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![Because today, 20 October 2017, is the day that the Holden production lines will come to a halt after almost 70 years, I thought that rather than recount the history […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/1968-HK-Brougham.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: A Celebration of Holdens On The Day the Very Last One Rolls Off the Line")
CC Global: A Celebration of Holdens On The Day the Very Last One Rolls Off the Line
Posted on October 20, 2017 | 89 CommentsBecause today, 20 October 2017, is the day that the Holden production lines will come to a halt after almost 70 years, I thought that rather than recount the history […] -
![Continuing a stroll through Toyota Australia history via the Toyota Car Club’s show at the just-closed Altona North factory, I’ll start with the Japanese pony car – Celica, which debuted […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Celica-silver-rear.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Toyota Australia – Marking The End Of An Era, Part 2")
Car Show Classics: Toyota Australia – Marking The End Of An Era, Part 2
Posted on October 19, 2017 | 33 CommentsContinuing a stroll through Toyota Australia history via the Toyota Car Club’s show at the just-closed Altona North factory, I’ll start with the Japanese pony car – Celica, which debuted […] -
![Back in August the Toyota Car Club had their annual display, with a special twist. With the closure of the Altona North factory coming up (which occurred last Tuesday October […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Toyota-Crown-MS40.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Toyota Australia – Marking The End Of An Era, Part 1")
Car Show Classics: Toyota Australia – Marking The End Of An Era, Part 1
Posted on October 12, 2017 | 38 CommentsBack in August the Toyota Car Club had their annual display, with a special twist. With the closure of the Altona North factory coming up (which occurred last Tuesday October […] -
![Here is something out of the ordinary. I don’t see Hans Glas’ Goggomobils very often, and it seems most of those are the Australian market-only Dart. And there is more […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/yellow-pages-goggomobil.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: Goggomobil Coupe 400 – Couper S Version")
Car Show Classic: Goggomobil Coupe 400 – Couper S Version
Posted on September 18, 2017 | 15 CommentsHere is something out of the ordinary. I don’t see Hans Glas’ Goggomobils very often, and it seems most of those are the Australian market-only Dart. And there is more […] -
![Driving along a side road of an outer Melbourne industrial suburb, this distinctive cab profile stood out amongst the modern pickups surrounding it, and I had to stop to grab […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1947-Dodge-Power-Wagon-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1947 Dodge Power Wagon – Still Ready To Conquer")
CC Outtake: 1947 Dodge Power Wagon – Still Ready To Conquer
Posted on August 28, 2017 | 24 CommentsDriving along a side road of an outer Melbourne industrial suburb, this distinctive cab profile stood out amongst the modern pickups surrounding it, and I had to stop to grab […] -
![It may not be obvious to readers from outside Australia, but this is not your everyday Holden ute. Technically it is not even a Holden, but rather a South African […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/SthAf-Chevrolet-El-Camino-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: The Bakkie Is Back")
CC Capsule: The Bakkie Is Back
Posted on August 24, 2017 | 42 CommentsIt may not be obvious to readers from outside Australia, but this is not your everyday Holden ute. Technically it is not even a Holden, but rather a South African […] -
![Compared with the first edition we are down a few antennae this time around, but there is still the potential for some serious communication here! The car this time is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/holden_whii_statesman_international_1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: No Failure To Communicate Edition 2")
CC Outtake: No Failure To Communicate Edition 2
Posted on August 16, 2017 | 22 CommentsCompared with the first edition we are down a few antennae this time around, but there is still the potential for some serious communication here! The car this time is […] -
![This is a great example of a later-type Australian market Mini. From 1971 all of the local Minis had the square ‘Clubman’ front end that was added in a nod […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1978-Leyland-Mini.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1978 Leyland Mini – Still Shopping")
CC Outtake: 1978 Leyland Mini – Still Shopping
Posted on August 13, 2017 | 24 CommentsThis is a great example of a later-type Australian market Mini. From 1971 all of the local Minis had the square ‘Clubman’ front end that was added in a nod […] -
![This is one o the first full-size 1970’s Ford wagon I’ve seen, and it is probably as close as I will come to seeing one of my childhood Matchbox […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Ford-Country-Squire-wagon.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Ford Country Squire – A Toy Come To Life")
CC Outtake: Ford Country Squire – A Toy Come To Life
Posted on August 12, 2017 | 73 CommentsThis is one o the first full-size 1970’s Ford wagon I’ve seen, and it is probably as close as I will come to seeing one of my childhood Matchbox […] -
![Here is one for Paul, a 1998 Iveco Daily 4wd camper van. This would be one of a batch that were mostly sold to the Britz camper van rental company, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1998-Iveco-Daily-camper-van.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Camp Anywhere")
CC Outtake: Camp Anywhere
Posted on August 9, 2017 | 13 CommentsHere is one for Paul, a 1998 Iveco Daily 4wd camper van. This would be one of a batch that were mostly sold to the Britz camper van rental company, […] -
![I had seen this Comanche pickup once before parked outside its 9-5 home, a Jeep/4×4 specialist parts supplier. Now the XJ Cherokeee was only introduced here in 1994, unfortunately too […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Jeep-Comanche.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Jeep Comanche A Unicorn In Australia")
CC Outtake: Jeep Comanche A Unicorn In Australia
Posted on August 3, 2017 | 12 CommentsI had seen this Comanche pickup once before parked outside its 9-5 home, a Jeep/4×4 specialist parts supplier. Now the XJ Cherokeee was only introduced here in 1994, unfortunately too […] -
![Once a month there is a car club display at Federation Square on Flinders Street in the middle of Melbourne, opposite the landmark railway station. 12 months ago the AMC […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Fed-Square-Ramblers-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: AMC Rambler Club at Melbourne’s Federation Square")
Car Show Classics: AMC Rambler Club at Melbourne’s Federation Square
Posted on July 24, 2017 | 25 CommentsOnce a month there is a car club display at Federation Square on Flinders Street in the middle of Melbourne, opposite the landmark railway station. 12 months ago the AMC […] -
![Each year one week before the Australian Grand Prix, the Victorian Historic Racing Register runs its Phillip Island Classic races. Cars entered ranged from 1920s grand prix cars to a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Falcon-GT-Camaro-Gen2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: 2017 Phillip Island Classic")
Car Show Classics: 2017 Phillip Island Classic
Posted on July 16, 2017 | 29 CommentsEach year one week before the Australian Grand Prix, the Victorian Historic Racing Register runs its Phillip Island Classic races. Cars entered ranged from 1920s grand prix cars to a […] -
![In the spirit of working our way back in time through the Lancias on display at the national rally held in Castlemaine last year, we are now up to the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Lancia-Lambdas.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Lancia Rally At Castlemaine Part 4")
Car Show Classics: Lancia Rally At Castlemaine Part 4
Posted on October 30, 2016 | 20 CommentsIn the spirit of working our way back in time through the Lancias on display at the national rally held in Castlemaine last year, we are now up to the […] -
![Moving back in time again from the 1960’s era cars from the last instalment, the 1950’s Lancias are no less impressive. The trademark of Lancia was innovative engineering and this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Lancia-Aurelia-lineup.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Lancia Rally At Castlemaine Part 3")
Car Show Classics: Lancia Rally At Castlemaine Part 3
Posted on October 22, 2016 | 9 CommentsMoving back in time again from the 1960’s era cars from the last instalment, the 1950’s Lancias are no less impressive. The trademark of Lancia was innovative engineering and this […]
