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![We’re in Port Orford for a few days, where we come to our little cabin every couple of weeks when we’re not traveling elsewhere. This afternoon we walked down to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_3086.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Beachcombing Find: The Rustiest Ford Flathead V8 Ever – And A Little Tribute To Little Man")
Beachcombing Find: The Rustiest Ford Flathead V8 Ever – And A Little Tribute To Little Man
Posted on May 18, 2025 | 44 CommentsWe’re in Port Orford for a few days, where we come to our little cabin every couple of weeks when we’re not traveling elsewhere. This afternoon we walked down to […] -
![Last month I lost my beloved mom, LaVerne, who died peacefully at age 90. After her long, slow decline, our whole extended family is feeling relieved, grateful, and blessed. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/FastFoto_0248_a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mom’s Driveway Shots: Just Using Up the End of the Roll")
Mom’s Driveway Shots: Just Using Up the End of the Roll
Posted on May 18, 2025 | 33 CommentsLast month I lost my beloved mom, LaVerne, who died peacefully at age 90. After her long, slow decline, our whole extended family is feeling relieved, grateful, and blessed. […] -
![It was close to dusk as I ran errands around El Cerrito this past December when I came across a fun sight: a row of utilitarian vehicles by the curbside […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_20241206_161716_PORTRAIT.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1954 Chevrolet 150 Handyman – The Long Serving Neighborhood Chevrolet")
Curbside Classic: 1954 Chevrolet 150 Handyman – The Long Serving Neighborhood Chevrolet
Posted on May 18, 2025 | 20 CommentsIt was close to dusk as I ran errands around El Cerrito this past December when I came across a fun sight: a row of utilitarian vehicles by the curbside […] -
![Although the launch of the second-generation Chevrolet Camaro was delayed until the middle of the 1970 model year, it arrived in late February with a splash, earning rave reviews […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/1970-Chevrolet-Camaro-RS-Z28-Citrus-Green-Mecum-Auctions-S77-front-3q-left.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Car Life Review: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 – “Close To A Mild-Mannered Race Car”")
Vintage Car Life Review: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 – “Close To A Mild-Mannered Race Car”
Posted on May 18, 2025 | 21 CommentsAlthough the launch of the second-generation Chevrolet Camaro was delayed until the middle of the 1970 model year, it arrived in late February with a splash, earning rave reviews […] -
![(first posted 6/29/2013. I still want one more than ever) There’s been a lot of consideration given on these pages the past few days about the joys of big […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Renault-Avantime-side_6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "2001-2003 Renault Avantime: Two Door Hardtop Luxury Turbo-Diesel Stick-Shift Van/Coupe – My Lust Object")
2001-2003 Renault Avantime: Two Door Hardtop Luxury Turbo-Diesel Stick-Shift Van/Coupe – My Lust Object
Posted on May 17, 2025 | 66 Comments(first posted 6/29/2013. I still want one more than ever) There’s been a lot of consideration given on these pages the past few days about the joys of big […] -
![(first posted 5/15/2019) There are some cars that are underwhelming when seen in person. Camera angles and optimistic artwork can turn some sow’s ears into a silk […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Jag_mkX-1-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1965 Jaguar Mk X – Paying Respect To Madame X")
Curbside Classic: 1965 Jaguar Mk X – Paying Respect To Madame X
Posted on May 17, 2025 | 48 Comments(first posted 5/15/2019) There are some cars that are underwhelming when seen in person. Camera angles and optimistic artwork can turn some sow’s ears into a silk […] -
![Apart from the lighting on the roof top, I don’t see any aftermarket bits and pieces on this fairly new DAF. A straight(forward) truck in the pure and simple, yet […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_3996.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2024 DAF XF 530 FAN Hooklift Truck – Bare Metal")
CC Global: 2024 DAF XF 530 FAN Hooklift Truck – Bare Metal
Posted on May 17, 2025 | 12 CommentsApart from the lighting on the roof top, I don’t see any aftermarket bits and pieces on this fairly new DAF. A straight(forward) truck in the pure and simple, yet […] -
