Curbside Classic Archives
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About Author: Jason Shafer
Posts by Jason Shafer
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CC Outtake: 1987 Buick Skyhawk – The Wild Blue Wonder
Posted on September 23, 2012 | 27 CommentsSince we’ve been offering up such J-bodies as a Cimarron and Firenza these past few days, let’s add another. Here’s a 1987 Buick Skyhawk, recently spotted at a farmers’ market. -
Curbside Fiction: 1951 Packard 200 – Too Many Memories
Posted on September 19, 2012 | 18 CommentsCyrus Howard sat in his office, looking out the window. It was a warm spring day, and in direct conflict with Cyrus’s mood. As he sat staring out the window […] -
Curbside Classic:1956 Ford Customline – A New and Safer Flavor In A Familiar Wrapper
Posted on September 12, 2012 | 32 CommentsEveryone has heard repeatedly the old admonition that one should not judge a book by its cover. Judging from the exterior styling of the 1956 Ford models, one could conclude that […] -
CC Clue
Posted on September 8, 2012 | 9 CommentsThe folks on here never fail to amaze. Richarbl was able to correctly identify today’s Falcon XC. Great job! Here is a glimpse of tomorrow’s Curbside Classic. This is a […] -
CC Outtake: 2012 Ford F-250 – Looking Cannibalized
Posted on September 7, 2012 | 1 CommentThis was a display at the Missouri State Fair in August. Made entirely of 7,000-plus strategically placed cans of food, it weighs in right at 8,000 pounds (3,640 kilograms) – […] -
CC Outtake: 1993 Cadillac Allante – Bubba’s Swan Song
Posted on September 5, 2012 | 9 CommentsIn the last post on the 1951 Crosley, I referenced this 1993 Cadillac Allante. Here’s a closer look at this final-year Allante, which has the 32-valve Northstar V8. The Cadillac […] -
Curbside Classic: 1951 Crosley Sedan Delivery – A Lot of Pop in a Small Package
Posted on September 5, 2012 | 18 CommentsHave you ever grown weary of persons using adjectives that give a vague or inaccurate picture of what they want to describe? Have you ever heard someone say “My car […] -
CC Clue
Posted on September 1, 2012 | 10 CommentsA hearty congratulations to John Williams for identifying the Toyota Camry Richard Bennett brought us this morning. The speed and accuracy being seen in identifying the clue to the next […] -
CC Outtake: 1958 Ford Custom 300 – Support Your Local Sheriff
Posted on August 24, 2012 | 14 CommentsDid Sheriff Bill Abbott’s opponent break the back window? Can the “Chevrolet Super Service” and “Oldsmobile Service” technicians work on a Ford? -
Curbside Classic: 1968 Mercury Monterey – Show Me Your Mercury
Posted on August 21, 2012 | 97 CommentsIt’s a dark night, in late 1968. Winter’s chill is beginning to be felt in the air. You’re in your brand new ’68 Dodge Charger after having had a load of […] -
CC Clue
Posted on August 19, 2012 | 13 CommentsThis morning’s ’68 Mercury Monterey cruiser was easily guessed (again) by Dean Edwards. He’s now two for two. So let’s try for tomorrow. There is a story about Iris and […] -
CC Clue: Updated – Now With Winner Of Previous Clue
Posted on August 17, 2012 | 17 Comments[Update: No it wasn’t “XXXXX” who won the Olds Clue. I was; ah, distracted, even though I told Jason I would handle it. My bad. PN] So good job to […] -
CC Outtake: 1952 Chevrolet – Folk Art Or Molestation Victim?
Posted on August 13, 2012 | 20 CommentsThis Chevrolet has been well marinated in gaudy and deep-fried in tackiness. I was unable to capture the front end to better determine its vintage. My spotter’s guide shows the […] -
CC Clue
Posted on August 1, 2012 | 10 CommentsA round of applause for Stumack who correctly guessed the MG TD. So what is tomorrow’s Curbside Classic? Perhaps the clues are plentiful or perhaps they aren’t. -
Curbside Construction: Carnuba Wax for the Highway
Posted on July 29, 2012 | 20 CommentsAh, summer time. The time of year I most enjoy, the time of year that brings about backyard barbecues, fresh peaches, and less confining clothes. It truly is a beautiful […]

![Curbside Fiction: 1951 Packard 200 – Too Many Memories Cyrus Howard sat in his office, looking out the window. It was a warm spring day, and in direct conflict with Cyrus’s mood. As he sat staring out the window […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P7070020.jpg)
![Curbside Classic:1956 Ford Customline – A New and Safer Flavor In A Familiar Wrapper Everyone has heard repeatedly the old admonition that one should not judge a book by its cover. Judging from the exterior styling of the 1956 Ford models, one could conclude that […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P8210002.jpg)
![CC Clue The folks on here never fail to amaze. Richarbl was able to correctly identify today’s Falcon XC. Great job! Here is a glimpse of tomorrow’s Curbside Classic. This is a […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P82100081.jpg)
![CC Outtake: 2012 Ford F-250 – Looking Cannibalized This was a display at the Missouri State Fair in August. Made entirely of 7,000-plus strategically placed cans of food, it weighs in right at 8,000 pounds (3,640 kilograms) – […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG-20120811-00418.jpg)
![CC Outtake: 1993 Cadillac Allante – Bubba’s Swan Song In the last post on the 1951 Crosley, I referenced this 1993 Cadillac Allante. Here’s a closer look at this final-year Allante, which has the 32-valve Northstar V8. The Cadillac […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/P8230044.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 1951 Crosley Sedan Delivery – A Lot of Pop in a Small Package Have you ever grown weary of persons using adjectives that give a vague or inaccurate picture of what they want to describe? Have you ever heard someone say “My car […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/1951-Crosley-Ad-01.jpg)
![CC Clue A hearty congratulations to John Williams for identifying the Toyota Camry Richard Bennett brought us this morning. The speed and accuracy being seen in identifying the clue to the next […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/P82300411.jpg)

![Curbside Classic: 1968 Mercury Monterey – Show Me Your Mercury It’s a dark night, in late 1968. Winter’s chill is beginning to be felt in the air. You’re in your brand new ’68 Dodge Charger after having had a load of […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/DSCN0283.jpg)
![CC Clue: Updated – Now With Winner Of Previous Clue [Update: No it wasn’t “XXXXX” who won the Olds Clue. I was; ah, distracted, even though I told Jason I would handle it. My bad. PN] So good job to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/DSCN02801.jpg)
![CC Outtake: 1952 Chevrolet – Folk Art Or Molestation Victim? This Chevrolet has been well marinated in gaudy and deep-fried in tackiness. I was unable to capture the front end to better determine its vintage. My spotter’s guide shows the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/P7270015.jpg)

![Curbside Construction: Carnuba Wax for the Highway Ah, summer time. The time of year I most enjoy, the time of year that brings about backyard barbecues, fresh peaches, and less confining clothes. It truly is a beautiful […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7200033.jpg)


