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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Tom Klockau
Posts by Tom Klockau
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![The Fox-bodied 1983-86 Ford LTD and Mercury Marquis are getting pretty scarce around here. However, I did catch this one last spring–the same day I discovered the Schuco 1967 Cadillac, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/4-27-2013-010-800x658-e1390692048940.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1983-86 Mercury Marquis – The Zephyr Goes Aero")
CC Capsule: 1983-86 Mercury Marquis – The Zephyr Goes Aero
Posted on February 14, 2014 | 58 CommentsThe Fox-bodied 1983-86 Ford LTD and Mercury Marquis are getting pretty scarce around here. However, I did catch this one last spring–the same day I discovered the Schuco 1967 Cadillac, […] -
Cohort Outtake: Abraham, Martin And John…
Posted on February 8, 2014 | 40 CommentsHow’s this for a CC trifecta? For some reason, the 1968 song by Dion was the first thing that popped into my head. -
![Trucks, trucks, trucks! TRUCKS! Man, there have been a whole heap ‘o trucks on CC this week. Catch one lousy germ, stay away from CC for a few days while […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/7-29-2012-001-e1391730111993.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics – Send In The Oddballs!")
Car Show Classics – Send In The Oddballs!
Posted on February 6, 2014 | 80 CommentsTrucks, trucks, trucks! TRUCKS! Man, there have been a whole heap ‘o trucks on CC this week. Catch one lousy germ, stay away from CC for a few days while […] -
![Ever heard of Glas? No not fiberglass, I’m talking about Hans GLAS GmbH, the West German concern based in Dingolfing that made scooters, microcars and, later on, a handsome line […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/05-e1390712166579.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "eBay Find: 1966 Glas Goggomobil TS 250 – Cute As A Button")
eBay Find: 1966 Glas Goggomobil TS 250 – Cute As A Button
Posted on January 28, 2014 | 18 CommentsEver heard of Glas? No not fiberglass, I’m talking about Hans GLAS GmbH, the West German concern based in Dingolfing that made scooters, microcars and, later on, a handsome line […] -
![I have a real love for the 1965 Ambassadors. Part of that may be due to my chance encounter with a lilac 1965 880 sedan back in the late ’90s, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/aa-6-28-13-252.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1965 Rambler Ambassador 990 Convertible – Green and White Is Good!")
Car Show Classic: 1965 Rambler Ambassador 990 Convertible – Green and White Is Good!
Posted on January 27, 2014 | 40 CommentsI have a real love for the 1965 Ambassadors. Part of that may be due to my chance encounter with a lilac 1965 880 sedan back in the late ’90s, […] -
![(first posted 1/25/2014) Certain makes and models take a lot of flak from armchair enthusiasts when they are perceived to be plain or boring. Corolla, Camry, Accord, Malibu–it goes on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1968-AMC-Full-Line-22-23-800x481-e1388529237300.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1968 Rambler American 220 – Plain White Wrapper")
Curbside Classic: 1968 Rambler American 220 – Plain White Wrapper
Posted on January 25, 2014 | 57 Comments(first posted 1/25/2014) Certain makes and models take a lot of flak from armchair enthusiasts when they are perceived to be plain or boring. Corolla, Camry, Accord, Malibu–it goes on […] -
![Sick of Matadors, you say? Too bad, because it’s AMC Week and I am going to milk my appreciation of Matadors as much as I can! I saw this one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/matador-6-800x600-e1388877445429.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "eBay Find: 1977 AMC Matador Station Wagon – Cool In Copper")
eBay Find: 1977 AMC Matador Station Wagon – Cool In Copper
Posted on January 21, 2014 | 34 CommentsSick of Matadors, you say? Too bad, because it’s AMC Week and I am going to milk my appreciation of Matadors as much as I can! I saw this one […] -
![Since I have decreed today to be Matador Day, here’s yet another I saw last summer at the weekly Culver’s cruise night in Davenport. It’s burnt orange, it’s a wagon, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/8-04-2013-8-11-2013-022-800x533-e1388360020874.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: 1973 AMC Matador Wagon: This Is A Matador, Too")
Car Show Outtake: 1973 AMC Matador Wagon: This Is A Matador, Too
Posted on January 20, 2014 | 40 CommentsSince I have decreed today to be Matador Day, here’s yet another I saw last summer at the weekly Culver’s cruise night in Davenport. It’s burnt orange, it’s a wagon, […] -
CC Clue: Paint It Green, The Color Of Money…
Posted on January 18, 2014 | 10 CommentsThis car had me falling all over it. Why? Well it’s green! But what is it? -
CC Clue
Posted on January 17, 2014 | 4 CommentsSo, it’s AMC Week. This must be an AMC, right? Or is it a red herring? Hmm… -
![My Panther acquisition has put me in a Town Car state of mind as of late. Why in the world was the TC dropped, after so many decades of production? […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2011LincolnTownCar-800x546-e1386457303534.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "What If: 2014 Town Car Signature Series")
What If: 2014 Town Car Signature Series
Posted on January 14, 2014 | 76 CommentsMy Panther acquisition has put me in a Town Car state of mind as of late. Why in the world was the TC dropped, after so many decades of production? […] -
![Pity the poor Cavalier. Never a car purchased for love, most of them have had uncaring owners from new, resulting in their rarity these days, despite impressive production numbers from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/aa-12-28-2013-027.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: The Rapidly Disappearing Cavalier Wagon")
CC Outtake: The Rapidly Disappearing Cavalier Wagon
Posted on January 12, 2014 | 54 CommentsPity the poor Cavalier. Never a car purchased for love, most of them have had uncaring owners from new, resulting in their rarity these days, despite impressive production numbers from […] -
![How can there be a Brougham Day without me chiming in? Well, how about this twofer? Some folks don’t care for the 1993-96 Fleetwood/Fleetwood Brougham, but I like them just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/9-13-9-14-2013-022-800x575-e1389316917767.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Broughams Live Here")
CC Outtake: Broughams Live Here
Posted on January 9, 2014 | 23 CommentsHow can there be a Brougham Day without me chiming in? Well, how about this twofer? Some folks don’t care for the 1993-96 Fleetwood/Fleetwood Brougham, but I like them just […] -
![photo by flickr member Jersey JJ Since I now have a good case of Panther Love thanks to my 2000 Town Car Cartier, I have been noticing more and more […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/527047086_6e710c2a2a_b-800x503-e1388199116684.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Panther Outtake: Remember When You Could Get A Brand-New Cartier?")
Panther Outtake: Remember When You Could Get A Brand-New Cartier?
Posted on January 9, 2014 | 27 Commentsphoto by flickr member Jersey JJ Since I now have a good case of Panther Love thanks to my 2000 Town Car Cartier, I have been noticing more and more […] -
![image: tsrf.com As many of you know, I have a pretty extensive collection of toy cars from all sorts of different makes, but one thing I don’t have is vintage […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/atc-imperial-72.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mini CCs For Sale: Rare Tin At Bonhams")
Mini CCs For Sale: Rare Tin At Bonhams
Posted on January 8, 2014 | 17 Commentsimage: tsrf.com As many of you know, I have a pretty extensive collection of toy cars from all sorts of different makes, but one thing I don’t have is vintage […]
