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About Author: Mike George
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![(first posted 8/22/2011) Author’s Note: This is a re-imagining of a piece that ran on TTAC last year. I’ve expanded the dialog and added many more pictures, which I strongly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "How My Dream Car Killed My Dream Car")
How My Dream Car Killed My Dream Car
Posted on February 15, 2018 | 25 Comments(first posted 8/22/2011) Author’s Note: This is a re-imagining of a piece that ran on TTAC last year. I’ve expanded the dialog and added many more pictures, which I strongly […] -
![If I were a gamblin’ man I’d reckon there are more articles here about, and pictures of, cars in the Whitaker neighborhood of Eugene than any other place. I work […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_3052.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Walk And Talk: No Quit In The Whit")
CC Walk And Talk: No Quit In The Whit
Posted on April 27, 2015 | 15 CommentsIf I were a gamblin’ man I’d reckon there are more articles here about, and pictures of, cars in the Whitaker neighborhood of Eugene than any other place. I work […] -
![Many of my rather rare submissions these days are a result of my near daily long walks around Eugene. Today’s walk was rather meta: I walked to the mall to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMAG0063.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Chrysler LeBaron Turbo Woody (In Time For) Wagon (Week)")
CC Outtake: Chrysler LeBaron Turbo Woody (In Time For) Wagon (Week)
Posted on April 24, 2015 | 27 CommentsMany of my rather rare submissions these days are a result of my near daily long walks around Eugene. Today’s walk was rather meta: I walked to the mall to […] -
![I was walking back to my studio a few days (sorry, last summer) ago and came upon this rather fortuitous pairing. New Minis are rather common in Eugene; seeing an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/CAM00327.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Mini Then And Now")
CC Capsule: Mini Then And Now
Posted on March 27, 2015 | 43 CommentsI was walking back to my studio a few days (sorry, last summer) ago and came upon this rather fortuitous pairing. New Minis are rather common in Eugene; seeing an […] -
![(first posted 2/1/12) “There are no second acts in American lives.” F Scott Fitzgerald. But what about second chances? We get those, right? I seem to be in the presence […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "A Second Chance? Christmas On The Loneliest Highway In America")
A Second Chance? Christmas On The Loneliest Highway In America
Posted on December 25, 2014 | 46 Comments(first posted 2/1/12) “There are no second acts in American lives.” F Scott Fitzgerald. But what about second chances? We get those, right? I seem to be in the presence […] -
CC Caption Contest: Brambler?
Posted on August 3, 2014 | 37 CommentsShot this in Portland three years ago and just found it in the archives. Circle the Wagoneer? Do your worst. -
![The roommate and I pulled up to our mechanic’s shop a month ago and I couldn’t quite believe what was in the driveway. My Toyota knowledge and enthusiasm is well […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/IMG_6550.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Four-Cel? TerRunner?")
CC Outtake: Four-Cel? TerRunner?
Posted on June 6, 2014 | 18 CommentsThe roommate and I pulled up to our mechanic’s shop a month ago and I couldn’t quite believe what was in the driveway. My Toyota knowledge and enthusiasm is well […] -
![CC has received dozens, nay hundreds* of furious emails clamoring for my return. Have no fear, I am back and worse than ever, writing from a new location. We had a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/IMG_6689.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Walk ‘n Talk: My New ‘Hood")
CC Walk ‘n Talk: My New ‘Hood
Posted on May 7, 2014 | 34 CommentsCC has received dozens, nay hundreds* of furious emails clamoring for my return. Have no fear, I am back and worse than ever, writing from a new location. We had a […] -
![My roommate bought a new truck to help us in our move, and we took it to our mechanic’s shop to trouble shoot a probable vacuum leak. Upon arrival I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/IMG_6557.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Was Your Easiest/Hardest Car To Work On?")
QOTD: What Was Your Easiest/Hardest Car To Work On?
Posted on April 2, 2014 | 136 CommentsMy roommate bought a new truck to help us in our move, and we took it to our mechanic’s shop to trouble shoot a probable vacuum leak. Upon arrival I […] -
![My roommate and his bride-to-be are buying a house, thanks in part to the proceeds from the sale of his beloved 1972 Ford LTD, which sold to a German man […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Scan1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC (Classic Classifieds): Dude, Eugene, Oregon, Thursday, January 17, 1991")
CC (Classic Classifieds): Dude, Eugene, Oregon, Thursday, January 17, 1991
Posted on March 25, 2014 | 24 CommentsMy roommate and his bride-to-be are buying a house, thanks in part to the proceeds from the sale of his beloved 1972 Ford LTD, which sold to a German man […] -
![I saw a nice shiny 4Runner near my studio the other day and headed to take a gander. I did a double-take when I noticed the “TURBO diesel” badge on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/5cylinder.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Toycedes? Mercota? Mercedenso?")
CC Outtake: Toycedes? Mercota? Mercedenso?
Posted on March 11, 2014 | 18 CommentsI saw a nice shiny 4Runner near my studio the other day and headed to take a gander. I did a double-take when I noticed the “TURBO diesel” badge on […] -
![If the two Fits? A Fitsfull? Twinning the light Fittastic? Identical Finns? Twints? Fwints? Fit in one hand, Fit in the other? Fits to be tied? If they don’t Fits […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_6577.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: A Case Of The Fits?")
CC Outtake: A Case Of The Fits?
Posted on March 5, 2014 | 38 CommentsIf the two Fits? A Fitsfull? Twinning the light Fittastic? Identical Finns? Twints? Fwints? Fit in one hand, Fit in the other? Fits to be tied? If they don’t Fits […] -
Craigslist Classic: Lord I Was Born A Ramblin’ Man *cough hack cough*
Posted on December 3, 2013 | 26 Comments“This is a hand engraved art car make offer for sale or trade 420 friendly. Runs needs minor stuff famous artist were involed here” All this for only $1,000,000. -
![Frequent readers of CC will know of my propensity for (mostly) ’80s Toyota iron. However, my roommate, Jerry, who sold me my first Toyota years ago, is making me a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_3045.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: The Church Of Toyota")
CC Outtake: The Church Of Toyota
Posted on November 12, 2013 | 12 CommentsFrequent readers of CC will know of my propensity for (mostly) ’80s Toyota iron. However, my roommate, Jerry, who sold me my first Toyota years ago, is making me a […] -
![I had a pocket-full of hundred dollar bills after selling a high-end drumkit. What to do, what to do? Craigslist! Just days after selling the Ayottes, I spot a five-piece […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/IMG_6436.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Walk ‘N Talk: Sutherlin, Oregon")
CC Walk ‘N Talk: Sutherlin, Oregon
Posted on November 9, 2013 | 37 CommentsI had a pocket-full of hundred dollar bills after selling a high-end drumkit. What to do, what to do? Craigslist! Just days after selling the Ayottes, I spot a five-piece […]
