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Curbside Classics Archives
CC Outtake Archive
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![As with most writers here, the personally unfamiliar subject is the subject most daunting to write about, with opportunities galore for failure and embarrassment. However, sometimes the unfamiliar is also […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9871.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 1946 Ford 698T 1 1/2 Ton Truck – New Adventures Await")
Curbside Outtake: 1946 Ford 698T 1 1/2 Ton Truck – New Adventures Await
Posted on March 16, 2020 | 17 CommentsAs with most writers here, the personally unfamiliar subject is the subject most daunting to write about, with opportunities galore for failure and embarrassment. However, sometimes the unfamiliar is also […] -
![I’ve seen a few of these around my neighborhood and have long meant to share one with you. And so here it is, in case you’re thinking of sitting at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CC-409-135.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: “Food Growing Zone” – Only In Eugene")
Curbside Outtake: “Food Growing Zone” – Only In Eugene
Posted on March 14, 2020 | 27 CommentsI’ve seen a few of these around my neighborhood and have long meant to share one with you. And so here it is, in case you’re thinking of sitting at […] -
![The Astro van gets a lot of love around here, and it’s understandable. While it didn’t make such a great genuine minivan, it sure made a terrific mid-sized van, a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CC-402-017.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Chevy Astro RVs – Big and Small")
CC Outtake: Chevy Astro RVs – Big and Small
Posted on March 13, 2020 | 19 CommentsThe Astro van gets a lot of love around here, and it’s understandable. While it didn’t make such a great genuine minivan, it sure made a terrific mid-sized van, a […] -
![Coming down College Hill on a late walk, few blocks from home, what do I see? Something that I have not seen since May 26, 2009, when I last found […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CC-409-123.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: VW 412 Variant – A Rare and Deadly but Intriguing Night Visitor")
Curbside Outtake: VW 412 Variant – A Rare and Deadly but Intriguing Night Visitor
Posted on March 13, 2020 | 29 CommentsComing down College Hill on a late walk, few blocks from home, what do I see? Something that I have not seen since May 26, 2009, when I last found […] -
![I was walking past the Falling Sky Deli when I saw the distinctive butt of a Subaru XT. And then its backup lights came on. The driver waved me on, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CC-409-138.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "On The Go Outtake: Subaru XT6")
On The Go Outtake: Subaru XT6
Posted on March 12, 2020 | 15 CommentsI was walking past the Falling Sky Deli when I saw the distinctive butt of a Subaru XT. And then its backup lights came on. The driver waved me on, […] -
![Six years ago I found this same splendid green Nova coupe in the parking lot of a mall, and its posting here generated a lot of positive response. I’m happy […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CC-407-015.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: The Great Green Nova Coupe Is Still Around")
Curbside Outtake: The Great Green Nova Coupe Is Still Around
Posted on March 11, 2020 | 23 CommentsSix years ago I found this same splendid green Nova coupe in the parking lot of a mall, and its posting here generated a lot of positive response. I’m happy […] -
![What to do when you have a phone full of random car shots? You stretch the bounds of relevance and find their common thread. In this post I will […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Datsun-frt-qtr.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtaks: The Random Faces of Rear Wheel Drive")
Curbside Outtaks: The Random Faces of Rear Wheel Drive
Posted on March 10, 2020 | 15 CommentsWhat to do when you have a phone full of random car shots? You stretch the bounds of relevance and find their common thread. In this post I will […] -
![As far as I know, this is the last VW Fox still running free on the roads of Eugene. And it better watch out, what with the roads being so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CC-409-116-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "On The Go Outtake: Tiny Fox on the Run")
On The Go Outtake: Tiny Fox on the Run
Posted on March 9, 2020 | 11 CommentsAs far as I know, this is the last VW Fox still running free on the roads of Eugene. And it better watch out, what with the roads being so […] -
![Stephanie bought me some new snow shoes for my birthday, and the other day I decided to take them out for a spin. We had a lot snow earlier this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CC-412-019.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Snowside Classic Outtake: Land Rover – Snow Camping and Snowshoeing")
Snowside Classic Outtake: Land Rover – Snow Camping and Snowshoeing
Posted on March 8, 2020 | 11 CommentsStephanie bought me some new snow shoes for my birthday, and the other day I decided to take them out for a spin. We had a lot snow earlier this […] -
Curbside Outtake: A Wind Up Mini
Posted on March 7, 2020 | 10 CommentsIt’s been done before, but hey, why not? Still, I think the execution was better back in the day. -
![The great thing about a “dump truck” is its versatility. The truck bed can serve as an extension of your compost bin. Or it can become a portable storage unit […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Ranger-frt-qtr.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside QOTD: Is Your Dump Truck Ready for Spring Cleaning?")
Curbside QOTD: Is Your Dump Truck Ready for Spring Cleaning?
Posted on March 6, 2020 | 35 CommentsThe great thing about a “dump truck” is its versatility. The truck bed can serve as an extension of your compost bin. Or it can become a portable storage unit […] -
![Every Sunday morning I head to Starbucks to do a little sketching and enjoy a really strong Americano. Here in Battle Ground, like so many areas in suburban Clark County, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/VW-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: A Starbucks VW Two-fer")
Curbside Outtake: A Starbucks VW Two-fer
Posted on March 4, 2020 | 28 CommentsEvery Sunday morning I head to Starbucks to do a little sketching and enjoy a really strong Americano. Here in Battle Ground, like so many areas in suburban Clark County, […] -
CC Outtake: I Love my Wife but… (With an Update From the Wife)
Posted on February 27, 2020 | 50 CommentsThis week I found myself riding shotgun in the wife’s MX-5 RF, and took this photograph. I can’t imagine driving a car with these covers installed. -
![When Elvis Costello asks, “What’s So Funny ‘Bout Peace, Love & Understanding?” I say it’s the vehicles. I mean, who wouldn’t smile at the sight of a converted school bus […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ram-van-frt-qtr.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtakes: Deadheads, Artists, and Schoolies")
Curbside Outtakes: Deadheads, Artists, and Schoolies
Posted on February 24, 2020 | 14 CommentsWhen Elvis Costello asks, “What’s So Funny ‘Bout Peace, Love & Understanding?” I say it’s the vehicles. I mean, who wouldn’t smile at the sight of a converted school bus […] -
![I was fueling my van when this K-car pulled up facing me. It’s actually been a while since I’ve seen one on the streets, so I decided to get out […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/CC-409-001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Pumpside Outtake: Plymouth Reliant is Thirsty")
Pumpside Outtake: Plymouth Reliant is Thirsty
Posted on February 23, 2020 | 18 CommentsI was fueling my van when this K-car pulled up facing me. It’s actually been a while since I’ve seen one on the streets, so I decided to get out […]
