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About Author: Chris O'Bryant
Posts by Chris O'Bryant
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Car Show Outtakes: St. Patrick’s Day Classics, Part 1
Posted on April 13, 2015 | 15 CommentsThe luck of the Irish. Apparently I was the recipient of it, when I stumbled upon these lovely machines early in the evening on March 17th. I had no idea a […] -
CC Shopping: A Trip To Original Parts Group
Posted on April 3, 2015 | 29 CommentsLike A Kid In A Candy Store. It’s an apt description of how I feel every time I enter places like this. I may be a tired adult instead of […] -
CC Video: An Alpine Road Trip In A Vintage Big Block Corvette
Posted on February 10, 2015 | 70 CommentsSome years back, a German classic car magazine issued a simple challenge: drive your prized classic car at least 500 miles, document the trip, and possibly win a prize. A […] -
CC TV: CCs In Classic Music Videos – Part 1
Posted on January 17, 2015 | 85 CommentsVintage cars and classic tunes- they go together like burgers and milkshakes or pizza and beer. Both are reflections of our youth, and a simpler, happier, and more innocent time. […] -
My CC: 1972 Pontiac Ventura II – Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained
Posted on December 14, 2014 | 30 CommentsLife is what happens while you’re busy making other plans. A well-worn cliche’, and an apt phrase describing my aborted 1972 Pontiac Ventura street/strip project that you see here. -
CC Outtake: Datsun 280 ZX: Just The Ride For A Trip To The Dentist
Posted on December 1, 2014 | 21 CommentsThe Saturday before Thanksgiving, I had an early morning appointment for a teeth cleaning at my dental office in Torrance. Upon walking out, I spotted this lovely Far East-machine. -
CC Outtakes: The Burly American And The Sultry Italian
Posted on November 3, 2014 | 54 CommentsThis past Friday I took a vacation day off from work to renew my license at the Department Of Motor Vehicles. Nothing serious- just a new thumbprint and photo, as […] -
COAL: “Goldie”, My 1990 Chevrolet Cheyenne C1500 – Truly Like A Rock
Posted on October 5, 2014 | 31 CommentsWhether through divine intervention, good karma, or a combination of both, sometimes good things just drop into your lap, as if it were a gift from above. This truck did- […] -
Workplace Classics, Part 3: A Season Of Change
Posted on September 4, 2014 | 29 CommentsChange. It’s as inevitable as death and taxes. Nothing stays the same forever. Without an occasional shakeup in the routine, you’re not really living life to the fullest. What does […] -
CC Outtakes: Easter CC Hunt – Nova, Volvo P1800 And Even An Egg Laid By Ferrari
Posted on July 1, 2014 | 34 CommentsOn my way to my parents’ house this past Easter, I hit up the local Pep Boys to grab some parts for my ’77 Monza. On my way out, I […] -
My Curbside Classic: 1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible
Posted on May 19, 2014 | 33 CommentsI’ve admired these cars from afar for the last three quarters of my life. Finally, in the summer of 2009, I consummated my three-decade, long-distance love affair with the big […] -
CC Outtake: Buggin’ Out
Posted on April 13, 2014 | 59 CommentsSometimes an annoying situation can turn into a golden opportunity, as evidenced by my latest photo session. -
CC Outtake: Workplace Classics Part 2
Posted on February 22, 2014 | 18 CommentsAs promised, this is the follow-up to my previous blog about CCs at my job. The mouth-watering selection continues… -
CC Outtake: A Smorgasbord Of Workplace Classics
Posted on February 15, 2014 | 42 CommentsMy greatest passion after cars is food, and I found this sampling of daily-driven CCs as pleasing to the eye as a Chinese buffet is to the tummy… -
CC Outtakes Triple Treat: The Doctor Is In
Posted on December 14, 2013 | 23 CommentsThis past week for me has been a rough one. I’ve been battling the flu since last Wednesday, and as if that isn’t bad enough, I’ve also gotten a nasty […]
![Car Show Outtakes: St. Patrick’s Day Classics, Part 1 The luck of the Irish. Apparently I was the recipient of it, when I stumbled upon these lovely machines early in the evening on March 17th. I had no idea a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/075.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Shopping: A Trip To Original Parts Group Like A Kid In A Candy Store. It’s an apt description of how I feel every time I enter places like this. I may be a tired adult instead of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/119.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Video: An Alpine Road Trip In A Vintage Big Block Corvette Some years back, a German classic car magazine issued a simple challenge: drive your prized classic car at least 500 miles, document the trip, and possibly win a prize. A […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/YR8A1212.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC TV: CCs In Classic Music Videos – Part 1 Vintage cars and classic tunes- they go together like burgers and milkshakes or pizza and beer. Both are reflections of our youth, and a simpler, happier, and more innocent time. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/maxresdefault.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


![CC Outtakes: The Burly American And The Sultry Italian This past Friday I took a vacation day off from work to renew my license at the Department Of Motor Vehicles. Nothing serious- just a new thumbprint and photo, as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Photo736.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL: “Goldie”, My 1990 Chevrolet Cheyenne C1500 – Truly Like A Rock Whether through divine intervention, good karma, or a combination of both, sometimes good things just drop into your lap, as if it were a gift from above. This truck did- […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Photo029.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Workplace Classics, Part 3: A Season Of Change Change. It’s as inevitable as death and taxes. Nothing stays the same forever. Without an occasional shakeup in the routine, you’re not really living life to the fullest. What does […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Photo559.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Outtakes: Easter CC Hunt – Nova, Volvo P1800 And Even An Egg Laid By Ferrari On my way to my parents’ house this past Easter, I hit up the local Pep Boys to grab some parts for my ’77 Monza. On my way out, I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Photo493.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![My Curbside Classic: 1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible I’ve admired these cars from afar for the last three quarters of my life. Finally, in the summer of 2009, I consummated my three-decade, long-distance love affair with the big […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/139.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)



![CC Outtakes Triple Treat: The Doctor Is In This past week for me has been a rough one. I’ve been battling the flu since last Wednesday, and as if that isn’t bad enough, I’ve also gotten a nasty […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Photo311.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


