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Blog Archive
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Cold War Classic: Some (Crappy) Photos Of A GAZ-24-34 V8-Powered Volga
Posted on September 8, 2019 | 17 CommentsThese photos were taken by me in the fall of 2007, and only recently found in some backup on an old removable hard drive. Very low quality, sorry about that, […] -
CCKC For Sale: Bradley GT II – May It Rest In Pieces
Posted on September 7, 2019 | 19 CommentsThe Bradley GT, probably the second most well-known VW-based kit car after the Meyers Manx, was made by a company whose success astounds me. Success, you ask? Didn’t they go […] -
CC Outtake: Two Corvettes in Torrance
Posted on September 7, 2019 | 21 CommentsI frequently see these two Corvettes parked next to each other on a corner lot in Torrance. While I’m no ‘Vette expert, around 20 or 25 years separate these cars, […] -
QOTW: What’s On Your Toyshelf?
Posted on September 7, 2019 | 65 Commentsmmmm -
CC Experience: 1990 Mercedes 300SE – The Realities Of Purchasing And Living With A Low Mileage Classic
Posted on September 6, 2019 | 41 Comments(Ed. Note: Please welcome David Devereaux to the ranks of our contributors with this first submission) In the summer of 1990, Mr. B walked into Stead Motors, a Mercedes-Benz dealer […] -
Curbside Tech: Factory Cruise Control Part 2- Early Asian Systems
Posted on September 6, 2019 | 8 CommentsAs I mentioned in my initial post last week, I’ve mounted factory Cruise Control Systems on the following Asian models: A 1985 Mazda RX-7, a 1990 Mazda Miata, and a […] -
Junkyard Classic: 1980 Ford Fairmont Wagon – Business Outside, Party Inside
Posted on September 5, 2019 | 77 CommentsI don’t know if it’s the constant exposure over the last almost-decade to CC or the recent binge-watching of Mindhunter but somehow I’ve come 180 degrees on the Fairmont. While […] -
Curbside Tech: A Guide To Dash Cam Basics – Know What’s What
Posted on September 5, 2019 | 28 CommentsLast year Edward Snitkoff published his very good review of an Anker Roav dash cam, which made me think that as the primary (or should I say sole) dash cam […] -
CC Capsule: Fiat 500 by Gucci – A Matador for Our Times?
Posted on September 4, 2019 | 30 CommentsI frequently visit a local 7-11. Another one of their regular customers is a pretty lady who owns this nice Fiat 500 Gucci edition. When I first saw it, the […] -
Cohort Outtakes: These Violet Delights Have Violet Ends
Posted on September 3, 2019 | 49 CommentsI was struck by the sheer audacity of the paint job of this Ford Windstar I saw in Seattle. It looks like Grimace was squirted with grape soda while carrying […] -
CC Outtake: 1971 Chevrolet Impala Convertible – It Was A Hot August Night
Posted on September 3, 2019 | 32 CommentsAs summer draws to a close, I’m saddened to see the days become shorter, but I’m also thankful to see the temperatures begin dropping. This has certainly been one of […] -
Curbside Tech: Electric Power Mirrors
Posted on September 3, 2019 | 20 CommentsThis week’s post is rather brief, but that’s because things flowed very smoothly, and I didn’t encounter a single hiccup. So it can happen. For those keeping score, it’s happened […] -
CC Outtakes: Sun Lovers Of Vancouver
Posted on September 2, 2019 | 13 CommentsLabor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September in both Canada and the US. Besides being another great excuse for a BBQ, block party or a trip to […]
![Cold War Classic: Some (Crappy) Photos Of A GAZ-24-34 V8-Powered Volga These photos were taken by me in the fall of 2007, and only recently found in some backup on an old removable hard drive. Very low quality, sorry about that, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/100_0167.jpg)
![CCKC For Sale: Bradley GT II – May It Rest In Pieces The Bradley GT, probably the second most well-known VW-based kit car after the Meyers Manx, was made by a company whose success astounds me. Success, you ask? Didn’t they go […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_5317.jpg)
![CC Outtake: Two Corvettes in Torrance I frequently see these two Corvettes parked next to each other on a corner lot in Torrance. While I’m no ‘Vette expert, around 20 or 25 years separate these cars, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2-Vettes.jpg)

![CC Experience: 1990 Mercedes 300SE – The Realities Of Purchasing And Living With A Low Mileage Classic (Ed. Note: Please welcome David Devereaux to the ranks of our contributors with this first submission) In the summer of 1990, Mr. B walked into Stead Motors, a Mercedes-Benz dealer […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/MB300SE6.jpg)
![Curbside Tech: Factory Cruise Control Part 2- Early Asian Systems As I mentioned in my initial post last week, I’ve mounted factory Cruise Control Systems on the following Asian models: A 1985 Mazda RX-7, a 1990 Mazda Miata, and a […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1-Front-3-Quarter.jpg)
![Junkyard Classic: 1980 Ford Fairmont Wagon – Business Outside, Party Inside I don’t know if it’s the constant exposure over the last almost-decade to CC or the recent binge-watching of Mindhunter but somehow I’ve come 180 degrees on the Fairmont. While […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_5036.jpg)
![Curbside Tech: A Guide To Dash Cam Basics – Know What’s What Last year Edward Snitkoff published his very good review of an Anker Roav dash cam, which made me think that as the primary (or should I say sole) dash cam […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/20180214_073447.jpg)
![CC For Sale: 1998 Fiat Barchetta – This Little Boat Wants To Set Sail I found this 1998 Fiat Barchetta (= little boat) for sale on a small lot in Waterloo, Ontario. The Barchetta was produced from 1995-2005, with a 2 year hiatus from […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/P_20190830_102428.jpg)
![CC Capsule: Fiat 500 by Gucci – A Matador for Our Times? I frequently visit a local 7-11. Another one of their regular customers is a pretty lady who owns this nice Fiat 500 Gucci edition. When I first saw it, the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/20180730_082456.jpg)
![Cohort Outtakes: These Violet Delights Have Violet Ends I was struck by the sheer audacity of the paint job of this Ford Windstar I saw in Seattle. It looks like Grimace was squirted with grape soda while carrying […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/97-ford-escort.jpg)
![Curbside Tech: Electric Power Mirrors This week’s post is rather brief, but that’s because things flowed very smoothly, and I didn’t encounter a single hiccup. So it can happen. For those keeping score, it’s happened […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Mirror-dfferences.jpg)
![CC Outtakes: Sun Lovers Of Vancouver Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September in both Canada and the US. Besides being another great excuse for a BBQ, block party or a trip to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1967-1968-pontiac-firebird-1.jpg)
![CC Challenge – A Camaro . . . with wheelcovers? Our last challenge here at CC was The Great Vega Hunt – a challenge for one of our intrepid photographers to locate a Vega still running on its original engine. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Camaro-PO2-Wheelcover.jpg)


