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CC Outtake: Vintage Custom Vee-Dub
Posted on April 3, 2013 | 16 CommentsI love running into these vintage custom VWs. It’s such a time warp: Once upon a time there were so many of these everywhere, in such a profusion of different […] -
CC Outtake: What Country Is It From?
Posted on April 3, 2013 | 16 CommentsSomeone’s proud of the their car’s heritage; maybe their own too, but I suspect not. This 145 appears to be from about 1971-1972, with the revised grille and diagonal line […] -
CC Clue
Posted on April 2, 2013 | 16 CommentsThe Commentariat made short work of our last clue, with Mr. Edward Mann guessing an Olds Diesel on the first try. Well, that is a pretty distinctive hood ornament, and […] -
CC Capsule: 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T Convertible – Subtle Changes, Big Engine
Posted on April 2, 2013 | 29 CommentsJim Cavanaugh’s superb paean to the mid-sixties Chrysler B-Bodies via today’s ’66 Coronet convertible CC makes this quite similar ’67 Coronet R/T rather redundant, as the changes were subtle but still […] -
CC Outtake: Mazda Not-So-Great Little Car
Posted on April 2, 2013 | 24 CommentsIn my CC of the GLC, I asked if it truly was the greatest little car, and the consensus was that it certainly was in the running. Well, that assumes […] -
Through The Windshield Outtake: Mercedes 302C 5.0
Posted on April 2, 2013 | 62 CommentsHeading out on an errand, I see an attractive sight: a W115 Coupe (1968-1975). Actually, it started out next to me, but took off surprisingly fast for what I took […] -
CC Outtake: 1947 Chevrolet Stylemaster – Been Waiting Long?
Posted on April 2, 2013 | 25 CommentsI was driving through East Moline recently and, as happens often with me, noticed something interesting on a side street. What materialized as I approached was an early postwar Chevrolet. […] -
Curbside Cancellation: The Hardtop Connie That Never Was
Posted on April 1, 2013 | 22 CommentsRemember the classic 1961-69 Continental? Sure you do. We all do. But starting with the 1970 model year, non-Mark Continentals were made much less distinctive, though their plush luxury remained. […] -
Cohort Sighting: Ford LTD (AUS) – I Guess A New Rear Door Would Have Been Too Expensive
Posted on April 1, 2013 | 75 Commentsjohnn875 posted this Ford LTD, presumably an FE from around 1984-1986, but I’ve been know to screw up on my Aussie Fords. What caught my eye right away was its […] -
CC Outtake: Getting Passed On The Right By A Multi-Colored Cavalier
Posted on April 1, 2013 | 18 CommentsWell, it’s hardly like getting passed on the right by a Bathtub Nash, but the multi-colored paint job was impossible to resist, or not notice. Ah; the fine music of […] -
Curbside Announcement: Another Farewell
Posted on April 1, 2013 | 66 CommentsThis appears to be the day for momentous announcements. I, too, am saddened to announce that I will be leaving my association with Curbside Classic, and that this will be […] -
Mercury Breezway Postscript: Here’s How To Really Take Advantage Of That Slantback
Posted on April 1, 2013 | 17 CommentsLaurence Jones just took us on Breezeway Tour. But here’s the real benefit of Mercury slant backs: A slide-in camper with 23% more floor space, and as well as the […] -
CC Clue
Posted on April 1, 2013 | 23 CommentsYes, it’s a attached to a car. But which one? -
Cohort Outtake: Broughams Look Best In Maple Red
Posted on March 31, 2013 | 64 CommentsBefore you say it–yes, I know, we’ve done the classic early ’90s Cadillac Brougham. But it is one of my favorite Caddys, and when I saw this lovely example posted […]
![CC Outtake: Vintage Custom Vee-Dub I love running into these vintage custom VWs. It’s such a time warp: Once upon a time there were so many of these everywhere, in such a profusion of different […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/CC-130-049-900.jpg)
![CC Outtake: What Country Is It From? Someone’s proud of the their car’s heritage; maybe their own too, but I suspect not. This 145 appears to be from about 1971-1972, with the revised grille and diagonal line […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/CC-130-005-900.jpg)
![CC Clue The Commentariat made short work of our last clue, with Mr. Edward Mann guessing an Olds Diesel on the first try. Well, that is a pretty distinctive hood ornament, and […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/CC-Clue2-1.jpg)
![CC Capsule: 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T Convertible – Subtle Changes, Big Engine Jim Cavanaugh’s superb paean to the mid-sixties Chrysler B-Bodies via today’s ’66 Coronet convertible CC makes this quite similar ’67 Coronet R/T rather redundant, as the changes were subtle but still […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/CC-53-078-1200.jpg)
![CC Outtake: Mazda Not-So-Great Little Car In my CC of the GLC, I asked if it truly was the greatest little car, and the consensus was that it certainly was in the running. Well, that assumes […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/CC-195-053-1200.jpg)
![Through The Windshield Outtake: Mercedes 302C 5.0 Heading out on an errand, I see an attractive sight: a W115 Coupe (1968-1975). Actually, it started out next to me, but took off surprisingly fast for what I took […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/CC-195-044-1200.jpg)
![CC Outtake: 1947 Chevrolet Stylemaster – Been Waiting Long? I was driving through East Moline recently and, as happens often with me, noticed something interesting on a side street. What materialized as I approached was an early postwar Chevrolet. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Chevrolet-1947.png)
![Curbside Cancellation: The Hardtop Connie That Never Was Remember the classic 1961-69 Continental? Sure you do. We all do. But starting with the 1970 model year, non-Mark Continentals were made much less distinctive, though their plush luxury remained. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/1974-Lincoln-05-e1364858987626.jpg)
![Cohort Sighting: Ford LTD (AUS) – I Guess A New Rear Door Would Have Been Too Expensive johnn875 posted this Ford LTD, presumably an FE from around 1984-1986, but I’ve been know to screw up on my Aussie Fords. What caught my eye right away was its […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Ford-AUS-LTD-side.jpg)
![CC Outtake: Getting Passed On The Right By A Multi-Colored Cavalier Well, it’s hardly like getting passed on the right by a Bathtub Nash, but the multi-colored paint job was impossible to resist, or not notice. Ah; the fine music of […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/CC-194-114-800.jpg)
![Curbside Announcement: Another Farewell This appears to be the day for momentous announcements. I, too, am saddened to announce that I will be leaving my association with Curbside Classic, and that this will be […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Announcement01.jpg)
![Mercury Breezway Postscript: Here’s How To Really Take Advantage Of That Slantback Laurence Jones just took us on Breezeway Tour. But here’s the real benefit of Mercury slant backs: A slide-in camper with 23% more floor space, and as well as the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Mercury-Breezeway-camper-1.jpg)


![Cohort Outtake: Broughams Look Best In Maple Red Before you say it–yes, I know, we’ve done the classic early ’90s Cadillac Brougham. But it is one of my favorite Caddys, and when I saw this lovely example posted […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/8599105226_155965f5b7_b.jpg)


