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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Jim Klein
Posts by Jim Klein
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![That’s a picture of my Dad, a couple of years before he passed away, so around 1993 or so. Pictured with him is his van, nicknamed “Finbar”. He loved that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_4320-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: The Van Life – What’s Your Van Preference?")
QOTD: The Van Life – What’s Your Van Preference?
Posted on July 29, 2019 | 50 CommentsThat’s a picture of my Dad, a couple of years before he passed away, so around 1993 or so. Pictured with him is his van, nicknamed “Finbar”. He loved that […] -
![How can one possibly resist the allure of this gorgeous truck? I laid eyes on it a few weeks ago, or, better yet, it laid eyes on me and just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_4155.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Fieldside Outtake: International KB-6 – Don’t You Want Me, Baby?")
Fieldside Outtake: International KB-6 – Don’t You Want Me, Baby?
Posted on July 28, 2019 | 13 CommentsHow can one possibly resist the allure of this gorgeous truck? I laid eyes on it a few weeks ago, or, better yet, it laid eyes on me and just […] -
![A few weeks ago I was up in the hills way above Fort Collins orchestrating a home inspection and after walking around noticed the neighboring lot had a lot of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_4153.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CCs For Sale: You Choose – Oh CC, Won’t You Buy Me A Mercedes-Benz…")
CCs For Sale: You Choose – Oh CC, Won’t You Buy Me A Mercedes-Benz…
Posted on July 27, 2019 | 21 CommentsA few weeks ago I was up in the hills way above Fort Collins orchestrating a home inspection and after walking around noticed the neighboring lot had a lot of […] -
![Even though I usually take Hwy 287 when traveling between Fort Collins, CO and Laramie, WY, on occasion I have reason to take the long way using I-25 and I-80 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_4109.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Roadside Classic: Tree Rock – Standing Vigil Over I-80 Since Well Before I-80 Existed")
Roadside Classic: Tree Rock – Standing Vigil Over I-80 Since Well Before I-80 Existed
Posted on July 27, 2019 | 12 CommentsEven though I usually take Hwy 287 when traveling between Fort Collins, CO and Laramie, WY, on occasion I have reason to take the long way using I-25 and I-80 […] -
![I once heard someone say “If you wait long enough, eventually you will see every car ever made in the world somewhere in Southern California.” At the time, I sagely […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_3651.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Zimmer Quicksilver – It Was Simply Inevitable")
Curbside Classic: Zimmer Quicksilver – It Was Simply Inevitable
Posted on July 26, 2019 | 43 CommentsI once heard someone say “If you wait long enough, eventually you will see every car ever made in the world somewhere in Southern California.” At the time, I sagely […] -
![I didn’t intend to share this with you originally, I shot these very few snaps to text to a Porschaholic friend of mine and when I came across them again […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_3857.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Outtake: 1983 Porsche 928S – A Mighty War Horse Stumbles To The Ground")
Junkyard Outtake: 1983 Porsche 928S – A Mighty War Horse Stumbles To The Ground
Posted on July 26, 2019 | 25 CommentsI didn’t intend to share this with you originally, I shot these very few snaps to text to a Porschaholic friend of mine and when I came across them again […] -
![As I was once again in Laramie, this time working on my other rental house that looks like it is finally rented after I spent way too much time refurbishing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_4190.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Alleyside Classic: 1974 (?) Jensen-Healey – Parked, Now Trying To Run")
Alleyside Classic: 1974 (?) Jensen-Healey – Parked, Now Trying To Run
Posted on July 25, 2019 | 39 CommentsAs I was once again in Laramie, this time working on my other rental house that looks like it is finally rented after I spent way too much time refurbishing […] -
![Last month I took a large figure-eight roadtrip involving going to Minnesota and back home and then continuing (after one day’s rest) to the West Coast without backtracking on any […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_3538.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1980 AMC Concord Wagon – From The Department Of Last Rides")
CC For Sale: 1980 AMC Concord Wagon – From The Department Of Last Rides
Posted on July 23, 2019 | 42 CommentsLast month I took a large figure-eight roadtrip involving going to Minnesota and back home and then continuing (after one day’s rest) to the West Coast without backtracking on any […] -
![Finally, after clearing a traffic obstacle and moving right, I noticed an interesting sight. Camera in hand, there was just enough time to snap a few photos before passing, as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_3991.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "On-The-Go CC Outtake: White Truck Hauling A White White Truck, And More!")
