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Blog Archive
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The Birth Of An Automatic People Mover
Posted on October 4, 2013 | 20 CommentsFrom 2003 until late 2010 I worked on the construction management team that helped Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) implement a new Automatic People Mover (APM) system. APMs are […] -
CC Vintage: Surf Drive Beach in 1973
Posted on October 4, 2013 | 19 CommentsMy grandfather, Joseph Saur had a passion for photography. He never went anywhere without his camera, always keeping it in the glove compartment of his car. He loved taking pictures […] -
CC Follow Up: 1976 Honda Accord – A Little Worse For Wear
Posted on October 4, 2013 | 9 CommentsSome of the CCs I’ve shot I still see regularly; many others have disappeared, to an unknown (and feared) fate. I hadn’t seen this blue gen1 Accord hatchback since […] -
When Big Meets Small: A Few Extreme Examples
Posted on October 3, 2013 | 38 CommentsIn comments on the Cadillac in Europe post, Johannes Dutch left a link to a forum (amerikaanseautopagina.com) with a number of even more extreme examples of such contrasts. I just […] -
Cohort Sighting: Proton Jumbuck – A What?
Posted on October 3, 2013 | 21 CommentsI love learning about cars I didn’t know existed; it’s like being a kid again. johnh875 caught this Proton Jumbuck in traffic in Australia (presumably), and so I headed to […] -
The Energy Crisis Started Forty Years Ago: How Did You Survive It?
Posted on October 3, 2013 | 95 CommentsCC reader Sam P. sent me a link to a photo essay at Business Insider about the first energy crisis, which started in October of 1973. In response to the […] -
Cohort Outtake: These European Parking Spaces Are A Bit Tight For A Buxom American
Posted on October 3, 2013 | 25 CommentsPosted at the Cohort by r0b0tr10t. -
Auto-Biography: Of Birds, Cats, First Cars And Growing Up…
Posted on October 3, 2013 | 48 Comments(ED: Sometimes a CC comment can be so interesting that a dedicated post becomes necessary. Please join me in welcoming Junqueboi’s first official article on CC! TK) I was probably […] -
CC Clue
Posted on October 2, 2013 | 19 CommentsYesterday’s clue for the Maxi brought forth quite a lot of discussion. NZ Skyliner wondered if it was, Uncle Mellow followed up with a prayer that it was not. GlenH […] -
Cohort Sighting: Australian Dodge Truck With An International Cab And A Chrysler Engine Cast By International
Posted on October 2, 2013 | 28 CommentsNow this shot posted by johnh875 threw me at first glance. A Dodge truck, with what is undoubtedly an International cab, and some unique front end sheetmetal. In that down-under […] -
Street Scenes IX: More Middle West Bars & Cars
Posted on October 2, 2013 | 24 Comments612 E. South, Plano IL 2/26/86 Time for another Street Scenes post. It has been on hiatus for better than a year (sorry about that, Chief), but never fear, for […] -
CC Time Warp Theater: The Cars of Tomorrow, 1948 – “If You’re Looking For A 1960 Model This May Well Be It”
Posted on October 2, 2013 | 10 CommentsThe 1948 Tasco makes an on-road appearance here, but just don’t ask what that giant control lever that its designer Gordon Buehrig’s hand is on. -
Museum Classic: 1948 Tasco – Wild, But Not Exactly Gordon Buehrig’s Finest
Posted on October 2, 2013 | 27 Comments(Cohort photos by johnh875) There’s no disputing that Gordon Buehrig was one of the very finest American automotive designer ever. His name is associated with three of the most celebrated […] -
Cohort Classic: GM Futurliner – The Parade of Progress
Posted on October 2, 2013 | 33 CommentsHere’s a vehicle that never fails to get my juices going. I remember seeing pictures of them in some old magazines or such as a kid, but then they fell […] -
CC Capsule: Chevrolet LUV Very Long-Bed Pickup – Read!
Posted on October 1, 2013 | 26 CommentsDid any of the other Japanese compact trucks come with a bed this long? This LUV’s is 90″, or seven and a half feet long. Its wheelbase is no less […]
![The Birth Of An Automatic People Mover From 2003 until late 2010 I worked on the construction management team that helped Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) implement a new Automatic People Mover (APM) system. APMs are […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/04-APM-Unload.jpg)
![CC Vintage: Surf Drive Beach in 1973 My grandfather, Joseph Saur had a passion for photography. He never went anywhere without his camera, always keeping it in the glove compartment of his car. He loved taking pictures […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/JFS-73-SurfDrive.jpg)
![When Big Meets Small: A Few Extreme Examples In comments on the Cadillac in Europe post, Johannes Dutch left a link to a forum (amerikaanseautopagina.com) with a number of even more extreme examples of such contrasts. I just […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/BS-1.jpg)
![Cohort Sighting: Proton Jumbuck – A What? I love learning about cars I didn’t know existed; it’s like being a kid again. johnh875 caught this Proton Jumbuck in traffic in Australia (presumably), and so I headed to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Proton-Jumbuck.jpg)
![The Energy Crisis Started Forty Years Ago: How Did You Survive It? CC reader Sam P. sent me a link to a photo essay at Business Insider about the first energy crisis, which started in October of 1973. In response to the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Energy-crisis-2.jpg)

![Auto-Biography: Of Birds, Cats, First Cars And Growing Up… (ED: Sometimes a CC comment can be so interesting that a dedicated post becomes necessary. Please join me in welcoming Junqueboi’s first official article on CC! TK) I was probably […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800,height=533,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/9-07-2013-115-e1379892331361.jpg)
![CC Clue Yesterday’s clue for the Maxi brought forth quite a lot of discussion. NZ Skyliner wondered if it was, Uncle Mellow followed up with a prayer that it was not. GlenH […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/131005Clue.jpg)
![Cohort Sighting: Australian Dodge Truck With An International Cab And A Chrysler Engine Cast By International Now this shot posted by johnh875 threw me at first glance. A Dodge truck, with what is undoubtedly an International cab, and some unique front end sheetmetal. In that down-under […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Dodge-AUS-truck.png)
![Street Scenes IX: More Middle West Bars & Cars 612 E. South, Plano IL 2/26/86 Time for another Street Scenes post. It has been on hiatus for better than a year (sorry about that, Chief), but never fear, for […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/bartonville-e1379457949756.jpg)
![Museum Classic: 1948 Tasco – Wild, But Not Exactly Gordon Buehrig’s Finest (Cohort photos by johnh875) There’s no disputing that Gordon Buehrig was one of the very finest American automotive designer ever. His name is associated with three of the most celebrated […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Tasco-f.jpg)
![Cohort Classic: GM Futurliner – The Parade of Progress Here’s a vehicle that never fails to get my juices going. I remember seeing pictures of them in some old magazines or such as a kid, but then they fell […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/GM-Futureliner-f.jpg)
![CC Capsule: Chevrolet LUV Very Long-Bed Pickup – Read! Did any of the other Japanese compact trucks come with a bed this long? This LUV’s is 90″, or seven and a half feet long. Its wheelbase is no less […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/CC-208-062-925.jpg)


