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![This Holden ute is 60 years old this year, and beyond its age there are some pretty interesting things about this ute, having a mix of period accessories and a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1958-Holden-FC-ute.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 1958 Holden Ute")
Curbside Outtake: 1958 Holden Ute
Posted on March 16, 2018 | 13 CommentsThis Holden ute is 60 years old this year, and beyond its age there are some pretty interesting things about this ute, having a mix of period accessories and a […] -
![I am making a presumption here, but I think this Morris 10 sedan I came across parked in an industrial estate was most likely there for a service at a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Austin-12-sighting.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Morris 10 At The Doctors")
CC Capsule: Morris 10 At The Doctors
Posted on March 10, 2018 | 20 CommentsI am making a presumption here, but I think this Morris 10 sedan I came across parked in an industrial estate was most likely there for a service at a […] -
![Recently I had a look through some of my grandmother’s photos that included several of the cars, trucks, tractors and motorcycles from my grandfather’s life. Many I remember but some, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1952-Fordson-Major-tractor-bogged-in-dam.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 50 Years Of Vehicles From My Grandfather’s Life")
COAL: 50 Years Of Vehicles From My Grandfather’s Life
Posted on February 4, 2018 | 36 CommentsRecently I had a look through some of my grandmother’s photos that included several of the cars, trucks, tractors and motorcycles from my grandfather’s life. Many I remember but some, […] -
![Last year at the Historic Winton races there was a sight that I think won’t have taken place in Australia for probably 50 years: a pair of Simcas on a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Simca-race-start.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Simcas For Road And Race")
Car Show Classics: Simcas For Road And Race
Posted on January 28, 2018 | 24 CommentsLast year at the Historic Winton races there was a sight that I think won’t have taken place in Australia for probably 50 years: a pair of Simcas on a […] -
![One of the features of this year’s Motorclassica show was a class for Holden cars, in recognition of the end of production. Holden contributed significantly to the show, not only […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Commodore-generations.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Commodore Generations At Motorclassica 2017")
Car Show Classics: Commodore Generations At Motorclassica 2017
Posted on January 21, 2018 | 36 CommentsOne of the features of this year’s Motorclassica show was a class for Holden cars, in recognition of the end of production. Holden contributed significantly to the show, not only […] -
![As was fitting with the imminent closure of Holden’s Elizabeth factory (Adelaide, South Australia), Holden was one of the featured marques at Motorclassica 2017, and there was a reasonably comprehensive […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1947-Holden-prototype.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 2017 Motorclassica – A Hall Of Holden History")
Car Show Classic: 2017 Motorclassica – A Hall Of Holden History
Posted on January 14, 2018 | 32 CommentsAs was fitting with the imminent closure of Holden’s Elizabeth factory (Adelaide, South Australia), Holden was one of the featured marques at Motorclassica 2017, and there was a reasonably comprehensive […] -
![Here is a pretty impressive piece of roadside hay bale sculpture! And given that Santa needs to cover all sorts of roads throughout the world, traction and fuel economy will […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Santa-Subaru-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Of Course Santa Drives A Subaru Wagon")
CC Outtake: Of Course Santa Drives A Subaru Wagon
Posted on December 24, 2017 | 3 CommentsHere is a pretty impressive piece of roadside hay bale sculpture! And given that Santa needs to cover all sorts of roads throughout the world, traction and fuel economy will […] -
![Cornucopia (noun) – a great abundance; overflowing supply. That is certainly what there was in the Club Sandwich display area outside the Royal Exhibition Building, in Carlton which is just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Chrysler-Restorers-Club.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: 2017 Motorclassica Club Sandwich Cornucopia")
Car Show Classics: 2017 Motorclassica Club Sandwich Cornucopia
Posted on December 12, 2017 | 43 CommentsCornucopia (noun) – a great abundance; overflowing supply. That is certainly what there was in the Club Sandwich display area outside the Royal Exhibition Building, in Carlton which is just […] -
![Seeing as Don Andreina has posted a lot of the special cars that were at this year’s Motorclassica show, but with respect he only scratched the surface. I realise that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1914-Delage-Type-S-GP.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Motorclassica 2017 – Extraordinary Vintage Machinery")
Car Show Classics: Motorclassica 2017 – Extraordinary Vintage Machinery
Posted on December 2, 2017 | 22 CommentsSeeing as Don Andreina has posted a lot of the special cars that were at this year’s Motorclassica show, but with respect he only scratched the surface. I realise that […] -
![This year’s Tour Classica drive to the Motorclassica show began at the Alexandra Gardens by the boat sheds alongside the Yarra River, just south of the central Melbourne (Australia) city. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Tourclassica-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Tour Classica – Down By The River")
Car Show Classics: Tour Classica – Down By The River
Posted on November 29, 2017 | 45 CommentsThis year’s Tour Classica drive to the Motorclassica show began at the Alexandra Gardens by the boat sheds alongside the Yarra River, just south of the central Melbourne (Australia) city. […] -
![Something I like to do at car shows is get a pair of cars in a photo. It can be fun, sometimes you get rivals like the Triumph Dolomite Sprint […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Dolomite-Escort.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: 2015 Great Australian Rally – Compare And Contrast")
Car Show Classics: 2015 Great Australian Rally – Compare And Contrast
Posted on November 19, 2017 | 28 CommentsSomething I like to do at car shows is get a pair of cars in a photo. It can be fun, sometimes you get rivals like the Triumph Dolomite Sprint […] -
![I have already featured some of the imported cars at the Toyota Car Club’s show at the now-closed Altona North factory, some intentionally and others inadvertently, such as the Toyota […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Toyota-Century.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: The JDM Imports At Altona – Some Surprises!")
Car Show Classics: The JDM Imports At Altona – Some Surprises!
Posted on November 9, 2017 | 43 CommentsI have already featured some of the imported cars at the Toyota Car Club’s show at the now-closed Altona North factory, some intentionally and others inadvertently, such as the Toyota […] -
![Continuing our chronological stroll around the Toyota Club’s show that was held at Toyota’s now-closed Altona North factory from late August, we are now up to the 1990’s which of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/1991-Hilux-crawler.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Toyota Australia – Marking The End Of An Era, Part 4")
Car Show Classics: Toyota Australia – Marking The End Of An Era, Part 4
Posted on November 2, 2017 | 20 CommentsContinuing our chronological stroll around the Toyota Club’s show that was held at Toyota’s now-closed Altona North factory from late August, we are now up to the 1990’s which of […] -
![To follow on from yesterday’s hearse posts, here is one that was seen at the Picnic at Hanging Rock car show which is held each February near Woodend, Victoria about […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Matador-hearse.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1973 Rambler Matador Hearse – Not Necessary?")
CC Outtake: 1973 Rambler Matador Hearse – Not Necessary?
Posted on November 1, 2017 | 25 CommentsTo follow on from yesterday’s hearse posts, here is one that was seen at the Picnic at Hanging Rock car show which is held each February near Woodend, Victoria about […] -
Car Show Classics: Toyota Australia – Marking The End Of An Era, Part 3
Posted on October 26, 2017 | 26 CommentsWelcome to the third part of the tour through the Toyota Club show, and Toyota Australia’s history – things are about to get boxy, as this Corolla wagon illustrates!
