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Blog Archive
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QOTD: What Beater Would You Pick To Drive To The Gambia?
Posted on December 1, 2013 | 78 CommentsRobert Kim’s plans to drive his ’86 Olds wagon in the 3700 mile Banjul Challenge got me thinking: What cheap old beater would I take on that trip? When I […] -
CC Clue: Deluxe
Posted on December 1, 2013 | 3 CommentsThe Austin 3 Litre’s distinctive twin-headlight nacelle was quickly guessed by KiwiBryce. Now who’s going to tell us what’s so Deluxe about this car? -
CC Clue
Posted on December 1, 2013 | 19 CommentsTomorrow’s car is not one I’ve ever seen in the metal. But I do have a strange attraction to it. What is it? -
Cohort Classic: Mercedes L319D Camper: The Globe Trotter
Posted on December 1, 2013 | 18 Commentswoulda, coulda, shoulda...An unavoidable aspect of getting older is coming to terms with pangs of regret for the roads not taken, metaphorically and literally. The post I did recently on […] -
CC Outtakes: Ciao, GTV! Hej, Spider!
Posted on December 1, 2013 | 20 CommentsPassion for Alfa Romeos is a worldwide phenomenon, including in Sweden, better known for its stolid Volvos, quirky Saabs and flamboyant classic American cars. Alfas of the 1990s and 2000s are a common sight, and Alfas of […] -
CC Conundrum: Saab Limo In The Heartland?
Posted on November 30, 2013 | 21 CommentsSince today seems to be shaping up to be Limo Day, it was fortuitous that my Uncle Dave sent these pics of a Saab 900 limo just this morning. He […] -
CC Outtake: This One’s For The Ford Fans
Posted on November 30, 2013 | 41 CommentsI know the Panther love runs deep around here. So, for all you connoisseurs of the big Fords, may I present this elusive beast. -
CC Follow-Up: 1981 Imperial Limousine
Posted on November 30, 2013 | 27 CommentsIn addition to the K-car Chrysler Executive limousine, a lesser known limousine conversion exists of an ’80s Chrysler product: the 1981 Imperial personal luxury coupe. Unlike the Executive, which was […] -
CC Road Trip: A Really Solid Tennessee Excursion
Posted on November 30, 2013 | 14 CommentsI usually have a few projects that I don’t enjoy very much in various stages of completion around the house and yard. For example, there’s a miniature forest in a […] -
CC Outtake: Packard Camry
Posted on November 30, 2013 | 7 CommentsPackard used a number of graceful bird hood ornaments, some referred to as swans, others as cormorants, with longer necks and down turned heads. But for the car that really […] -
Craigslist Outtake: Did I Just Spot A Redbird?
Posted on November 29, 2013 | 63 CommentsLike many people, I like to search the list of Craig throughout the week. You never know when someone might be so crazy as to offer up, say, a ’65 […] -
Junkyard Outtake: Back to the Back Forty
Posted on November 29, 2013 | 15 CommentsThis week we’re back at my favorite off-the-map junkyard, documenting a few more of the cars which cover acres there. Give a wave and a howdy to the owner, and […] -
CC Outtake- Saab Quantum III
Posted on November 29, 2013 | 13 CommentsPeople go to car shows for a combination of reasons. These include the opportunity to relive their youth, drool for a rare iconic car, or simply to attend a social event. […] -
CC Counterpoint: Got The DS Blues? This’ll Perk You Up! Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Toro
Posted on November 28, 2013 | 53 CommentsWell, I guess it goes without saying that the 1986 E-body GM coupes are, uh, polarizing (said while wearing his Mister Diplomacy hat). But, I have to admit I like […] -
Is It Bigger Than A Town Car: 1973 Super Beetle – Um, No
Posted on November 28, 2013 | 27 CommentsOkay, today is a holiday (for you U.S. CCers anyway), and there’s probably not a whole lot of folks reading CC–with such pressing matters as turkey, football and dessert! But […]
![QOTD: What Beater Would You Pick To Drive To The Gambia? Robert Kim’s plans to drive his ’86 Olds wagon in the 3700 mile Banjul Challenge got me thinking: What cheap old beater would I take on that trip? When I […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Ford-pics-002.jpg)


![Cohort Classic: Mercedes L319D Camper: The Globe Trotter woulda, coulda, shoulda...An unavoidable aspect of getting older is coming to terms with pangs of regret for the roads not taken, metaphorically and literally. The post I did recently on […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Mercedes-L319-L.jpg)
![CC Outtakes: Ciao, GTV! Hej, Spider! Passion for Alfa Romeos is a worldwide phenomenon, including in Sweden, better known for its stolid Volvos, quirky Saabs and flamboyant classic American cars. Alfas of the 1990s and 2000s are a common sight, and Alfas of […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1-Spider.jpg)
![CC Conundrum: Saab Limo In The Heartland? Since today seems to be shaping up to be Limo Day, it was fortuitous that my Uncle Dave sent these pics of a Saab 900 limo just this morning. He […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800,height=579,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/saablimo2-e1385842219387.jpg)

![CC Follow-Up: 1981 Imperial Limousine In addition to the K-car Chrysler Executive limousine, a lesser known limousine conversion exists of an ’80s Chrysler product: the 1981 Imperial personal luxury coupe. Unlike the Executive, which was […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Imperial-Limousine4-1981.jpg)
![CC Road Trip: A Really Solid Tennessee Excursion I usually have a few projects that I don’t enjoy very much in various stages of completion around the house and yard. For example, there’s a miniature forest in a […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1951Ford1jg.jpg)
![CC Outtake: Packard Camry Packard used a number of graceful bird hood ornaments, some referred to as swans, others as cormorants, with longer necks and down turned heads. But for the car that really […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/CC-213-181-925.jpg)
![Craigslist Outtake: Did I Just Spot A Redbird? Like many people, I like to search the list of Craig throughout the week. You never know when someone might be so crazy as to offer up, say, a ’65 […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=450,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/00y0y_gNgGBQR7MoY_600x450.jpg)
![Junkyard Outtake: Back to the Back Forty This week we’re back at my favorite off-the-map junkyard, documenting a few more of the cars which cover acres there. Give a wave and a howdy to the owner, and […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/imp1.jpg)
![CC Outtake- Saab Quantum III People go to car shows for a combination of reasons. These include the opportunity to relive their youth, drool for a rare iconic car, or simply to attend a social event. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Saab-2.jpg)
![CC Counterpoint: Got The DS Blues? This’ll Perk You Up! Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Toro Well, I guess it goes without saying that the 1986 E-body GM coupes are, uh, polarizing (said while wearing his Mister Diplomacy hat). But, I have to admit I like […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800,height=533,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/6-14-2013-072-e1385683141968.jpg)
![Is It Bigger Than A Town Car: 1973 Super Beetle – Um, No Okay, today is a holiday (for you U.S. CCers anyway), and there’s probably not a whole lot of folks reading CC–with such pressing matters as turkey, football and dessert! But […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/November-2013-044.jpg)


