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			Diesel-Electric Submarines: World’s Biggest HybridsPosted on July 27, 2014 | 81 CommentsThe Chevy Volt has gotten a lot of attention for its ability to run its electric propulsion motor from its internal combustion engine/generator, batteries, or both. Submarines having been doing […]
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			Bike Sunday: Home Made Bikes – Some on SteroidsPosted on September 2, 2012 | 13 CommentsRemember Allen Millyard’s five-cylinder Kawasaki from the Kawasaki article I posted a while back? If so, you’ll like this one. If not, I’m certain you’ll enjoy the ride anyway. All […]
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			Car Lot Outtake – Fattie Twin Caddies And Other Fat CatsPosted on August 21, 2012 | 33 CommentsThere seems to be an unlimited interest in Caddies, Buicks, and other big boats here on CC. Now I just happened to come across a few of them the other […]
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			CC Double-take: Nash Metropolitans – Almost Twins, Almost American, Almost a StoryPosted on August 20, 2012 | 22 CommentsThere may be a lot of people who can tell a better story about cars than I can. So I just find them, snap pictures, share, and then let you […]
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			Zoo Classic Outtake: Zebra Queen of the BroughamsPosted on August 16, 2012 | 16 CommentsWhen I see something like this I always ask myself – Why? So far I cannot come up with an answer unless the painter was drunk.
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			CC Outtake: Hillbilly HiltonPosted on August 14, 2012 | 8 CommentsI really don’t have a clue what the intended purpose of this rig might be other than rolling billboard (if it actually does roll). You really need to click on […]
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			Windshield Outtake – Catch Me If You CanPosted on August 7, 2012 | 12 CommentsA beautiful day today and the old cars were out in force. Most of them meeting me and no time to shoot. This guy was just tough to catch. I […]
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			CC Capsule: Texas Trifecta, Part One: Baby Got BackPosted on August 4, 2012 | 16 CommentsThere are many different ways in which you can know someone. Take Bobby. Although I went to church with him, I never knew him to be a car nut. Anyway, […]
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			CC Outtake – It’s Only Efficient if it RunsPosted on August 1, 2012 | 28 CommentsI can certainly understand anyone who wants to get more fuel economy from a car. However, for that to mean anything the car actually has to work. Not long ago I […]
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			CC Outtake: 1991 Grand Marquis Colony Park – Still WorkingPosted on July 29, 2012 | 38 CommentsThis car was sighted at a busy tourist trap near Brenham, Texas. The owner says she just bought it in Houston and intends for it to work for a living. […]
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			Junkyard Cruising – East Texas StylePosted on July 24, 2012 | 29 CommentsNot long ago I wrote an article about running across the 1964 Mercury that used to belong to my wife. I had found it in a junkyard that started […]
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			CC Outtake: Drydocked – 1975 CornbinderPosted on July 18, 2012 | 15 CommentsI took this picture in December. Sometimes it’s tough to tell if something is just sidelined temporarily or if it’s suffering from terminal neglect. This week I needed to drive […]
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			CC Outtake: 1981 AMC Concord – Deadly Sin? NotPosted on July 2, 2012 | 49 CommentsI was at the Auto Zone today and just minding my own business when in came this car. Even though it has two wheels too many there were reasons […]
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			Curbside Classic: 1952 Dodge B Series Panel Truck – Work In A Pilot HousePosted on June 21, 2012 | 32 CommentsThe area just west of Huntsville Texas has recently been very good to me, car spotting wise. I ran across a bunch of interesting cars and have just about all […]
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			Sunday Salon: What the Heck is Speedway?Posted on June 17, 2012 | 14 CommentsThe recent flat track article started a discussion about Harley-Davidson’s lack of competitiveness when it comes to motor sports outside the USA, notably Speedway. Although I view Speedway as riders mounted on overpowered, bicycle-looking […]
 
				![Diesel-Electric Submarines: World’s Biggest Hybrids The Chevy Volt has gotten a lot of attention for its ability to run its electric propulsion motor from its internal combustion engine/generator, batteries, or both. Submarines having been doing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/USSClamagore-SS343.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Bike Sunday: Home Made Bikes – Some on Steroids Remember Allen Millyard’s five-cylinder Kawasaki from the Kawasaki article I posted a while back? If so, you’ll like this one. If not, I’m certain you’ll enjoy the ride anyway. All […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/HBM-5-cyl-kaw.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Car Lot Outtake – Fattie Twin Caddies And Other Fat Cats There seems to be an unlimited interest in Caddies, Buicks, and other big boats here on CC. Now I just happened to come across a few of them the other […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Ragtop-Caddie.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Double-take: Nash Metropolitans – Almost Twins, Almost American, Almost a Story There may be a lot of people who can tell a better story about cars than I can. So I just find them, snap pictures, share, and then let you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Lt-rear-quarter-metro.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)

![CC Outtake: Hillbilly Hilton I really don’t have a clue what the intended purpose of this rig might be other than rolling billboard (if it actually does roll).  You really need to click on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Little-house-on-wheels.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Windshield Outtake – Catch Me If You Can A beautiful day today and the old cars were out in force.  Most of them meeting me and no time to shoot.  This guy was just tough to catch.  I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olds-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Capsule: Texas Trifecta, Part One: Baby Got Back There are many different ways in which you can know someone. Take Bobby. Although I went to church with him, I never knew him to be a car nut. Anyway, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Bobby-front-right.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Outtake – It’s Only Efficient if it Runs I can certainly understand anyone who wants to get more fuel economy from a car. However, for that to mean anything the car actually has to work. Not long ago I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/LCC-Front.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Outtake: 1991 Grand Marquis Colony Park – Still Working This car was sighted at a busy tourist trap near Brenham, Texas. The owner says she just bought it in Houston and intends for it to work for a living.  […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/1991-Front-Left.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Junkyard Cruising – East Texas Style   Not long ago I wrote an article about running across the 1964 Mercury that used to belong to my wife. I had found it in a junkyard that started […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/JYC-IMG_1349.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Outtake: Drydocked – 1975 Cornbinder I took this picture in December.  Sometimes it’s tough to tell if something is just sidelined temporarily or if it’s suffering from terminal neglect.  This week I needed to drive […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DD-6-months-ago.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Outtake: 1981 AMC Concord – Deadly Sin? Not    I was at the Auto Zone today and just minding my own business when in came this car.  Even though it has two wheels too many there were reasons […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/81AMC1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1952 Dodge B Series Panel Truck – Work In A Pilot House The area just west of Huntsville Texas has recently been very good to me, car spotting wise.  I ran across a bunch of interesting cars and have just about all […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/52D-IMG_1088.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Sunday Salon: What the Heck is Speedway? The recent flat track article started a discussion about Harley-Davidson’s lack of competitiveness when it comes to motor sports outside the USA, notably Speedway. Although I view Speedway as riders mounted on overpowered, bicycle-looking […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/M-close-quarters-two-speedway-bikes.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


