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CC Capsule Archive
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![My wife and I visited Banff this summer as we do every few years as she usually enjoys walking the main street to check out the tourist trap stores. This […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/20210626_145711.jpg "Curbside Classic: Open Top Touring in a Vintage Inspired Bus")
Curbside Classic: Open Top Touring in a Vintage Inspired Bus
Posted on December 21, 2021 | 5 CommentsMy wife and I visited Banff this summer as we do every few years as she usually enjoys walking the main street to check out the tourist trap stores. This […] -
![These two vehicles, a new, fifth-generation Cadillac Escalade and a later, first-generation Chevy S-10, are representative of the contrasts I observed and experienced while in Las Vegas this past October. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Escalade-S-10-collage-CC.jpg "Curbside Capsule: 2021 Cadillac Escalade & c. 1991 Chevrolet S-10 – Fantasy Vs. Reality")
Curbside Capsule: 2021 Cadillac Escalade & c. 1991 Chevrolet S-10 – Fantasy Vs. Reality
Posted on December 14, 2021 | 46 CommentsThese two vehicles, a new, fifth-generation Cadillac Escalade and a later, first-generation Chevy S-10, are representative of the contrasts I observed and experienced while in Las Vegas this past October. […] -
![Like many people around the world, I’ve been watching Peter Jackson’s 9-hour-long Get Back documentary. I highly recommend it. It casts a new light on the Beatles’ difficult final year, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_20210920_124806-copy.jpg "CC Capsule: 1969 Volkswagen 1300 (Type 1) – Get Black")
CC Capsule: 1969 Volkswagen 1300 (Type 1) – Get Black
Posted on December 13, 2021 | 17 CommentsLike many people around the world, I’ve been watching Peter Jackson’s 9-hour-long Get Back documentary. I highly recommend it. It casts a new light on the Beatles’ difficult final year, […] -
![(first posted 12/10/2015) Some friends and I were on our way to the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place a few years ago when I spotted this classic Chrysler […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/005-1972-Chrysler-Newport-Royal-CC.jpg "CC Capsule: 1972 Chrysler Newport Royal – Cool As Spearmint Certs")
CC Capsule: 1972 Chrysler Newport Royal – Cool As Spearmint Certs
Posted on December 10, 2021 | 57 Comments(first posted 12/10/2015) Some friends and I were on our way to the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place a few years ago when I spotted this classic Chrysler […] -
![The new year will here in less than four weeks, which means I’ve started to take inventory of what my 2021 has looked like. I go through this process around […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/4959497311_393a1bca33_o-c.-1977-IH-Scout-II-CC.jpg "Curbside Capsule: c. 1978 International Scout II – A Year Of Exploring")
Curbside Capsule: c. 1978 International Scout II – A Year Of Exploring
Posted on December 7, 2021 | 26 CommentsThe new year will here in less than four weeks, which means I’ve started to take inventory of what my 2021 has looked like. I go through this process around […] -
![We’re headed out to Port Orford for five days, so this is going to be quick; mostly pictures. But what else is there to say about what I consider to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_7787.jpg "Curbside Classic Capsule: 1993 Honda Accord EX – Peak Accord")
Curbside Classic Capsule: 1993 Honda Accord EX – Peak Accord
Posted on December 3, 2021 | 23 CommentsWe’re headed out to Port Orford for five days, so this is going to be quick; mostly pictures. But what else is there to say about what I consider to […] -
![(first posted 3/16/2013) The sixties are called the decade of change. But what was brewing for years often took a while to actually manifest in mainstream American’s lives, homes and […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/7yy.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 2-Door Hardtop – The Big Sporty Hardtop’s Last Hurrah")
Curbside Classic: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 2-Door Hardtop – The Big Sporty Hardtop’s Last Hurrah
Posted on November 24, 2021 | 64 Comments(first posted 3/16/2013) The sixties are called the decade of change. But what was brewing for years often took a while to actually manifest in mainstream American’s lives, homes and […] -
![(first posted 11/18/2015) The parking lot of the neighborhood grocery store has yielded some pretty incredible finds. Still, I was flabbergasted to find there what appeared to be a daily-driver, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/007-Matador-Brougham-Wagon.jpg "CC Capsule: 1977 – ’78 AMC Matador Wagon – Still Getting Groceries")
