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Curbside Classics Archives
CC Outtake Archive
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![Admittedly it was the gen2 Econoline that caught my attention, as they’ve become scarce. But the reality is that these 1996-2000 Caravans are getting pretty thin on the ground too. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_7783.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Driveway Outtake: A Blue-Green Van Lover Lives Here – The Rapidly Disappearing Gen3 Caravan")
Driveway Outtake: A Blue-Green Van Lover Lives Here – The Rapidly Disappearing Gen3 Caravan
Posted on December 22, 2021 | 31 CommentsAdmittedly it was the gen2 Econoline that caught my attention, as they’ve become scarce. But the reality is that these 1996-2000 Caravans are getting pretty thin on the ground too. […] -
![(first posted 12/19/2015) We’ve recently had a deep immersion in the downsized for-1978 Malibu, both as a COAL and vintage review. The Malibu had an analogue over at Pontiac: the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/yhhhn.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Capsule: 1978 Pontiac LeMans – Colorful Coupe")
Curbside Classic Capsule: 1978 Pontiac LeMans – Colorful Coupe
Posted on December 19, 2021 | 54 Comments(first posted 12/19/2015) We’ve recently had a deep immersion in the downsized for-1978 Malibu, both as a COAL and vintage review. The Malibu had an analogue over at Pontiac: the […] -
![From 2001 to 2007, the Stilo was Fiat’s C-segment/compact car model in Europe. Commercially, it underperformed -big time- and struggled against the contemporary competition from Volkswagen, Ford, Opel, Renault and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_9873.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 2004 Fiat Stilo 2.4 20v Abarth – Five-cylinder Warm Hatch")
CC Outtake: 2004 Fiat Stilo 2.4 20v Abarth – Five-cylinder Warm Hatch
Posted on December 17, 2021 | 11 CommentsFrom 2001 to 2007, the Stilo was Fiat’s C-segment/compact car model in Europe. Commercially, it underperformed -big time- and struggled against the contemporary competition from Volkswagen, Ford, Opel, Renault and […] -
![I spotted this rare specimen as I was dropping my toddler at nursery school, and came back hoping for a nearby parking spot close to the express subway. Completely, utterly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/m1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Out-take: 1971 Ford Maverick – Fifty One Year Old Yearling")
Curbside Out-take: 1971 Ford Maverick – Fifty One Year Old Yearling
Posted on December 16, 2021 | 86 CommentsI spotted this rare specimen as I was dropping my toddler at nursery school, and came back hoping for a nearby parking spot close to the express subway. Completely, utterly […] -
![(first posted 12/15/2015) Elderly socialite Bonnie glided through Chicago’s city streets to the Magnificent Mile to do some shopping. Looking resplendent in her original Bahia Green finish, she noted just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/1977-Pontiac-Bonneville-Brougham-BW.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1977 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham Coupe – Bonnie Goes Shopping")
CC Outtake: 1977 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham Coupe – Bonnie Goes Shopping
Posted on December 15, 2021 | 52 Comments(first posted 12/15/2015) Elderly socialite Bonnie glided through Chicago’s city streets to the Magnificent Mile to do some shopping. Looking resplendent in her original Bahia Green finish, she noted just […] -
![I almost forgot about this fine old Dodge pickup we found on Skinner Butte at sunset one day this past summer. I have a serious soft spot for these early […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_7166.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Skinner Butte Outtake: 1964 Dodge D100 Sweptside – Caramel And Butterscotch")
Skinner Butte Outtake: 1964 Dodge D100 Sweptside – Caramel And Butterscotch
Posted on December 12, 2021 | 24 CommentsI almost forgot about this fine old Dodge pickup we found on Skinner Butte at sunset one day this past summer. I have a serious soft spot for these early […] -
![This is one of my better finds in Port Orford: A Toyota Echo (Yaris) apparently converted into a very compact motor home. As it was presently occupied, I unfortunately was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_7176.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Port Orford Outtake: Toyota Echo Motor Home")
Port Orford Outtake: Toyota Echo Motor Home
Posted on December 12, 2021 | 11 CommentsThis is one of my better finds in Port Orford: A Toyota Echo (Yaris) apparently converted into a very compact motor home. As it was presently occupied, I unfortunately was […] -
