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Blog Archive
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![Mechanical objects don’t have feelings, or at least that’s what I always try to tell myself when I’m berating them for being obstinate in my garage, but in case I’m […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PXL_20250628_151232278-115x115.jpg "Car Show Classic: 1965 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible – New Engine, New Body, Old Idea")
Car Show Classic: 1965 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible – New Engine, New Body, Old Idea
Posted on July 30, 2025 | 16 CommentsMechanical objects don’t have feelings, or at least that’s what I always try to tell myself when I’m berating them for being obstinate in my garage, but in case I’m […] -
![(first posted 8/14/2017) The 1977-79 Datsun 200SX, not the most beloved of 1970s sport coupes, had the story behind its quirky styling told by Paul a year […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1.jpg "Curbside Find: 1977 Datsun 200SX – Back to Work at 40")
Curbside Find: 1977 Datsun 200SX – Back to Work at 40
Posted on July 29, 2025 | 46 Comments(first posted 8/14/2017) The 1977-79 Datsun 200SX, not the most beloved of 1970s sport coupes, had the story behind its quirky styling told by Paul a year […] -
![Car museums can be presented in many ways, around varying themes, some more finely tuned than others in their content and presentations. Some feature just cars from one country, such […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DSC00967-tile.jpg "A Visit To Fahrtraum, The Ferdinand Porsche Museum")
A Visit To Fahrtraum, The Ferdinand Porsche Museum
Posted on July 29, 2025 | 18 CommentsCar museums can be presented in many ways, around varying themes, some more finely tuned than others in their content and presentations. Some feature just cars from one country, such […] -
![Text and photos by Victor Van Tress. So, there I am, one day driving to a friend’s shop in an industrial complex in northwest Los Angeles County, and what do […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/towing_daytona-115x115.jpg "Meet The Dodge Charger Daytona Tow Service!")
Meet The Dodge Charger Daytona Tow Service!
Posted on July 28, 2025 | 8 CommentsText and photos by Victor Van Tress. So, there I am, one day driving to a friend’s shop in an industrial complex in northwest Los Angeles County, and what do […] -
![Through natural predilection or mere opportunity (those movie marathons on TBS, perhaps?), I’ve been a fan of the James Bond series of movies (and books) my whole life. The reality, however, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PXL_20250615_144047207a.jpg "Car Show Classic: 1971 Ford Thunderbird Landau – Diamonds Are Forever")
Car Show Classic: 1971 Ford Thunderbird Landau – Diamonds Are Forever
Posted on July 28, 2025 | 19 CommentsThrough natural predilection or mere opportunity (those movie marathons on TBS, perhaps?), I’ve been a fan of the James Bond series of movies (and books) my whole life. The reality, however, […] -
![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-330-058.jpg "Ford Econoline 4×4 Quadravan – Conversion Van x2")
Ford Econoline 4×4 Quadravan – Conversion Van x2
Posted on July 27, 2025 | 6 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. […] -
![It’s the weekend, a time that in my mind is forever associated with junkyard visits. Today, the tour will be a virtual one, with these images posted at the CC […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-07-24-01.32.25.jpg "Junkyard Finds: Here’s Your AMC Spirit Roadster! – And Other Old Iron Finds At The Yard")
Junkyard Finds: Here’s Your AMC Spirit Roadster! – And Other Old Iron Finds At The Yard
Posted on July 27, 2025 | 11 CommentsIt’s the weekend, a time that in my mind is forever associated with junkyard visits. Today, the tour will be a virtual one, with these images posted at the CC […] -
![Every region seemed to have a few car dealerships that held memorable promotions – many of which seem entertaining or even unfathomable today. In Northern Virginia during the 1960s, one […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Donkeys.jpg "“Win A Steer!” — The Ridiculous Ted Britt Ford Ads Of The 1960s")
