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CC Outtake: B-Body Mashup – Cheviac Caprisienne
Posted on October 6, 2014 | 75 CommentsEven from a distance there was some a little bit off about this GM B-Body. While the two tone paint and overall look is well integrated the front and rear […] -
QOTD: Laser-Striped Torinos Diverge–Do You Like the ’71 or ’72 Iteration?
Posted on October 6, 2014 | 65 CommentsBefore I say another word, I’d like to offer a caveat. In 1971 (and 1972, for that matter), I was a decision yet to be made by my parents; however, […] -
Car Show Classic: 1966 Studebaker Cruiser – Brougham Trainee
Posted on October 6, 2014 | 70 CommentsHaving just arrived back in the QC from Indiana at the time of this writing, but not yet having loaded my pictures from the amazing day yesterday (Oct. 4) at […] -
eBay Find: 1978 Dodge Diplomat Wagon – There’s a Surprise Under The Hood!
Posted on October 5, 2014 | 73 CommentsHere’s a rare bird, a Dodge Diplomat wagon. These cars were introduced in 1977 as a more upmarket sedan for those who didn’t care for the extra-zaftig Royal Monaco or […] -
COAL: “Goldie”, My 1990 Chevrolet Cheyenne C1500 – Truly Like A Rock
Posted on October 5, 2014 | 31 CommentsWhether through divine intervention, good karma, or a combination of both, sometimes good things just drop into your lap, as if it were a gift from above. This truck did- […] -
Classic CC Capsule: VW 1500 Type 3 Notchback – A Few Notches Short
Posted on October 5, 2014 | 43 CommentsDavo found one of these VW notchbacks before I did. I know there’s one or more in Eugene, but I just never caught up with it, which is hardly a […] -
CC Outtake: A Vision In White
Posted on October 4, 2014 | 30 CommentsRemember the Hannibal Car Show I wrote about? Well, after the show, Jason gave me the nickel tour of Hannibal. As we were driving along, I spotted something interesting–this Buick […] -
CC Capsule: Daewoo Ace – From Russia With Brougham
Posted on October 4, 2014 | 27 CommentsThe car I saw recently is somewhat reminiscent of the Dongfanghong from my previous CC, in respect of being an adaptation of Western technology by a manufacturer from the Far […] -
CC Outtake: 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible – Things Go Better With Coke
Posted on October 4, 2014 | 35 CommentsI’ve noted previously that October is really “high convertible season” in the San Francisco Bay Area. As Friday slides into Saturday Brunches and Farmers Markets, the first weekend of October […] -
Brochure Outtake: Yes, You Really Could’ve Gotten A True Baby Blue Continental
Posted on October 3, 2014 | 27 CommentsThe 1979 Lincoln Continental and the Continental Mark V were the last of the true, uncompromising land yachts. If you wanted one, this was it! When I first saw this […] -
Classic CC Clue
Posted on October 2, 2014 | 17 CommentsSince this is going to be a “Classic CC” (re-run), I’ve got a Classic CC Clue for you. -
CC Mini Project: Rambler Hub Cap Clock
Posted on October 2, 2014 | 23 CommentsI recently restored a very poor condition Rambler partial hub cap I’d purchased on a whim at the local scrapyard. It cleaned up but rather nicely, but I couldn’t think of […] -
Curbside Question: What Is The Coolest Car You’ve Ridden In, Ever?
Posted on October 2, 2014 | 137 CommentsHere’s a good one! What is the coolest car you have ever ridden in? I’ll go first. For me, the coolest car I’ve driven was a 1923 Ford Model T. But […] -
Cohort Wordless Outtake: Air Force Chevrolet F60
Posted on October 2, 2014 | 22 CommentsPosted at the Cohort by LeSabrethoothTiger -
Curbside Capsule: 1940 Plymouth Roadking 2-Door Sedan – The Low Priced Beauty With the Luxury Ride
Posted on October 1, 2014 | 20 CommentsSome time ago, Son Number One paid a visit to a cousin of mine who lives near Savannah, Georgia USA, and while on a hike, discovered this 1940 Plymouth gently […]
![CC Outtake: B-Body Mashup – Cheviac Caprisienne Even from a distance there was some a little bit off about this GM B-Body. While the two tone paint and overall look is well integrated the front and rear […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Pontiac-Parisienne-3.jpg)
![QOTD: Laser-Striped Torinos Diverge–Do You Like the ’71 or ’72 Iteration? Before I say another word, I’d like to offer a caveat. In 1971 (and 1972, for that matter), I was a decision yet to be made by my parents; however, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/023.jpg)
![Car Show Classic: 1966 Studebaker Cruiser – Brougham Trainee Having just arrived back in the QC from Indiana at the time of this writing, but not yet having loaded my pictures from the amazing day yesterday (Oct. 4) at […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/6-8-2013-211.jpg)
![eBay Find: 1978 Dodge Diplomat Wagon – There’s a Surprise Under The Hood! Here’s a rare bird, a Dodge Diplomat wagon. These cars were introduced in 1977 as a more upmarket sedan for those who didn’t care for the extra-zaftig Royal Monaco or […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dr2-e1410388735990.jpg)
![COAL: “Goldie”, My 1990 Chevrolet Cheyenne C1500 – Truly Like A Rock Whether through divine intervention, good karma, or a combination of both, sometimes good things just drop into your lap, as if it were a gift from above. This truck did- […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Photo029.jpg)
![Classic CC Capsule: VW 1500 Type 3 Notchback – A Few Notches Short Davo found one of these VW notchbacks before I did. I know there’s one or more in Eugene, but I just never caught up with it, which is hardly a […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/VW-Notchback-r-by-Davo.jpg)
![CC Outtake: A Vision In White Remember the Hannibal Car Show I wrote about? Well, after the show, Jason gave me the nickel tour of Hannibal. As we were driving along, I spotted something interesting–this Buick […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/5-10-2014-198.jpg)
![CC Capsule: Daewoo Ace – From Russia With Brougham The car I saw recently is somewhat reminiscent of the Dongfanghong from my previous CC, in respect of being an adaptation of Western technology by a manufacturer from the Far […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/003.jpg)
![CC Outtake: 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible – Things Go Better With Coke I’ve noted previously that October is really “high convertible season” in the San Francisco Bay Area. As Friday slides into Saturday Brunches and Farmers Markets, the first weekend of October […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10660263_10152333469887201_4685983160681827395_n-e1412398969956.jpg)
![Brochure Outtake: Yes, You Really Could’ve Gotten A True Baby Blue Continental The 1979 Lincoln Continental and the Continental Mark V were the last of the true, uncompromising land yachts. If you wanted one, this was it! When I first saw this […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1979-continental-14-e1406678976844.jpg)

![CC Mini Project: Rambler Hub Cap Clock I recently restored a very poor condition Rambler partial hub cap I’d purchased on a whim at the local scrapyard. It cleaned up but rather nicely, but I couldn’t think of […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ClockHubCap.jpg)

![Curbside Capsule: 1940 Plymouth Roadking 2-Door Sedan – The <i>Low Priced</i> Beauty With the Luxury Ride Some time ago, Son Number One paid a visit to a cousin of mine who lives near Savannah, Georgia USA, and while on a hike, discovered this 1940 Plymouth gently […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2012_40plymouth_front.jpg)


