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About Author: Tim_Finn
Posts by Tim_Finn
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![(first posted 1/29/2018) In the fall of 2014, I was quite active with my union, and they sent me and a small group of grocery workers to Detroit […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Air-planes-02.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Museum Visit: A Quick Tour of the Henry Ford Museum")
CC Museum Visit: A Quick Tour of the Henry Ford Museum
Posted on January 31, 2024 | 32 Comments(first posted 1/29/2018) In the fall of 2014, I was quite active with my union, and they sent me and a small group of grocery workers to Detroit […] -
![One of my favorite things to do is to google “car shows near me”. Since it was Labor Day Weekend in Portland, I figured there would be some interesting cars […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Pietros-Car-Show-03-smaller.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show: Pietro’s Cruise-In 2022")
Car Show: Pietro’s Cruise-In 2022
Posted on September 11, 2022 | 12 CommentsOne of my favorite things to do is to google “car shows near me”. Since it was Labor Day Weekend in Portland, I figured there would be some interesting cars […] -
![One of my neighbors has a project car that is slowly trying to expose itself. I have a guess what’s hiding under those old tarps, but I’m sure the Curbside […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/eexxc.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Project Exposure")
QOTD: Project Exposure
Posted on June 15, 2022 | 19 CommentsOne of my neighbors has a project car that is slowly trying to expose itself. I have a guess what’s hiding under those old tarps, but I’m sure the Curbside […] -
![I previously posted about this years “Portland Auto Swap Meet” and gave everyone a look at some of the cars I saw there. Well, today we are going to peruse […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ggffc.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The 56th Annual Portland Auto Swap Meet – The Trucks & Everything Else")
The 56th Annual Portland Auto Swap Meet – The Trucks & Everything Else
Posted on May 10, 2022 | 11 CommentsI previously posted about this years “Portland Auto Swap Meet” and gave everyone a look at some of the cars I saw there. Well, today we are going to peruse […] -
![I recently attended the 56th Annual Portland Auto Swap Meet, a huge event that’s held at the Portland Expo Center and it’s equally huge parking lot. The three day swap […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/44456.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The 56th Annual Portland Auto Swap Meet – The Cars")
The 56th Annual Portland Auto Swap Meet – The Cars
Posted on May 9, 2022 | 16 CommentsI recently attended the 56th Annual Portland Auto Swap Meet, a huge event that’s held at the Portland Expo Center and it’s equally huge parking lot. The three day swap […] -
![I had been waiting for this event for months, but when the day came, I almost decided to sleep in instead. I’m very glad I didn’t. After a weeks vacation, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Vintage-MX-Cover-shot.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The NW Challenge Vintage Motocross")
The NW Challenge Vintage Motocross
Posted on August 20, 2021 | 9 CommentsI had been waiting for this event for months, but when the day came, I almost decided to sleep in instead. I’m very glad I didn’t. After a weeks vacation, […] -
![For all of you stuck at home, I made this short video of Muscle Car Day, shot last August at Portland Cars & Coffee. I don’t know about you, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CC-Video.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Video: Muscle Car Day at Portland Cars & Coffee")
CC Video: Muscle Car Day at Portland Cars & Coffee
Posted on April 25, 2020 | 16 CommentsFor all of you stuck at home, I made this short video of Muscle Car Day, shot last August at Portland Cars & Coffee. I don’t know about you, […] -
![It’s the automotive show season in this part of the world right now. The Superbowl is over. It’s cold and rainy outside, and only the most hardcore motorheads want to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/One-Motorcycle-Show-086-smaller.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The One Motorcycle Show")
The One Motorcycle Show
Posted on February 22, 2020 | 5 CommentsIt’s the automotive show season in this part of the world right now. The Superbowl is over. It’s cold and rainy outside, and only the most hardcore motorheads want to […] -
![If you like to read about cars on the internet, and you probably do if you are reading this, you know a wave of electric cars is coming. Just as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Smart-EV-02.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtakes: Electric Drive Portland")
Curbside Outtakes: Electric Drive Portland
Posted on February 8, 2020 | 25 CommentsIf you like to read about cars on the internet, and you probably do if you are reading this, you know a wave of electric cars is coming. Just as […] -
![It’s the rainy season in Portland, and I desperately needed to get out of the house and take a walk. I decided to take my camera and hunt for some […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Falcon-02-BW.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: A Quick Walk Into the Past")
CC Outtakes: A Quick Walk Into the Past
Posted on January 22, 2020 | 39 CommentsIt’s the rainy season in Portland, and I desperately needed to get out of the house and take a walk. I decided to take my camera and hunt for some […] -
![The folks that run Portland Cars & Coffee do many theme days during the year. One of the most popular ones isn’t about cars at all. It’s “Motorcycle Day”, and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MC-Day-42.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Show: Motorcycle Day At Portland Cars & Coffee")
CC Show: Motorcycle Day At Portland Cars & Coffee
Posted on October 10, 2019 | 20 CommentsThe folks that run Portland Cars & Coffee do many theme days during the year. One of the most popular ones isn’t about cars at all. It’s “Motorcycle Day”, and […] -
![It had been a few months since I’d been to a Cars and Coffee event, so when I noticed the next week’s theme was going to be Italian Day, I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Cars-and-Coffee-001B.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Car Show: Italian Day at Portland Cars & Coffee")
CC Car Show: Italian Day at Portland Cars & Coffee
Posted on August 10, 2019 | 17 CommentsIt had been a few months since I’d been to a Cars and Coffee event, so when I noticed the next week’s theme was going to be Italian Day, I […] -
![After a brief delay due to a deceased computer, I’m happy to present part 2 of my photo tour of the Oregon Vintage Motorcyclists annual May motorcycle show. In part […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Vintage-Motorcycles-045.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "OVM Classic Motorcycle Show Part 2 – American and Japanese Motorcycles")
OVM Classic Motorcycle Show Part 2 – American and Japanese Motorcycles
Posted on June 9, 2019 | 29 CommentsAfter a brief delay due to a deceased computer, I’m happy to present part 2 of my photo tour of the Oregon Vintage Motorcyclists annual May motorcycle show. In part […] -
![(ED: Tim Finn is a serious photographer, and these shots are absolutely superb. If you love vintage machinery of any kind, don’t pass this one by. And make sure to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1966SnoGo.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The 2019 Oregon Vintage Motorcyclists Show, Part 1 – Even If You’re Not a Bike Person You’ll Love the Photography")
The 2019 Oregon Vintage Motorcyclists Show, Part 1 – Even If You’re Not a Bike Person You’ll Love the Photography
Posted on May 30, 2019 | 14 Comments(ED: Tim Finn is a serious photographer, and these shots are absolutely superb. If you love vintage machinery of any kind, don’t pass this one by. And make sure to […] -
![The Smart Car hasn’t been exactly popular here in the USA . Although I’ve never had the chance to drive one, their reputation is not good. I have heard they […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_20180907_121440288_HDR-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Smart Enough to Crawl Rocks")
CC Outtake: Smart Enough to Crawl Rocks
Posted on November 27, 2018 | 10 CommentsThe Smart Car hasn’t been exactly popular here in the USA . Although I’ve never had the chance to drive one, their reputation is not good. I have heard they […]
