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CC Capsule: Thrift Store Fords No. 3 – 1977 Ford Maverick
Posted on November 15, 2013 | 52 CommentsThrift stores serve a dual purpose; they provide a place for folks to purchase items that still have some service left in them for a fraction of their original cost, […] -
Cohort Sighting: Toyota Conspiracy Van
Posted on November 14, 2013 | 31 CommentsCC Reader Roger F. sent this in to me. And guess where he lives? LA, of course. And of course Steven King murdered John Lennon. Which means I don’t even […] -
CC Clue
Posted on November 14, 2013 | 11 CommentsWe seem to have been Clueless for the past few days, so I’ve got one for you tonight. You’d better guess quick, though – it looks like it’s going fast… -
Cohort Sighting: 1987 Nissan Van – One Of The Few That Escaped The Manufacturer’s Buyback
Posted on November 14, 2013 | 28 CommentsI guess there’s more than one of these Nissan vans left in the US that didn’t actually get bought back by Nissan in one of the biggest and most expensive […] -
Cohort Sighting: Mitsubishi 4×4 Van – Ready For The Outback
Posted on November 14, 2013 | 7 CommentsThe Cohort has gone vanning too, with a couple of interesting finds. Davo shot this Mitsubishi Express 4×4, all outfitted for some serious outback traveling (this is in Brisbane, AUS), […] -
Curbside Outtake: Flaming Ford (not a Pinto) and a Few other Flaming Vans
Posted on November 14, 2013 | 13 CommentsIs there a less likely vehicle to receive a flamed paint job than a full size cargo van? This Ford Econoline looks like it was a tradesman’s van in a […] -
CC Global: Vans In Iceland
Posted on November 14, 2013 | 10 CommentsAs some retirees are prone to do, my parents have been trying to see how quickly they can fill the pages of their passports. This is terrific, as I am […] -
Cohort Sighting: 1973 Lincoln Town Car – The Van Antidote; But What’s Up With The Slanting Eyelids?
Posted on November 13, 2013 | 42 CommentsGetting a bit vanned out? Here’s the ultimate van antidote, in terms of space utilization and a few other important aspects. William Rubano posted some nice shots of this […] -
CC Ouutake: Day-Glo Foam Dodge Van
Posted on November 13, 2013 | 10 CommentsIn Eugene’s Whiteaker’s neighborhood, encountering oddities on the street (or sidewalk) is a given. From a distance, I though: aha! a DayGlo neo-hippie van! But as I got closer, the […] -
CC Outtake: Turn Lane Sighting – Yet Another Chevy Van Still Earning Its Keep
Posted on November 13, 2013 | 13 CommentsAs I was out running errands in my faux Touring Sedan yesterday afternoon, I happened upon this fleet survivor. -
CC Outtake: Chevy 15 Passenger Van – Almost As Long As The Triple Axle Chevy Van
Posted on November 13, 2013 | 24 CommentsOur nearby Y has several 15-passenger vans for hauling kids, one of which is this extra-long wheelbase (155″) Chevy along with several Econolines. Obviously, the Chevy came late to the […] -
CC Outtake: 1972 Datsun 510 Wagon, Green Edition
Posted on November 13, 2013 | 24 CommentsI was looking for an antique shop in town. Although I missed it by a block, I discovered something far more interesting: a 1972 Datsun 510 station wagon, in all […] -
Cohort Outtake: Getting Passed On The Right By A Flesh Colored Nova – But What’s The Official Name Of That Color?
Posted on November 13, 2013 | 42 CommentsThis is another version of the CC Effect: start shooting lots of CCs, and folks start passing you on the right. It first happened to CC’s Mr. Edward Mann in […] -
Car Show Classic: 1968 VW Transporter Electric – Solar Surfer
Posted on November 12, 2013 | 16 CommentsReally nice Microbus conversion, mild custom, big sunroof, a beautiful paint job and cool coastal artwork. I see a couple of surfboards on top, sweet. But hey, what’s going on […] -
QOTD: What’s Your (Vehicular) Guilty Pleasure?
Posted on November 12, 2013 | 116 CommentsHere’s your Question Of The Day: What vehicle do you know is bad for you but yet long to own? Something you’d have to be insane to take on in […]
![CC Capsule: Thrift Store Fords No. 3 – 1977 Ford Maverick Thrift stores serve a dual purpose; they provide a place for folks to purchase items that still have some service left in them for a fraction of their original cost, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/77maverick_front.jpg)
![Cohort Sighting: Toyota Conspiracy Van CC Reader Roger F. sent this in to me. And guess where he lives? LA, of course. And of course Steven King murdered John Lennon. Which means I don’t even […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/photo-4.jpg)

![Cohort Sighting: 1987 Nissan Van – One Of The Few That Escaped The Manufacturer’s Buyback I guess there’s more than one of these Nissan vans left in the US that didn’t actually get bought back by Nissan in one of the biggest and most expensive […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Nissan-van-side.jpg)
![Cohort Sighting: Mitsubishi 4×4 Van – Ready For The Outback The Cohort has gone vanning too, with a couple of interesting finds. Davo shot this Mitsubishi Express 4×4, all outfitted for some serious outback traveling (this is in Brisbane, AUS), […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Mitsubishi-van-fq-Dave.jpg)
![Curbside Outtake: Flaming Ford (not a Pinto) and a Few other Flaming Vans Is there a less likely vehicle to receive a flamed paint job than a full size cargo van? This Ford Econoline looks like it was a tradesman’s van in a […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Ford-Van.jpg)
![CC Global: Vans In Iceland As some retirees are prone to do, my parents have been trying to see how quickly they can fill the pages of their passports. This is terrific, as I am […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSCN0541.jpg)
![Cohort Sighting: 1973 Lincoln Town Car – The Van Antidote; But What’s Up With The Slanting Eyelids? Getting a bit vanned out? Here’s the ultimate van antidote, in terms of space utilization and a few other important aspects. William Rubano posted some nice shots of this […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Lincoln-1973-TC-fr.jpg)
![CC Ouutake: Day-Glo Foam Dodge Van In Eugene’s Whiteaker’s neighborhood, encountering oddities on the street (or sidewalk) is a given. From a distance, I though: aha! a DayGlo neo-hippie van! But as I got closer, the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/CC-155-026-925.jpg)

![CC Outtake: Chevy 15 Passenger Van – Almost As Long As The Triple Axle Chevy Van Our nearby Y has several 15-passenger vans for hauling kids, one of which is this extra-long wheelbase (155″) Chevy along with several Econolines. Obviously, the Chevy came late to the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/CC-213-195-800-crop-5-vert.jpg)
![CC Outtake: 1972 Datsun 510 Wagon, Green Edition I was looking for an antique shop in town. Although I missed it by a block, I discovered something far more interesting: a 1972 Datsun 510 station wagon, in all […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/01-Datsun-510.jpg)
![Cohort Outtake: Getting Passed On The Right By A Flesh Colored Nova – But What’s The Official Name Of That Color? This is another version of the CC Effect: start shooting lots of CCs, and folks start passing you on the right. It first happened to CC’s Mr. Edward Mann in […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Chevrolet-nova-flesh-fq.png)
![Car Show Classic: 1968 VW Transporter Electric – Solar Surfer Really nice Microbus conversion, mild custom, big sunroof, a beautiful paint job and cool coastal artwork. I see a couple of surfboards on top, sweet. But hey, what’s going on […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/P1000443.jpg)
![QOTD: What’s Your (Vehicular) Guilty Pleasure? Here’s your Question Of The Day: What vehicle do you know is bad for you but yet long to own? Something you’d have to be insane to take on in […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_13132.jpg)


