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Curbside Classics Archives
Curbside Classics Archive
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![Answering the phone, a familiar voice greeted me. “Jason, this is Bill; I’m so sorry. We are nearly ready to go, but the shaft on the new water pump is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_0047.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1963 Ford Galaxie, Part 2 – Waiting, Water Pumps, and Rewards")
My 1963 Ford Galaxie, Part 2 – Waiting, Water Pumps, and Rewards
Posted on October 15, 2013 | 59 CommentsAnswering the phone, a familiar voice greeted me. “Jason, this is Bill; I’m so sorry. We are nearly ready to go, but the shaft on the new water pump is […] -
![Spotted on a street in Stockholm, Sweden, this Ford Taunus from the “Project 5” (P5) generation of 1964-67 immediately created the feeling that I had seen it before somewhere. I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1-Taunus.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 1964-67 Ford Taunus – Der Deutsche Falcon")
CC Global: 1964-67 Ford Taunus – Der Deutsche Falcon
Posted on October 6, 2013 | 33 CommentsSpotted on a street in Stockholm, Sweden, this Ford Taunus from the “Project 5” (P5) generation of 1964-67 immediately created the feeling that I had seen it before somewhere. I […] -
![What kid in the mid-seventies didn’t dream of the red Lamborghini Countach on that poster on their bedroom wall becoming flesh? Oops; wrong poster; the Farrah Fawcett was the one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/CC-89-037-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 197? Bradley GT – Lamborghini Dreamin’")
Curbside Classic: 197? Bradley GT – Lamborghini Dreamin’
Posted on September 28, 2013 | 18 CommentsWhat kid in the mid-seventies didn’t dream of the red Lamborghini Countach on that poster on their bedroom wall becoming flesh? Oops; wrong poster; the Farrah Fawcett was the one […] -
![(image courtesy weilinet.com) Volkswagen do Brasil has produced a number of models over the years by taking familiar VW designs and conducting radicalsurgery to tweak and twist them in surreal ways. The VW Gol […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1-Front2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: VW Brasilia – Another Alternate Universe Brazilian VW")
CC Global: VW Brasilia – Another Alternate Universe Brazilian VW
Posted on September 27, 2013 | 35 Comments(image courtesy weilinet.com) Volkswagen do Brasil has produced a number of models over the years by taking familiar VW designs and conducting radicalsurgery to tweak and twist them in surreal ways. The VW Gol […] -
![“What is the ultimate Volkswagen van?” is a question that should inspire debate. A flower-power-painted hippy bus would be the answer to some. A Samba tour bus with its many windows and giant sunroof would the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1-Van.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: VW Westfalia Inspired by Porsche")
CC Outtake: VW Westfalia Inspired by Porsche
Posted on September 26, 2013 | 4 Comments“What is the ultimate Volkswagen van?” is a question that should inspire debate. A flower-power-painted hippy bus would be the answer to some. A Samba tour bus with its many windows and giant sunroof would the […] -
![We’ve had numerous Vanagon posts here at CC over the past few years by other authors, and inevitably many of the comments (or even the text) will be utterly predictable: […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/CC-204-011-925.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: VW Vanagon Syncro (T3): So Misunderstood")
Curbside Classic: VW Vanagon Syncro (T3): So Misunderstood
Posted on September 26, 2013 | 40 CommentsWe’ve had numerous Vanagon posts here at CC over the past few years by other authors, and inevitably many of the comments (or even the text) will be utterly predictable: […] -
![After almost a week of covering American classics in Sweden, it’s about time to look at a Swedish classic in its home country. Here, from the (sadly) defunct Saab Automobile […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1-Front1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 1970 Saab 96 in Stockholm")
CC Global: 1970 Saab 96 in Stockholm
Posted on September 21, 2013 | 22 CommentsAfter almost a week of covering American classics in Sweden, it’s about time to look at a Swedish classic in its home country. Here, from the (sadly) defunct Saab Automobile […] -
![Chevy built this full-sized generation from 1971 to 1976. The biggest car Chevy ever built, it spanned a very contentious time in the automotive landscape. Throughout this time span, safety […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Head-on.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Classic: 1974 Impala Custom Coupe- Colonnade?")
