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![Dear Ms. Laura, I wanted to inform you that I am the most recent owner of your 1991 Volvo 740 Estate. As you are the original purchaser of my newest […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/PC160011.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "A Letter To The Original Owner Of This 1991 Volvo 740")
A Letter To The Original Owner Of This 1991 Volvo 740
Posted on March 16, 2014 | 37 CommentsDear Ms. Laura, I wanted to inform you that I am the most recent owner of your 1991 Volvo 740 Estate. As you are the original purchaser of my newest […] -
![(by CC reader stevee) For nearly a year I have been working on my truck, and it’s nearing completion. It’s a 1956 Diamond T Series 536 pickup truck, with 23k […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/P2010004.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: My 1956 Diamond T Series 536 Pickup – Almost Finished")
CC Capsule: My 1956 Diamond T Series 536 Pickup – Almost Finished
Posted on February 4, 2014 | 25 Comments(by CC reader stevee) For nearly a year I have been working on my truck, and it’s nearing completion. It’s a 1956 Diamond T Series 536 pickup truck, with 23k […] -
![(CC reader Steve E. wants to share his new ride with us) I cannot afford to be an automotive polygamist, so I am a serial monogamist (with occasional spells of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Mercedes-1996-S600-fr.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My New CC: 1996 Mercedes S600 V12 Coupe (W140) – Massive Depreciation Is My Friend")
My New CC: 1996 Mercedes S600 V12 Coupe (W140) – Massive Depreciation Is My Friend
Posted on December 9, 2013 | 91 Comments(CC reader Steve E. wants to share his new ride with us) I cannot afford to be an automotive polygamist, so I am a serial monogamist (with occasional spells of […] -
Cars Of A Lifetime: Gary Dulude’s 1964 Impalas – “Nellie” Then; “Betty” Now
Posted on November 9, 2013 | 35 Comments(by Gary Dulude) Here’s the story of the ’64 Impala I grew up with, which led to the ’64 Impala I’ve owned for nearly fifteen years. -
CC Kids #2: 1968 Datsun 1600 (510)
Posted on October 24, 2013 | 17 Comments(Adam Browne’s second Kids CC post.) Me (on the roof) with my brother and sister (and Juno the dog) washing the family Datsun in August 1970, near Vancouver. -
![(by Adam Browne) My parents in front of their 1958 Morris Minor Tourer (convertible), with me excited at being left behind the wheel. Photo taken in August 1966 on Mount […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Kids-Adam-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Kids: 1958 Morris Minor Tourer (Convertible)")
CC Kids: 1958 Morris Minor Tourer (Convertible)
Posted on October 24, 2013 | 18 Comments(by Adam Browne) My parents in front of their 1958 Morris Minor Tourer (convertible), with me excited at being left behind the wheel. Photo taken in August 1966 on Mount […] -
![(sent in by Jer Thomas) I thank you for your wonderful site and excellent contributors, and would like to submit a couple Childhood CC photos. One is me in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Kids-Jer-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Kids: ’31 Plymouth And 1970’s Biscayne")
CC Kids: ’31 Plymouth And 1970’s Biscayne
Posted on October 23, 2013 | 7 Comments(sent in by Jer Thomas) I thank you for your wonderful site and excellent contributors, and would like to submit a couple Childhood CC photos. One is me in […] -
![(Allan Simonsen from ecarmotorsports sent me this:) We purchased five curbside classics from Cam in Wisconsin this Summer. He sent pictures from when the vans were picked up for the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/vans-to-europe.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "More CCs Sold Off To Europe")
More CCs Sold Off To Europe
Posted on October 14, 2013 | 40 Comments(Allan Simonsen from ecarmotorsports sent me this:) We purchased five curbside classics from Cam in Wisconsin this Summer. He sent pictures from when the vans were picked up for the […] -
![(CC Reader Steve Earl sent this in) My project truck is a ’56 Diamond T Series 536. This series was a ‘fire truck’ using this cab and chassis, beginning in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Diamond-T-.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Reader’s Rides: 1956 Diamond T 356 – A Really Big Pickup")
Reader’s Rides: 1956 Diamond T 356 – A Really Big Pickup
Posted on October 13, 2013 | 9 Comments(CC Reader Steve Earl sent this in) My project truck is a ’56 Diamond T Series 536. This series was a ‘fire truck’ using this cab and chassis, beginning in […] -
![Today’s post is by none other than my uncle, Dave Klockau. TK In the late 1800s a sailor in the German Navy by the name of Wilhelm Johann Klockau, decided […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/the-driver.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automobilia Familia: Or, I Was A Brougham-Era Lot Boy")
Automobilia Familia: Or, I Was A Brougham-Era Lot Boy
Posted on September 16, 2013 | 17 CommentsToday’s post is by none other than my uncle, Dave Klockau. TK In the late 1800s a sailor in the German Navy by the name of Wilhelm Johann Klockau, decided […] -
![(By Alan Heath) The story of this truck is the story of the man, and his son, and his son after that. It’s funny that all his friends called […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/IMG_0186-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Granddaddy Mache’s 1967 GMC Pickup Rides Again")
Granddaddy Mache’s 1967 GMC Pickup Rides Again
Posted on July 14, 2013 | 31 Comments(By Alan Heath) The story of this truck is the story of the man, and his son, and his son after that. It’s funny that all his friends called […] -
![(Submittted by Gonzalo Tampier) After reading Brendan’s recent article about the Olds 88, I decided to share with you my personal story about the number 88. It’s not about Olds, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cars Of A Lifetime: Suzuki SJ 413 – Four Times 88 Equals….Success")
Cars Of A Lifetime: Suzuki SJ 413 – Four Times 88 Equals….Success
Posted on June 1, 2013 | 19 Comments(Submittted by Gonzalo Tampier) After reading Brendan’s recent article about the Olds 88, I decided to share with you my personal story about the number 88. It’s not about Olds, […] -
![[Submitted by Adam LaFave] Those that notice my comments here on CC probably know that I have a strong infatuation with the Buick V6 engine. Love it or hate it, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Buick-Fireball-V6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CCOTY 1962 Nomination #1: 1962 Buick Special Fireball V6")
CCOTY 1962 Nomination #1: 1962 Buick Special Fireball V6
Posted on December 4, 2012 | 35 Comments[Submitted by Adam LaFave] Those that notice my comments here on CC probably know that I have a strong infatuation with the Buick V6 engine. Love it or hate it, […] -
![[TheProfessor47 has posted a lovely 1974 Pontiac Luxury LeMans Safari at the Cohort, including some commentary, which I will now turn over to him:] This car is a motley collection […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Pontiac-Grand-Am-wagon-side.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: 1974 Pontiac Luxury LeMans Safari – Attitude")
Cohort Classic: 1974 Pontiac Luxury LeMans Safari – Attitude
Posted on November 7, 2012 | 16 Comments[TheProfessor47 has posted a lovely 1974 Pontiac Luxury LeMans Safari at the Cohort, including some commentary, which I will now turn over to him:] This car is a motley collection […] -
CC Clue Two
Posted on October 12, 2012 | 14 CommentsYou’ve all seen this before, right?
