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Curbside Classics Archives
CC Outtake Archive
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![I watched this red Rabbit arrive at this house last fall or so, in original condition. And then I watched it sprout overlanding gear: a suspension lift, bigger and knobbier […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CC-382-020.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: VW Diesel Rabbit Overlander")
CC Outtake: VW Diesel Rabbit Overlander
Posted on June 19, 2019 | 17 CommentsI watched this red Rabbit arrive at this house last fall or so, in original condition. And then I watched it sprout overlanding gear: a suspension lift, bigger and knobbier […] -
![The Dodge Ram Promaster comes in three wheelbases (118″, 139″, 159″) and four body lengths (159″ wb regular and extended). By far the least common is the little guy, on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CC-393-001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Shorty Promaster 118″ WB Van Is Shorter Than a Caravan")
CC Outtake: Shorty Promaster 118″ WB Van Is Shorter Than a Caravan
Posted on June 12, 2019 | 40 CommentsThe Dodge Ram Promaster comes in three wheelbases (118″, 139″, 159″) and four body lengths (159″ wb regular and extended). By far the least common is the little guy, on […] -
![I run across interesting pictures on a local history Facebook page. This appears to be a student’s new Karmann Ghia at St. Bernard High School in Playa Del Rey, California. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/StBernardHSPlayaDelRey1970s.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1970’s High School Parking Lot")
CC Outtake: 1970’s High School Parking Lot
Posted on June 12, 2019 | 26 CommentsI run across interesting pictures on a local history Facebook page. This appears to be a student’s new Karmann Ghia at St. Bernard High School in Playa Del Rey, California. […] -
CC Outtake: Suddenly It’s The 1950s
Posted on June 11, 2019 | 32 CommentsOn a recent road trip South, I glanced up from refueling the truck and did a double take as this car hauler was approaching with a colorful load… -
![Everybody needs to have their basic operating procedures. A new one I’m implementing is to chronicle the cars from towns I visit where there are contradictory terms in the name. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_8259.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: The Cars of North Sioux City, South Dakota")
CC Outtake: The Cars of North Sioux City, South Dakota
Posted on June 5, 2019 | 35 CommentsEverybody needs to have their basic operating procedures. A new one I’m implementing is to chronicle the cars from towns I visit where there are contradictory terms in the name. […] -
![I noticed that one of my tenants, a couple with a three-year old, was having a little mommies-and-kids party in their back yard. When I pulled out into the street, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CC-392-019.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Eugene Mommy-Mobiles")
CC Outtake: Eugene Mommy-Mobiles
Posted on June 1, 2019 | 5 CommentsI noticed that one of my tenants, a couple with a three-year old, was having a little mommies-and-kids party in their back yard. When I pulled out into the street, […] -
![I generally avoid trying to criticize other folks’ rides, or their modifications, but when I first spotted this Explorer a ways directly ahead of me, it looked rather bizarre, due […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CC-392-015.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "On The Go Outtake: Ford Explorer Sport With Ill-Fitting Wheels and Tires – Narrow Gauge")
On The Go Outtake: Ford Explorer Sport With Ill-Fitting Wheels and Tires – Narrow Gauge
Posted on May 30, 2019 | 28 CommentsI generally avoid trying to criticize other folks’ rides, or their modifications, but when I first spotted this Explorer a ways directly ahead of me, it looked rather bizarre, due […] -
![As I pulled up to a light last week, I spied a heavily laden little brown Datsun pickup in the adjoining lane so immediately whipped out my phone to start […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_3186.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC On-The-Go Outtake: 1982 Datsun 720 (Turbo?) Diesel Pickup")
CC On-The-Go Outtake: 1982 Datsun 720 (Turbo?) Diesel Pickup
Posted on May 27, 2019 | 20 CommentsAs I pulled up to a light last week, I spied a heavily laden little brown Datsun pickup in the adjoining lane so immediately whipped out my phone to start […] -
![As I drove though the intersection of Polk and 18th, I spotted a little dark car heading west on 18th towards me. As it came closer and stopped for the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CC-392-012.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "On The Go Outtake: 1971 Toyota Corolla – Where Did You Come From?")
On The Go Outtake: 1971 Toyota Corolla – Where Did You Come From?
Posted on May 26, 2019 | 7 CommentsAs I drove though the intersection of Polk and 18th, I spotted a little dark car heading west on 18th towards me. As it came closer and stopped for the […] -
![Heading home from a Sunday outing, I passed by a familiar car in front of a speed shop / garage that’s painted up as a police car when I spotted […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190505_175846-e1557149255320.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: From Rampage to Studebaker to Ranchero")
CC Outtakes: From Rampage to Studebaker to Ranchero
Posted on May 25, 2019 | 19 CommentsHeading home from a Sunday outing, I passed by a familiar car in front of a speed shop / garage that’s painted up as a police car when I spotted […] -
![Introduced in 1980, the North American Ford Escort (not to be confused with the car of the same name that was available in Europe since 1968) was an instant hit […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/thumb_IMG_9499_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Getting Stuck Behind a 1985½ Ford Escort L – Literally")
CC Outtake: Getting Stuck Behind a 1985½ Ford Escort L – Literally
Posted on May 24, 2019 | 43 CommentsIntroduced in 1980, the North American Ford Escort (not to be confused with the car of the same name that was available in Europe since 1968) was an instant hit […] -
![My Driveway Outtake of my xB and Promaster van stimulated a few interesting comments, mostly about the xB, as it’s a vehicle that’s not easy to pin down in terms […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CC-149-031.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: White Boxes, In Sizes S and M – Putting the xB into Context")
CC Outtake: White Boxes, In Sizes S and M – Putting the xB into Context
Posted on May 20, 2019 | 19 CommentsMy Driveway Outtake of my xB and Promaster van stimulated a few interesting comments, mostly about the xB, as it’s a vehicle that’s not easy to pin down in terms […] -
![Owned by a truck driver or a truck enthusiast, that’s for sure. When I walked back to my own diesel-ride, after visiting an excellent big rig show, this classic Chevy […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_8190-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Sedan – Golden Edition")
CC Outtake: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Sedan – Golden Edition
Posted on May 18, 2019 | 24 CommentsOwned by a truck driver or a truck enthusiast, that’s for sure. When I walked back to my own diesel-ride, after visiting an excellent big rig show, this classic Chevy […] -
![How did I end up with two white boxy vehicles with underbites, high-set eyes, and eccentric looks that a very significant portion of the public finds ugly? Coincidence or a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CC-390-001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Any Family Resemblance Is Strictly Not Coincidental")
CC Outtake: Any Family Resemblance Is Strictly Not Coincidental
Posted on May 16, 2019 | 48 CommentsHow did I end up with two white boxy vehicles with underbites, high-set eyes, and eccentric looks that a very significant portion of the public finds ugly? Coincidence or a […] -
![As you well know, I’m actually a bit more involved with immobile curbside classics than the wheeled variety. Unfortunately, too many new houses have zero interest for me, but there’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CC-385-046.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: The New Three Story House")
Curbside Outtake: The New Three Story House
Posted on May 9, 2019 | 67 CommentsAs you well know, I’m actually a bit more involved with immobile curbside classics than the wheeled variety. Unfortunately, too many new houses have zero interest for me, but there’s […]