“Win A Steer!” — The Ridiculous Ted Britt Ford Ads Of The 1960s
Posted on July 27, 2025 | 29 CommentsEvery region seemed to have a few car dealerships that held memorable promotions – many of which seem entertaining or even unfathomable today. In Northern Virginia during the 1960s, one […] -
1971 Plymouth Satellite – Poetry In The Parking Lot
Posted on July 26, 2025 | 3 CommentsOn a recent warm, sunny, summer day, There was a needed item for which I’d have to pay. -
![Three brand spanking new, ‘stand alone’ end dump semi-trailers, close together in the same lot. Not the agricultural type of trailer, but the ones that are mainly used by earthmoving […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_4223.jpg "CC Global: Carnehl And Bulthuis Semi-Trailers – Dumpy")
CC Global: Carnehl And Bulthuis Semi-Trailers – Dumpy
Posted on July 26, 2025 | 7 CommentsThree brand spanking new, ‘stand alone’ end dump semi-trailers, close together in the same lot. Not the agricultural type of trailer, but the ones that are mainly used by earthmoving […] -
![The world has changed a lot in the 50 some years since this Bel Air wagon sagged down on its springs and undersized tires and hauled the family on vacation […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/35311978136_2b7f568f25_k.jpg "1966 Chevrolet Bel Air Station Wagon – How Thrifty Americans and Canadians Hauled Their Families")
1966 Chevrolet Bel Air Station Wagon – How Thrifty Americans and Canadians Hauled Their Families
Posted on July 25, 2025 | 14 CommentsThe world has changed a lot in the 50 some years since this Bel Air wagon sagged down on its springs and undersized tires and hauled the family on vacation […] -
![Our driveway and parking pad in Port Orford needed some additional gravel. A friend there gave me the name of a guy who does smaller loads, ideal for tipping under […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_3586.jpeg "1975 International D200 Truck Still Hard At Work Hauling Gravel")
1975 International D200 Truck Still Hard At Work Hauling Gravel
Posted on July 25, 2025 | 16 CommentsOur driveway and parking pad in Port Orford needed some additional gravel. A friend there gave me the name of a guy who does smaller loads, ideal for tipping under […] -
![(first posted 7/7/2017) One of the best things about our neighborhood is the alleys. I can walk out my back door and back garden gate, and head down […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/CC-331-016.jpg "Curbside Find: Datsun 1600 (521) Li’l Hustler Pickup, and Its Replacement")
Curbside Find: Datsun 1600 (521) Li’l Hustler Pickup, and Its Replacement
Posted on July 24, 2025 | 24 Comments(first posted 7/7/2017) One of the best things about our neighborhood is the alleys. I can walk out my back door and back garden gate, and head down […] -
![Today, let’s look at another rare AMC. Jason Shafer showed us an amazing ’68 Ambassador sedan, but have any of you seen the elusive convertible? Offered only in ’67, the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800,height=524,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/08-03-2012-054-e1383425445772.jpg "Car Show Classic: 1967 Ambassador Convertible – Only 1,268 Others On The Planet")
Car Show Classic: 1967 Ambassador Convertible – Only 1,268 Others On The Planet
Posted on July 24, 2025 | 12 CommentsToday, let’s look at another rare AMC. Jason Shafer showed us an amazing ’68 Ambassador sedan, but have any of you seen the elusive convertible? Offered only in ’67, the […] -
![Last weekend, I did a post on a ’53 Ford Ranch Wagon found in San Salvador. With that, I thought I was done with the “Hey look, an old American […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot_20250722-171846.jpg "CC For Sale: 1955 Pontiac Wagon Found Down South – Old American, In Need Of Rescue In The Tropics")
CC For Sale: 1955 Pontiac Wagon Found Down South – Old American, In Need Of Rescue In The Tropics
Posted on July 24, 2025 | 5 CommentsLast weekend, I did a post on a ’53 Ford Ranch Wagon found in San Salvador. With that, I thought I was done with the “Hey look, an old American […]
