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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Jim Klein
Posts by Jim Klein
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![Colorado has an abundance of junkyards but in the great tradition of America, more is always better and less is never enough. For the last couple of years the guys […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_1608.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: I Tripped Over A Hornet’s Nest At The Newest Land Of Milk And Honey And Parts")
Curbside Recycling: I Tripped Over A Hornet’s Nest At The Newest Land Of Milk And Honey And Parts
Posted on July 23, 2022 | 46 CommentsColorado has an abundance of junkyards but in the great tradition of America, more is always better and less is never enough. For the last couple of years the guys […] -
![Growing up in America, you hear all about various legendary cars. Well, legendary American cars, that is. You’ve got your Shelbys, your 442s, Charger Superbirds, Yenko Camaros and so on, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_1519.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Conundrum: Is This 1968 GTO A Royal Bobcat 428? – You Be The Judge")
Curbside Conundrum: Is This 1968 GTO A Royal Bobcat 428? – You Be The Judge
Posted on July 20, 2022 | 67 CommentsGrowing up in America, you hear all about various legendary cars. Well, legendary American cars, that is. You’ve got your Shelbys, your 442s, Charger Superbirds, Yenko Camaros and so on, […] -
![It matters not what some may say about the original Jaguar S-Type, the reality is that this is an old Jaguar and hence worthy of respect even if one knows […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_1288.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1965 Jaguar S-Type 3.8 – The Upper Lip Seems A Bit Aquiver")
Curbside Recycling: 1965 Jaguar S-Type 3.8 – The Upper Lip Seems A Bit Aquiver
Posted on July 15, 2022 | 31 CommentsIt matters not what some may say about the original Jaguar S-Type, the reality is that this is an old Jaguar and hence worthy of respect even if one knows […] -
![The CC version of Wheel Of Fortune differs from the real game show mainly in that there is no prize except for bragging rights. But keep in mind nobody likes […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_0246.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Outtake: Let’s Play Wheel Of Fortune!")
Junkyard Outtake: Let’s Play Wheel Of Fortune!
Posted on June 5, 2022 | 30 CommentsThe CC version of Wheel Of Fortune differs from the real game show mainly in that there is no prize except for bragging rights. But keep in mind nobody likes […] -
![We haven’t done a Junkyard Heirloom Gallery post in a while and today someone posted a new comment on the first one of the series which was just the impetus I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_0094.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Heirloom Gallery: 1953 Dodge B4D Express 126WB")
Junkyard Heirloom Gallery: 1953 Dodge B4D Express 126WB
Posted on May 29, 2022 | 33 CommentsWe haven’t done a Junkyard Heirloom Gallery post in a while and today someone posted a new comment on the first one of the series which was just the impetus I […] -
![If I had all of the money in the world, I’m pretty sure I’d have one of these in my own personal showroom, albeit in a condition more befitting my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_8510.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1974 Jaguar XJ12L CHE – Look At The Cat Someone Dragged In")
Curbside Recycling: 1974 Jaguar XJ12L CHE – Look At The Cat Someone Dragged In
Posted on February 13, 2022 | 43 CommentsIf I had all of the money in the world, I’m pretty sure I’d have one of these in my own personal showroom, albeit in a condition more befitting my […] -
![(first posted 1/21/2016) I was at my local Title Company today and had time to admire this print in their lobby while waiting for a file. It appears to depict […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/IMG_0091.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: In What Year Was This Picture Taken In Fort Collins, Colorado?")
QOTD: In What Year Was This Picture Taken In Fort Collins, Colorado?
Posted on January 21, 2022 | 100 Comments(first posted 1/21/2016) I was at my local Title Company today and had time to admire this print in their lobby while waiting for a file. It appears to depict […] -
![Easy enough, right? A few rules though lest you get confused otherwise. A) Let’s define “immediate family” as you, your significant other, your parents, and your kids. No grandparents, cousins, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_6468.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Was The First “Foreign” Car In Your Immediate Family And When?")
QOTD: What Was The First “Foreign” Car In Your Immediate Family And When?
Posted on January 19, 2022 | 155 CommentsEasy enough, right? A few rules though lest you get confused otherwise. A) Let’s define “immediate family” as you, your significant other, your parents, and your kids. No grandparents, cousins, […] -
![When we last left off with our kitty, we were somewhat flummoxed by a persistent Check Engine light and a few codes causing it. Having tried the simple things on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_7903-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Project Car Update: 2005 Jaguar X-Type AWD 3.0 Wagon – Purrific Progress")
Curbside Project Car Update: 2005 Jaguar X-Type AWD 3.0 Wagon – Purrific Progress
Posted on January 14, 2022 | 51 CommentsWhen we last left off with our kitty, we were somewhat flummoxed by a persistent Check Engine light and a few codes causing it. Having tried the simple things on […] -
![What would the odds be of another pulling in to give me the jackpot? Eh, probably pretty long as there are more potential cars that could pull in than the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_7519.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Parking Lot Odds – Like Waiting For That Third Cherry To Drop While Playing The Slots At Caesar’s")
CC Outtake: Parking Lot Odds – Like Waiting For That Third Cherry To Drop While Playing The Slots At Caesar’s
Posted on January 13, 2022 | 16 CommentsWhat would the odds be of another pulling in to give me the jackpot? Eh, probably pretty long as there are more potential cars that could pull in than the […] -
![While not exactly stock anymore, the 1953 (?) Chevy 3100 struck me as it sat curbside ahead of the Chevy 2500 that’s around 65 years newer. Beyond height due to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_7573.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Chevy 3100 vs. Chevy 2500 – The Old vs. The Not Quite Newest")
CC Outtake: Chevy 3100 vs. Chevy 2500 – The Old vs. The Not Quite Newest
Posted on January 11, 2022 | 23 CommentsWhile not exactly stock anymore, the 1953 (?) Chevy 3100 struck me as it sat curbside ahead of the Chevy 2500 that’s around 65 years newer. Beyond height due to […] -
![(first posted 1/9/2016) Today was a very sloppy day outside with an uncharacteristically wet and heavy snowfall – as my wife and I headed to lunch, while getting out of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/syyg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1983 Subaru BRAT – A Bright Star On A Gloomy Day")
CC Outtake: 1983 Subaru BRAT – A Bright Star On A Gloomy Day
Posted on January 9, 2022 | 31 Comments(first posted 1/9/2016) Today was a very sloppy day outside with an uncharacteristically wet and heavy snowfall – as my wife and I headed to lunch, while getting out of […] -
Wordless Outtake: Super Sport Jock
Posted on December 23, 2021 | 10 Comments -
Wordless Outtake: Little Miss Sunshine
Posted on December 16, 2021 | 14 Comments -
Wordless Outtake: Suburban Schoolbus
Posted on December 9, 2021 | 28 Comments
