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Blog Archive
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Classic Custom Outtake: Old School Triumph Bonneville
Posted on July 15, 2017 | 16 CommentsThe sun was beginning to set when I saw this classic Triumph Bonneville. Back in my day custom motorcycles were made, not purchased like consumer goods. This bike looks like […] -
CC Capsule: 1970 or 1971 Pontiac Firebird Esprit – Getting Groceries
Posted on July 15, 2017 | 29 CommentsWe haven’t seen very many second-generation Firebirds here. This one and this one are the only full-on CCs I can find. And we’ve certainly not seen such an early example. That […] -
CC Global Outtake: South American Graffiti, Schnell(aster)!
Posted on July 14, 2017 | 17 CommentsThe hot rod in its various guises — T-bucket, Deuce coupe and roadster, and many others — is a uniquely American automotive art form. Based on the mass-produced, utilitarian Fords […] -
QOTD/Rant: What’s Your Malfunction?
Posted on July 14, 2017 | 126 CommentsAutomotive fandom is different than other hobbies because non-enthusiasts generally dictate how the industry reacts to consumer tastes. An individual who doesn’t like playing video games isn’t going to purchase […] -
Neighborhood Outtake: 1967 Chevrolet C50 Truck
Posted on July 13, 2017 | 24 CommentsIn addition to old cars, there’s also a smattering of old trucks in mu neighborhood. This Chevy C50, whose year is easy to peg due to the lack of side […] -
Neighborhood Outtake: Ford Econoline 4×4 Quadravan – Conversion Van x2
Posted on July 12, 2017 | 26 CommentsFour wheel drive conversion vans mostly got their start with the new generation of vans that date back to 1971 for the Chevrolet and Dodge, and to the 1975 Econoline. […] -
Ad Classic: 1966 Ford Country Squire – Better Than Traveling In Bulgaria
Posted on July 12, 2017 | 39 CommentsIn America there are two classes of travel – first-class, and with children. Traveling with children corresponds roughly to traveling third-class in Bulgaria. They tell me there is nothing lower […] -
CC Outtake: 1961 Rambler American Super – With Flash-O-Matic
Posted on July 12, 2017 | 75 CommentsPortland has its fair share of old Ramblers still cruising our streets, but this is 1961 American is kind unusual even here. A badge on the trunk indicates that this […] -
Wordless Outtake: Conversion Van of a Different Sort; Or How To Add a Bedroom Without Permits
Posted on July 12, 2017 | 43 Commentsfound on the web -
QOTD: When Was The Last Time You Removed or Used Your Spare Tire?
Posted on July 11, 2017 | 105 CommentsIn the case of my ’66 F-100, it’s been 30 years exactly, when I replaced the ancient bias ply spare with this also quite venerable Michelin X 700R 15 radial, […] -
Project Beater B: Transmission Swap
Posted on July 11, 2017 | 34 CommentsA few months ago I introduced my latest cheap classic, a 1975 MG B roadster. I have no firm plans as to how long I will own it but thought […] -
CC Outtake: 1971 Plymouth Satellite – Poetry In The Parking Lot
Posted on July 10, 2017 | 42 CommentsOn a recent warm, sunny, summer day, There was a needed item for which I’d have to pay. -
CC Driveway Outtake: A Vibe Lover Lives Here
Posted on July 9, 2017 | 31 CommentsAnd I know for sure, because this is my brother’s driveway. -
Non-CC Outtake: The Toaster, Model XB1.8, UL Listed
Posted on July 8, 2017 | 23 CommentsIt’s not his shot, but CC reader Chris C. sent me this photo that deserves to be shared. Yes, I get the “toaster” comment a lot. And as cars/CUVs become […] -
Car Show Outtakes: Hot Rod Divco Bread Delivery Truck And Citroen Fondue Delivery Car
Posted on July 6, 2017 | 12 CommentsWithout a doubt, these have got to be a couple of the most unusual CCs at a car show that I’ve ever encountered.
![Classic Custom Outtake: Old School Triumph Bonneville The sun was beginning to set when I saw this classic Triumph Bonneville. Back in my day custom motorcycles were made, not purchased like consumer goods. This bike looks like […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Triumph-02.jpg)
![CC Capsule: 1970 or 1971 Pontiac Firebird Esprit – Getting Groceries We haven’t seen very many second-generation Firebirds here. This one and this one are the only full-on CCs I can find. And we’ve certainly not seen such an early example. That […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IMG_1510.jpg)
![CC Global Outtake: South American Graffiti, Schnell(aster)! The hot rod in its various guises — T-bucket, Deuce coupe and roadster, and many others — is a uniquely American automotive art form. Based on the mass-produced, utilitarian Fords […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IMG_9210-cropped.jpg)
![QOTD/Rant: What’s Your Malfunction? Automotive fandom is different than other hobbies because non-enthusiasts generally dictate how the industry reacts to consumer tastes. An individual who doesn’t like playing video games isn’t going to purchase […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/200-Touring_Deep-Cherry-Red-Pearl-Coat.jpg)
![Neighborhood Outtake: 1967 Chevrolet C50 Truck In addition to old cars, there’s also a smattering of old trucks in mu neighborhood. This Chevy C50, whose year is easy to peg due to the lack of side […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/CC-329-065.jpg)
![Neighborhood Outtake: Ford Econoline 4×4 Quadravan – Conversion Van x2 Four wheel drive conversion vans mostly got their start with the new generation of vans that date back to 1971 for the Chevrolet and Dodge, and to the 1975 Econoline. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/CC-330-056.jpg)
![Ad Classic: 1966 Ford Country Squire – Better Than Traveling In Bulgaria In America there are two classes of travel – first-class, and with children. Traveling with children corresponds roughly to traveling third-class in Bulgaria. They tell me there is nothing lower […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Ad-1966-Ford-Country-Squire.jpg)
![CC Outtake: 1961 Rambler American Super – With Flash-O-Matic Portland has its fair share of old Ramblers still cruising our streets, but this is 1961 American is kind unusual even here. A badge on the trunk indicates that this […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Rambler-01.jpg)

![QOTD: When Was The Last Time You Removed or Used Your Spare Tire? In the case of my ’66 F-100, it’s been 30 years exactly, when I replaced the ancient bias ply spare with this also quite venerable Michelin X 700R 15 radial, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/CC-332-004.jpg)
![Project Beater B: Transmission Swap A few months ago I introduced my latest cheap classic, a 1975 MG B roadster. I have no firm plans as to how long I will own it but thought […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170507_145344.jpg)


![Non-CC Outtake: The Toaster, Model XB1.8, UL Listed It’s not his shot, but CC reader Chris C. sent me this photo that deserves to be shared. Yes, I get the “toaster” comment a lot. And as cars/CUVs become […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/xB-Toaster-xB.jpg)



