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![Eye-catching, well-equipped trucks and tractors are not exclusively driven by owner/operators. The hauling companies take pride in their rolling hardware just as well. Remarkable color schemes and liveries are a […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_9784.jpg "Truck Show Outtakes: Fleetsights")
Truck Show Outtakes: Fleetsights
Posted on December 7, 2021 | 7 CommentsEye-catching, well-equipped trucks and tractors are not exclusively driven by owner/operators. The hauling companies take pride in their rolling hardware just as well. Remarkable color schemes and liveries are a […] -
![(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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/nrwark.jpg "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 […] -
![A recent article in my local paper cited statistics that roads in Massachusetts are deadlier than ever in 2021, even though the total number of crashes is down due to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/road-warrior2.jpg "QOTD: How Safe Do You Feel Behind the Wheel in 2021?")
QOTD: How Safe Do You Feel Behind the Wheel in 2021?
Posted on December 6, 2021 | 141 CommentsA recent article in my local paper cited statistics that roads in Massachusetts are deadlier than ever in 2021, even though the total number of crashes is down due to […] -
![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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_7773.jpg "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 […] -
QOTD: First and Best Tickets, Part III – The Ones We Avoided
Posted on December 5, 2021 | 18 CommentsIn 1999, the year after my cluster of traffic tickets, I abruptly put school and everything on hold, packed up my crap, and -
![As a child of the Sixties, my initial car passions tended towards that era’s muscle cars – primarily Fords. The ultimate object of lust being a 428 Cobra Jet Mustang […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/C30-2-e1638347915233.jpg "COAL Capsule: 1976 Plymouth Arrow, 1978 Nissan Fairlady, 1983 Nissan Pulsar Turbo, 1986 Ford Escort GT, 2012 Volvo C30 – Confessions of a Hot Hatch Fan")
COAL Capsule: 1976 Plymouth Arrow, 1978 Nissan Fairlady, 1983 Nissan Pulsar Turbo, 1986 Ford Escort GT, 2012 Volvo C30 – Confessions of a Hot Hatch Fan
Posted on December 5, 2021 | 26 CommentsAs a child of the Sixties, my initial car passions tended towards that era’s muscle cars – primarily Fords. The ultimate object of lust being a 428 Cobra Jet Mustang […] -
![(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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/IMG_8357.jpg "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 […] -
![(first posted 12/3/2015) The recent conversations here about the Corvair’s excessive rear-weight bias (64%) got me thinking about what car had the most excessive rear weight bias ever. And this […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/bbguy.jpg "1930 Burney Streamliner: Worst Case Of Rear Weight Bias Ever?")
1930 Burney Streamliner: Worst Case Of Rear Weight Bias Ever?
Posted on December 3, 2021 | 44 Comments(first posted 12/3/2015) The recent conversations here about the Corvair’s excessive rear-weight bias (64%) got me thinking about what car had the most excessive rear weight bias ever. And this […] -
![As I mentioned in my post about getting my truck’s transmission fixed, Gary Grimes gave me a tour of his premises when I dropped off the truck. We’ll start with […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_7976-1.jpg "A Quick Tour Of Gary Grimes’ Collection And Some Customer Cars – The Tiger King")
A Quick Tour Of Gary Grimes’ Collection And Some Customer Cars – The Tiger King
Posted on December 3, 2021 | 22 CommentsAs I mentioned in my post about getting my truck’s transmission fixed, Gary Grimes gave me a tour of his premises when I dropped off the truck. We’ll start with […] -
![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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_7967.jpg "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 […] -
![We’re headed out to Port Orford for five days, so this is going to be quick; mostly pictures. But what else is there to say about what I consider to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_7787.jpg "Curbside Classic Capsule: 1993 Honda Accord EX – Peak Accord")
Curbside Classic Capsule: 1993 Honda Accord EX – Peak Accord
Posted on December 3, 2021 | 23 CommentsWe’re headed out to Port Orford for five days, so this is going to be quick; mostly pictures. But what else is there to say about what I consider to […] -
![Roshake 77 found this VW bus in Budapest, but I’m stumped by the front appendage. Is it filled with foam to provide better crash protection? Or just a cover for […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/51699458326_1bb25f7629_k.jpg "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: VW Type 2 Bus With Protruding Front Appendage – Crash Protection?")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: VW Type 2 Bus With Protruding Front Appendage – Crash Protection?
Posted on December 2, 2021 | 11 CommentsRoshake 77 found this VW bus in Budapest, but I’m stumped by the front appendage. Is it filled with foam to provide better crash protection? Or just a cover for […] -
![I decide to scan some of the ads in this issue of Road and Track, to share them with you. I noticed a distinct gradient in their effectiveness, so I’ve […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ad-2.jpeg "Vintage Ads: From The July 1967 Road & Track – Let’s Grade Them")
Vintage Ads: From The July 1967 Road & Track – Let’s Grade Them
Posted on December 2, 2021 | 42 CommentsI decide to scan some of the ads in this issue of Road and Track, to share them with you. I noticed a distinct gradient in their effectiveness, so I’ve […] -
CC Matinee: The Lineup (1958)
Posted on December 1, 2021 | 30 CommentsHey, let’s play hooky and go see a movie! Wanna? -
![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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_7931.jpg "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 […]
