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![We were up at son Ted’s for an overnight visit a couple of weekends ago. Parked our Promaster van in the driveway, which served as our guest room on wheels. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5571-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Vans (and a Few Pickups) in Portland: All Seen In A Short Walk")
Curbside Vans (and a Few Pickups) in Portland: All Seen In A Short Walk
Posted on April 3, 2021 | 13 CommentsWe were up at son Ted’s for an overnight visit a couple of weekends ago. Parked our Promaster van in the driveway, which served as our guest room on wheels. […] -
![When I first ran across this photo, all I could see was that strange front end. Was this a preview of the Five Mile Bumpers? Oh; it’s a rail inspection […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/47981815923_02a8041ab4_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage PR Photos: 1958 and 1957 Pontiac Fairmont Hy-Rail – Five Mile Bumpers, 1950’s Style")
Vintage PR Photos: 1958 and 1957 Pontiac Fairmont Hy-Rail – Five Mile Bumpers, 1950’s Style
Posted on April 3, 2021 | 23 CommentsWhen I first ran across this photo, all I could see was that strange front end. Was this a preview of the Five Mile Bumpers? Oh; it’s a rail inspection […] -
COAL: 1962 Dodge Lancer, Part II – Go West!
Posted on April 3, 2021 | 39 CommentsWith the ’62 Lancer registered and insured, tuned up and shod with tires from 1990 rather than 1963 or so, dad and I started having fun with -
![(first posted at CC on 4/2/2015) Oregonians have long treasured the random little collectable objects that Japan’s artisans inadvertently send our way. Usually that takes the form of beautiful hand-blown […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Nissan-Pao.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1989 Nissan Pao – Retro Done Right")
Curbside Classic: 1989 Nissan Pao – Retro Done Right
Posted on April 2, 2021 | 70 Comments(first posted at CC on 4/2/2015) Oregonians have long treasured the random little collectable objects that Japan’s artisans inadvertently send our way. Usually that takes the form of beautiful hand-blown […] -
![Taken on April 29, 1963. Convoy, based in Washington, commonly carried mixed loads, as they picked up cars shipped via ships or barges to the Puget Sound area, and then […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/51073682788_ea032d2f6a_k-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Carrier of the Day: Mixed Loads – Only GM and Jeep Are Missing In The First – And Another Long Mixed Load of Fords and GMs")
Car Carrier of the Day: Mixed Loads – Only GM and Jeep Are Missing In The First – And Another Long Mixed Load of Fords and GMs
Posted on April 2, 2021 | 28 CommentsTaken on April 29, 1963. Convoy, based in Washington, commonly carried mixed loads, as they picked up cars shipped via ships or barges to the Puget Sound area, and then […] -
![Nathan Williams posted a couple of shots of curbside van life in Bristol, UK. I can’t readily identify this bad boy, and don’t have the time to go digging around […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/51082727703_7f3e347ecb_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: (Big Gnarly) Van Life, Bristol Style")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: (Big Gnarly) Van Life, Bristol Style
Posted on April 2, 2021 | 16 CommentsNathan Williams posted a couple of shots of curbside van life in Bristol, UK. I can’t readily identify this bad boy, and don’t have the time to go digging around […] -
![This time it was the cab just standing there and me cruising on by and, as if hailed, I quickly checked my stride and veered closer. It’s been a while […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_0911.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1976 Checker Marathon – The Last Fare")
Curbside Recycling: 1976 Checker Marathon – The Last Fare
Posted on April 2, 2021 | 50 CommentsThis time it was the cab just standing there and me cruising on by and, as if hailed, I quickly checked my stride and veered closer. It’s been a while […] -
![Here’s another vintage custom Cadillac, and its proportions are not all that unlike the Grandeur we saw yesterday. The obvious difference is that it’s in reverse; the long hood is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/48013634603_aef563fcec_k1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Photo: El Cadmino – The Counterpart To The Grandeur")
Vintage Photo: El Cadmino – The Counterpart To The Grandeur
Posted on April 2, 2021 | 11 CommentsHere’s another vintage custom Cadillac, and its proportions are not all that unlike the Grandeur we saw yesterday. The obvious difference is that it’s in reverse; the long hood is […] -
![Welcome to part two! This month will be under the sign of the V12, hence the Series III E-type. You might consider this a teaser – hopefully, I will be […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_20210221_154937-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (Feb-March 2021) – Part 2: Foreign Cars")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (Feb-March 2021) – Part 2: Foreign Cars
Posted on April 2, 2021 | 22 CommentsWelcome to part two! This month will be under the sign of the V12, hence the Series III E-type. You might consider this a teaser – hopefully, I will be […] -
![(first published 5/13/2012) Australian cars have been an endless source of fascination for me and so many other American car enthusiasts. It’s an alternate reality down under: the cars look […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/CC-97-056-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1973 Australian Ford Fairlane ZXGLQ-FU Found In Eugene – That Thing Got A FEMI?")
