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![Last time we finished up in the early seventies. I said “It was hard to imagine a world where cars this size were the norm. But the early-seventies styling […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/71Toyota-Crown.1-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC In Scale: Part 2 – Turning Japanese")
CC In Scale: Part 2 – Turning Japanese
Posted on August 10, 2023 | 35 CommentsLast time we finished up in the early seventies. I said “It was hard to imagine a world where cars this size were the norm. But the early-seventies styling […] -
![Bowing to popular requests, I’m beginning a series of occasional posts on my models. I’ve been reading and commenting at CC for eight years, so no need for much […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AlfaJuniorGTA5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC In Scale: Welcome To My Daydream! – Part 1")
CC In Scale: Welcome To My Daydream! – Part 1
Posted on July 27, 2023 | 77 CommentsBowing to popular requests, I’m beginning a series of occasional posts on my models. I’ve been reading and commenting at CC for eight years, so no need for much […] -
![(first posted 6/27/2017) As of today, it has been just over three, short weeks since the annual Curbside Classic meetup was held in the greater Detroit area. Despite […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/138-1969-Dodge-Charger-RT-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Miniature Classic: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T In The Michigan Building – Fantasy Garage")
Miniature Classic: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T In The Michigan Building – Fantasy Garage
Posted on June 27, 2023 | 42 Comments(first posted 6/27/2017) As of today, it has been just over three, short weeks since the annual Curbside Classic meetup was held in the greater Detroit area. Despite […] -
![(first posted 9/24/2016) In December 2015, I showed you a number of the the amazing miniature street scenes by Ken Rouet. He sent me some more the other day, so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Min-7.png?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1 "More Amazing Miniature Streets Of Ken Rouet")
More Amazing Miniature Streets Of Ken Rouet
Posted on September 24, 2022 | 42 Comments(first posted 9/24/2016) In December 2015, I showed you a number of the the amazing miniature street scenes by Ken Rouet. He sent me some more the other day, so […] -
![Recently I was researching what I felt would be my next CC article when I fell into a couple of rabbit holes. These resulted in stuff too good not to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/pike.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Changing Seasons and Changing Times: Some Things Change More Than Others – The Monkey Speedway")
Changing Seasons and Changing Times: Some Things Change More Than Others – The Monkey Speedway
Posted on August 25, 2022 | 30 CommentsRecently I was researching what I felt would be my next CC article when I fell into a couple of rabbit holes. These resulted in stuff too good not to […] -
![(first posted 1/18/2016) A little while back, we went to coffee house downtown for a concert by several performers. Before the show, I noticed a table bathed in bright […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/CC-271-027-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Trackside Miniatures: The Scratch-Built “Rail Rig Museum” By Baby Gramps")
Trackside Miniatures: The Scratch-Built “Rail Rig Museum” By Baby Gramps
Posted on January 18, 2022 | 23 Comments(first posted 1/18/2016) A little while back, we went to coffee house downtown for a concert by several performers. Before the show, I noticed a table bathed in bright […] -
![(click images for larger size) (first posted 12/6/2015) Ken Rouet left these in the comment section of a CC. I was quite amazed, and turned them into a post. Ken […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/nrwark.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "The Amazing Miniature Streets Of Ken Rouet")
The Amazing Miniature Streets Of Ken Rouet
Posted on December 6, 2021 | 83 Comments(click images for larger size) (first posted 12/6/2015) Ken Rouet left these in the comment section of a CC. I was quite amazed, and turned them into a post. Ken […] -
![The holidays are swiftly approaching, and I remembered this recently while on a walk to the local, neighborhood Target department store on the evening I spotted our featured van. It’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/003-1975-78-Ford-Econoline-150-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Musings: c. 1975 Ford Econoline 150 – Magnetized!")
Curbside Musings: c. 1975 Ford Econoline 150 – Magnetized!
