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![I just ran out for an errand, and couldn’t resist this pristine daily-driver yellow W123 ( a 300D Turbo Diesel owned by a kid who works in the gas station […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/CC-175-088-1200.jpg "CC Outtake: Mercedes WW 246 – The Anti-Sevilles, Or Real Quality Can’t Be Faked")
CC Outtake: Mercedes WW 246 – The Anti-Sevilles, Or Real Quality Can’t Be Faked
Posted on September 6, 2012 | 68 CommentsI just ran out for an errand, and couldn’t resist this pristine daily-driver yellow W123 ( a 300D Turbo Diesel owned by a kid who works in the gas station […] -
![Back in June there was discussion on CC regarding the 1965 Impala’s unusual, yet distinctive, taillight treatment. Please know that I am solidly in favor of the existing design; that said, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/65-Impala-e1346792246191.jpg "What If: Alternate 1965 Full-Size Chevy Taillights – Plan B?")
What If: Alternate 1965 Full-Size Chevy Taillights – Plan B?
Posted on September 6, 2012 | 34 CommentsBack in June there was discussion on CC regarding the 1965 Impala’s unusual, yet distinctive, taillight treatment. Please know that I am solidly in favor of the existing design; that said, […] -
![Here we go again: Another find from the Iowa City Farmers’ market. Like the Spitfire, it’s a drop-top–but other than that, they’re as different as chalk and cheese. In the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG01182-20120714-1038.jpg "CC Outtake: Red Rabbit")
CC Outtake: Red Rabbit
Posted on September 6, 2012 | 14 CommentsHere we go again: Another find from the Iowa City Farmers’ market. Like the Spitfire, it’s a drop-top–but other than that, they’re as different as chalk and cheese. In the […] -
![We spotted this sharp Samurai while driving through Yellowstone park. I’d already parked close to it at three different sites in the park when I finally caught up with the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120905-082924.jpg "Roadside Outtakes: “Roller Girl” – Suzuki Samurai Soldiers On")
Roadside Outtakes: “Roller Girl” – Suzuki Samurai Soldiers On
Posted on September 5, 2012 | 26 CommentsWe spotted this sharp Samurai while driving through Yellowstone park. I’d already parked close to it at three different sites in the park when I finally caught up with the […] -
![In the last post on the 1951 Crosley, I referenced this 1993 Cadillac Allante. Here’s a closer look at this final-year Allante, which has the 32-valve Northstar V8. The Cadillac […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/P8230044.jpg "CC Outtake: 1993 Cadillac Allante – Bubba’s Swan Song")
CC Outtake: 1993 Cadillac Allante – Bubba’s Swan Song
Posted on September 5, 2012 | 9 CommentsIn the last post on the 1951 Crosley, I referenced this 1993 Cadillac Allante. Here’s a closer look at this final-year Allante, which has the 32-valve Northstar V8. The Cadillac […] -
![Automotively speaking–as well as in many other arenas–I’m a “Jack of all trades, master of none” sort of guy. After about the fifth or sixth Chevy engine L-code variation, I […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Chevrolet-Chevelle-1965-Z16-Yellow.jpg "1965 Chevelle SS396 Z16: 201 Built, And A Common 396 Engine Misunderstanding Finally Resolved")
1965 Chevelle SS396 Z16: 201 Built, And A Common 396 Engine Misunderstanding Finally Resolved
Posted on September 5, 2012 | 72 CommentsAutomotively speaking–as well as in many other arenas–I’m a “Jack of all trades, master of none” sort of guy. After about the fifth or sixth Chevy engine L-code variation, I […] -
![This report was post-recorded for replay at an earlier time, as Wife and I will be tent camping in Yellowstone for a couple days and CC-spotting will probably be unlikely. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_2323.jpg "Road Trip Outtakes: 1949 Hudson Super Six")
Road Trip Outtakes: 1949 Hudson Super Six
Posted on September 4, 2012 | 21 CommentsThis report was post-recorded for replay at an earlier time, as Wife and I will be tent camping in Yellowstone for a couple days and CC-spotting will probably be unlikely. […] -
