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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Tom Klockau
Posts by Tom Klockau
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![“Hey! What is Klockau doing writing up an ’80s Super Mario Brothers-era Japanese sedan?! Where’s the ’87 Town Car Signature or ’89 Electra Limited?!” Yes, yes, I am much more […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/aa-09-07-2014-384.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1988 Honda Accord DX – Still Standing")
CC Outtake: 1988 Honda Accord DX – Still Standing
Posted on October 8, 2014 | 44 Comments“Hey! What is Klockau doing writing up an ’80s Super Mario Brothers-era Japanese sedan?! Where’s the ’87 Town Car Signature or ’89 Electra Limited?!” Yes, yes, I am much more […] -
![Having just arrived back in the QC from Indiana at the time of this writing, but not yet having loaded my pictures from the amazing day yesterday (Oct. 4) at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/6-8-2013-211.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1966 Studebaker Cruiser – Brougham Trainee")
Car Show Classic: 1966 Studebaker Cruiser – Brougham Trainee
Posted on October 6, 2014 | 70 CommentsHaving just arrived back in the QC from Indiana at the time of this writing, but not yet having loaded my pictures from the amazing day yesterday (Oct. 4) at […] -
![Here’s a rare bird, a Dodge Diplomat wagon. These cars were introduced in 1977 as a more upmarket sedan for those who didn’t care for the extra-zaftig Royal Monaco or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dr2-e1410388735990.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "eBay Find: 1978 Dodge Diplomat Wagon – There’s a Surprise Under The Hood!")
eBay Find: 1978 Dodge Diplomat Wagon – There’s a Surprise Under The Hood!
Posted on October 5, 2014 | 73 CommentsHere’s a rare bird, a Dodge Diplomat wagon. These cars were introduced in 1977 as a more upmarket sedan for those who didn’t care for the extra-zaftig Royal Monaco or […] -
![Remember the Hannibal Car Show I wrote about? Well, after the show, Jason gave me the nickel tour of Hannibal. As we were driving along, I spotted something interesting–this Buick […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/5-10-2014-198.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: A Vision In White")
CC Outtake: A Vision In White
Posted on October 4, 2014 | 30 CommentsRemember the Hannibal Car Show I wrote about? Well, after the show, Jason gave me the nickel tour of Hannibal. As we were driving along, I spotted something interesting–this Buick […] -
![The 1979 Lincoln Continental and the Continental Mark V were the last of the true, uncompromising land yachts. If you wanted one, this was it! When I first saw this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1979-continental-14-e1406678976844.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Brochure Outtake: Yes, You Really Could’ve Gotten A True Baby Blue Continental")
Brochure Outtake: Yes, You Really Could’ve Gotten A True Baby Blue Continental
Posted on October 3, 2014 | 27 CommentsThe 1979 Lincoln Continental and the Continental Mark V were the last of the true, uncompromising land yachts. If you wanted one, this was it! When I first saw this […] -
![Here’s a good one! What is the coolest car you have ever ridden in? I’ll go first. For me, the coolest car I’ve driven was a 1923 Ford Model T. But […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "Curbside Question: What Is The Coolest Car You’ve Ridden In, Ever?")
Curbside Question: What Is The Coolest Car You’ve Ridden In, Ever?
Posted on October 2, 2014 | 137 CommentsHere’s a good one! What is the coolest car you have ever ridden in? I’ll go first. For me, the coolest car I’ve driven was a 1923 Ford Model T. But […] -
CC Wordless Outtake: Jeep Wagoneer Limited – Still At It!
Posted on October 1, 2014 | 18 Comments -
CC Outtake: The Perfect Fall Cruiser
Posted on September 27, 2014 | 15 CommentsI was on my way to Strieter Lincoln for an oil change at about 9:45 this morning when I spotted this nice ’64 Electra 225 convertible while sitting at a […] -
![Forgive my Vacation quote, but whenever I see one of these ’80s Country Squires, I am immediately transported back to Clark Griswold’s new wagon purchase on the silver screen. That […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/08-24-2014-002-e1409699335375.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: “Ed, This Is Not The Car I Ordered…”")
CC Outtake: “Ed, This Is Not The Car I Ordered…”
Posted on September 25, 2014 | 58 CommentsForgive my Vacation quote, but whenever I see one of these ’80s Country Squires, I am immediately transported back to Clark Griswold’s new wagon purchase on the silver screen. That […] -
![My Lincoln Town Car has been doing very well in the near-year I’ve had it, but shortly after purchase, I noticed one of the trim pieces covering the seat frame […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/08-24-2014-023-1024x644-e1410740749291.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classics: Panther Scavenger Hunt!")
Junkyard Classics: Panther Scavenger Hunt!
Posted on September 24, 2014 | 54 CommentsMy Lincoln Town Car has been doing very well in the near-year I’ve had it, but shortly after purchase, I noticed one of the trim pieces covering the seat frame […] -
![This past weekend, I traveled to Rockford, Illinois to attend the Lincoln and Continental Owners Club Mid-America meet. It was, in a word, wonderful! I took over 500 pictures. Be […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/09-20-2014-083.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Continental Outtake: Coming Soon To A CC Near You!")
Continental Outtake: Coming Soon To A CC Near You!
Posted on September 23, 2014 | 44 CommentsThis past weekend, I traveled to Rockford, Illinois to attend the Lincoln and Continental Owners Club Mid-America meet. It was, in a word, wonderful! I took over 500 pictures. Be […] -
CC Clue
Posted on September 22, 2014 | 22 CommentsTricky. This one could be tricky… -
CC Clue
Posted on September 21, 2014 | 19 CommentsLots of curves and chrome. What is it? All I’ll say is I absolutely loved it! -
![In 1990, you still could get a great luxury car if you wanted one, especially in the redesigned ’90 Town Car. Still unapologetically traditional, its elegance remained intact despite the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/1990-Lincoln-Town-Car-09-e1408910712250.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Brochure Outtake: 1990 Lincoln Town Car – Panthers Join The Go-Go ’90s")
Brochure Outtake: 1990 Lincoln Town Car – Panthers Join The Go-Go ’90s
Posted on September 17, 2014 | 72 CommentsIn 1990, you still could get a great luxury car if you wanted one, especially in the redesigned ’90 Town Car. Still unapologetically traditional, its elegance remained intact despite the […] -
![The 1990s were the last stand for the American Personal Luxury Coupe. At the beginning of the decade, there were luxo-coupes aplenty to choose from: Lincoln Mark VII (and the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/08-17-2014-008-e1408319270466.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Lot Classic: 2000 Cadillac Eldorado ESC – Press Escape To Return To Main Menu")
Car Lot Classic: 2000 Cadillac Eldorado ESC – Press Escape To Return To Main Menu
Posted on September 15, 2014 | 54 CommentsThe 1990s were the last stand for the American Personal Luxury Coupe. At the beginning of the decade, there were luxo-coupes aplenty to choose from: Lincoln Mark VII (and the […]