![It’s been too long since I found a good outtake on Skinner Butte, one of our common urban hiking destinations, but this watermelon Camry was worthy. I should also note […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_7773.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Skinner Butte Outtake: Watermelon Camry")
Skinner Butte Outtake: Watermelon Camry
Posted on December 5, 2021 | 13 CommentsIt’s been too long since I found a good outtake on Skinner Butte, one of our common urban hiking destinations, but this watermelon Camry was worthy. I should also note […] -
![(first posted 12/5/2015) Arriving as 1995 models, within one year the Windstar already became somewhat outdated due to its lack of dual sliding doors, a feature pioneered by the new […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/IMG_8357.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1997 Ford Windstar GL – Dust In The Wind(star)")
CC Outtake: 1997 Ford Windstar GL – Dust In The Wind(star)
Posted on December 4, 2021 | 99 Comments(first posted 12/5/2015) Arriving as 1995 models, within one year the Windstar already became somewhat outdated due to its lack of dual sliding doors, a feature pioneered by the new […] -
![It’s been a while since I’ve run into a Datsun 510, although I know there’s a couple of them still around. So here’s a chance to renew our loving feelings […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_7967.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Datsun 510 Wagon – True Blue")
Curbside Outtake: Datsun 510 Wagon – True Blue
Posted on December 3, 2021 | 20 CommentsIt’s been a while since I’ve run into a Datsun 510, although I know there’s a couple of them still around. So here’s a chance to renew our loving feelings […] -
![The Lane County Events Center is starting to host some events again, and from the looks of this random congregation of white vans, I assumed it must be the white […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_7931.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: A Congregation Of White Vans")
Curbside Outtake: A Congregation Of White Vans
Posted on December 1, 2021 | 11 CommentsThe Lane County Events Center is starting to host some events again, and from the looks of this random congregation of white vans, I assumed it must be the white […] -
![Seeing cars in traffic or parked, I sometimes idly wonder who the people are that drive them and what they do or why they chose that car. Then there are […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_4537.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 1977 Dodge Aspen R/T – Schneider’s Ride?")
Curbside Outtake: 1977 Dodge Aspen R/T – Schneider’s Ride?
Posted on November 25, 2021 | 22 CommentsSeeing cars in traffic or parked, I sometimes idly wonder who the people are that drive them and what they do or why they chose that car. Then there are […] -
![This is not the first time I’ve shown you some unusual rear-wheel steering versions of common cars. There was this Civic CRX back in 2012. And there was this Cavalier […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/thumbnail_IMG_8049.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Kia Forte, Rear Wheel Steering Edition")
Curbside Outtake: Kia Forte, Rear Wheel Steering Edition
Posted on November 24, 2021 | 12 CommentsThis is not the first time I’ve shown you some unusual rear-wheel steering versions of common cars. There was this Civic CRX back in 2012. And there was this Cavalier […] -
![(first posted 11/22/2015) The last Dodge Aries was built in December 1989. The PT Cruiser was launched in April of 2000. In that span of just over ten years, a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/yhhj.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classics: Plymouth Reliant And Chrysler PT Cruiser – The Past Meets The Future")
Curbside Classics: Plymouth Reliant And Chrysler PT Cruiser – The Past Meets The Future
Posted on November 22, 2021 | 71 Comments(first posted 11/22/2015) The last Dodge Aries was built in December 1989. The PT Cruiser was launched in April of 2000. In that span of just over ten years, a […] -
![I was pondering doing this one as a “Wordless Outtake,” as it kind of left me speechless at the time. But let’s not scrimp on commentary – that’s what this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_20211023_143715-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1995 Toyota HiAce (H100) Super Custom Limited – Pure Dekotora Madness")
CC Outtake: 1995 Toyota HiAce (H100) Super Custom Limited – Pure Dekotora Madness
Posted on November 18, 2021 | 8 CommentsI was pondering doing this one as a “Wordless Outtake,” as it kind of left me speechless at the time. But let’s not scrimp on commentary – that’s what this […]
