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(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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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, […] -
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, […]
![(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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/45429_1603203284526_3896740_n.jpg)
![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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Troy-1.jpg)
![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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/PC160011.jpg)
![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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/P2010004.jpg)
![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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Mercedes-1996-S600-fr.jpg)


![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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Kids-Adam-1.jpg)
![CC Kids: ’31 Plymouth And 1970’s Biscayne (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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Kids-Jer-2.jpg)
![More CCs Sold Off To Europe (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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/vans-to-europe.jpg)
![Reader’s Rides: 1956 Diamond T 356 – A Really Big Pickup (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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Diamond-T-.jpg)
![Automobilia Familia: Or, I Was A Brougham-Era Lot Boy 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/the-driver.jpg)
![Granddaddy Mache’s 1967 GMC Pickup Rides Again (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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/IMG_0186-800.jpg)
![Cars Of A Lifetime: Suzuki SJ 413 – Four Times 88 Equals….Success (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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img01.jpg)
![CCOTY 1962 Nomination #1: 1962 Buick Special Fireball V6 [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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Buick-Fireball-V6.jpg)


