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About Author: Tom Klockau
Posts by Tom Klockau
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Mini CCs: 1960s-1980s Stahlberg Volvo Dealer Promos – Three Boxes Are Good!
Posted on May 29, 2014 | 19 CommentsAs Volvo Week approached, I knew it was time again to dust off some of my many Volvo dealership promotionals. Volvos large and small were a big part of […] -
Curbside Classic: 1993 Volvo 240 Classic Wagon – So Long, Old Friend
Posted on May 28, 2014 | 75 CommentsBetween 1966 and 1993, Volvo’s bread-and-butter car was the stolid, safe and reliable 1966-74 140 Series and updated 1975-93 240 Series. Available in two-door sedan (through 1985), four-door sedan, and […] -
CC Clue
Posted on May 27, 2014 | 13 CommentsThis Clue might seem a little skimpy, but I’ve done tougher Clues that you folks correctly guessed! -
eBay Find: 1974 Volvo 164E – Because Swedes Need Luxury Too
Posted on May 27, 2014 | 39 CommentsLadies and gentlemen, today we are looking at one of my favorite classic Volvos. The 164E was the luxury Volvo from 1969 through 1975, and a long line of luxury […] -
CC Wordless Outtake: What A Difference A Decade Makes
Posted on May 22, 2014 | 41 Comments -
When You’re Alone And Life Is Making You Lonely You Can Always Go CC Spotting–Downtown!
Posted on May 18, 2014 | 29 CommentsToday’s group of Curbside Alleyside Classics have been a fixture downtown for some years, sitting catty-corner between an alley and a local body shop. I used to pass them regularly […] -
CC To Be: Building A Beck 550 – Part I
Posted on May 14, 2014 | 25 Comments550 Spyder. Just say it to anyone with an old-car pulse, and it will trigger an unforgettable race car from Germany. The Porsche 550 Spyder was an amazing car, and […] -
Classic CC Capsule: 1979 Chevrolet Nova Custom Coupe – Last Call
Posted on May 13, 2014 | 72 CommentsYes, I know we’ve had a full CC on this vintage of Nova recently, but I had to share this one, as it is a very rare ’79 model, the […] -
Car Show Clue: Lovely Redhead
Posted on May 8, 2014 | 10 CommentsToo easy or too hard? Only one way to find out… -
CC Outtake: Nothing Drives Like A Pacer Because Nothing’s Wide Like A Pacer…Until 2014
Posted on May 5, 2014 | 49 CommentsI was very happy to spot this Pacer “in the wild,” though it was apparent its destination was the same as mine…the first Classy Chassy Car Club cruise night […] -
eBay Find: The Zephllante
Posted on May 3, 2014 | 42 CommentsUsually when I check out the cars for sale on eBay, I gravitate to Volvo 200, 700 and 900 Series, Cadillacs, Lincolns, Buick Electras, Olds Ninety-Eights and Imperials. -
eBay Find: 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe – The Mayor Of Broughamville Welcomes You!
Posted on April 21, 2014 | 92 CommentsI like Cadillacs. I like Broughams, even if they are not Cadillacs. And in case you’re wondering what I’ve been up to lately, I am now helping Richard Bennett with […] -
Future CC: 2013 Cadillac ATS – Color – And Cadillac – Is Back!
Posted on March 25, 2014 | 63 CommentsAs some of you know, the dealership I patronize also sells Cadillacs and Subarus. Thus, when the wagon is being serviced, I have to check out the Cadillac showroom across […] -
CC Outtake: Bright Aqua Metallic Always Beats Resale Red
Posted on March 22, 2014 | 34 CommentsThe C4 Corvette can be polarizing. Some folks hate these, others love them. Put me in the latter camp, perhaps because I was an impressionable, car-crazy four-year-old when they debuted. -
Curbside Question: How Protective Are You Of Your Car?
Posted on March 18, 2014 | 65 CommentsWe all love our cars, be they the newest model or vintage rolling stock. Whether you’re into Lincolns, BMWs or Hondas, we all share the same interest in four-wheeled machinery. […]
![Mini CCs: 1960s-1980s Stahlberg Volvo Dealer Promos – Three Boxes Are Good! As Volvo Week approached, I knew it was time again to dust off some of my many Volvo dealership promotionals. Volvos large and small were a big part of […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800,height=531,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/5-24-2014-035.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 1993 Volvo 240 Classic Wagon – So Long, Old Friend Between 1966 and 1993, Volvo’s bread-and-butter car was the stolid, safe and reliable 1966-74 140 Series and updated 1975-93 240 Series. Available in two-door sedan (through 1985), four-door sedan, and […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/08-31-2012-006-e1399839839486.jpg)
![eBay Find: 1974 Volvo 164E – Because Swedes Need Luxury Too Ladies and gentlemen, today we are looking at one of my favorite classic Volvos. The 164E was the luxury Volvo from 1969 through 1975, and a long line of luxury […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/1-e1400892916866.jpg)

![When You’re Alone And Life Is Making You Lonely You Can Always Go CC Spotting–Downtown! Today’s group of Curbside Alleyside Classics have been a fixture downtown for some years, sitting catty-corner between an alley and a local body shop. I used to pass them regularly […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800,height=533,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/10-12-2012-072-e1398812643756.jpg)
![CC To Be: Building A Beck 550 – Part I 550 Spyder. Just say it to anyone with an old-car pulse, and it will trigger an unforgettable race car from Germany. The Porsche 550 Spyder was an amazing car, and […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/IMG_0806-e1399504116618.jpg)
![Classic CC Capsule: 1979 Chevrolet Nova Custom Coupe – Last Call Yes, I know we’ve had a full CC on this vintage of Nova recently, but I had to share this one, as it is a very rare ’79 model, the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4-15-2012-013-e1334693162989.jpg)

![CC Outtake: Nothing Drives Like A Pacer Because Nothing’s Wide Like A Pacer…Until 2014 I was very happy to spot this Pacer “in the wild,” though it was apparent its destination was the same as mine…the first Classy Chassy Car Club cruise night […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800,height=533,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/4-26-2014-002-e1398988895491.jpg)

![eBay Find: 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe – The Mayor Of Broughamville Welcomes You! I like Cadillacs. I like Broughams, even if they are not Cadillacs. And in case you’re wondering what I’ve been up to lately, I am now helping Richard Bennett with […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/atripwhite14.jpg)
![Future CC: 2013 Cadillac ATS – Color – And Cadillac – Is Back! As some of you know, the dealership I patronize also sells Cadillacs and Subarus. Thus, when the wagon is being serviced, I have to check out the Cadillac showroom across […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800,height=533,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/4-6-2013-001.jpg)

![Curbside Question: How Protective Are You Of Your Car? We all love our cars, be they the newest model or vintage rolling stock. Whether you’re into Lincolns, BMWs or Hondas, we all share the same interest in four-wheeled machinery. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800,height=503,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/10-24-and-10-25-2013-008-e1394317799305.jpg)


