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![Ford Mustang: one of the most popular American cars of all time, even among non-car people. They may not know or like all of them, but probably a least the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/DSCF7432.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: Flashy Fords in Scottsdale 2018, part 2 Mustangs")
Auction Classic: Flashy Fords in Scottsdale 2018, part 2 Mustangs
Posted on August 13, 2018 | 33 CommentsFord Mustang: one of the most popular American cars of all time, even among non-car people. They may not know or like all of them, but probably a least the […] -
![Two cars that are mainstays at any classic car show or auction are Ford’s Thunderbird and Mustang. If you are at a North American car event that doesn’t have at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/DSCF7336.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: Flashy Fords in Scottsdale 2018, part 1 Thunderbirds")
Auction Classic: Flashy Fords in Scottsdale 2018, part 1 Thunderbirds
Posted on August 11, 2018 | 25 CommentsTwo cars that are mainstays at any classic car show or auction are Ford’s Thunderbird and Mustang. If you are at a North American car event that doesn’t have at […] -
![Oh yes, there were a couple of other cars at the Portland Art Museum’s “Cars in the Park” event that weren’t the Alfa Romeos we covered in Part 1. Parked […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/AlfaFerrari.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Streamlined Sundays: Cars in the Park, Part 2 – Little Did I Know")
Car Show Classics: Streamlined Sundays: Cars in the Park, Part 2 – Little Did I Know
Posted on August 4, 2018 | 13 CommentsOh yes, there were a couple of other cars at the Portland Art Museum’s “Cars in the Park” event that weren’t the Alfa Romeos we covered in Part 1. Parked […] -
![Well folks, I have postponed it for a while. I wanted to never have to do it. But I am afraid here it comes. The “Sorry I have not written […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/04.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 – 218 Inches of Bankruptcy")
Auction Classic: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 – 218 Inches of Bankruptcy
Posted on July 13, 2018 | 27 CommentsWell folks, I have postponed it for a while. I wanted to never have to do it. But I am afraid here it comes. The “Sorry I have not written […] -
![There is no denying Pontiac was cool in the 1960’s and ’70’s. Very few enthusiasts of American cars of the era can say that there aren’t at least a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/DSCF7528.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classics: Pontiacs in Scottsdale 2018 – The Chief Attractions")
Auction Classics: Pontiacs in Scottsdale 2018 – The Chief Attractions
Posted on July 5, 2018 | 44 CommentsThere is no denying Pontiac was cool in the 1960’s and ’70’s. Very few enthusiasts of American cars of the era can say that there aren’t at least a […] -
![Any lover of American cars has some Lincolns that are on their short, or at least their long, list of favorite automobiles. For some of you, those cars may have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/th.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: Lincolns in Scottsdale 2018, Part 2 (1972-1995)")
Auction Classic: Lincolns in Scottsdale 2018, Part 2 (1972-1995)
Posted on May 29, 2018 | 39 CommentsAny lover of American cars has some Lincolns that are on their short, or at least their long, list of favorite automobiles. For some of you, those cars may have […] -
![Lincoln is not among the oldest American auto companies, but it has a more distinguished and interesting history than many. Attending three large classic car auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/DSCF7023.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classics: Lincolns in Scottsdale 2018, Part 1 (1942-1967)")
Auction Classics: Lincolns in Scottsdale 2018, Part 1 (1942-1967)
Posted on May 16, 2018 | 22 CommentsLincoln is not among the oldest American auto companies, but it has a more distinguished and interesting history than many. Attending three large classic car auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona in […] -
![If you like postwar American cars, there are probably at least a few Oldsmobiles that you like. Since the division has been gone over ten years now, it’s easy to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/535521.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classics: Oldsmobile in Scottsdale 2018")
Auction Classics: Oldsmobile in Scottsdale 2018
Posted on April 30, 2018 | 17 CommentsIf you like postwar American cars, there are probably at least a few Oldsmobiles that you like. Since the division has been gone over ten years now, it’s easy to […] -
![Piggybacking on my recent article on Chevrolets at the three January Scottsdale, Arizona classic car auctions I attended, here I will show some examples of those most essential fixtures at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DSCF7144.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: Corvettes and Camaros in Scottsdale 2018")
Auction Classic: Corvettes and Camaros in Scottsdale 2018
Posted on April 8, 2018 | 12 CommentsPiggybacking on my recent article on Chevrolets at the three January Scottsdale, Arizona classic car auctions I attended, here I will show some examples of those most essential fixtures at […] -
![As you might imagine, if you were fortunate enough to be able to be in Scottsdale, Arizona during auction week and attend one or more events, you would be guaranteed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DSCF7017.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classics: Chevrolets in Scottsdale 2018")
Auction Classics: Chevrolets in Scottsdale 2018
Posted on March 23, 2018 | 25 CommentsAs you might imagine, if you were fortunate enough to be able to be in Scottsdale, Arizona during auction week and attend one or more events, you would be guaranteed […] -
![If you saw the Name That Tailfin Game yesterday and have some answers, here are the original uncropped photos and the answer key. If you missed it yesterday, feel […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DSCF7628.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic Game: Name That Tailfin Answers")
Auction Classic Game: Name That Tailfin Answers
Posted on March 8, 2018 | 11 CommentsIf you saw the Name That Tailfin Game yesterday and have some answers, here are the original uncropped photos and the answer key. If you missed it yesterday, feel […] -
![Is there a better emblem for that strange, flamboyant automotive decade of the Fifties than the tailfin? A completely superfluous, stylistic flourish that quickly overtook the U.S. auto industry, then […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DSCF7060-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic Game: Name That Tailfin")
Auction Classic Game: Name That Tailfin
Posted on March 7, 2018 | 19 CommentsIs there a better emblem for that strange, flamboyant automotive decade of the Fifties than the tailfin? A completely superfluous, stylistic flourish that quickly overtook the U.S. auto industry, then […] -
![In the U.S., the lion’s share of classic car ownership is of American cars. This figures, since at the time the most popular old cars were made, the lion’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DSCF7166.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: Imports in Scottsdale 2018")
Auction Classic: Imports in Scottsdale 2018
Posted on March 2, 2018 | 16 CommentsIn the U.S., the lion’s share of classic car ownership is of American cars. This figures, since at the time the most popular old cars were made, the lion’s […] -
![I love the Chrysler Corporation. It is sad to me that they have struggled so much in recent years, though really it is not just in recent years. It seems […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DSCF7042.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: Chryslers in Scottsdale 2018")
Auction Classic: Chryslers in Scottsdale 2018
Posted on February 23, 2018 | 69 CommentsI love the Chrysler Corporation. It is sad to me that they have struggled so much in recent years, though really it is not just in recent years. It seems […] -
![Spending three glorious days in Scottsdale, Arizona for auction week, you would naturally expect to see about a million Fords. The auctions I attended didn’t disappoint, though if you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DSCF7093.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: Fords in Scottsdale 2018")
Auction Classic: Fords in Scottsdale 2018
Posted on February 10, 2018 | 23 CommentsSpending three glorious days in Scottsdale, Arizona for auction week, you would naturally expect to see about a million Fords. The auctions I attended didn’t disappoint, though if you […]
