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Curbside Classics Archives
CC Capsule Archive
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![Here’s what I found at my local coffee joint this morning. We’re so serious about our coffee in Portland, even the firemen have to grab a cup on the way […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/WholesomeBlends_21Aug12_1K.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Takeout: Coffee in Portland")
CC Takeout: Coffee in Portland
Posted on August 20, 2012 | 19 CommentsHere’s what I found at my local coffee joint this morning. We’re so serious about our coffee in Portland, even the firemen have to grab a cup on the way […] -
![Compare the basic dimensions of a current Camry and a ’56 Chevy, and there’s not all that much difference. But if you extend that to pickups from the same time […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/CC-32-074-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1956 GMC Pickup – Don’t Judge A Pickup By Its Grille")
CC Capsule: 1956 GMC Pickup – Don’t Judge A Pickup By Its Grille
Posted on August 19, 2012 | 28 CommentsCompare the basic dimensions of a current Camry and a ’56 Chevy, and there’s not all that much difference. But if you extend that to pickups from the same time […] -
![Those of you you’ve been around for a while know that in addition to trains, planes, buses, bikes and tractors, we also can’t resist motorhomes. The older ones are disappearing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/CC-166-049-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1974 Barth Motorhome – Old School Rig For The Next Generation")
CC Capsule: 1974 Barth Motorhome – Old School Rig For The Next Generation
Posted on August 12, 2012 | 12 CommentsThose of you you’ve been around for a while know that in addition to trains, planes, buses, bikes and tractors, we also can’t resist motorhomes. The older ones are disappearing […] -
![For those of you who think I may have a bit of a spartan/thrifty streak, meet my older brother Tom, and his veggie-oil diesel Vanagon. He and his new wife […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/CC-174-015.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1982 VW Vanagon Veggie-Oil Diesel – Big Brother Comes To Visit In The Anti-Brougham")
CC Capsule: 1982 VW Vanagon Veggie-Oil Diesel – Big Brother Comes To Visit In The Anti-Brougham
Posted on August 6, 2012 | 22 CommentsFor those of you who think I may have a bit of a spartan/thrifty streak, meet my older brother Tom, and his veggie-oil diesel Vanagon. He and his new wife […] -
Rampside Capsule: Engines with Altitude
Posted on August 5, 2012 | 21 CommentsAs I wrap up “Oshkosh Week,” let’s take a brief look at another area where automobiling and aviation cross over: powerplants. -
![There are many different ways in which you can know someone. Take Bobby. Although I went to church with him, I never knew him to be a car nut. Anyway, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Bobby-front-right.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Texas Trifecta, Part One: Baby Got Back")
CC Capsule: Texas Trifecta, Part One: Baby Got Back
Posted on August 4, 2012 | 16 CommentsThere are many different ways in which you can know someone. Take Bobby. Although I went to church with him, I never knew him to be a car nut. Anyway, […] -
![One of my favorite stops at Oshkosh each year is at the WWII reenactor’s camp, where there’s always a great selection of militaria to check out, including this Dodge WC56 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/2012_wc56_06.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: The WC56 Command Car – <br>At Parade Rest")
Curbside Capsule: The WC56 Command Car –
At Parade RestPosted on August 3, 2012 | 12 CommentsOne of my favorite stops at Oshkosh each year is at the WWII reenactor’s camp, where there’s always a great selection of militaria to check out, including this Dodge WC56 […] -
![Ford had a large pavilion at Oshkosh this year, with a contingent of Model Ts giving free rides to show-goers. Unfortunately, I never had my camera ready when one of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/2012_modelt_01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: Model Ts on Parade")
Curbside Capsule: Model Ts on Parade
Posted on August 2, 2012 | 21 CommentsFord had a large pavilion at Oshkosh this year, with a contingent of Model Ts giving free rides to show-goers. Unfortunately, I never had my camera ready when one of […] -
![(click pictures for full size images) On the way to our first mountain peak hike of the season on Sunday, we passed through Junction City. Now that’s usually good for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/CC-172-129-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Outtake Gallery: The Ghost Of Cars Past")
CC Outtake Gallery: The Ghost Of Cars Past
Posted on July 22, 2012 | 11 Comments(click pictures for full size images) On the way to our first mountain peak hike of the season on Sunday, we passed through Junction City. Now that’s usually good for […] -
CC Capsule: 1987 Mercury Topaz XR5
Posted on July 21, 2012 | 37 CommentsA few days ago I was driving around and spotted this mint Topaz with a spoiler. That got my attention. Upon closer inspection it proved to be an XR5 Topaz. -
![It’s been a busy week out on the farm, with not much time for CC-spotting. I recently missed my chance at a ’68 LTD four-door in the small town where […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012_0720_69tbird04nose.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1969 Ford Thunderbird")
Curbside Capsule: 1969 Ford Thunderbird
Posted on July 20, 2012 | 31 CommentsIt’s been a busy week out on the farm, with not much time for CC-spotting. I recently missed my chance at a ’68 LTD four-door in the small town where […] -
![I’ve endlessly ranted about how new first-year designs almost inevitably get mucked up. Sort of understandable: the designers work for a long time nailing down a fresh new car design, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/CC-171-144-600.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix – Better Than The Original?")
CC Capsule: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix – Better Than The Original?
Posted on July 14, 2012 | 38 CommentsI’ve endlessly ranted about how new first-year designs almost inevitably get mucked up. Sort of understandable: the designers work for a long time nailing down a fresh new car design, […] -
![Yes, the seventies were a cruel decade for cars. It was bad enough that engines were strangled by the Rube Goldbergian smog-reduction contraptions, killing ignition advance being one of the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Pictography-2-003-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1974 Ford Pinto: The Pinto Sprouts A Shelf Butt (And More )")
CC Capsule: 1974 Ford Pinto: The Pinto Sprouts A Shelf Butt (And More )
Posted on July 12, 2012 | 50 CommentsYes, the seventies were a cruel decade for cars. It was bad enough that engines were strangled by the Rube Goldbergian smog-reduction contraptions, killing ignition advance being one of the […] -
CC Capsule: 1946 Studebaker M16 Truck – The Civilian Brother To The Legendary WW2 US6 6×6
Posted on July 12, 2012 | 12 CommentsIn the recent post about my trip to the salvage yard (here), I mentioned another find behind the F-700. I was pretty tickled to find this 1946 Studebaker M16 truck. -
![Long, long ago in November 2006, I had just moved across the state and purchased another house (which I’m doing yet again – it’s weird how life goes in cycles […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Dodge-Before-After-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Beater: 1987 Dodge Ram 250 – The Best $400 I Ever Spent")
Curbside Beater: 1987 Dodge Ram 250 – The Best $400 I Ever Spent
Posted on July 11, 2012 | 26 CommentsLong, long ago in November 2006, I had just moved across the state and purchased another house (which I’m doing yet again – it’s weird how life goes in cycles […]