Curbside Classic: 1973 Australian Ford Fairlane ZXGLQ-FU Found In Eugene – That Thing Got A FEMI?
Posted on April 1, 2021 | 87 Comments(first published 5/13/2012) Australian cars have been an endless source of fascination for me and so many other American car enthusiasts. It’s an alternate reality down under: the cars look […] -
![I’ve been researching a Curbside Outtake on an unusual BMC 1300 (ADO16, Austin or Morris 1100, Austin America and many others) variant and inevitably have come across some period advertising […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Ej0cAECXsAMq9Fz.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Advertising Outtake: How To Sell A BMC 1100 Across The World – Which One Works?")
QOTD: Advertising Outtake: How To Sell A BMC 1100 Across The World – Which One Works?
Posted on April 1, 2021 | 12 CommentsI’ve been researching a Curbside Outtake on an unusual BMC 1300 (ADO16, Austin or Morris 1100, Austin America and many others) variant and inevitably have come across some period advertising […] -
![(note: this is not an April Fool’s post like the Voltswagen) This is almost exactly how my xB will look soon. Son Ted and his GF have been doing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Scion-xb-lifted.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auto-Biography: The xBox Gets An Off-Roading Make-Over – Prepping It For The Nevada Backcountry Discovery Route – Who Needs 4WD Anyway?")
Auto-Biography: The xBox Gets An Off-Roading Make-Over – Prepping It For The Nevada Backcountry Discovery Route – Who Needs 4WD Anyway?
Posted on April 1, 2021 | 54 Comments(note: this is not an April Fool’s post like the Voltswagen) This is almost exactly how my xB will look soon. Son Ted and his GF have been doing […] -
Vintage Ad of the Day: Grandeur – An Insult To That Lear Jet
Posted on April 1, 2021 | 36 CommentsNo comment. Or otherwise I might violate our commenting policy. -
![(first posted 4/1/21. Comment numbers don’t necessarily equal “best”, but this drew some of the most comments of my articles this year) Businesses traditionally have made their money and kept […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/20210204_132228.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1999 Lincoln Navigator – Give Them What They Want, Pt.1")
Curbside Classic: 1999 Lincoln Navigator – Give Them What They Want, Pt.1
Posted on April 1, 2021 | 66 Comments(first posted 4/1/21. Comment numbers don’t necessarily equal “best”, but this drew some of the most comments of my articles this year) Businesses traditionally have made their money and kept […] -
![For whatever reason, the singles haul was rather lackluster in February, so I elected to hold on another month to bring the whole thing up to a reasonably decent level. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_20210228_114124-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (Feb-March 2021) – Part 1: Japanese Cars")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (Feb-March 2021) – Part 1: Japanese Cars
Posted on April 1, 2021 | 16 CommentsFor whatever reason, the singles haul was rather lackluster in February, so I elected to hold on another month to bring the whole thing up to a reasonably decent level. […]
