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Blog Archive
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Cohort Outtake: Suddenly It Really Is 1998 (Updated With Another Buick Olympic Edition Shot)
Posted on March 21, 2013 | 42 CommentsI’ve had a long running series of Eugene streetside Outtakes titled “Suddenly It’s 19xx”, based on the oldest car in the shot. When I ran across this shot posted at […] -
CC Outtake: How Do You Like Your Compact Pickup?
Posted on March 21, 2013 | 38 CommentsIn chronological order from right to left, we have here a compact pickup version of the familiar timeline showing the ascent of humanity from knuckle-dragging apes to upright, intelligent-looking humans. First, […] -
1957 Chevrolet Ad: Not Exactly Subtle
Posted on March 21, 2013 | 44 CommentsChevrolet wasn’t exactly lacking in confidence about the impact its new 283 V8 would have on the automotive world, especially the hot rod scene. What’s that back there, sitting in […] -
CC Outtake: Greetings From…
Posted on March 20, 2013 | 8 CommentsLen Peters (“canucknucklehead”) sent me this from his scuba-diving vacation, as a test of my “classic knowledge”. Well, it’s not hard to figure out the country, but since two of […] -
Swap Meet Classics: A Mixed Bag With Some Canadianna
Posted on March 20, 2013 | 15 CommentsI always make a point to attend the local swap meet which has become much easier to do since the organizers have stopped holding it on Valentine’s Day. I generally […] -
CC Junkyard Finds: Nothing Lasts Forever
Posted on March 20, 2013 | 30 CommentsMy posts may give you the impression that Classic Cars have an everlasting stay of execution in the Bay Area. It can even seem that way to me. However, I’ve […] -
CC Outtake: Towin’ 210
Posted on March 20, 2013 | 7 CommentsSome folks might have a hard time believing what I encounter here daily. Datsun 210s? No big deal; plenty still on the street. One towing a trailer? Ok; I’ll bother […] -
CC Clue
Posted on March 19, 2013 | 8 CommentsWell, everyone seems to know an Aztek when they see one. It is appropriate that the first correct guess was by our resident CC GM guy, Carmine. I can safely […] -
Lots Of Aussie Heavy Metal Posted At The Cohort
Posted on March 19, 2013 | 14 CommentsOur intrepid man down under in New Zealand has posted a raft of shots from the Wheels On Windsor Show at the Cohort. One that caught my attention was this […] -
CC Outtake: Yes, It Has Four Wheels And An Internal Combustion Engine
Posted on March 19, 2013 | 8 CommentsOne never knows what to expect in the Whiteaker District, and a small sailing ship pulled up on the curb shouldn’t really be a surprise. At first, I assumed it […] -
CC Wordless Outtake: Phoenix Hiding?
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CC Clue
Posted on March 18, 2013 | 39 CommentsThere were some pretty self-confident guesses on the ’36 Ford, but none were even close. How about this? (sorry about the small picture size) -
Curbside Caption: XJ9
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CC Capsule: 1973 Lincoln Continental Coupe – 5000 Pounds Of Potential Energy
Posted on March 18, 2013 | 41 CommentsA friend of mine named Meredith snapped these pictures for me of a Lincoln Continental parked on the street in Philadelphia. I believe this is a 1973 Continental coupe; if I’m wrong, […]
![Cohort Outtake: Suddenly It Really Is 1998 (Updated With Another Buick Olympic Edition Shot) I’ve had a long running series of Eugene streetside Outtakes titled “Suddenly It’s 19xx”, based on the oldest car in the shot. When I ran across this shot posted at […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1998-Cohort.jpg)
![CC Outtake: How Do You Like Your Compact Pickup? In chronological order from right to left, we have here a compact pickup version of the familiar timeline showing the ascent of humanity from knuckle-dragging apes to upright, intelligent-looking humans. First, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Three-compact-pickups-600.jpg)
![1957 Chevrolet Ad: Not Exactly Subtle Chevrolet wasn’t exactly lacking in confidence about the impact its new 283 V8 would have on the automotive world, especially the hot rod scene. What’s that back there, sitting in […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Chevrolet-1957-ad.jpg)
![Two Ways To Reduce Car Costs From my experience, there are two ways to reduce car insurance costs: get older and comparison shop for insurance quotes. I recently did the latter, and was pleasantly surprised to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/CC-178-180-1200.jpg)
![CC Outtake: Greetings From… Len Peters (“canucknucklehead”) sent me this from his scuba-diving vacation, as a test of my “classic knowledge”. Well, it’s not hard to figure out the country, but since two of […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Phillipine-trucks.jpg)
![Swap Meet Classics: A Mixed Bag With Some Canadianna I always make a point to attend the local swap meet which has become much easier to do since the organizers have stopped holding it on Valentine’s Day. I generally […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Swap-Meet.jpg)
![CC Junkyard Finds: Nothing Lasts Forever My posts may give you the impression that Classic Cars have an everlasting stay of execution in the Bay Area. It can even seem that way to me. However, I’ve […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/DSC_0150d.jpg)
![CC Outtake: Towin’ 210 Some folks might have a hard time believing what I encounter here daily. Datsun 210s? No big deal; plenty still on the street. One towing a trailer? Ok; I’ll bother […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/CC-194-154-800.jpg)
![CC Clue Well, everyone seems to know an Aztek when they see one. It is appropriate that the first correct guess was by our resident CC GM guy, Carmine. I can safely […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/CC-Clue1.jpg)
![Lots Of Aussie Heavy Metal Posted At The Cohort Our intrepid man down under in New Zealand has posted a raft of shots from the Wheels On Windsor Show at the Cohort. One that caught my attention was this […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Chrysler-AUS-Charger-rear.jpg)
![CC Outtake: Yes, It Has Four Wheels And An Internal Combustion Engine One never knows what to expect in the Whiteaker District, and a small sailing ship pulled up on the curb shouldn’t really be a surprise. At first, I assumed it […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/CC-194-150-800.jpg)



![CC Capsule: 1973 Lincoln Continental Coupe – 5000 Pounds Of Potential Energy A friend of mine named Meredith snapped these pictures for me of a Lincoln Continental parked on the street in Philadelphia. I believe this is a 1973 Continental coupe; if I’m wrong, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Lincoln-1-ed-e1363479052738.jpg)


