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![This entry in my newly-semi-regular CC Vinyl series is the sleeve for The Impressions’ early 1966 album Ridin’ High with slick pasted slightly askew. The Impressions was a group out […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/impressions-detail.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Vinyl: The Impressions “Ridin’ High”")
CC Vinyl: The Impressions “Ridin’ High”
Posted on July 10, 2015 | 19 CommentsThis entry in my newly-semi-regular CC Vinyl series is the sleeve for The Impressions’ early 1966 album Ridin’ High with slick pasted slightly askew. The Impressions was a group out […] -
CC Carspotting. Birdseye View.
Posted on July 5, 2015 | 18 CommentsFellow carspotter AVL has captured this trove of Australian, US, Asian and UK vehiculars. Guesses after the jump. -
![Jim’s second wander though the storage lot the other day brought us the double decker Chevy/Dodge A100 hybrid, which struck a note of familiarity within me. This still from the 60s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/petitsplusquatro3ps.9595.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Vintage Outtake: Double Decker Citroen – The Ultimate Scenicruiser")
CC Vintage Outtake: Double Decker Citroen – The Ultimate Scenicruiser
Posted on June 18, 2015 | 39 CommentsJim’s second wander though the storage lot the other day brought us the double decker Chevy/Dodge A100 hybrid, which struck a note of familiarity within me. This still from the 60s […] -
![Melbourne seems awash with classic Alfa Romeos. This Pinin Farina bodied Giulietta makes for an interesting counterpoint to yesterday’s Mercedes-Benz 190SL. As with the 190SL, US importer Max Hoffman played a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Alfa-Giulietta1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Outtake. 1959-65 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider.")
In Motion Outtake. 1959-65 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider.
Posted on June 14, 2015 | 17 CommentsMelbourne seems awash with classic Alfa Romeos. This Pinin Farina bodied Giulietta makes for an interesting counterpoint to yesterday’s Mercedes-Benz 190SL. As with the 190SL, US importer Max Hoffman played a […] -
![You are looking a one of six XL Ford Falcon factory retractable steel-roof cars. They were built for the 1964 Miss Australia parade by Ford, who used Bodycraft for the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/falconsky1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Ford Falcon and Continental Mark II Skyliners.")
Automotive History: Ford Falcon and Continental Mark II Skyliners.
Posted on June 11, 2015 | 27 CommentsYou are looking a one of six XL Ford Falcon factory retractable steel-roof cars. They were built for the 1964 Miss Australia parade by Ford, who used Bodycraft for the […] -
![Yes, the sunglare is messing with the tolerances of my lowly phonecamera, but how often do you see one of these on the road? This Firebird’s occupants looked thrilled to be […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/firebird1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Outtake: 1967 Pontiac Firebird (400?).")
In Motion Outtake: 1967 Pontiac Firebird (400?).
Posted on June 9, 2015 | 22 CommentsYes, the sunglare is messing with the tolerances of my lowly phonecamera, but how often do you see one of these on the road? This Firebird’s occupants looked thrilled to be […] -
![I find the 2009 Vision EfficientDynamics to be an extraordinarily beautiful vehicle. Today I’m going to take a close look at this car, presenting it as a defining element within the BMW […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/bmw1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Concept Classic: 2009 BMW Vision EfficientDynamics – A Continuation Of 75 Years Of BMW Sportscar Design.")
Concept Classic: 2009 BMW Vision EfficientDynamics – A Continuation Of 75 Years Of BMW Sportscar Design.
Posted on May 23, 2015 | 39 CommentsI find the 2009 Vision EfficientDynamics to be an extraordinarily beautiful vehicle. Today I’m going to take a close look at this car, presenting it as a defining element within the BMW […] -
![I’ve caught enough blue rides from Germany to bring you a colour-coded edition of In Motion Classics. First up is this absolutely delightful W112 300SE. It is one from the collection […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/mbw112.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Classics: Der Blaue Reiter Edition")
In Motion Classics: Der Blaue Reiter Edition
Posted on May 14, 2015 | 48 CommentsI’ve caught enough blue rides from Germany to bring you a colour-coded edition of In Motion Classics. First up is this absolutely delightful W112 300SE. It is one from the collection […] -
![Curbside classicist jim has just let me know of an article by Margaret Myers on PBS outlining a documentary and exhibition on US automotive stylists called ‘American Dreaming’. Margaret’s article features some fantastic artwork […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/RodellSmithFord1963-1024x664.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Coming To PBS: Documentary On US Car Stylists")
Coming To PBS: Documentary On US Car Stylists
Posted on April 28, 2015 | 28 CommentsCurbside classicist jim has just let me know of an article by Margaret Myers on PBS outlining a documentary and exhibition on US automotive stylists called ‘American Dreaming’. Margaret’s article features some fantastic artwork […] -
![Maremma is a picturesque region in Italy comprising the bucolic olive groves and wineries of southern Tuscany, long-lost Etruscan tombs, metalliferous hill sides and your choice of the black sands […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/maremma-co.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Concept – 1974 Fiat 130 Maremma. Breaking Bella.")
Curbside Concept – 1974 Fiat 130 Maremma. Breaking Bella.
Posted on April 25, 2015 | 41 CommentsMaremma is a picturesque region in Italy comprising the bucolic olive groves and wineries of southern Tuscany, long-lost Etruscan tombs, metalliferous hill sides and your choice of the black sands […] -
CC Wordless Outtake. Oh $#/+!
Posted on April 13, 2015 | 51 Comments -
![Captured this interesting combination of Alfas recently. I’m going to take a wild guess and say that they all belong to the same household, particularly when you consider that they live […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/alfa3a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule. Alfistissimma!")
CC Capsule. Alfistissimma!
Posted on April 8, 2015 | 41 CommentsCaptured this interesting combination of Alfas recently. I’m going to take a wild guess and say that they all belong to the same household, particularly when you consider that they live […] -
![I love my CC, but I lead a relatively sedentary lifestyle so I try to walk around as much as I can. One benefit to this is the opportunity to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Buick63.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Classics: Courtesy of The General")
In Motion Classics: Courtesy of The General
Posted on March 26, 2015 | 18 CommentsI love my CC, but I lead a relatively sedentary lifestyle so I try to walk around as much as I can. One benefit to this is the opportunity to […] -
![Christmas shopping inevitably yields the ‘present for myself’ when perusing the options for my nephews. This year I found this Hot Wheels version of a barely recognisable Nissan Laurel, ‘Mad […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Mad-Manga-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Bosozoku-style")
CC Global: Bosozoku-style
Posted on February 20, 2015 | 49 CommentsChristmas shopping inevitably yields the ‘present for myself’ when perusing the options for my nephews. This year I found this Hot Wheels version of a barely recognisable Nissan Laurel, ‘Mad […] -
![I picked up this beauty at a record fair last year. Finntrio’s music isn’t as glum as the cover, sort of a sprightly folk sound that’s not really to my taste. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/finntrio1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Vinyl: Car-spotting in Finland.")
Curbside Vinyl: Car-spotting in Finland.
Posted on January 24, 2015 | 9 CommentsI picked up this beauty at a record fair last year. Finntrio’s music isn’t as glum as the cover, sort of a sprightly folk sound that’s not really to my taste. […]
