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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Jason Shafer
Posts by Jason Shafer
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![(first posted 6/22/2017) Welcome to the Buick Edition of our journey into shockingly low volume production cars produced between 1946 and 1995. As always, car models whose production is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/1985-Buick-Electra-T-Type-01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Buick Edition")
Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Buick Edition
Posted on June 22, 2023 | 106 Comments(first posted 6/22/2017) Welcome to the Buick Edition of our journey into shockingly low volume production cars produced between 1946 and 1995. As always, car models whose production is […] -
![(first posted 8/6/2012) Every once in a while, I ponder upon what things in the past were like. This 1960 Plymouth definitely falls into that category. At the time […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/P7120015.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1960 Plymouth Deluxe 2-Door Wagon – Deluxe Accommodations")
CC Capsule: 1960 Plymouth Deluxe 2-Door Wagon – Deluxe Accommodations
Posted on June 21, 2023 | 64 Comments(first posted 8/6/2012) Every once in a while, I ponder upon what things in the past were like. This 1960 Plymouth definitely falls into that category. At the time […] -
![(first posted 6/6/2017) For this latest installment of exploring low volume production cars, let’s take a look at Dodge, the sometimes mid-priced sometimes low-priced brand in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1976-Dodge-Monaco-01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Dodge Edition")
Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Dodge Edition
Posted on June 6, 2023 | 49 Comments(first posted 6/6/2017) For this latest installment of exploring low volume production cars, let’s take a look at Dodge, the sometimes mid-priced sometimes low-priced brand in the […] -
![(first posted 7/3/2012) Tim turned 30 in June of 1968. He had been married for five years and had two sons, ages 3 and 4. He had owned a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/P53106271.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 Sportsroof- Always Ready to Roll")
Curbside Classic: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 Sportsroof- Always Ready to Roll
Posted on June 4, 2023 | 88 Comments(first posted 7/3/2012) Tim turned 30 in June of 1968. He had been married for five years and had two sons, ages 3 and 4. He had owned a […] -
![(first posted 7/19/2012) Nineteen seventy-six brings varied images to mind. It saw the election of Jimmy Carter and the founding of Apple Computer. It also saw the last 455 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7070030.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight – Orville Builds a House For Irene")
Curbside Classic: 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight – Orville Builds a House For Irene
Posted on June 2, 2023 | 87 Comments(first posted 7/19/2012) Nineteen seventy-six brings varied images to mind. It saw the election of Jimmy Carter and the founding of Apple Computer. It also saw the last 455 […] -
![(Originally published 25 May 2017) Welcome to the Mercury Edition of this ongoing series exploring low volume production cars. As usual, we are looking at those models built between 1946 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1946-Mercury.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Mercury Edition")
Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Mercury Edition
Posted on June 1, 2023 | 80 Comments(Originally published 25 May 2017) Welcome to the Mercury Edition of this ongoing series exploring low volume production cars. As usual, we are looking at those models built between 1946 […] -
![(first posted 5/31/2017) It’s time once again for our ongoing exploration of low volume regular production cars. Today, we look at Oldsmobile, one of the few car brands […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1970-Oldsmobile-Full-Line-Prestige-10-69-08-09.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Oldsmobile Edition")
Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Oldsmobile Edition
Posted on May 31, 2023 | 67 Comments(first posted 5/31/2017) It’s time once again for our ongoing exploration of low volume regular production cars. Today, we look at Oldsmobile, one of the few car brands […] -
![(first posted 5/25/2017) Welcome once again to our journey into the world of shockingly low volume production cars. Today, we are moving out of the low-priced field a smidgeon […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1971-Pontiac-Performance-Cars-12-13.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Pontiac Edition")
Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Pontiac Edition
Posted on May 25, 2023 | 60 Comments(first posted 5/25/2017) Welcome once again to our journey into the world of shockingly low volume production cars. Today, we are moving out of the low-priced field a smidgeon […] -
![(first posted 5/19/2017) For this third installment of our exploration into shockingly low volume production cars, let’s look at that third leg of the old “Low Priced Three”, Plymouth. Like […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1953-Plymouth-Foldout-00.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Plymouth Edition")
Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Plymouth Edition
Posted on May 20, 2023 | 57 Comments(first posted 5/19/2017) For this third installment of our exploration into shockingly low volume production cars, let’s look at that third leg of the old “Low Priced Three”, Plymouth. Like […] -
![(first posted 5/18/2017) With Part One of this Low Production series having focused on Chevrolet, it only seems natural to turn our attention to its long-time rival, Ford. As […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1946-Ford-Sportsman-02-03.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Ford Edition")
Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Ford Edition
Posted on May 18, 2023 | 87 Comments(first posted 5/18/2017) With Part One of this Low Production series having focused on Chevrolet, it only seems natural to turn our attention to its long-time rival, Ford. As […] -
![(first posted 5/16/2017) Welcome to a new series about routine production cars that realized relatively scant production volumes. For this inaugural journey, we start with Chevrolet, examining the time […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1946-Chevrolet-Full-Line-06-07-Version-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Chevrolet Edition")
Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Chevrolet Edition
Posted on May 16, 2023 | 110 Comments(first posted 5/16/2017) Welcome to a new series about routine production cars that realized relatively scant production volumes. For this inaugural journey, we start with Chevrolet, examining the time […] -
![(first posted 12/19/2012) Once upon a time, a person could watch a movie that contained actual car chases. Yes, there are still car chases in movies, but the computer-generated stunts […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/eldorado.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Movie Review: The Junkman")
Curbside Movie Review: The Junkman
Posted on May 8, 2023 | 67 Comments(first posted 12/19/2012) Once upon a time, a person could watch a movie that contained actual car chases. Yes, there are still car chases in movies, but the computer-generated stunts […] -
![(first posted 5/5/2017) Just having photographed a last generation Pontiac Grand Prix for another editor’s article, I turned around to be presented with one of the more famous derrieres in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_0962.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1957 Chevrolet Two-Ten – Overexposed, Commercialized, Handle Me With Care")
Curbside Classic: 1957 Chevrolet Two-Ten – Overexposed, Commercialized, Handle Me With Care
Posted on May 5, 2023 | 57 Comments(first posted 5/5/2017) Just having photographed a last generation Pontiac Grand Prix for another editor’s article, I turned around to be presented with one of the more famous derrieres in […] -
![What’s a guy to do when he has a short but indeterminate amount of time to kill when in Kansas City? Why, you drop off the wife at her destination […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_0533.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Salvage Yard Classics: A Trip To Kansas City")
Salvage Yard Classics: A Trip To Kansas City
Posted on May 5, 2023 | 36 CommentsWhat’s a guy to do when he has a short but indeterminate amount of time to kill when in Kansas City? Why, you drop off the wife at her destination […] -
![(first posted 1/31/2013) For lovers of Hollywood car chases, the late 1960s and early 1970s could easily be considered as the pinnacle of believable, high-quality chases. It was an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/hickman-bullitt-rotten-tomatoes-com.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Cinema: Bill Hickman – Stunt Driver Extraordinaire")
Curbside Cinema: Bill Hickman – Stunt Driver Extraordinaire
Posted on April 26, 2023 | 123 Comments(first posted 1/31/2013) For lovers of Hollywood car chases, the late 1960s and early 1970s could easily be considered as the pinnacle of believable, high-quality chases. It was an […]