Posted on November 9, 2021 | 37 CommentsThe holidays are swiftly approaching, and I remembered this recently while on a walk to the local, neighborhood Target department store on the evening I spotted our featured van. It’s […] -
![(first posted 9/30/2015) I don’t care what anyone else says. Toy cars in 1:64 scale (Matchbox, Johnny Lightning, etc.), or any other scale, for that matter, are not exclusively for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/AMC-Javelin-Bridge-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Miniature CCs: Matchbox Cars – The Gateway Drug")
Miniature CCs: Matchbox Cars – The Gateway Drug
Posted on September 30, 2021 | 128 Comments(first posted 9/30/2015) I don’t care what anyone else says. Toy cars in 1:64 scale (Matchbox, Johnny Lightning, etc.), or any other scale, for that matter, are not exclusively for […] -
![The on-going pandemic-inspired shift to working from a home office has had a variety of impacts upon my work environment. In my “real” office, a small space in a nearby […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSC_8680.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Die-Cast COAL: A Report From The Desktop Motor Pool")
Die-Cast COAL: A Report From The Desktop Motor Pool
Posted on September 17, 2021 | 45 CommentsThe on-going pandemic-inspired shift to working from a home office has had a variety of impacts upon my work environment. In my “real” office, a small space in a nearby […] -
![As kids, model trains are likely something that interested a lot of us, for some that never went away. Growing up in Germany, model trains were (and still are) sort […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_2021.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Miniatures: My 1:87 HO Scale Collection – Part I, The Passenger Cars")
Curbside Miniatures: My 1:87 HO Scale Collection – Part I, The Passenger Cars
Posted on May 11, 2021 | 33 CommentsAs kids, model trains are likely something that interested a lot of us, for some that never went away. Growing up in Germany, model trains were (and still are) sort […] -
![It has always been part of my curious nature to want to learn more about the lives and experiences of figures I respect and admire. The smallest, everyday detail can […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/36677559686_e958e801ed_o-1974-Chevrolet-Vega-model-CC-Flint-Central-High-School.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Jukebox: Teena Marie Drove A Chevrolet Vega")
CC Jukebox: Teena Marie Drove A Chevrolet Vega
Posted on February 9, 2021 | 34 CommentsIt has always been part of my curious nature to want to learn more about the lives and experiences of figures I respect and admire. The smallest, everyday detail can […] -
![December 23rd, at some point, had become unofficially celebrated in my extended family as “Christmas Eve Eve“. I honestly can’t remember if this started with me, my sister, or someone […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/20201219_111131-The-Tail-Comes-Off-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Miscellany: My Fantasy Garage – Of Fragrances")
CC Miscellany: My Fantasy Garage – Of Fragrances
Posted on December 23, 2020 | 21 CommentsDecember 23rd, at some point, had become unofficially celebrated in my extended family as “Christmas Eve Eve“. I honestly can’t remember if this started with me, my sister, or someone […] -
![My old friend Paul B. recently turned me on to the amazing modeling of Michael Paul Smith, who passed away two years ago. He spent years creating scenes from the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/27283013298_0ab5ba2ebb_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "A Tribute to Michael Paul Smith, Modeler Extraordinaire")
A Tribute to Michael Paul Smith, Modeler Extraordinaire
Posted on August 24, 2020 | 22 CommentsMy old friend Paul B. recently turned me on to the amazing modeling of Michael Paul Smith, who passed away two years ago. He spent years creating scenes from the […] -
![Owning a certified Curbside Classic comes with its own set of risks and rewards. There’s nothing like hearing a neighbor utter “That thing’s a time capsule!” to his partner in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/vlcsnap-2020-04-16-11h45m08s812.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "QOTD: How Much Would You Pay For An Exact Replica Of Your Car?")
QOTD: How Much Would You Pay For An Exact Replica Of Your Car?
Posted on May 6, 2020 | 50 CommentsOwning a certified Curbside Classic comes with its own set of risks and rewards. There’s nothing like hearing a neighbor utter “That thing’s a time capsule!” to his partner in […]