CC Classic: 1974 Impala Custom Coupe- Colonnade?
Posted on September 11, 2013 | 98 CommentsChevy built this full-sized generation from 1971 to 1976. The biggest car Chevy ever built, it spanned a very contentious time in the automotive landscape. Throughout this time span, safety […] -
![As a child, I watched cars drive up and down our street. We lived on the steepest street in town, where they tested you for hill starts for your driver’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Austin-16-fq.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Kerbside Classic: 1939 Austin 16 – The Tough Austin")
Kerbside Classic: 1939 Austin 16 – The Tough Austin
Posted on September 8, 2013 | 34 CommentsAs a child, I watched cars drive up and down our street. We lived on the steepest street in town, where they tested you for hill starts for your driver’s […] -
![It’s getting mighty hard these days to find a “Tri-Five” Chevrolet that hasn’t been rodded or restored to within an inch of its life. That’s why I was delighted to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013_56chev210_rrear.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1956 Chevrolet 210 – Black And White, Done Right")
Curbside Capsule: 1956 Chevrolet 210 – Black And White, Done Right
Posted on September 6, 2013 | 71 CommentsIt’s getting mighty hard these days to find a “Tri-Five” Chevrolet that hasn’t been rodded or restored to within an inch of its life. That’s why I was delighted to […] -
![Here’s something you would not expect to see amongst the typical late ’90s GM rolling stock at a small repair shop, yet there was this stately Special–looking like an elegant […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/006-800x533-e1377463956138.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1956 Buick Special Sedan – So, You Think You’re Special?")
CC For Sale: 1956 Buick Special Sedan – So, You Think You’re Special?
Posted on August 29, 2013 | 64 CommentsHere’s something you would not expect to see amongst the typical late ’90s GM rolling stock at a small repair shop, yet there was this stately Special–looking like an elegant […] -
![It looks like today is going to be an improptu “Old Truck Day” here at CC, which is timely, as I shot this 1941 Ford fire truck just yesterday (be […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013_41fordfiretruck_rfront.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Fire Truck Classic: 1941 Ford With Howe Body – Hey Buddy, Where’s The Fire?")
Fire Truck Classic: 1941 Ford With Howe Body – Hey Buddy, Where’s The Fire?
Posted on August 27, 2013 | 24 CommentsIt looks like today is going to be an improptu “Old Truck Day” here at CC, which is timely, as I shot this 1941 Ford fire truck just yesterday (be […] -
![You may have noticed I haven’t exactly been writing up a storm for Toyota Week. It’s not that I don’t like Toyotas, it’s just that my favorite ones from the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/8-18-2013-008-800x533-e1377454776222.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mini CC: 1971 Toyota Crown By Tomica – Far East Fuselage Style!")
Mini CC: 1971 Toyota Crown By Tomica – Far East Fuselage Style!
Posted on August 25, 2013 | 15 CommentsYou may have noticed I haven’t exactly been writing up a storm for Toyota Week. It’s not that I don’t like Toyotas, it’s just that my favorite ones from the […] -
![We started our CC Toyota Week with an FJ40, and we shall end it the same way (unless, of course, someone follows up with another finale). Paul Niedermeyer gave us […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1980ToyotaLandCruiserFJ4009.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Toyota Week Finale: 1980 Toyota FJ40 – A Victory Lap for a Trailblazing Upstart")
Toyota Week Finale: 1980 Toyota FJ40 – A Victory Lap for a Trailblazing Upstart
Posted on August 25, 2013 | 32 CommentsWe started our CC Toyota Week with an FJ40, and we shall end it the same way (unless, of course, someone follows up with another finale). Paul Niedermeyer gave us […] -
![Yesterday we saw a variety of classic Toyotas stored outdoors. Today we’ll see others that were deemed worthy of indoor storage. As you can imagine, these are in a little […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1965-Toyota-700.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Vintage Toyota Mother Lode, Part Two")
Curbside Classic: Vintage Toyota Mother Lode, Part Two
Posted on August 23, 2013 | 29 CommentsYesterday we saw a variety of classic Toyotas stored outdoors. Today we’ll see others that were deemed worthy of indoor storage. As you can imagine, these are in a little […]
