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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Tom Klockau
Posts by Tom Klockau
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![I have always wanted to come upon a classic Citroën in the wild–any one will do. 2CV, DS, CX, Traction Avant. But finding one in Northwestern Illinois is about as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/9472563685_da60ec1d83_c-e1385237828607.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1972 Citroen SM – Gran Touring, Franco-Italian Style")
Curbside Classic: 1972 Citroen SM – Gran Touring, Franco-Italian Style
Posted on December 9, 2013 | 94 CommentsI have always wanted to come upon a classic Citroën in the wild–any one will do. 2CV, DS, CX, Traction Avant. But finding one in Northwestern Illinois is about as […] -
![For those of you sick of Broughams and Volvos and old pick ’em ups, here’s a tasty bit of spaetzle for you! A original-condition, 61,000-mile Fjord Green Porsche 356 1600 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/719188875_o-e1386029878181.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "eBay Find: Original 1961 Porsche 356B T5 Coupe – I Like!")
eBay Find: Original 1961 Porsche 356B T5 Coupe – I Like!
Posted on December 6, 2013 | 25 CommentsFor those of you sick of Broughams and Volvos and old pick ’em ups, here’s a tasty bit of spaetzle for you! A original-condition, 61,000-mile Fjord Green Porsche 356 1600 […] -
![Car cruises can get a little dull; all those boring street rods, multiple Mustangs, caches of Camaros and Corvettes. But what keeps me coming back are those daring folks who […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/i066961-e1386113439425.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Capsule: 1956 Cadillac Flower Car – How’s THAT For Different?")
Car Show Capsule: 1956 Cadillac Flower Car – How’s THAT For Different?
Posted on December 5, 2013 | 24 CommentsCar cruises can get a little dull; all those boring street rods, multiple Mustangs, caches of Camaros and Corvettes. But what keeps me coming back are those daring folks who […] -
![The poor old BMC “Landcrab” took some pot-shots on CC a few weeks ago, due to its lackluster sales, uncomfortable driving position, and somewhat awkward styling. There were also the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/page26_4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: The Austin 3-Litre – Landcrab Imperial")
Cohort Classic: The Austin 3-Litre – Landcrab Imperial
Posted on December 4, 2013 | 50 CommentsThe poor old BMC “Landcrab” took some pot-shots on CC a few weeks ago, due to its lackluster sales, uncomfortable driving position, and somewhat awkward styling. There were also the […] -
![This car was very exciting to see, though I didn’t find it personally. Is that a hood scoop? Does it have a Hemi? What do you think? Oh, and congratulations […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/9472563685_26000b7c43_h.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on December 3, 2013 | 4 CommentsThis car was very exciting to see, though I didn’t find it personally. Is that a hood scoop? Does it have a Hemi? What do you think? Oh, and congratulations […] -
CC Clue
Posted on December 1, 2013 | 19 CommentsTomorrow’s car is not one I’ve ever seen in the metal. But I do have a strange attraction to it. What is it? -
![Since today seems to be shaping up to be Limo Day, it was fortuitous that my Uncle Dave sent these pics of a Saab 900 limo just this morning. He […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/saablimo2-800x579-e1385842219387.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Conundrum: Saab Limo In The Heartland?")
CC Conundrum: Saab Limo In The Heartland?
