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Blog Archive
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CC Clue: Real Late Or Very Early Edition
Posted on September 5, 2011 | 6 CommentsLike so many stumbling into work after a long, sunny weekend, I’m feeling a wee bit poky and behind. So while I wait for the caffeine to take effect, we’ll […] -
In Honor Of Labor Day…
Posted on September 5, 2011 | 8 Comments…I’m going to postpone the CC Junkyard Finale to Wednesday. But let’s not forget to honor the labors of those who made all those junkers as well as all the […] -
CC Outtake: Can’t Get Enough B-Body Love, Especially Woody Wagons
Posted on September 1, 2011 | 35 CommentsGM’s B-Bodies have become to CC what the Panther is to TTAC. Len Peters’ recent ode to them became one of our most popular pieces ever. And I keep running […] -
CC Capsule: Datsun 312 Bluebird
Posted on September 1, 2011 | 16 CommentsJust a couple of days ago I was getting in my car when I happened to notice this little gem parked in a restaurant parking lot. At first glance I […] -
CC Outtake: Long Lost Studebaker Prototype Discovered
Posted on August 31, 2011 | 6 CommentsIt is not well known that one of Studebaker’s final projects was a proposal for a compact pickup to replace the Champ. Internally identified as the Studebaker S series, at […] -
Automotive History: Selling the Studebaker Wagonaire on TV
Posted on August 31, 2011 | 12 CommentsI came across this ad and could not pass up sharing it. It opens with a promo from none other than Mr. Ed (the talking horse for those of you too […] -
CC Clue
Posted on August 30, 2011 | 3 CommentsOops – I almost forgot the clue for tomorrow’s cc. Acd came the closest to a Curbside Classic Kudo for his guess of a 1993 Cadillac DeVille. I will defer […] -
CC Outtake: The Very Wide Van
Posted on August 29, 2011 | 42 CommentsIt’s not just because a Beetle is in front of it; this van really is wiiiide. As you can see from the grille, and the spliced windshield, this van has […] -
CC Outtake: 1978 Ford F250
Posted on August 27, 2011 | 25 CommentsI came across this most excellent specimen of 1970’s Ford engineering recently and had to share it. I won’t regale you with all the details of Ford trucks of the […] -
Curbside Concours: Ten Terrific Station Wagons Around Town
Posted on August 26, 2011 | 29 CommentsThe 1961 Rambler Cross Country made me realize it wasn’t the only surviving family hauler that caught my eye over the last couple of months. Indeed, I’ve thought of how […] -
CC (Really) At Six Months – Time To Meet The Gang That Makes It Happen
Posted on August 25, 2011 | 50 CommentsNothing like working hard to make the time seem like it’s flying by, faster than it really is. On July 13, I put up a piece “CC at Six Months“. […] -
CC Outtakes: Keepers Of The Flame
Posted on August 25, 2011 | 11 CommentsI’m taking my bi-annual restorative trip to the great southwest this month. It’s a great place to take stock, clear your head and…spot cars. West of the 100th meridian, the […] -
Cottage Grove Ain’t Exactly Pebble Beach
Posted on August 24, 2011 | 11 CommentsThere were a few fine cars at the Cottage Grove Concours this weekend, and I’ll get to some more soon, but let’s just say it wasn’t Pebble Beach. That point […] -
CC Outtake: 1957 LaDawri Conquest – I Can Build My Own Corvette
Posted on August 23, 2011 | 7 CommentsI don’t do car shows very much, because of all the people. No, I’m not that misanthropic. It’s just that they’re always in the way for taking pictures. And its […] -
CC Outtake: Replica Of What?
Posted on August 22, 2011 | 23 CommentsI just can’t put my finger on what exact vintage racer this replicar/kit is emulating. I’ve seen that grille before. British; yes. Vanwall F 1 racer, no. Anybody else? What […]
![CC Clue: Real Late Or Very Early Edition Like so many stumbling into work after a long, sunny weekend, I’m feeling a wee bit poky and behind. So while I wait for the caffeine to take effect, we’ll […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/CC-142-115-clue.jpg)
![CC Outtake: Can’t Get Enough B-Body Love, Especially Woody Wagons GM’s B-Bodies have become to CC what the Panther is to TTAC. Len Peters’ recent ode to them became one of our most popular pieces ever. And I keep running […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/CC-142-192-800.jpg)
![CC Capsule: Datsun 312 Bluebird Just a couple of days ago I was getting in my car when I happened to notice this little gem parked in a restaurant parking lot. At first glance I […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/img06431.jpg)
![CC Outtake: Long Lost Studebaker Prototype Discovered It is not well known that one of Studebaker’s final projects was a proposal for a compact pickup to replace the Champ. Internally identified as the Studebaker S series, at […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/1963StudebakerWagonaire18.jpg)
![CC Clue Oops – I almost forgot the clue for tomorrow’s cc. Acd came the closest to a Curbside Classic Kudo for his guess of a 1993 Cadillac DeVille. I will defer […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG-20110821-00418.jpg)
![CC Outtake: The Very Wide Van It’s not just because a Beetle is in front of it; this van really is wiiiide. As you can see from the grille, and the spliced windshield, this van has […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/CC-144-067-800.jpg)
![CC Outtake: 1978 Ford F250 I came across this most excellent specimen of 1970’s Ford engineering recently and had to share it. I won’t regale you with all the details of Ford trucks of the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSCF5214.jpg)
![Curbside Concours: Ten Terrific Station Wagons Around Town The 1961 Rambler Cross Country made me realize it wasn’t the only surviving family hauler that caught my eye over the last couple of months. Indeed, I’ve thought of how […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/6081241503_5534070620_z.jpg)
![CC (Really) At Six Months – Time To Meet The Gang That Makes It Happen Nothing like working hard to make the time seem like it’s flying by, faster than it really is. On July 13, I put up a piece “CC at Six Months“. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/six-month-Bday.jpg)
![CC Outtakes: Keepers Of The Flame I’m taking my bi-annual restorative trip to the great southwest this month. It’s a great place to take stock, clear your head and…spot cars. West of the 100th meridian, the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/celica-tercel-1.jpg)
![Cottage Grove Ain’t Exactly Pebble Beach There were a few fine cars at the Cottage Grove Concours this weekend, and I’ll get to some more soon, but let’s just say it wasn’t Pebble Beach. That point […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Ford-Speedster-34.png)
![CC Outtake: 1957 LaDawri Conquest – I Can Build My Own Corvette I don’t do car shows very much, because of all the people. No, I’m not that misanthropic. It’s just that they’re always in the way for taking pictures. And its […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/CC-145-046-800.jpg)
![CC Outtake: Replica Of What? I just can’t put my finger on what exact vintage racer this replicar/kit is emulating. I’ve seen that grille before. British; yes. Vanwall F 1 racer, no. Anybody else? What […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/CC-145-007-800.jpg)