On-The-Go CC Outtake: White Truck Hauling A White White Truck, And More!
Posted on July 23, 2019 | 14 CommentsFinally, after clearing a traffic obstacle and moving right, I noticed an interesting sight. Camera in hand, there was just enough time to snap a few photos before passing, as […] -
![It’s become apparent that while pickup sales are booming, not everyone in society is a fan of pickup trucks or perhaps the people that drive them. For whatever reason, they […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_4099.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Review: 2019 RAM 3500 Limited Crew Cab 4X4 – Some RAMs Are Bigger Than Others")
CC Review: 2019 RAM 3500 Limited Crew Cab 4X4 – Some RAMs Are Bigger Than Others
Posted on July 22, 2019 | 99 CommentsIt’s become apparent that while pickup sales are booming, not everyone in society is a fan of pickup trucks or perhaps the people that drive them. For whatever reason, they […] -
![My wife and kids are currently in Thailand while I toil away here. I awoke this morning to a text from them that included a few pictures of them and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_9347.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Rental Car Remote Impression: 2018 Suzuki Celerio – “It Was Nice”")
Rental Car Remote Impression: 2018 Suzuki Celerio – “It Was Nice”
Posted on July 21, 2019 | 22 CommentsMy wife and kids are currently in Thailand while I toil away here. I awoke this morning to a text from them that included a few pictures of them and […] -
![As a generally ardent supporter of the five-second rule I’m not a germaphobe by any stretch of the imagination but I do approach stretch limos with the same trepidation as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_4203.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1998 Land Rover Discovery V8i 4×4 LWB – It’d Be A Stretch To Say I Love This Thing")
Junkyard Classic: 1998 Land Rover Discovery V8i 4×4 LWB – It’d Be A Stretch To Say I Love This Thing
Posted on July 21, 2019 | 26 CommentsAs a generally ardent supporter of the five-second rule I’m not a germaphobe by any stretch of the imagination but I do approach stretch limos with the same trepidation as […] -
![Four nights ago I was in Minneapolis, MN. Three nights ago I was was in Murdo, SD. Two nights ago I was at home in Fort Collins, CO. Yesterday (Sunday) […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_3634.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Parking Garage Outtake: Las Vegas Never Fails To Surprise…")
Parking Garage Outtake: Las Vegas Never Fails To Surprise…
Posted on June 24, 2019 | 14 CommentsFour nights ago I was in Minneapolis, MN. Three nights ago I was was in Murdo, SD. Two nights ago I was at home in Fort Collins, CO. Yesterday (Sunday) […] -
![Christmas came early to the Rocky Mountain outpost of Curbside Classic as I was offered the use of an Alfa Romeo Giulia for close to a week by the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_3365.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Review: 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Sport AWD – La Dolce Vita Indeed!")
CC Review: 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Sport AWD – La Dolce Vita Indeed!
Posted on June 12, 2019 | 43 CommentsChristmas came early to the Rocky Mountain outpost of Curbside Classic as I was offered the use of an Alfa Romeo Giulia for close to a week by the […] -
![As I am preparing to dive into another house rehab on Monday I took some time on Friday to head up to Laramie and attend to a few needs one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_3306.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1991 Jeep Comanche Pioneer 4×4 – If You Must Have A Jeep Pickup But Can’t Or Won’t Swing A New Gladiator, Here You Go!")
CC For Sale: 1991 Jeep Comanche Pioneer 4×4 – If You Must Have A Jeep Pickup But Can’t Or Won’t Swing A New Gladiator, Here You Go!
Posted on June 2, 2019 | 27 CommentsAs I am preparing to dive into another house rehab on Monday I took some time on Friday to head up to Laramie and attend to a few needs one […]
