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Blog Archive
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Wordless Outtake: A Light Metallic Green Euro Auto Lover Lives Here
Posted on February 27, 2017 | 11 Comments -
CC For Sale: Original 1937 Chrysler Royal With 10,700 Miles – A Living Time Capsule
Posted on February 27, 2017 | 59 Comments(by CC reader Steve Sicklick) The owner of this automobile (who does not use the internet) has asked me to place this ad and handle inquiries for him. I have […] -
Future CC Drive Report: 2010 Ford Focus SE – Providing Clarity
Posted on February 27, 2017 | 99 CommentsAn opportunity presented itself the other morning: leaving for a work related day trip at 5 am on a cold morning, I could either use my assigned 2007 Chevrolet Silverado […] -
QOTD: My Truck Finally Breaks Down. Fortunately It Was An Easy Fix. What Was Your Last Breakdown?
Posted on February 26, 2017 | 120 CommentsIt had to happen sooner or later. In fact, it’s been way too long, really, given my ’66 F-100’s age and benign neglect (from me). But rather oddly, the last […] -
CC Outtake: Mercedes Sprinter 4WD Conversion Van – Ready For Anything, and Me
Posted on February 26, 2017 | 35 CommentsSince we’re on the subject of current vans, this is the hot one in this part of the world these days. Sprinters, especially the 4WD version, have become a genuine […] -
CC Outtake: Suzuki Swift Semi Convertible – Fun in the Sun?
Posted on February 25, 2017 | 15 CommentsSome photos have come up in an Israeli cars’ forum, specifically this thread. I thought it was funny enough to share with you. -
Car Show Outtakes: Ruby’s Diner, Redondo Beach
Posted on February 25, 2017 | 19 CommentsThis past summer I got to re-visit one of my old hangouts, Ruby’s Diner, at the back side of the Redondo Beach Pier. The car show crowd at Ruby’s tends […] -
CC Outtake: 1978-80 Chrysler Scorpion – The Welcome Wagon
Posted on February 24, 2017 | 28 CommentsMoving to a new neighborhood is always fun. You become acquainted with an unfamiliar pocket of town, learning its shortcuts, discovering its unique architecture and identifying convenient new places to […] -
Ford Has Some Better Ideas; Or Not: Aurora II Country Squire And Magic Cruiser Wagon Concepts
Posted on February 23, 2017 | 50 Comments(first posted 3/6/2012) You don’t stay number one in wagon sales by standing still. Ford’s Magic Tailgate was not the end of Ford’s magical thinking. Here’s their Magic Cruiser shown […] -
CC Outtake: ZX2Lambo
Posted on February 23, 2017 | 36 CommentsI need to run this today, because of the Lambo doors as well as the fact that Escort ZX2s have become quite scarce. I shot this one a couple of […] -
CC Outtake: The Eclectic Driveway – The Kids Are Back, With Their Old Cars
Posted on February 23, 2017 | 18 CommentsThis driveway off the alley is just three houses away from me. It’s owned by an elderly couple, but at least two of their kids have moved back in recently. […] -
QOTD: Do You Follow Recommended Maintenance Schedules?
Posted on February 22, 2017 | 67 CommentsFloss twice a day. Get your teeth cleaned twice a year. Get a routine physical. Preventative maintenance can be hard to find time for in a busy world, and if […] -
In-Motion Classic: Ferrari Dino 246 GTS
Posted on February 22, 2017 | 9 CommentsWhen life gives you lemons, make lemonade. And I’m not referring to the bright yellow hue this gorgeous vintage Ferrari wears. -
QOTD: Which Automotive Name is Most Deserving of a Comeback
Posted on February 21, 2017 | 179 CommentsEarlier today, I posted a CC Capsule of one of all time favorite vehicle names, Lincoln Zephyr, which got an all-too-short one year revival in 2006. What other automotive names […] -
CC Outtake: VW Rabbit GTI Mk1, Four Square Headlight Version
Posted on February 21, 2017 | 24 CommentsNow here’s a rare find; a four square headlight version of a Mk1 GTI. And they appear to be LEDs; wow; VW really was ahead of the times in more […]

![CC For Sale: Original 1937 Chrysler Royal With 10,700 Miles – A Living Time Capsule (by CC reader Steve Sicklick) The owner of this automobile (who does not use the internet) has asked me to place this ad and handle inquiries for him. I have […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/56512909-770-0@2X.jpg)
![Future CC Drive Report: 2010 Ford Focus SE – Providing Clarity An opportunity presented itself the other morning: leaving for a work related day trip at 5 am on a cold morning, I could either use my assigned 2007 Chevrolet Silverado […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_2049.jpg)
![QOTD: My Truck Finally Breaks Down. Fortunately It Was An Easy Fix. What Was Your Last Breakdown? It had to happen sooner or later. In fact, it’s been way too long, really, given my ’66 F-100’s age and benign neglect (from me). But rather oddly, the last […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/CC-318-010.jpg)
![CC Outtake: Mercedes Sprinter 4WD Conversion Van – Ready For Anything, and Me Since we’re on the subject of current vans, this is the hot one in this part of the world these days. Sprinters, especially the 4WD version, have become a genuine […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/CC-318-035.jpg)

![Car Show Outtakes: Ruby’s Diner, Redondo Beach This past summer I got to re-visit one of my old hangouts, Ruby’s Diner, at the back side of the Redondo Beach Pier. The car show crowd at Ruby’s tends […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/156.jpg)
![CC Outtake: 1978-80 Chrysler Scorpion – The Welcome Wagon Moving to a new neighborhood is always fun. You become acquainted with an unfamiliar pocket of town, learning its shortcuts, discovering its unique architecture and identifying convenient new places to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/mitsubishi-scorpion-3.jpg)
![Ford Has Some Better Ideas; Or Not: Aurora II Country Squire And Magic Cruiser Wagon Concepts (first posted 3/6/2012) You don’t stay number one in wagon sales by standing still. Ford’s Magic Tailgate was not the end of Ford’s magical thinking. Here’s their Magic Cruiser shown […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Ford-66-magiccruiser.jpg)
![CC Outtake: ZX2Lambo I need to run this today, because of the Lambo doors as well as the fact that Escort ZX2s have become quite scarce. I shot this one a couple of […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/CC-54-065.jpg)
![CC Outtake: The Eclectic Driveway – The Kids Are Back, With Their Old Cars This driveway off the alley is just three houses away from me. It’s owned by an elderly couple, but at least two of their kids have moved back in recently. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/CC-316-034.jpg)
![QOTD: Do You Follow Recommended Maintenance Schedules? Floss twice a day. Get your teeth cleaned twice a year. Get a routine physical. Preventative maintenance can be hard to find time for in a busy world, and if […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/335273-mechanic.jpg)

![QOTD: Which Automotive Name is Most Deserving of a Comeback Earlier today, I posted a CC Capsule of one of all time favorite vehicle names, Lincoln Zephyr, which got an all-too-short one year revival in 2006. What other automotive names […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/lincoln_zepher_v12_emblem_touring-sedan_1_s_37.jpg)
![CC Outtake: VW Rabbit GTI Mk1, Four Square Headlight Version Now here’s a rare find; a four square headlight version of a Mk1 GTI. And they appear to be LEDs; wow; VW really was ahead of the times in more […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/CC-316-003.jpg)


