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About Author: Tom Klockau
Posts by Tom Klockau
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1977 Chrysler Newport – Suddenly I’ve Got A Hankering For Pumpkin Bread
Posted on March 25, 2025 | 31 CommentsIn 1977, Chrysler found itself in a rather precarious situation. They were losing money at a rapid rate, their newest model the 1976 Volaré and Aspen, had serious quality issues […] -
Curbside Classic: 1977 Chevrolet Nova – Incognito Camaro
Posted on March 16, 2025 | 23 CommentsThe Chevrolet Chevy II/Nova, introduced in 1962 to supplement (and eventually replace) the Corvair, stayed true to its roots during its production run in the 1960s and 1970s. The second […] -
Curbside Classic: 1971 Ford Thunderbird Four Door Landau – Yes, I Said Four Doors
Posted on March 15, 2025 | 20 CommentsSince we’ve been talking a lot about oddball Cougars and T-Birds lately—Fairmont Birds, Cougar station wagons, and all sorts of other automotive marketing craziness—I just have to share this four-door […] -
Curbside Classic: 1989 Dodge Ramcharger LE – Dodge Charges Into The 4×4 SUV Market
Posted on March 13, 2025 | 17 CommentsStarting in the early Sixties, trucks started to get fun. Off-roading, camping and other outdoor recreation really came into its own. International was first out of the gate with the ’61 […] -
Curbside Classic: 1974 AMC Oleg Cassini Matador Brougham — A Costly Mistake
Posted on March 13, 2025 | 35 CommentsAmerican Motors Corporation, like Studebaker, like Packard, like so many other long-gone automobile companies, breaks your heart. Sometimes I drive myself crazy with what-ifs: What if Roy Abernethy never became […] -
Curbside Classic: 1992 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan – A Regency With An Attitude
Posted on February 25, 2025 | 49 Comments(first posted 3/7/2012) The 1991 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight was the last redesign of Oldsmobile’s top-of-the-line model. Built from 1991 to 1996, it was effectively replaced by […] -
Curbside Classic: 1978 Volvo 245DL – The Quintessential Volvo
Posted on February 20, 2025 | 61 Comments(First posted 5/22/2012) This car, the Volvo 245, is the essence of Volvo. Whenever someone mentions Volvo, whether in mixed company or among fellow gearheads, this is most likely the […] -
Curbside Classic: 1998 Ford Crown Victoria LX – Beginning Of The End
Posted on January 25, 2025 | 74 Comments(first posted 3/28/2012) The discontinued Panther platform Ford Crown Victoria had some serious staying power. The styling of the car you see above would last all the […] -
Curbside Classic: 1979 Jaguar XJ6 Series III – Pininfarina Redux
Posted on January 3, 2025 | 29 Comments(first posted 4/9/2012) The Jaguar XJ6 set the motoring world afire when introduced in late 1968, and was considered the most beautiful sedan at the time. It arguably […] -
Curbside Classic: 1977 Chrysler Newport St. Regis – Old Soldier
Posted on December 19, 2024 | 65 Comments(first posted 5/17/2012) Poor Chrysler. They have certainly had their issues, both in the distant and not so distant past, eh? But somehow, they manage to get […] -
Curbside Classic: 1974 Chevrolet Vega Panel Express – A Sedan Delivery For The ’70s
Posted on December 18, 2024 | 61 Comments(first posted 6/2/2012) Remember the Vega? Of course you do, especially if you owned one. If you have owned one, let me pause for a moment so […] -
Curbside Classic: 1989 Pontiac Bonneville LE – The Many Lives Of The ’80s Bonneville
Posted on December 13, 2024 | 117 Comments(first posted 3/11/2014) Some car models have very linear lives. Take the Lincoln Town Car. All throughout its long life, from Continental option package in 1969 through the final […] -
Curbside Classic: 1969 Opel Kadett – Buick Dealers Really Sold These?
