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COAL: 2006 Ford Taurus – Temporarily Tolerable Transport
Posted on September 17, 2014 | 31 Comments(This latest COAL comes to us by way of CC reader Leon Eckell, aka eckell3) This past April, while returning to my car after a visit to the notary, I […] - 
			
COAL: 1961 Dodge Dart Seneca – Forward Look Family Heirloom
Posted on September 12, 2014 | 71 Comments(Please enjoy this latest COAL submitted by Ben Settler, aka Sodbuster) The magnificent beast you are looking at was purchased new by my great-grandfather in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada in the […] - 
			
Curbside Classic: Holden HR Ute – It’s A Beaut
Posted on August 1, 2014 | 68 Comments(Submitted by bootiebike) Years of being a gear head and of reading this blog have left me aware both of vintage American car-truck hybrids and of American car buffs’ appreciation […] - 
			
Wordless Outtake: Off By An N
Posted on July 31, 2014 | 22 Comments(Submitted by Hatman) - 
			
CC Kids: 1969 Jeep CJ-5 – A Snowplow And Slot Mags…A Jersey Kid Becomes A Gearhead
Posted on April 26, 2014 | 19 Comments(Submitted by Chuck Gajewski) Most gearheads and car enthusiasts can go way back and tell you exactly when and where it all began. For me, it was circa […] - 
			
CC Outtakes: Wintertime Blues
Posted on April 11, 2014 | 33 Comments(Submitted by Dan Cluley) After one of the worst winters in recent years, we are finally starting to see signs of Spring, and in the middle of Michigan, these include […] - 
			
Curbside Classic: Renault 19 – La Regie’s Final Number
Posted on April 4, 2014 | 19 Comments(Submitted by Stephane) Ever wonder what form the Alliance would’ve taken if AMC survived? If so, say bonjour to the Renault 19! Though disappearing in number, this late production cabriolet […] - 
			
(A Lump Of)COAL: 1997 Chevy Blazer – My Brief Life With A GM Deadly Sin
Posted on March 31, 2014 | 71 Comments(Submitted by Joshua Ziegler) Being fifteen years old and nearly ready to get my license, I was exploring all the different cars I could get. I had my heart set […] - 
			
CC (Collar City) Outtake: Google Street View Classics
Posted on March 23, 2014 | 36 Comments(Submitted by Matthew Frederick) I love old cars, but as an architect I’m more interested in restoring old buildings. To this end, my partner and I have been looking for […] - 
			
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 […] - 
			
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 […] - 
			
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. - 
			
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 […] 
				![COAL: 2006 Ford Taurus – Temporarily Tolerable Transport (This latest COAL comes to us by way of CC reader Leon Eckell, aka eckell3) This past April, while returning to my car after a visit to the notary, I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Pic-1-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL: 1961 Dodge Dart Seneca – Forward Look Family Heirloom (Please enjoy this latest COAL submitted by Ben Settler, aka Sodbuster) The magnificent beast you are looking at was purchased new by my great-grandfather in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Pic-14.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: Holden HR Ute – It’s A Beaut (Submitted by bootiebike) Years of being a gear head and of reading this blog have left me aware both of vintage American car-truck hybrids and of American car buffs’ appreciation […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/holden_hr_sedan_1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)

![CC Kids: 1969 Jeep CJ-5 – A Snowplow And Slot Mags…A Jersey Kid Becomes A Gearhead (Submitted by Chuck Gajewski)     Most gearheads and car enthusiasts can go way back and tell you exactly when and where it all began. For me, it was circa […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/plow1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Outtakes: Wintertime Blues (Submitted by Dan Cluley) After one of the worst winters in recent years, we are finally starting to see signs of Spring, and in the middle of Michigan, these include […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/A-1974-Dart.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: Renault 19 – La Regie’s Final Number (Submitted by Stephane) Ever wonder what form the Alliance would’ve taken if AMC survived?  If so, say bonjour to the Renault 19!  Though disappearing in number, this late production cabriolet […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/6-renault-cabriolet-1997.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![(A Lump Of)COAL: 1997 Chevy Blazer – My Brief Life With A GM Deadly Sin (Submitted by Joshua Ziegler) Being fifteen years old and nearly ready to get my license, I was exploring all the different cars I could get. I had my heart set […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/45429_1603203284526_3896740_n.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC (Collar City) Outtake: Google Street View Classics (Submitted by Matthew Frederick) I love old cars, but as an architect I’m more interested in restoring old buildings. To this end, my partner and I have been looking for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Troy-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![A Letter To The Original Owner Of This 1991 Volvo 740 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&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Capsule: My 1956 Diamond T Series 536 Pickup – Almost Finished (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&quality=75&ssl=1)
![My New CC: 1996 Mercedes S600 V12 Coupe (W140) – Massive Depreciation Is My Friend (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&quality=75&ssl=1)


![CC Kids: 1958 Morris Minor Tourer (Convertible) (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&quality=75&ssl=1)


