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Blog Archive
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CC Cinema: Look at Life – “Talking of Coaches” (1959); Plus “Overhaul” (1957)
Posted on November 11, 2017 | 20 CommentsI love these old British newsreel shorts from the series “Look at Life”, made by the Rank Organisation. And this is one of my favorites, as British coaches of this […] -
Curbside Outtake: Current Toyota Styling – Let the Tears Flow
Posted on November 11, 2017 | 128 CommentsI have been a fan of Toyota for many years – must have had over ten since my first 1974 MS60 Toyota Crown “Kujira” in 1981. Of the three cars […] -
Craigslist Classic: 1993 Pontiac Sunbird – $750 Worth Of Excre…uh…Excitement
Posted on November 10, 2017 | 56 CommentsPresented for your viewing pleasure is this one-owner 1993 Pontiac Sunbird in the twilight of its life, but still running (somewhat) strongly, merely in need of a clutch. Since nobody […] -
CC Global: 2017 DAF Museum Days – Miscellaneous Items
Posted on November 10, 2017 | 21 CommentsThe last 2017 museum days tour starts with an expedition vehicle. Originally a 1989 DAF YA 4442 4×4 military truck with the truck maker’s 180 hp 6.2 liter DNT engine. -
QOTD: Would You Like More “CC For Sale” Posts? Anybody Willing To Do Them?
Posted on November 9, 2017 | 44 CommentsThe occasional “CC For Sale” posts here always seem to generate quite a bit of interest. So how about a regular/daily CC For Sale post? All we need is someone […] -
Car Show Classics: The JDM Imports At Altona – Some Surprises!
Posted on November 9, 2017 | 43 CommentsI have already featured some of the imported cars at the Toyota Car Club’s show at the now-closed Altona North factory, some intentionally and others inadvertently, such as the Toyota […] -
QOTD: Best Paint/Stripe Color Combo?
Posted on November 8, 2017 | 107 CommentsThis E9 sat patiently for me the other day as I pulled out my phone for CC posterity. I love this shape, but more particularly I love this color combination. […] -
CC Outtake: 1996 Jaguar XJ6 – Reinforcing Stereotypes
Posted on November 8, 2017 | 45 CommentsA Jaguar looking forlorn, immobile, partly disassembled and with weeds growing up all around it. Now is that a stereotype, or what? Yes, this one does check off all the […] -
COAL Hunting: The Facebook Classifieds
Posted on November 8, 2017 | 41 CommentsWhen I was a teenager, I LOVED to pick up any newsprint auto trader publications I found. Some were free, and some charged. My dad would bring them home for […] -
CC Outtake: Van Culture War – Or Reinforcing Stereotypes
Posted on November 7, 2017 | 20 CommentsOk; I’m not trying to flame the culture wars with my headline. But if ever two examples of vans represented the two stereotyped sides of the so-called culture wars, these […] -
Curbside Crickets: The Focus Nobody Wants to Buy
Posted on November 7, 2017 | 104 Comments(Pictures are from my various ads) I could blame the Caravan, but really it’s my own stubborn fault. -
CC Diaporama: Vancouver, 1966
Posted on November 6, 2017 | 89 CommentsRaise your hand who else has daydreamt about travelling to the past with discreetly-camouflaged high-definition digital camera equipment. No such luck with this interesting footage made public today from the […] -
QOTD: Which Aftermarket Modifications Grind Your Gears The Most?
Posted on November 6, 2017 | 221 CommentsThere’s nothing wrong with wanting to add a personal touch to your vehicle, giving it a little something extra to stand out from the crowd. However, this is best done […] -
Curbside Outtake: 1993-96 Cadillac FLEETWOOD FLEETWOOD Brougham – Throw the Book At It
Posted on November 6, 2017 | 27 CommentsThe J.C. Whitney book, that is. And yes, the FLEETWOOD badge was repeated on the left of the spare tire. -
CC For Sale: 1969 Firebird 350 Convertible – Worth It?
Posted on November 5, 2017 | 55 CommentsWe’ve walked by this yellow Firebird ragtop numerous times on our walk down to the river and back. But then one day this past summer a For Sale sign appeared […]
![Curbside Outtake: Current Toyota Styling – Let the Tears Flow I have been a fan of Toyota for many years – must have had over ten since my first 1974 MS60 Toyota Crown “Kujira” in 1981. Of the three cars […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/800x-1-1.jpg)
![Craigslist Classic: 1993 Pontiac Sunbird – $750 Worth Of Excre…uh…Excitement Presented for your viewing pleasure is this one-owner 1993 Pontiac Sunbird in the twilight of its life, but still running (somewhat) strongly, merely in need of a clutch. Since nobody […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Sunbird1.jpg)

![QOTD: Would You Like More “CC For Sale” Posts? Anybody Willing To Do Them? The occasional “CC For Sale” posts here always seem to generate quite a bit of interest. So how about a regular/daily CC For Sale post? All we need is someone […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/for-sale-ad.jpg)
![Car Show Classics: The JDM Imports At Altona – Some Surprises! I have already featured some of the imported cars at the Toyota Car Club’s show at the now-closed Altona North factory, some intentionally and others inadvertently, such as the Toyota […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Toyota-Century.jpg)
![QOTD: Best Paint/Stripe Color Combo? This E9 sat patiently for me the other day as I pulled out my phone for CC posterity. I love this shape, but more particularly I love this color combination. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/HQorange.jpg)
![CC Outtake: 1996 Jaguar XJ6 – Reinforcing Stereotypes A Jaguar looking forlorn, immobile, partly disassembled and with weeds growing up all around it. Now is that a stereotype, or what? Yes, this one does check off all the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/CC-341-050.jpg)
![COAL Hunting: The Facebook Classifieds When I was a teenager, I LOVED to pick up any newsprint auto trader publications I found. Some were free, and some charged. My dad would bring them home for […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_0839.jpg)
![CC Outtake: Van Culture War – Or Reinforcing Stereotypes Ok; I’m not trying to flame the culture wars with my headline. But if ever two examples of vans represented the two stereotyped sides of the so-called culture wars, these […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/CC-341-078.jpg)

![QOTD: Which Aftermarket Modifications Grind Your Gears The Most? There’s nothing wrong with wanting to add a personal touch to your vehicle, giving it a little something extra to stand out from the crowd. However, this is best done […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_8600.jpg)

![CC For Sale: 1969 Firebird 350 Convertible – Worth It? We’ve walked by this yellow Firebird ragtop numerous times on our walk down to the river and back. But then one day this past summer a For Sale sign appeared […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/CC-332-019.jpg)