Posted on November 26, 2024 | 90 Comments(first posted 4/12/2012) You have to wonder about GM sometimes. Between the 1940s and 1960s, they were an industrial powerhouse. Deep, deep pockets, technological know-how and widespread […] -
Car Show Classic: 1962 Pontiac Star Chief – If You Can’t Decide Between The Bonneville Or The Catalina…
Posted on November 15, 2024 | 63 Comments(first posted 5/14/2013) Pontiac had an interesting lineup in the Sixties. While most people remember the Catalina, Grand Prix, GTO and Bonneville when it comes to ’60s Ponchos, the Star […] -
Car Show Classic: 1970 Buick Electra 225 Convertible – Black Cherry Blues
Posted on November 8, 2024 | 74 Comments(first posted 9/22/2018) Was 1970 Peak GM? It is a divisive question. But I for one, think it may be “the year,” despite all the goodness […]
![1977 Chrysler Newport – Suddenly I’ve Got A Hankering For Pumpkin Bread In 1977, Chrysler found itself in a rather precarious situation. They were losing money at a rapid rate, their newest model the 1976 Volaré and Aspen, had serious quality issues […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/77newportcopper13-800x534-e1389568684123.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1977 Chevrolet Nova – Incognito Camaro The Chevrolet Chevy II/Nova, introduced in 1962 to supplement (and eventually replace) the Corvair, stayed true to its roots during its production run in the 1960s and 1970s. The second […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/77-nova-02-e1331585182870.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1971 Ford Thunderbird Four Door Landau – Yes, I Said Four Doors Since we’ve been talking a lot about oddball Cougars and T-Birds lately—Fairmont Birds, Cougar station wagons, and all sorts of other automotive marketing craziness—I just have to share this four-door […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/passenger-side-e1349634849736.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1989 Dodge Ramcharger LE – Dodge Charges Into The 4×4 SUV Market Starting in the early Sixties, trucks started to get fun. Off-roading, camping and other outdoor recreation really came into its own. International was first out of the gate with the ’61 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/4-23-2012-015-e1335297029751.webp?resize=115%2C115&quality=70&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1974 AMC Oleg Cassini Matador Brougham — A Costly Mistake American Motors Corporation, like Studebaker, like Packard, like so many other long-gone automobile companies, breaks your heart. Sometimes I drive myself crazy with what-ifs: What if Roy Abernethy never became […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/a-cgh.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1992 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan – A Regency With An Attitude (first posted 3/7/2012) The 1991 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight was the last redesign of Oldsmobile’s top-of-the-line model. Built from 1991 to 1996, it was effectively replaced by […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/profile-e1330890834425.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1978 Volvo 245DL – The Quintessential Volvo (First posted 5/22/2012) This car, the Volvo 245, is the essence of Volvo. Whenever someone mentions Volvo, whether in mixed company or among fellow gearheads, this is most likely the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/CC-82-020-800-e1337307021577.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1998 Ford Crown Victoria LX – Beginning Of The End (first posted 3/28/2012) The discontinued Panther platform Ford Crown Victoria had some serious staying power. The styling of the car you see above would last all the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/3-23-2012-001-e1332628615794.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1979 Jaguar XJ6 Series III – Pininfarina Redux (first posted 4/9/2012) The Jaguar XJ6 set the motoring world afire when introduced in late 1968, and was considered the most beautiful sedan at the time. It arguably […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/3-13-and-3-14-2012-001-e1333403619601.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1977 Chrysler Newport St. Regis – Old Soldier (first posted 5/17/2012) Poor Chrysler. They have certainly had their issues, both in the distant and not so distant past, eh? But somehow, they manage to get […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/5-14-2012-010-e1337036033486.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1974 Chevrolet Vega Panel Express – A Sedan Delivery For The ’70s (first posted 6/2/2012) Remember the Vega? Of course you do, especially if you owned one. If you have owned one, let me pause for a moment so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/vega-2-e1338664061959.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1989 Pontiac Bonneville LE – The Many Lives Of The ’80s Bonneville (first posted 3/11/2014) Some car models have very linear lives. Take the Lincoln Town Car. All throughout its long life, from Continental option package in 1969 through the final […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/aa-3-20-2013-004-800x536.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1969 Opel Kadett – Buick Dealers Really Sold These? (first posted 4/12/2012) You have to wonder about GM sometimes. Between the 1940s and 1960s, they were an industrial powerhouse. Deep, deep pockets, technological know-how and widespread […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4-5-2012-001-e1341265123687.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Car Show Classic: 1962 Pontiac Star Chief – If You Can’t Decide Between The Bonneville Or The Catalina… (first posted 5/14/2013) Pontiac had an interesting lineup in the Sixties. While most people remember the Catalina, Grand Prix, GTO and Bonneville when it comes to ’60s Ponchos, the Star […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/09-08-2012-016-e1367075768112.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Car Show Classic: 1970 Buick Electra 225 Convertible – Black Cherry Blues (first posted 9/22/2018) Was 1970 Peak GM? It is a divisive question. But I for one, think it may be “the year,” despite all the goodness […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/6-12-2014-008.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