![Something about September that gets me in the serious mood to build. The sun’s not so strong, the air’s crisp, and probably there’s an instinctual feeling about getting a shelter […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/CC-175-068-1200.jpg "CC Outtake: Building Season – For Them, Me, And Maybe You Too")
CC Outtake: Building Season – For Them, Me, And Maybe You Too
Posted on September 4, 2012 | 5 CommentsSomething about September that gets me in the serious mood to build. The sun’s not so strong, the air’s crisp, and probably there’s an instinctual feeling about getting a shelter […] -
![Back when we did the CC Complete Cutlass Chronicles (you have seen them, right?), I could not come up with a ’66-’67 Cutlass coupe and had to pinch hit. So here […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Olds-Cutlass-1967-rq-2.jpg "Cohort Capsule: 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Coupe – Better Late Than Never")
Cohort Capsule: 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Coupe – Better Late Than Never
Posted on September 4, 2012 | 14 CommentsBack when we did the CC Complete Cutlass Chronicles (you have seen them, right?), I could not come up with a ’66-’67 Cutlass coupe and had to pinch hit. So here […] -
![I am starting to suspect that Iowa City is the Eugene of the Midwest. Eclectic citizens, businesses and, thanks to the use of sand instead of salt in the winter, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Spitfire-at-farmers-market-e1346623066533.jpg "Iowa City Outtake: Spitfire 1500 – British Racing Goodness")
Iowa City Outtake: Spitfire 1500 – British Racing Goodness
Posted on September 4, 2012 | 5 CommentsI am starting to suspect that Iowa City is the Eugene of the Midwest. Eclectic citizens, businesses and, thanks to the use of sand instead of salt in the winter, […] -
CC Clue
Posted on September 3, 2012 | 15 CommentsHere we go again. I keep putting up Clues I think are tough, and you guys keep getting them! Millmech even got the Crosley wagon. So, what is this one? -
![There are moments at my age when you think just maybe your memory is failing. But rudiger’s comment on the ’64 Chevy 409 CC: The L78 (or L89 if aluminum […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Chevrolet-1965-Caprice-engines.png "And Just How Many 1965 Chevrolet Caprices Were Built With The 425 HP 396 V8?")
And Just How Many 1965 Chevrolet Caprices Were Built With The 425 HP 396 V8?
Posted on September 3, 2012 | 75 CommentsThere are moments at my age when you think just maybe your memory is failing. But rudiger’s comment on the ’64 Chevy 409 CC: The L78 (or L89 if aluminum […] -
![Finding CCs to shoot for this series has actually been quite easy. Getting to them with minimal interruption to our travel plans, on the other hand, has not. So unless […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_2394.jpg "Road Trip Outtakes: The Elusive Ranchero Squire")
Road Trip Outtakes: The Elusive Ranchero Squire
Posted on September 3, 2012 | 17 CommentsFinding CCs to shoot for this series has actually been quite easy. Getting to them with minimal interruption to our travel plans, on the other hand, has not. So unless […] -
![I’ve never seen a car look more like a vintage bumper car or kiddie ride at the amusement park. Yes, the Bantam deserves its own (proper) story here, but for […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Life-1938-Bantam.jpg "Curbside Caption: I’m Pedaling As Fast As I Can")
Curbside Caption: I’m Pedaling As Fast As I Can
Posted on September 3, 2012 | 14 CommentsI’ve never seen a car look more like a vintage bumper car or kiddie ride at the amusement park. Yes, the Bantam deserves its own (proper) story here, but for […] -
![After spending a pleasant morning in De Smet, SD, we headed West again… Keeping my eyes peeled, I spotted this motley lineup and did a quick u-turn for a closer […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_2304.jpg "Road Trip Outtakes: A GM for Everyone")
Road Trip Outtakes: A GM for Everyone
Posted on September 2, 2012 | 14 CommentsAfter spending a pleasant morning in De Smet, SD, we headed West again… Keeping my eyes peeled, I spotted this motley lineup and did a quick u-turn for a closer […]
