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About Author: Jason Shafer
Posts by Jason Shafer
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Heavy Duty Classic: 2004 Sterling Condor – A Truck of a Different Stripe
Posted on February 5, 2014 | 21 CommentsThere are a number of things in life most of us simply don’t think about. Like, say, how the centerline is painted on the highway. This 2004 Sterling is in […] -
Curbside Classic: 1994 Dodge Ram 2500 – Despite His Protests, Ruby Took Her Love To Town Anyway
Posted on January 30, 2014 | 20 CommentsSince the advent of Curbside Classic, Paul and Company have been able to capture and chronicle a vast array of automobiles. We have also been able to document a number […] -
The Cars of the Shafer Dynasty
Posted on January 28, 2014 | 27 CommentsEvery once in a while, a blind pig will find an acorn. Such was the case with these pictures. My father, the youngster in the picture above, turned seventy in […] -
CC Outtake: 1st Generation Javelin Found
Posted on January 23, 2014 | 18 CommentsI stumbled upon this first generation Javelin a few weeks ago when getting some work done on the wife’s van. This first generation Javelin – complete with old white wall […] -
CC Clue
Posted on January 21, 2014 | 5 CommentsDocumenting finds on the street never ceases to be an amazing experience. The good thing about it? A parked car doesn’t avoid getting its picture taken. But is it a […] -
QOTD: What Was the First Vehicle You Ever Drove?
Posted on January 16, 2014 | 126 CommentsWe’ve all had our first time behind the wheel. Filled with trepidation, excitement, and nervousness, it is one of those firsts in life that we will always remember. -
QOTD: When Is a Car a Brougham?
Posted on January 9, 2014 | 75 CommentsMy definition of a Brougham earlier today was rather strict. So the question is: At what point does a car cross the line into Brougham? -
QOTD: What Was The Most Oddly Equipped Car You Have Seen?
Posted on January 2, 2014 | 345 CommentsSeeing Keith Thelen’s Dodge Monaco recently, and how it was equipped with a six-cylinder engine, made me start thinking of unusually equipped cars. But it hardly stops there, at least […] -
A Curbside Christmas Carol: I’ll Be Home for Christmas in My LT1 Powered Buick Roadmaster
Posted on December 23, 2013 | 32 CommentsGreetings. Let me introduce myself; my name is Betty and I’m a Buick Roadmaster. Perhaps you are asking yourself about a talking car. Since you hopefully met my garage mate, […] -
CC Clue
Posted on December 20, 2013 | 28 CommentsJoin us tomorrow for the ultimate in twofers; its a combination CC and Automotive History. While many would think this is an otherwise forgettable car, it truly isn’t; the story […] -
CC Clue
Posted on December 14, 2013 | 13 CommentsAt this time last year you were introduced to Jack and Diane in a whimsical holiday tale about them, her family, and their 1979 Buick LeSabre. We will again be […] -
CC Clue
Posted on December 8, 2013 | 8 CommentsPack up, we’re heading to the beach! With this wonderful cool weather in the northern hemisphere, there shouldn’t be too many people to fight for prime spots. What are we […] -
Automotive History: The Ford Model T in World War I
Posted on December 5, 2013 | 19 CommentsYes, Tin, Tin, Tin You exasperating puzzle, Hunka Tin I’ve abused you and I’ve flayed you, But by Henry Ford who made you, You are better than […] -
Street Scene Outtake: US 69 in Cameron, Missouri
Posted on November 26, 2013 | 24 CommentsThe year this picture was taken is unknown, but I’m guessing 1972 or 1973. What is the newest car you can see? Click on the picture for a bigger view. -
CC Outtake – Stuck in Traffic
Posted on November 26, 2013 | 20 CommentsComing back from a recent sabbatical, we stopped to stretch our legs for a few minutes. As luck would have it, our heading back to the highway allowed us the […]
![Heavy Duty Classic: 2004 Sterling Condor – A Truck of a Different Stripe There are a number of things in life most of us simply don’t think about. Like, say, how the centerline is painted on the highway. This 2004 Sterling is in […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_0309.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 1994 Dodge Ram 2500 – Despite His Protests, Ruby Took Her Love To Town Anyway Since the advent of Curbside Classic, Paul and Company have been able to capture and chronicle a vast array of automobiles. We have also been able to document a number […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1478.jpg)
![The Cars of the Shafer Dynasty Every once in a while, a blind pig will find an acorn. Such was the case with these pictures. My father, the youngster in the picture above, turned seventy in […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Dad-Ed-May-30-1948.jpg)
![CC Outtake: 1st Generation Javelin Found I stumbled upon this first generation Javelin a few weeks ago when getting some work done on the wife’s van. This first generation Javelin – complete with old white wall […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_0292.jpg)
![CC Clue Documenting finds on the street never ceases to be an amazing experience. The good thing about it? A parked car doesn’t avoid getting its picture taken. But is it a […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1481-Version-2.jpg)


![QOTD: What Was The Most Oddly Equipped Car You Have Seen? Seeing Keith Thelen’s Dodge Monaco recently, and how it was equipped with a six-cylinder engine, made me start thinking of unusually equipped cars. But it hardly stops there, at least […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1977-Dodge-Monaco-12.jpg)
![A Curbside Christmas Carol: I’ll Be Home for Christmas in My LT1 Powered Buick Roadmaster Greetings. Let me introduce myself; my name is Betty and I’m a Buick Roadmaster. Perhaps you are asking yourself about a talking car. Since you hopefully met my garage mate, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/P7250015.jpg)
![CC Clue Join us tomorrow for the ultimate in twofers; its a combination CC and Automotive History. While many would think this is an otherwise forgettable car, it truly isn’t; the story […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/clue1.jpg)
![CC Clue Pack up, we’re heading to the beach! With this wonderful cool weather in the northern hemisphere, there shouldn’t be too many people to fight for prime spots. What are we […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IMG_1334-Version-2.jpg)
![Automotive History: The Ford Model T in World War I Yes, Tin, Tin, Tin You exasperating puzzle, Hunka Tin I’ve abused you and I’ve flayed you, But by Henry Ford who made you, You are better than […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/model-t-ambulance-france-from-mca-marines-dot-org.png)

![CC Outtake – Stuck in Traffic Coming back from a recent sabbatical, we stopped to stretch our legs for a few minutes. As luck would have it, our heading back to the highway allowed us the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_1327.jpg)


