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Blog Archive
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![THE WALL OF DEATH from benedict campbell on Vimeo. This short film caught my attention, as I’ve always had a thing for old-time carnival attractions, especially those involving motorcycles and […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras-3.0.3/images/thumbnail.png "The Wall Of Death: Keeping A Century-Old Attraction Alive")
The Wall Of Death: Keeping A Century-Old Attraction Alive
Posted on November 29, 2011 | 5 CommentsTHE WALL OF DEATH from benedict campbell on Vimeo. This short film caught my attention, as I’ve always had a thing for old-time carnival attractions, especially those involving motorcycles and […] -
![(ED: We’re having an old Beetle sub-theme this week, so this is the first of several “Bug Tales” you’ll be seeing) A funny thing happened to me and my ’65 […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/VW_1965_ftl.jpg "Bug Tales: 1965 VW 1200 – I’ve Got a Bee In My Bonnet!")
Bug Tales: 1965 VW 1200 – I’ve Got a Bee In My Bonnet!
Posted on November 29, 2011 | 13 Comments(ED: We’re having an old Beetle sub-theme this week, so this is the first of several “Bug Tales” you’ll be seeing) A funny thing happened to me and my ’65 […] -
![Kitalkki unveiled the Starion on the second guess. I suspect this one will go quickly too. Sometimes its hard to find a hard Clue. And thank you for not “proving” […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/CC-140-084-clue.jpg "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on November 28, 2011 | 10 CommentsKitalkki unveiled the Starion on the second guess. I suspect this one will go quickly too. Sometimes its hard to find a hard Clue. And thank you for not “proving” […] -
1962 Cadillac Destroyed To Prove The Obvious: Newer Cars Are Safer!
Posted on November 28, 2011 | 41 CommentsAs if we didn’t get the message the last time it was done: yes, Virginia, newer cars really are safer. Then it was the IIHS; this time it’s Stuntbusters. What […] -
![The VW Beetle continues to enjoy a loyal following in the US, but the relationship to it has always been different than in Germany. There, it became the icon of […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/VW-church-uraltkafer.de_.jpg "The Cult Of The VW Is Alive And Well")
The Cult Of The VW Is Alive And Well
Posted on November 28, 2011 | 7 CommentsThe VW Beetle continues to enjoy a loyal following in the US, but the relationship to it has always been different than in Germany. There, it became the icon of […] -
![I couldn’t help notice that it’s that time of year again – Motor Trend has awarded the Car Of The Year trophy to the new for ’12, made in the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/1971-car-of-the-year-chevrolet-vega-2300.jpg "Heavy Lies the Head That Wears The Crown – Hits and Misses in The Car Of The Year Award")
Heavy Lies the Head That Wears The Crown – Hits and Misses in The Car Of The Year Award
Posted on November 28, 2011 | 88 CommentsI couldn’t help notice that it’s that time of year again – Motor Trend has awarded the Car Of The Year trophy to the new for ’12, made in the […] -
CC Clue: Cryptic
Posted on November 27, 2011 | 7 CommentsCryptic? Or not. But you’ve seen it before, quite likely. Ingvar Hallstrom had his first Clue win, recognizing the Innocenti DeTomaso. Who will it be today? -
![There’s still a few Daihatsu Rockies around here, and I’ve shot one for a future CC. But this is my first sighting of twin Rockies. Looks like they’re ganging up […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/CC-155-033-800.jpg "CC Outtake: Do Two Rockies Equal One Land Cruiser?")
CC Outtake: Do Two Rockies Equal One Land Cruiser?
Posted on November 27, 2011 | 16 CommentsThere’s still a few Daihatsu Rockies around here, and I’ve shot one for a future CC. But this is my first sighting of twin Rockies. Looks like they’re ganging up […] -
![What a week! Enough turkeys to feed an army. So today, it’s time to go hunting at the dealerships, not in our memory banks. What’s being sold (or trying to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/turkey-hunting-2011.png "Turkey Week Finale: Turkeys Currently For Sale – Your Nominations")
Turkey Week Finale: Turkeys Currently For Sale – Your Nominations
Posted on November 27, 2011 | 95 CommentsWhat a week! Enough turkeys to feed an army. So today, it’s time to go hunting at the dealerships, not in our memory banks. What’s being sold (or trying to […] -
CC Clue: Small, Again
Posted on November 26, 2011 | 7 CommentsCJinSD nailed the ’66 VW on the first guess. On to the next little Clue. -
![It’s been sitting on my book shelf for years, and I don’t remember how I came to have it, but I figured it might be useful for Turkey Week. And […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Worst-Cars-001-800.jpg "The Worst World’s Worst Cars Book Ever: It Even Sullies The 1977-1990 B-Body!")
The Worst World’s Worst Cars Book Ever: It Even Sullies The 1977-1990 B-Body!
Posted on November 26, 2011 | 51 CommentsIt’s been sitting on my book shelf for years, and I don’t remember how I came to have it, but I figured it might be useful for Turkey Week. And […] -
![We’re on the home stretch on the most amazing and productive turkey hunt ever. As the car makers stepped up their game, the first decade of the new Millennium may […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Peugeot-concept-car.bmp "Turkeys Of The Aughts: Your Nominations")
Turkeys Of The Aughts: Your Nominations
Posted on November 26, 2011 | 75 CommentsWe’re on the home stretch on the most amazing and productive turkey hunt ever. As the car makers stepped up their game, the first decade of the new Millennium may […] -
Wordless CC Outtake: Proof That The Vikings Made It To America First
Posted on November 25, 2011 | 5 Comments -
![How about some really rare turkey? The exact details of how the Kia Besta van came to Canada might just be lost to us. I do have some theories but […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Kia-Besta.jpg "Turkey Day Classic: Kia (not the) Besta – Like Your Turkey Extra Rare?")
Turkey Day Classic: Kia (not the) Besta – Like Your Turkey Extra Rare?
Posted on November 25, 2011 | 27 CommentsHow about some really rare turkey? The exact details of how the Kia Besta van came to Canada might just be lost to us. I do have some theories but […] -
![We’re on the home stretch of our time travel through Turkey-dom. Cars were starting to get better, for the most part, but there were still plenty of turkeys to be […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/1990s.jpg "The Nineties Have Arrived, Including The Turkeys: Your Nominations")
The Nineties Have Arrived, Including The Turkeys: Your Nominations
Posted on November 24, 2011 | 83 CommentsWe’re on the home stretch of our time travel through Turkey-dom. Cars were starting to get better, for the most part, but there were still plenty of turkeys to be […]