Posted on November 30, 2013 | 21 CommentsSince today seems to be shaping up to be Limo Day, it was fortuitous that my Uncle Dave sent these pics of a Saab 900 limo just this morning. He […] -
![Well, I guess it goes without saying that the 1986 E-body GM coupes are, uh, polarizing (said while wearing his Mister Diplomacy hat). But, I have to admit I like […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/6-14-2013-072-800x533-e1385683141968.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Counterpoint: Got The DS Blues? This’ll Perk You Up! Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Toro")
CC Counterpoint: Got The DS Blues? This’ll Perk You Up! Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Toro
Posted on November 28, 2013 | 53 CommentsWell, I guess it goes without saying that the 1986 E-body GM coupes are, uh, polarizing (said while wearing his Mister Diplomacy hat). But, I have to admit I like […] -
![Okay, today is a holiday (for you U.S. CCers anyway), and there’s probably not a whole lot of folks reading CC–with such pressing matters as turkey, football and dessert! But […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/November-2013-044.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Is It Bigger Than A Town Car: 1973 Super Beetle – Um, No")
Is It Bigger Than A Town Car: 1973 Super Beetle – Um, No
Posted on November 28, 2013 | 27 CommentsOkay, today is a holiday (for you U.S. CCers anyway), and there’s probably not a whole lot of folks reading CC–with such pressing matters as turkey, football and dessert! But […] -
![Give me a Brougham with Brougham and extra Broughams on top! Big beautiful Brougham! Con Brio! Do you like big old land yachts? Perhaps the red one shot in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/5Q150237-1sm-e1384994324888.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "eBay Find: 1975 Coupe de Ville – It’s Big, It’s Green And It’s Beautiful")
eBay Find: 1975 Coupe de Ville – It’s Big, It’s Green And It’s Beautiful
Posted on November 25, 2013 | 77 CommentsGive me a Brougham with Brougham and extra Broughams on top! Big beautiful Brougham! Con Brio! Do you like big old land yachts? Perhaps the red one shot in the […] -
![Much has been made of the new Mercedes CLA’s affordability. Maybe that would have meant something if Mercedes-Benz had the reputation it had up to about 1990 or so. But […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/11012994254_cb95b7b3d2_c-e1385236510309.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: CLA Too Dear For You? Then How About This!")
Cohort Outtake: CLA Too Dear For You? Then How About This!
Posted on November 23, 2013 | 19 CommentsMuch has been made of the new Mercedes CLA’s affordability. Maybe that would have meant something if Mercedes-Benz had the reputation it had up to about 1990 or so. But […] -
![Here’s a sleeping land yacht I captured close to a year ago: A 1975 Sedan de Ville. Seeing driver-condition mid-’70s Cadillacs are quite rare here, so this one was a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2-7-and-2-8-2013-013-800x535-e1384819387390.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Arrgh! The Red Whale, Avast!")
CC Outtake: Arrgh! The Red Whale, Avast!
Posted on November 20, 2013 | 49 CommentsHere’s a sleeping land yacht I captured close to a year ago: A 1975 Sedan de Ville. Seeing driver-condition mid-’70s Cadillacs are quite rare here, so this one was a […] -
![If you have never seen the classic 1983 film Strange Brew, you must check it out. I first saw it when I was about 10 years old, and ever since […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/i115102.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Cinema: Yellow Furys And GMC Vans, Eh")
CC Cinema: Yellow Furys And GMC Vans, Eh
Posted on November 16, 2013 | 25 CommentsIf you have never seen the classic 1983 film Strange Brew, you must check it out. I first saw it when I was about 10 years old, and ever since […] -
![Time for a new series that will appear occasionally here at CC: Is It Bigger Than A Town Car! As a new owner of one of Wixom’s plush luxury cruisers, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/10-27-2013-002-800x538-e1384389729659.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "New CC Feature: Is It Bigger Than A Town Car?")
New CC Feature: Is It Bigger Than A Town Car?
Posted on November 16, 2013 | 54 CommentsTime for a new series that will appear occasionally here at CC: Is It Bigger Than A Town Car! As a new owner of one of Wixom’s plush luxury cruisers, […] -
![Here’s a car that deserves a full CC writeup: The Audi V8 200. But sadly, I was on my lunch half-hour and had no time for more than this one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Oct-Nov-2013-001-800x564-e1384299189800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Lunchtime Audi")
CC Outtake: Lunchtime Audi
Posted on November 15, 2013 | 18 CommentsHere’s a car that deserves a full CC writeup: The Audi V8 200. But sadly, I was on my lunch half-hour and had no time for more than this one […]