CC Capsule: 1977 – ’78 AMC Matador Wagon – Still Getting Groceries
Posted on November 18, 2021 | 80 Comments(first posted 11/18/2015) The parking lot of the neighborhood grocery store has yielded some pretty incredible finds. Still, I was flabbergasted to find there what appeared to be a daily-driver, […] -
![(first posted 11/15/2015) Were it not for its role in AMC’s series, Better Call Saul, the Suzuki Esteem (also known as the Baleno and Cultus Crescent) might have been […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/hbntyr.jpg "Curbside Capsule: 1995-2002 Suzuki Esteem/Baleno – Too Dull To Inspire A Clever Title")
Curbside Capsule: 1995-2002 Suzuki Esteem/Baleno – Too Dull To Inspire A Clever Title
Posted on November 15, 2021 | 40 Comments(first posted 11/15/2015) Were it not for its role in AMC’s series, Better Call Saul, the Suzuki Esteem (also known as the Baleno and Cultus Crescent) might have been […] -
![The horrors Detroit inflicted upon the world in the long decade spawning 1973-85, also known as the Malaise Era, were many and affected all makers. Vega. Mustang II. Volare. Diesel […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_20210911_125134-copy.jpg "CC Capsule: 1976 AMC Pacer – The Alien Awaits")
CC Capsule: 1976 AMC Pacer – The Alien Awaits
Posted on November 4, 2021 | 48 CommentsThe horrors Detroit inflicted upon the world in the long decade spawning 1973-85, also known as the Malaise Era, were many and affected all makers. Vega. Mustang II. Volare. Diesel […] -
![(first posted 11/3/2015) I’d like to state right off that I’m a huge fan of Chicago-born, legendary car customizer and soon-to-be nonagenarian George Barris. He is responsible for some of […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/035-Calling-George-Barris-CC.jpg "CC Capsule: Customized 1994 Dodge Stealth – Calling George Barris")
CC Capsule: Customized 1994 Dodge Stealth – Calling George Barris
Posted on November 3, 2021 | 58 Comments(first posted 11/3/2015) I’d like to state right off that I’m a huge fan of Chicago-born, legendary car customizer and soon-to-be nonagenarian George Barris. He is responsible for some of […] -
![(first posted 11/2/2015) During the 1980s, Ford North America and Ford Australia both had bonafide Top 10 hits in the Tempo and Telstar, respectively. Strong sales performers, these cars – […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ford-telstar-tx5-turbo-2.jpg "Curbside Capsule: 1985-87 Ford Telstar TX5 Turbo – In High Orbit")
Curbside Capsule: 1985-87 Ford Telstar TX5 Turbo – In High Orbit
Posted on November 2, 2021 | 27 Comments(first posted 11/2/2015) During the 1980s, Ford North America and Ford Australia both had bonafide Top 10 hits in the Tempo and Telstar, respectively. Strong sales performers, these cars – […] -
![Why am I often asked if I’m feeling okay, or what my “problem” is? This often happens seemingly apropos of nothing. I’m not going to pretend like I don’t know […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2017-08-27-1960-Buick-Invicta-convertible-CC.jpg "Curbside Capsule: 1960 Buick Invicta Convertible – I Feel Just Fine, Thank You")
Curbside Capsule: 1960 Buick Invicta Convertible – I Feel Just Fine, Thank You
Posted on November 2, 2021 | 37 CommentsWhy am I often asked if I’m feeling okay, or what my “problem” is? This often happens seemingly apropos of nothing. I’m not going to pretend like I don’t know […] -
![(first posted 10/31/2015) Halloween is upon us, and soon the neighbor kids in my building will be knocking on doors for treats – wearing all sorts of costumes […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/005-1974-Chevrolet-Caprice-Classic-Convertible-CC.jpg "CC Horror: 1974 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Convertible – Something Sinister This Way Lurks")
CC Horror: 1974 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Convertible – Something Sinister This Way Lurks
Posted on October 31, 2021 | 64 Comments(first posted 10/31/2015) Halloween is upon us, and soon the neighbor kids in my building will be knocking on doors for treats – wearing all sorts of costumes […] -
![(first posted 10/29/2015) I’ve been on business travel this week, visiting with clients in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, Iowa, and also in Omaha, Nebraska. It was incredible fun after […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/213-1978-80-Ford-Granada-CC.jpg "On-The-Go Classic: 1978-’80 Ford Granada – Granola For Breakfast")
On-The-Go Classic: 1978-’80 Ford Granada – Granola For Breakfast
Posted on October 29, 2021 | 90 Comments(first posted 10/29/2015) I’ve been on business travel this week, visiting with clients in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, Iowa, and also in Omaha, Nebraska. It was incredible fun after […]
