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![Last Saturday afternoon, I spotted an Alfa Romeo 147 on my approx. 10 km walk. Then I thought, I might as well take a picture of the whole parking lot […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_2210.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Recent Snapshots: Images From The Netherlands – March 16, 2024")
Recent Snapshots: Images From The Netherlands – March 16, 2024
Posted on March 18, 2024 | 21 CommentsLast Saturday afternoon, I spotted an Alfa Romeo 147 on my approx. 10 km walk. Then I thought, I might as well take a picture of the whole parking lot […] -
![(first posted 9/30/2015) I don’t care what anyone else says. Toy cars in 1:64 scale (Matchbox, Johnny Lightning, etc.), or any other scale, for that matter, are not exclusively for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/AMC-Javelin-Bridge-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Miniature CCs: Matchbox Cars – The Gateway Drug")
Miniature CCs: Matchbox Cars – The Gateway Drug
Posted on September 30, 2021 | 128 Comments(first posted 9/30/2015) I don’t care what anyone else says. Toy cars in 1:64 scale (Matchbox, Johnny Lightning, etc.), or any other scale, for that matter, are not exclusively for […] -
![click image for max. size (first posted 3/3/2011) CC interloper jjd241 has thrown my work plan for the day out the window. He posted a link to this fab pic […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/a-pass.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Forget Work; How Many Can You Identify?")
Forget Work; How Many Can You Identify?
Posted on March 3, 2021 | 30 Commentsclick image for max. size (first posted 3/3/2011) CC interloper jjd241 has thrown my work plan for the day out the window. He posted a link to this fab pic […] -
![Time flies. A reminder of that came along recently when Jim Klein posted some onesies and twosies of cars he had captured in 2020. Since imitation is the sincerest form […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_0150.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Photo Album: Random Pictures From 2019 and 2020")
CC Photo Album: Random Pictures From 2019 and 2020
Posted on January 14, 2021 | 19 CommentsTime flies. A reminder of that came along recently when Jim Klein posted some onesies and twosies of cars he had captured in 2020. Since imitation is the sincerest form […] -
![The Gulf Oil logo ranks among the most recognizable in the petroleum industry, especially among gearheads. The Gulf colors of powder blue and orange adorned the flanks of such heady […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/111_0417.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Manual Classic: 1970 Gulf Safety “Car-Chek” Guide – A Relic From When Service Stations Sold Tires Instead Of Twinkies")
Manual Classic: 1970 Gulf Safety “Car-Chek” Guide – A Relic From When Service Stations Sold Tires Instead Of Twinkies
Posted on October 1, 2020 | 71 CommentsThe Gulf Oil logo ranks among the most recognizable in the petroleum industry, especially among gearheads. The Gulf colors of powder blue and orange adorned the flanks of such heady […] -
![It’s amazing what one can forget about having on their hard drive. Perhaps better organization of my pictures would cure that, but the thrill of (re)discovery would be gone. Besides, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/photos-2-Version-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Photo Album: An Assorted Selection From My Picture Album")
CC Photo Album: An Assorted Selection From My Picture Album
Posted on August 14, 2020 | 29 CommentsIt’s amazing what one can forget about having on their hard drive. Perhaps better organization of my pictures would cure that, but the thrill of (re)discovery would be gone. Besides, […] -
![I thought of my paternal grandpa as an old guy from the moment I met him until he passed away at the age of 92 in 2003. It sounds cruel […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Best of 2020 – Random Stuff Classics: Grandpa Nick’s Basement Stash – Grandpa Was A Tinkerer, Too.")
Best of 2020 – Random Stuff Classics: Grandpa Nick’s Basement Stash – Grandpa Was A Tinkerer, Too.
