girl. Although we now live “in town,” she can change tires and isn’t afraid to drive […] -
![I am such a follower. I had to get in on AMC week, and have a lot of AMC ammo on my hard drive. What to choose? I went with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Rebel-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1969 AMC Rebel SST")
CC Capsule: 1969 AMC Rebel SST
Posted on January 23, 2014 | 49 CommentsI am such a follower. I had to get in on AMC week, and have a lot of AMC ammo on my hard drive. What to choose? I went with […]
