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About Author: Richard Wayman
Posts by Richard Wayman
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Curbside TV: The Cars Of Adam-12
Posted on March 8, 2023 | 98 Comments(first posted 3/5/2013) “One-Adam-12, One-Adam-12…A 211 in progress. One-Adam-12 handle code three…” Thus began one of the best police dramas of the 1960s and 70s. Adam-12. Starring Martin Milner, Kent […] -
Pacer Of A Lifetime: 1976 AMC Pacer
Posted on June 19, 2019 | 70 Comments(first posted 4/25/2011) Picture this: Mid 1976. A young man just out of high school. Landing a good job that requires a 50 mile round trip every day. And he […] -
Cars Of A Lifetime: 1979 Subaru FE – Finally, It Can Be Told (and Shown)
Posted on March 28, 2019 | 52 Commentsimage: subaruhighmileageclub (first posted 7/24/2013) In my web searching, I have been able to find pictures closely approximating every one of my past cars. The 1967 Delta 88. The 1976 […] -
My Curbside Classic: 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette GLS – This Is Your Mother’s Olds
Posted on March 22, 2015 | 53 Comments(first published 7/10/2011) My first car was an Oldsmobile. A 1967 Delta 88, which I wrecked 6 months after I got my driver’s license. Before you say it, yes, I […] -
Classic Curbside Classic: 1937 Packard Super Eight
Posted on July 7, 2014 | 43 CommentsThere are advantages to being a licensed amateur radio operator. The obvious one: you have communication no matter what happens to the infrastructure. A not so obvious one: Most ham […] -
Cars Of My Wives – All Four Of Them
Posted on November 4, 2012 | 16 CommentsYes, I said wives. And no, I’m not a polygamist. I’ve been married four times; my last marriage, which lasted 11 years, was recently ended by the death of my […] -
Automotive History: Eddie Rickenbacker – Honestly, What DIDN’T He Do?
Posted on June 27, 2012 | 17 CommentsWith the recent series on Indy pace cars, it got me thinking about a man who today is virtually unknown to the younger generation, yet his views and impact on […] -
Goodbye, Uncle Jerry
Posted on February 29, 2012 | 19 CommentsMy favorite uncle passed away last Monday. He leaves a marvelous legacy of five children, 21 grandchildren, and 27 great grandchildren. But his legacy with me will be forever linked […] -
Curbside Classic Capsule: 1970 Toyota FJ55 Land Cruiser – You Haven’t Aged One Bit!
Posted on November 20, 2011 | 14 CommentsRecently I drove to Los Angeles to attend my 35 year high school reunion. It was a chance to drive around my hometown of Pacific Palisades, shoot pictures with my […] -
CC Clue Two
Posted on November 16, 2011 | 2 CommentsIf you were too late for the first Clue, today you get a second chance. (ED: in case you’re feeling a bit challenged, don’t feel bad. I wouldn’t be able […] -
Forty-Six Years Of Going To The Fair: 1965 Chevrolet C-10
Posted on August 13, 2011 | 17 CommentsUs city dwellers are missing a lot. Small town Americana is alive and well.
![Curbside TV: The Cars Of Adam-12 (first posted 3/5/2013) “One-Adam-12, One-Adam-12…A 211 in progress. One-Adam-12 handle code three…” Thus began one of the best police dramas of the 1960s and 70s. Adam-12. Starring Martin Milner, Kent […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/titlecard.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Pacer Of A Lifetime: 1976 AMC Pacer (first posted 4/25/2011) Picture this: Mid 1976. A young man just out of high school. Landing a good job that requires a 50 mile round trip every day. And he […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/AMC-pacer.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Cars Of A Lifetime: 1979 Subaru FE – Finally, It Can Be Told (and Shown) image: subaruhighmileageclub (first posted 7/24/2013) In my web searching, I have been able to find pictures closely approximating every one of my past cars. The 1967 Delta 88. The 1976 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Subaru-1979-FE.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![My Curbside Classic: 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette GLS – This Is Your Mother’s Olds (first published 7/10/2011) My first car was an Oldsmobile. A 1967 Delta 88, which I wrecked 6 months after I got my driver’s license. Before you say it, yes, I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Olds-004.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Classic Curbside Classic: 1937 Packard Super Eight There are advantages to being a licensed amateur radio operator. The obvious one: you have communication no matter what happens to the infrastructure. A not so obvious one: Most ham […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/front1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Cars Of My Wives – All Four Of Them Yes, I said wives. And no, I’m not a polygamist. I’ve been married four times; my last marriage, which lasted 11 years, was recently ended by the death of my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/1973_ford_torino_27502871.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Automotive History: Eddie Rickenbacker – Honestly, What DIDN’T He Do? With the recent series on Indy pace cars, it got me thinking about a man who today is virtually unknown to the younger generation, yet his views and impact on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Eddie_Rickenbacker_-_Maxwell_-_San_Francisco_1915_3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Goodbye, Uncle Jerry My favorite uncle passed away last Monday. He leaves a marvelous legacy of five children, 21 grandchildren, and 27 great grandchildren. But his legacy with me will be forever linked […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/79-Ford-F250-rtfrnt.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic Capsule: 1970 Toyota FJ55 Land Cruiser – You Haven’t Aged One Bit! Recently I drove to Los Angeles to attend my 35 year high school reunion. It was a chance to drive around my hometown of Pacific Palisades, shoot pictures with my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/endofvia20111.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Clue Two If you were too late for the first Clue, today you get a second chance. (ED: in case you’re feeling a bit challenged, don’t feel bad. I wouldn’t be able […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/toyclue1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)