![Text by Patrick Bell. I have always been a fan of film noir style of movies and the old cop show reruns on TV, so this feature has been very […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot_20250404-230040.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: A Gallery Of Police Cars – 1950s-1960s")
Vintage Snapshots: A Gallery Of Police Cars – 1950s-1960s
Posted on May 17, 2025 | 30 CommentsText by Patrick Bell. I have always been a fan of film noir style of movies and the old cop show reruns on TV, so this feature has been very […] -
![Somehow I have owned two American cars, which is unusual for me and for my family. My wife has only had one, and my parents did have a Pinto […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2014_chevrolet_cruze_f34_top10_82114_1600-4048798719.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 2013 Chevy Cruze: A Short Lived Happy Drive")
My 2013 Chevy Cruze: A Short Lived Happy Drive
Posted on May 17, 2025 | 23 CommentsSomehow I have owned two American cars, which is unusual for me and for my family. My wife has only had one, and my parents did have a Pinto […] -
![Here’s another classic example of a car that once was seen everywhere, but is now virtually extinct. Oh, you might find a convertible or high-performance version of a ’61 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-12-at-21-24-25-16867_main_l.jpg-JPEG-Image-1200-%C3%97-800-pixels-%E2%80%94-Scaled-89.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1961 Ford Galaxie 6 Cylinder With Manual Transmission: El Cheapo Luxury")
1961 Ford Galaxie 6 Cylinder With Manual Transmission: El Cheapo Luxury
Posted on May 17, 2025 | 27 CommentsHere’s another classic example of a car that once was seen everywhere, but is now virtually extinct. Oh, you might find a convertible or high-performance version of a ’61 […] -
![(first posted 5/16/2019) By the 21st century, Lancia had become little more than a semi-premium marque within the Fiat stable. The Italian company that had once been […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/lancia-voyager-and-phedra.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "2002-10 Lancia Phedra & 2011-15 Lancia Voyager – A European Town & Country And An Actual Town & Country")
2002-10 Lancia Phedra & 2011-15 Lancia Voyager – A European Town & Country And An Actual Town & Country
Posted on May 16, 2025 | 25 Comments(first posted 5/16/2019) By the 21st century, Lancia had become little more than a semi-premium marque within the Fiat stable. The Italian company that had once been […] -
![(first posted 5/16/2019) Lincoln is many things to many people, but mention the name to me, this is what always comes to mind first. Well, perhaps not […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_2869.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1962 Lincoln Continental – Ashes To Ashes, Dust To Dust")
Junkyard Classic: 1962 Lincoln Continental – Ashes To Ashes, Dust To Dust
Posted on May 16, 2025 | 93 Comments(first posted 5/16/2019) Lincoln is many things to many people, but mention the name to me, this is what always comes to mind first. Well, perhaps not […] -
Vintage Photos: DeSoto Dealers In The 1950s
Posted on May 16, 2025 | 16 CommentsHarry J. Fox Motor Co., Ft. Worth, TX. -
![What with all the (Studebaker) Dictators, (Studebaker and Nissan) Presidents, (Mercury) Marquis and (Daimler) Sovereigns, cars with overt political ambitions have been around for a good while. Usually, we’re talking […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_20240617_102528_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988 Opel Senator 3.6i Irmscher – Political Machine")
Curbside Classic: 1988 Opel Senator 3.6i Irmscher – Political Machine
Posted on May 16, 2025 | 16 CommentsWhat with all the (Studebaker) Dictators, (Studebaker and Nissan) Presidents, (Mercury) Marquis and (Daimler) Sovereigns, cars with overt political ambitions have been around for a good while. Usually, we’re talking […] -
![(First posted in 12/5/2011. Original links, follow-up on the story, and a general update added further down.) The Panther-platform Grand Marquis (and Crown Victoria) is/was an accidental car on so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/1989MercuryGrandMarquis09-crop1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis LS – Panthers Run In The Family")
Curbside Classic: 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis LS – Panthers Run In The Family
Posted on May 16, 2025 | 5 Comments(First posted in 12/5/2011. Original links, follow-up on the story, and a general update added further down.) The Panther-platform Grand Marquis (and Crown Victoria) is/was an accidental car on so […]
