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Curbside Tech- Introducing the El Kylemino
Posted on August 6, 2019 | 21 CommentsLink to my love letter. Many moons ago, I wrote a love letter to the many El Caminos plying the streets of Los Angeles. At the time, my only motivation […] -
Curbside Mechanics – The Kids Are Alright
Posted on August 3, 2019 | 18 CommentsOne day a couple of years ago a late ’90’s Audi A6 Quattro appeared in my neighbor’s driveway. It intrigued me, having been an Audi fan from way back. Then […] -
CC For Sale: 1978 Dodge W150 Custom Power Wagon – Rider On The Storm
Posted on August 2, 2019 | 39 CommentsWe’ve been singing the praises of the newer RAM stuff here at CC, but we’ve hardly lost sight of what came before. A prime example of that would be from […] -
CC Update: The More Things Change, The More They Will Remain The Same
Posted on August 1, 2019 | 34 CommentsAfter Paul’s eloquent handing over of the keys the other day, I was pondering if or what I should say and have decided that we do owe you, the readers, […] -
Curbside Outtake: 2006 Porsche Cayman S – Who Needs An SUV?
Posted on July 31, 2019 | 22 CommentsSUV’s and Crossovers have usually been promoted by their makers as “lifestyle” vehicles: the preferred choice of those who live active, healthy lives that are so enviable they can’t be contained […] -
Curbside Cinema: The Rockford Files
Posted on July 28, 2019 | 95 Comments(first posted 1/1/2013) The Rockford Files ran between September of 1974 and January 1980. Jim Rockford ran his private detective business from his house trailer on the beach in […] -
Roadside Classic: Tree Rock – Standing Vigil Over I-80 Since Well Before I-80 Existed
Posted on July 27, 2019 | 12 CommentsEven though I usually take Hwy 287 when traveling between Fort Collins, CO and Laramie, WY, on occasion I have reason to take the long way using I-25 and I-80 […] -
Alleyside Classic: 1974 (?) Jensen-Healey – Parked, Now Trying To Run
Posted on July 25, 2019 | 39 CommentsAs I was once again in Laramie, this time working on my other rental house that looks like it is finally rented after I spent way too much time refurbishing […] -
Poland Trip June 2019: In Search of Polish Curbside Classics
Posted on July 21, 2019 | 63 CommentsFirst Polish CC, outside Pope John Paul II airport. Anyone? Anyone? A trip to Poland is one I’ve always wanted to make. All four of my grandparents emigrated from Poland […] -
Vintage Snapshot: Two Very Different Wagons in the Driveway
Posted on July 18, 2019 | 22 Comments -
Vintage Snapshot: The Living Spirit of Ecstasy
Posted on July 17, 2019 | 18 Comments -
Cohort Outtake: Checker Aerobus Found – No More Airport Runs
Posted on July 12, 2019 | 14 CommentsSo Cal Metro found and posted this tired Checker Aerobus. I can well imagine it led a long and hard life. Not all of these were used strictly as airport […] -
Vintage Snapshot: The First U-Haul?
Posted on July 11, 2019 | 22 CommentsBeing towed by a Willys Aero, no less. -
Auction Classic: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme – Creampuff Colonnade Close Up
Posted on July 11, 2019 | 58 CommentsWhen I found the genuine curbside classic 1974 Buick Century that I wrote up in a Capsule article before, that was exciting for me. I love finding real CC’s and […] -
CC Outtake: Not Your Usual 4 Door Pickup
Posted on July 7, 2019 | 22 CommentsSpotted yesterday at a local Ace Hardware. I’ve seen a few IH pickups of this vintage locally, but this one was new to me.