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Curbside Classics Archives
Vintage Photos Archive
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![A CC reader sent me these terrific shots taken by Squire Haskins at the Texas State Fair Auto Show in the years 1965, 1966, 1967 and 1968. The Texas State […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/1967-Texas-State-Fair-04.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Photos: The Texas State Fair Auto Show (1965, 1966, 1967, 1968)")
Vintage Photos: The Texas State Fair Auto Show (1965, 1966, 1967, 1968)
Posted on February 1, 2022 | 59 CommentsA CC reader sent me these terrific shots taken by Squire Haskins at the Texas State Fair Auto Show in the years 1965, 1966, 1967 and 1968. The Texas State […] -
Vintage PR Photos: 1937 and 1939 Rytecraft Scoota-Car – “Slips In And Out (And Under) Traffic”
Posted on January 28, 2022 | 36 CommentsHang on to your hat, madam! Check out this gentleman driving his Scoota-Car: -
![CC reader Carlton C. sent me a link to these images at the Library of Congress, of R.R. Conklin’s “Auto Bus” land yacht that he commissioned, here underway on a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Conklin-auto-bus-2.png?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1 "Vintage Photos: R.R. Conklin’s Land Yacht – Leisurely Cross Country Traveling In 1915 (With Detailed Period Articles)")
Vintage Photos: R.R. Conklin’s Land Yacht – Leisurely Cross Country Traveling In 1915 (With Detailed Period Articles)
Posted on January 22, 2022 | 17 CommentsCC reader Carlton C. sent me a link to these images at the Library of Congress, of R.R. Conklin’s “Auto Bus” land yacht that he commissioned, here underway on a […] -
![This is a fascinating book–ahead of its time and prophetic. I first saw it when I was in the 8th or 9th grade. Then the local library put it in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/88593_96f562c06864fa2f_b1-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Library: Reading “God’s Own Junkyard” 58 Years Later")
CC Library: Reading “God’s Own Junkyard” 58 Years Later
Posted on January 16, 2022 | 40 CommentsThis is a fascinating book–ahead of its time and prophetic. I first saw it when I was in the 8th or 9th grade. Then the local library put it in […] -
![I’m ok with all the fake backgrounds they used in these publicity shots, but this one is going a bit too far. Nothing but a roll of blue heavy paper? […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/4003673164_1021451440_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage PR Photo: 1956 Chevrolet Nomad – Paddling Upstream Without Any Water")
Vintage PR Photo: 1956 Chevrolet Nomad – Paddling Upstream Without Any Water
Posted on January 15, 2022 | 34 CommentsI’m ok with all the fake backgrounds they used in these publicity shots, but this one is going a bit too far. Nothing but a roll of blue heavy paper? […] -
![You’re twelve years old, and your uncle who lives in LA and works in the entertainment business—natch—has invited you out from Nebraska for a visit. And to show you a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/345.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "A Drive Down The Whole Length Of Sunset Boulevard In 1973")
A Drive Down The Whole Length Of Sunset Boulevard In 1973
Posted on December 21, 2021 | 78 CommentsYou’re twelve years old, and your uncle who lives in LA and works in the entertainment business—natch—has invited you out from Nebraska for a visit. And to show you a […] -
Vintage PR Photo: You Can Have Your 1965 Barracuda In Any Of 17 Colors, Or All Of Them
Posted on December 20, 2021 | 23 CommentsI wonder what happened to it. -
Vintage Dealer Postcard: Fresno Motor Sales, Cadillac & Oldsmobile – There’s Some Heavy Metal At The Curb
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![Meyers Motors—I remember them from Iowa City, but I’m quite sure they had moved out of this downtown location by the time we moved there in 1960. I remember going […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/16245247097_86c720d334_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Photos: Studebaker Dealers – Old School Variety")
Vintage Photos: Studebaker Dealers – Old School Variety
Posted on November 26, 2021 | 32 CommentsMeyers Motors—I remember them from Iowa City, but I’m quite sure they had moved out of this downtown location by the time we moved there in 1960. I remember going […] -
![I’m part way through the preparation of a fairly lengthy post on a key part of the British motor industry, and this has needed some deep diving on parts of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/exhibition-1956.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Photo: The BMC Range On Full Display, 1956")
Vintage Photo: The BMC Range On Full Display, 1956
Posted on November 10, 2021 | 31 CommentsI’m part way through the preparation of a fairly lengthy post on a key part of the British motor industry, and this has needed some deep diving on parts of […] -
Vintage Photo: Quitting Time At The Rouge, 1947 – Now To Find My Car
Posted on October 10, 2021 | 24 Comments -
![Yesterday in part 1 of this article, I related how in many ways I neglected to grow up. I certainly never outgrew my occasional childhood hobby of photographing old […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Scans1_0009-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Photos: Carspotting In Florida 1985-2003, pt. 2")
Vintage Photos: Carspotting In Florida 1985-2003, pt. 2
Posted on October 6, 2021 | 15 CommentsYesterday in part 1 of this article, I related how in many ways I neglected to grow up. I certainly never outgrew my occasional childhood hobby of photographing old […] -
![In some ways, I’ve never grown up. I still occasionally like to play Galaga, ride my bike, watch TV shows like The Dukes Of Hazzard, Leave It To Beaver […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/snap.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Photos: Carspotting In Florida 1985-1991, Part 1")
Vintage Photos: Carspotting In Florida 1985-1991, Part 1
Posted on October 5, 2021 | 42 CommentsIn some ways, I’ve never grown up. I still occasionally like to play Galaga, ride my bike, watch TV shows like The Dukes Of Hazzard, Leave It To Beaver […] -
![I couldn’t resist this superb Mid-century modern dealership 2085 Gulf To Bay Blvd. in Clearwater, FL. Great building, and an equally great sign. Makes today’s dealerships look so cookie-cutter boring. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/51326520167_0bc399eef2_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Dealer Postcard: Carlisle-Porter Motor Co. – Continental, Lincoln, Mercury, Edsel")
Vintage Dealer Postcard: Carlisle-Porter Motor Co. – Continental, Lincoln, Mercury, Edsel
Posted on September 9, 2021 | 29 CommentsI couldn’t resist this superb Mid-century modern dealership 2085 Gulf To Bay Blvd. in Clearwater, FL. Great building, and an equally great sign. Makes today’s dealerships look so cookie-cutter boring. […] -
![About 10 or 15 years ago, I was at a garage sale, and I found these large manila envelopes containing magazine and newspaper clippings related to antique cars . . […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/20210803_120842.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Newspaper Clippings: Evolution of Street Signs")
CC Newspaper Clippings: Evolution of Street Signs
Posted on August 6, 2021 | 37 CommentsAbout 10 or 15 years ago, I was at a garage sale, and I found these large manila envelopes containing magazine and newspaper clippings related to antique cars . . […]
