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CC Capsule Archive
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![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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Bobby-front-right.jpg "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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/2012_wc56_06.jpg "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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/2012_modelt_01.jpg "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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/CC-172-129-1200.jpg "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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012_0720_69tbird04nose.jpg "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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/CC-171-144-600.jpg "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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Pictography-2-003-800.jpg "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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Dodge-Before-After-1.jpg "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 […] -
![In 1978, most people would have had substantial difficulty keeping a straight face if saying “Dodge Omni” and “high performance” in the same sentence. With only a 1.7 liter Volkswagen […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P6240700.jpg "CC Capsule: 1985 Dodge Omni GLH – The Triplets in the Yard")
CC Capsule: 1985 Dodge Omni GLH – The Triplets in the Yard
Posted on July 7, 2012 | 33 CommentsIn 1978, most people would have had substantial difficulty keeping a straight face if saying “Dodge Omni” and “high performance” in the same sentence. With only a 1.7 liter Volkswagen […] -
Curbside Capsule: The Wildfire WF650-C – Ugliest Vehicle Ever?
Posted on July 6, 2012 | 33 CommentsThis strange sight caught my eye as I was driving through town the other day… What could they be? -
CC Capsule: 1980 Honda Accord – Soichiro Would Be Proud
Posted on July 6, 2012 | 33 CommentsThis car prompted a bold realization: There are very few of these critters left on the road. This is especially true in the salty wintered Mid-West. -
Curbside Capsule: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Fastback – A Nod to Safety
Posted on July 5, 2012 | 43 CommentsJack recently presented the story behind a certain 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 which brought out some interesting comments. Here’s a ’67 model with the same body style for comparison… -
![Falcons seem to be seeking me out lately… I spotted this gem on the way to work recently, and after checking my clock (“Yeah, I’ve got time!”), I did a […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012_06_falcon02.jpg "CC Capsule: Not A Mustang II – 1965 Ford Falcon Futura")
CC Capsule: Not A Mustang II – 1965 Ford Falcon Futura
Posted on June 26, 2012 | 22 CommentsFalcons seem to be seeking me out lately… I spotted this gem on the way to work recently, and after checking my clock (“Yeah, I’ve got time!”), I did a […]