Posted on August 11, 2020 | 34 CommentsI thought of my paternal grandpa as an old guy from the moment I met him until he passed away at the age of 92 in 2003. It sounds cruel […] -
![This year has been incredible. Full of ups and downs, joy and sadness, love and regret. This summer in particular has seen some very significant events. Among them I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_0852.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive Curiosities Of North Texas: End Of Summer 2019")
Automotive Curiosities Of North Texas: End Of Summer 2019
Posted on September 14, 2019 | 10 CommentsThis year has been incredible. Full of ups and downs, joy and sadness, love and regret. This summer in particular has seen some very significant events. Among them I […] -
![As a teen in the Los Angeles suburbs and then a college man on the California Central Coast, cars and driving were my two (main) passions. My Dad (and now […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_4978-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The In-Motion Outtakes Of A Late ’80’s College Boy: They Called Me Shaky Hand Jim")
The In-Motion Outtakes Of A Late ’80’s College Boy: They Called Me Shaky Hand Jim
Posted on August 24, 2019 | 34 CommentsAs a teen in the Los Angeles suburbs and then a college man on the California Central Coast, cars and driving were my two (main) passions. My Dad (and now […] -
![Way back in 2011 I spotted a great little Corvair on the move at a particular intersection near my home. How strange that at the very same intersection eight years […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/VairyNiceDay05Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Classic: A(nother) Vair-y Nice Day")
In Motion Classic: A(nother) Vair-y Nice Day
Posted on August 7, 2019 | 18 CommentsWay back in 2011 I spotted a great little Corvair on the move at a particular intersection near my home. How strange that at the very same intersection eight years […] -
![Imagine my surprise when driving through the inner suburbs of my city to see this sight. In all of my years I have never seen a single trunk lid decorating […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180701_111916.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Hosts A Trunk Show")
CC Hosts A Trunk Show
Posted on July 3, 2018 | 23 CommentsImagine my surprise when driving through the inner suburbs of my city to see this sight. In all of my years I have never seen a single trunk lid decorating […] -
![When most people think of car photos on Craigslist, they think of blurry, out of focus pictures with strategically placed fingers blocking the license plate. However, one can occasionally find […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/0D9649A858A0E08354421140959DE9BA.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Craigslist Art: 1971 Lincoln Mark III Desert – Patina")
Craigslist Art: 1971 Lincoln Mark III Desert – Patina
Posted on December 6, 2016 | 22 CommentsWhen most people think of car photos on Craigslist, they think of blurry, out of focus pictures with strategically placed fingers blocking the license plate. However, one can occasionally find […] -
![(first posted 5/28/2012. As often happens here, a comment left years later tells the whole story. The lucky kid whose dad bought it that very day left a comment about […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Caption-Why-Couldnt-I-Have-Been-Walter-Shirras-son.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Why Couldn’t I Have Been Wally Schirra’s Son? Updated: The Maserati 3500 Was Sold That Day, And The Buyer’s Lucky Son Tells The Story Here")
Why Couldn’t I Have Been Wally Schirra’s Son? Updated: The Maserati 3500 Was Sold That Day, And The Buyer’s Lucky Son Tells The Story Here
Posted on September 10, 2016 | 22 Comments(first posted 5/28/2012. As often happens here, a comment left years later tells the whole story. The lucky kid whose dad bought it that very day left a comment about […] -
![(first posted 10/29/2012) I’ve never seen a better shot to illustrate how closely related the Porsche 356 and Volkswagen are. Duh; since the 356 started out essentially as a re-bodied […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Beetle-and-356.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "From The Photo Files: These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things")
From The Photo Files: These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things
Posted on July 15, 2016 | 56 Comments(first posted 10/29/2012) I’ve never seen a better shot to illustrate how closely related the Porsche 356 and Volkswagen are. Duh; since the 356 started out essentially as a re-bodied […] -
CC Nostalgia: We’re Dealin’ — A Texas Mopar Reverie
Posted on October 20, 2015 | 39 Comments“Welcome to Yoakum Motors, home of the square deal. What can I do you for today?”
