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![Once upon a time, beater tri-five Chevys roamed the land in vast herds. The cheap hot wheels of choice of young guys for what seemed like an eternity, they were […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/CC-199-209-900.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Patina Week Capsule: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air – Not Many Tri-Fives With Patina Still Left")
Patina Week Capsule: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air – Not Many Tri-Fives With Patina Still Left
Posted on April 28, 2013 | 19 CommentsOnce upon a time, beater tri-five Chevys roamed the land in vast herds. The cheap hot wheels of choice of young guys for what seemed like an eternity, they were […] -
![Unfortunately we have had a spate of early flooding here, thanks to the Rock River and about a solid week of heavy rain. One of the results of this is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/4-26-2013-022-1024x682-e1367032683324.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Patina Week Outtake: One Bruiser Of An F-150")
Patina Week Outtake: One Bruiser Of An F-150
Posted on April 27, 2013 | 9 CommentsUnfortunately we have had a spate of early flooding here, thanks to the Rock River and about a solid week of heavy rain. One of the results of this is […] -
![I know they get plenty of love around these parts, but the epic amount of Brougham that graces our corner of the internet has given me an upset stomach. Lately […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/CAM001971.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible – Brougham-O-Seltzer")
CC Outtake: 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible – Brougham-O-Seltzer
Posted on April 26, 2013 | 21 CommentsI know they get plenty of love around these parts, but the epic amount of Brougham that graces our corner of the internet has given me an upset stomach. Lately […] -
![In honor of Patina Week, I thought I’d show more photos of a car I featured in my Cars of Route 66 post a couple of weeks ago: here’s a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/50Chevrolet5jg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Patina Week Classic: 1950 Chevrolet Sedan – A Route 66 Icon")
Patina Week Classic: 1950 Chevrolet Sedan – A Route 66 Icon
Posted on April 26, 2013 | 18 CommentsIn honor of Patina Week, I thought I’d show more photos of a car I featured in my Cars of Route 66 post a couple of weeks ago: here’s a […] -
![Paul’s recent foray into the history of Lincoln and the idea of American luxury hit me close to home. I am, after all, on the front lines of Ford’s current […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/0408130811-800x600.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: One Goes Out, One Comes In")
CC Outtake: One Goes Out, One Comes In
Posted on April 21, 2013 | 42 CommentsPaul’s recent foray into the history of Lincoln and the idea of American luxury hit me close to home. I am, after all, on the front lines of Ford’s current […] -
![The delightful detail from the ’65 Continental was too much for even the all-knowing Curbsiders, as there were no guesses even remotely close. For my own last clue, I saw […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Clue130414-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on April 17, 2013 | 4 CommentsThe delightful detail from the ’65 Continental was too much for even the all-knowing Curbsiders, as there were no guesses even remotely close. For my own last clue, I saw […] -
![I had to share this wonderful ’65 Bonnie recently posted to the Cohort by channaher. 1965 may well be the best year ever for Detroit iron (or is it ’55?) […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/8580553215_44dc07b07c_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: Hello, Lovely")
Cohort Outtake: Hello, Lovely
Posted on March 25, 2013 | 40 CommentsI had to share this wonderful ’65 Bonnie recently posted to the Cohort by channaher. 1965 may well be the best year ever for Detroit iron (or is it ’55?) […] -
![It goes without saying that you can go to just about any car show in the country and see lots of Chevy Super Sports, Mustangs and Corvettes. But I found […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/row-of-Chevys.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: Notice A Common Theme?")
Car Show Outtake: Notice A Common Theme?
Posted on March 24, 2013 | 24 CommentsIt goes without saying that you can go to just about any car show in the country and see lots of Chevy Super Sports, Mustangs and Corvettes. But I found […] -
CC of the Future: 2013 Tesla Model S – Welcome to the 21st Century, Your Jetpack is Here
Posted on March 22, 2013 | 71 CommentsI drove a Tesla Model S yesterday. I’m just about speechless. Finally it’s the 21st Century. Our jetpacks have arrived. -
CC Wordless Outtake: Sport Truck Indeed!
Posted on March 18, 2013 | 5 Comments -
![Here’s a ’59 Olds I saw last May, at the Sycamore Mall cruise-in Iowa City. Though it sported some reverse-chrome wheels and lakes pipes, this basic two-door sedan still had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Sycamore-show-5-25-2012-028-e1363457365584.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Car Show Capsule: 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 – Basic Black Oldsmobility")
Car Show Capsule: 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 – Basic Black Oldsmobility
Posted on March 16, 2013 | 52 CommentsHere’s a ’59 Olds I saw last May, at the Sycamore Mall cruise-in Iowa City. Though it sported some reverse-chrome wheels and lakes pipes, this basic two-door sedan still had […] -
![Aged daily drivers are few and far between here in Indiana. Our winters are hard on cars. So it’s a real event for a carspotter like me to find one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/67FordF1001jg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1967 Ford F-250 – The Only Curbside Classic I’ve Ever Found in My Neighborhood")
CC Outtake: 1967 Ford F-250 – The Only Curbside Classic I’ve Ever Found in My Neighborhood
Posted on March 13, 2013 | 22 CommentsAged daily drivers are few and far between here in Indiana. Our winters are hard on cars. So it’s a real event for a carspotter like me to find one […] -
![We all love to laugh at the early domestic subcompacts–Pinto, Vega, Gremlin and all the rest–but I have to admit having a soft spot for them. In particular, I have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/78bobcat10-e1362872960631.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Ebay Find: 1978 Mercury Bobcat Wagon – Could It Be The Best Bobcat Left?")
Ebay Find: 1978 Mercury Bobcat Wagon – Could It Be The Best Bobcat Left?
Posted on March 12, 2013 | 62 CommentsWe all love to laugh at the early domestic subcompacts–Pinto, Vega, Gremlin and all the rest–but I have to admit having a soft spot for them. In particular, I have […] -
![Why name a winter storm? Practically all of America asked this question when The Weather Channel announced their plans to do so shortly before winter 2012. As boneheaded as this decision was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/0208131220b-2-640x480.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "COAL: Winter Storm Nemo And The Automotive Circle Of Life")
COAL: Winter Storm Nemo And The Automotive Circle Of Life
Posted on March 10, 2013 | 28 CommentsWhy name a winter storm? Practically all of America asked this question when The Weather Channel announced their plans to do so shortly before winter 2012. As boneheaded as this decision was […] -
![I saw this 4×4 Omni just this afternoon, and at first thought I was hallucinating. But a quick left turn onto the side street proved my eyes were not deceiving […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2-28-2013-030-1280x852-e1362087373866.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Don’t Mess With This Omni")
CC Outtake: Don’t Mess With This Omni
Posted on March 2, 2013 | 10 CommentsI saw this 4×4 Omni just this afternoon, and at first thought I was hallucinating. But a quick left turn onto the side street proved my eyes were not deceiving […]
