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Blog Archive
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Cohort Classic: Fashion Tone 1977 Monte Carlo – Let’s Add Another Layer to Our Brougham Cake
Posted on August 2, 2012 | 65 CommentsA while back, Richard Bennett shared a 1976 Malibu Classic with us. The subject of metallic brown as the ne plus ultra ’70s car color was discussed briefly. This put […] -
Curbside Capsule: Model Ts on Parade
Posted on August 2, 2012 | 21 CommentsFord had a large pavilion at Oshkosh this year, with a contingent of Model Ts giving free rides to show-goers. Unfortunately, I never had my camera ready when one of […] -
CC Clue
Posted on August 1, 2012 | 10 CommentsA round of applause for Stumack who correctly guessed the MG TD. So what is tomorrow’s Curbside Classic? Perhaps the clues are plentiful or perhaps they aren’t. -
CC Outtake – It’s Only Efficient if it Runs
Posted on August 1, 2012 | 28 CommentsI can certainly understand anyone who wants to get more fuel economy from a car. However, for that to mean anything the car actually has to work. Not long ago I […] -
CC Outtake: 1978-1980 Volvo 242 GT – A Faster Brick?
Posted on August 1, 2012 | 32 CommentsAs you well know by know, Eugene is crawling with 2oo-Series Volvos (there was a blue wagon just in front of this one). But its been a while since I’ve […] -
Curbside Outtake: Not an SUV…
Posted on August 1, 2012 | 15 CommentsThis was as close as I could get to this CC in the Chicago ‘burbs last week. It looked simply elegant, gliding along in rush-hour traffic. I’m thinking late 1940s, […] -
CC Outtake Follow-Up: So That’s How It’s Properly Used
Posted on July 31, 2012 | 8 CommentsA few months back, I showed you this truck with its theater seating, sitting on the street. And we all speculated about its possible uses. So the other night, as […] -
A Klockau in Italy: Curbside Classics in that Boot-Shaped Country
Posted on July 31, 2012 | 38 CommentsBack in April, my Uncle Dave and Aunt Lori went on a trip to Italy. It was a tour of historic cathedrals, the Coliseum, and other major Italian architectural attractions. […] -
The CC Virtual Block Party: Meet The Recent Additions To The Growing CC Corps
Posted on July 30, 2012 | 27 CommentsA year ago, I introduced you to the first additions to the CC Corps, our car-crazy cadre of talented Editors and Contributors. Since then, the ranks have swelled, thanks to […] -
CC Clue: Late Edition
Posted on July 29, 2012 | 6 CommentsBack home, a bit late. Jim nailed Edna’s Valiant on the first shot. Next up! -
Curbside Construction: Carnuba Wax for the Highway
Posted on July 29, 2012 | 20 CommentsAh, summer time. The time of year I most enjoy, the time of year that brings about backyard barbecues, fresh peaches, and less confining clothes. It truly is a beautiful […] -
CC Outtake: 1991 Grand Marquis Colony Park – Still Working
Posted on July 29, 2012 | 38 CommentsThis car was sighted at a busy tourist trap near Brenham, Texas. The owner says she just bought it in Houston and intends for it to work for a living. […] -
CC Clue
Posted on July 28, 2012 | 22 CommentsA tip of the hat goes to Verbal for correctly guessing today’s Datsun 210. He was also the first person out of the gate. Tomorrow you will meet Edna. What did […] -
Bonneville, Part 3: Inline Insanity
Posted on July 28, 2012 | 22 CommentsI might have given the impression in my last Bonneville posting that I eschew non-conformity. Au contraire! As far as I’m concerned, the weirder the better. I’m particularly partial to inline […] -
CC Clue: Small Again
Posted on July 27, 2012 | 8 CommentsThe ’71 Road Runner was a bit of a fake-out, but andre roy called it out. Nothing tricky here, just a bit small.
![Cohort Classic: Fashion Tone 1977 Monte Carlo – Let’s Add Another Layer to Our Brougham Cake A while back, Richard Bennett shared a 1976 Malibu Classic with us. The subject of metallic brown as the ne plus ultra ’70s car color was discussed briefly. This put […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/7219885664_c7a8e18b21_c-e1339616767443.jpg)
![Curbside Capsule: Model Ts on Parade Ford had a large pavilion at Oshkosh this year, with a contingent of Model Ts giving free rides to show-goers. Unfortunately, I never had my camera ready when one of […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/2012_modelt_01.jpg)

![CC Outtake – It’s Only Efficient if it Runs I can certainly understand anyone who wants to get more fuel economy from a car. However, for that to mean anything the car actually has to work. Not long ago I […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/LCC-Front.jpg)
![CC Outtake: 1978-1980 Volvo 242 GT – A Faster Brick? As you well know by know, Eugene is crawling with 2oo-Series Volvos (there was a blue wagon just in front of this one). But its been a while since I’ve […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/CC-173-038-1200.jpg)
![Curbside Outtake: Not an SUV… This was as close as I could get to this CC in the Chicago ‘burbs last week. It looked simply elegant, gliding along in rush-hour traffic. I’m thinking late 1940s, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/IMG_2005.jpg)
![CC Outtake Follow-Up: So That’s How It’s Properly Used A few months back, I showed you this truck with its theater seating, sitting on the street. And we all speculated about its possible uses. So the other night, as […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/CC-173-062-1200.jpg)
![A Klockau in Italy: Curbside Classics in that Boot-Shaped Country Back in April, my Uncle Dave and Aunt Lori went on a trip to Italy. It was a tour of historic cathedrals, the Coliseum, and other major Italian architectural attractions. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1024,height=768,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P1000770-e1343597300600.jpg)
![The CC Virtual Block Party: Meet The Recent Additions To The Growing CC Corps A year ago, I introduced you to the first additions to the CC Corps, our car-crazy cadre of talented Editors and Contributors. Since then, the ranks have swelled, thanks to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/CCC-Big_Poster.jpg)

![Curbside Construction: Carnuba Wax for the Highway Ah, summer time. The time of year I most enjoy, the time of year that brings about backyard barbecues, fresh peaches, and less confining clothes. It truly is a beautiful […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7200033.jpg)
![CC Outtake: 1991 Grand Marquis Colony Park – Still Working This car was sighted at a busy tourist trap near Brenham, Texas. The owner says she just bought it in Houston and intends for it to work for a living. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/1991-Front-Left.jpg)
![CC Clue A tip of the hat goes to Verbal for correctly guessing today’s Datsun 210. He was also the first person out of the gate. Tomorrow you will meet Edna. What did […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Valiant-41.jpg)
![Bonneville, Part 3: Inline Insanity I might have given the impression in my last Bonneville posting that I eschew non-conformity. Au contraire! As far as I’m concerned, the weirder the better. I’m particularly partial to inline […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/01-1934-Desoto.jpg)



