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About Author: Tom Klockau
Posts by Tom Klockau
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CC Clue
Posted on May 15, 2012 | 2 CommentsThere were several correct guesses for the Newport, but AM on FM got there first, with his guess of a mid-’70s New Yorker. Close enough, as the 1974-75 NY had […] -
CC Outtake: Ole Purp
Posted on May 14, 2012 | 62 CommentsI was walking back to the car while running errands this afternoon, when I saw this purple, ahem, I mean Rose Mist, 1996-97 Taurus GL parked next to my wagon. -
CC Clue: Remember Bumper Guards?
Posted on May 14, 2012 | 12 CommentsIf you do, you may recall the car wearing this one. Maybe this one will be a bit easier to place than the Peterbilt 320 garbage truck, which no one […] -
CC Clue: From The Inside
Posted on May 13, 2012 | 12 CommentsStumack correctly identified the Chrysler with his guess of a 1975-77 Cordoba. Here’s a Clue from a little different perspective. What could it be? -
What If: May I Present The Monte Malibu?
Posted on May 12, 2012 | 30 CommentsWe have generated quite a bit of lively discussion recently on the 1974 and 1976 Malibu posts. Clearly there are quite a bit of opinions regarding the Malibu’s nose between […] -
CC Clue
Posted on May 12, 2012 | 8 CommentsNo one got the “Australian Falcon” ’72 non-Gran Torino. Here is a bumper for you to identify. Carry on… -
What If: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Eagle – Could It Have Out-Mustanged The Mustang?
Posted on May 12, 2012 | 29 CommentsIn jpcavanaugh’s CC on the 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk the other day, there was some discussion of how it could have been the first Pony Car, if the wheelbase had […] -
CC Outtake: The Odd Couple
Posted on May 11, 2012 | 31 CommentsI sincerely hope that that pretty ’74 Caprice convertible is not going to be subjected to, ahem, the modifications of the sedan it’s sharing a driveway with. It’s such a […] -
CC Outtake: Long Way From Home
Posted on May 11, 2012 | 10 CommentsHere’s another great find from frequent Cohort contributor and commenter johnh875. I imagine there can’t be too many of these running around Victoria these days. I am also sure that […] -
Curbside Classic Visits The Old Car Home
Posted on May 10, 2012 | 18 CommentsFair warning: these are not your usual, daily driven Curbside Classics. However, they are driven, and many of the following cars aren’t vehicles you’re likely to see parked downtown or […] -
CC Clue: Ignore The Background
Posted on May 9, 2012 | 12 CommentsAcd takes the gold once again on the Gran Turismo Hawk. Just a friendly word of advice, the cars in the back are not our next CC. Look forward, men! -
Miniature Curbside Classic: 1983 Volvo 245GLT Promotional By Stahlberg
Posted on May 9, 2012 | 14 CommentsThis week’s miniature CC is a model that is tied very closely to my childhood, the Stahlberg Volvo dealer promotional. As frequent visitors to CC know, I grew up with […] -
CC Outtake: Blending In
Posted on May 9, 2012 | 12 CommentsIs it me, or does that Valiant look like it’s trying to turn itself into a Flair Bird? Thanks to johnh875 for posting this photo to the Cohort. I love […] -
Boat & Talk: Virtual Mississippi River Tour
Posted on May 7, 2012 | 17 CommentsTime for something a little different. For those of you who’ve read the post on my Dad’s Chris Craft, this should look familiar. Now that the weather is getting nice, […] -
CC Clue
Posted on May 6, 2012 | 8 CommentsI think Acd is our next Master Clue Sleuth; once again, he correctly identified the Airflyte. Congratulations, sir! Can he do a three-peat?
![CC Clue There were several correct guesses for the Newport, but AM on FM got there first, with his guess of a mid-’70s New Yorker. Close enough, as the 1974-75 NY had […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/CC-Clue8.jpg)

![CC Clue: Remember Bumper Guards? If you do, you may recall the car wearing this one. Maybe this one will be a bit easier to place than the Peterbilt 320 garbage truck, which no one […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/CC-Clue7.jpg)


![What If: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Eagle – Could It Have Out-Mustanged The Mustang? In jpcavanaugh’s CC on the 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk the other day, there was some discussion of how it could have been the first Pony Car, if the wheelbase had […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1962StudeGTHawk08-crop1-e1336770572661.jpg)
![CC Outtake: The Odd Couple I sincerely hope that that pretty ’74 Caprice convertible is not going to be subjected to, ahem, the modifications of the sedan it’s sharing a driveway with. It’s such a […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/5-09-and-5-10-2012-020-e1336773410800.jpg)
![CC Outtake: Long Way From Home Here’s another great find from frequent Cohort contributor and commenter johnh875. I imagine there can’t be too many of these running around Victoria these days. I am also sure that […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IH-pickup-e1339730533619.jpg)
![Curbside Classic Visits The Old Car Home Fair warning: these are not your usual, daily driven Curbside Classics. However, they are driven, and many of the following cars aren’t vehicles you’re likely to see parked downtown or […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/5-04-and-5-05-2012-011-e1339730936388.jpg)
![Miniature Curbside Classic: 1983 Volvo 245GLT Promotional By Stahlberg This week’s miniature CC is a model that is tied very closely to my childhood, the Stahlberg Volvo dealer promotional. As frequent visitors to CC know, I grew up with […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800,height=615,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/5-07-2012-017-e1340485773649.jpg)
![CC Outtake: Blending In Is it me, or does that Valiant look like it’s trying to turn itself into a Flair Bird? Thanks to johnh875 for posting this photo to the Cohort. I love […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Valiant-and-T-Bird-e1340486368982.jpg)
![Boat & Talk: Virtual Mississippi River Tour Time for something a little different. For those of you who’ve read the post on my Dad’s Chris Craft, this should look familiar. Now that the weather is getting nice, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/boat-trip-5-05-2012-001-e1336329322268.jpg)



