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![If you live in the Big Bend of West Texas, the Trans-Pecos- Pecos, Presidio, Brewster and Jeff Davis counties- and especially if you live/work on one of the vast ranches […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Number3b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curb-Hopping Classic: The Lannom Buggy – An Original From West Texas")
Curb-Hopping Classic: The Lannom Buggy – An Original From West Texas
Posted on March 31, 2021 | 27 CommentsIf you live in the Big Bend of West Texas, the Trans-Pecos- Pecos, Presidio, Brewster and Jeff Davis counties- and especially if you live/work on one of the vast ranches […] -
![It was not long after I bought my Altima (summer 2015) and go figure – I missed having a truck (see a trend here?!) See, to me a truck exemplifies […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/thumbnail_image4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "COAL: 1996 Toyota Tacoma – The First Of Many")
COAL: 1996 Toyota Tacoma – The First Of Many
Posted on March 31, 2021 | 17 CommentsIt was not long after I bought my Altima (summer 2015) and go figure – I missed having a truck (see a trend here?!) See, to me a truck exemplifies […] -
![(first posted 3/30/2015) Some cars command your attention with their mere presence. This broad-shouldered 1972 Imperial LeBaron hardtop sedan did exactly that, while I was taking a walk through the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/111-1972-Imperial-LeBaron-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "In Motion Classic: 1972 Imperial LeBaron – Rolling Manhattan, Extra Dry")
In Motion Classic: 1972 Imperial LeBaron – Rolling Manhattan, Extra Dry
Posted on March 30, 2021 | 76 Comments(first posted 3/30/2015) Some cars command your attention with their mere presence. This broad-shouldered 1972 Imperial LeBaron hardtop sedan did exactly that, while I was taking a walk through the […] -
![(first posted 3/30/2015) I was driving in Pasadena last Sunday when a 1974 BMW Bavaria caught my eye. You don’t see these very often anymore, not even at car […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/IMG_69191-e1427279268892.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1974 BMW Bavaria – The Kinky Shark")
Curbside Classic: 1974 BMW Bavaria – The Kinky Shark
Posted on March 30, 2021 | 77 Comments(first posted 3/30/2015) I was driving in Pasadena last Sunday when a 1974 BMW Bavaria caught my eye. You don’t see these very often anymore, not even at car […] -
![Given my deep dive into all things “crackerbox” a year ago, the only reason I’m sharing this one with you is because of the occupants: Dad, Mom, and the two […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/24412181780_cf9d80f830_h.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Truck of the Day: GMC “Crackerbox” – Taking The Wife And Kids For A Long Drive")
Vintage Truck of the Day: GMC “Crackerbox” – Taking The Wife And Kids For A Long Drive
Posted on March 30, 2021 | 16 CommentsGiven my deep dive into all things “crackerbox” a year ago, the only reason I’m sharing this one with you is because of the occupants: Dad, Mom, and the two […] -
![1961 brought a totally new generation of Dodge trucks. What’s easily forgotten is that for its first year only, it was called Dart. Now that’s a bit odd, given that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/a-dd.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad of the Day: 1961 Dodge Dart Pickup – Unexpected Name and Unexpected Diesel Power")
Vintage Ad of the Day: 1961 Dodge Dart Pickup – Unexpected Name and Unexpected Diesel Power
Posted on March 30, 2021 | 24 Comments1961 brought a totally new generation of Dodge trucks. What’s easily forgotten is that for its first year only, it was called Dart. Now that’s a bit odd, given that […] -
![Ever wondered why a particular model existed? I sure thought that when photographing this one. Not that I didn’t kind of like it, but I had no clue what it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_20201202_084051-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1990 Toyota Sera – The Future’s Not Ours To See")
Curbside Classic: 1990 Toyota Sera – The Future’s Not Ours To See
Posted on March 30, 2021 | 16 CommentsEver wondered why a particular model existed? I sure thought that when photographing this one. Not that I didn’t kind of like it, but I had no clue what it […] -
![Last winter, I posted a series of pictures of an old DAF truck with a ZEMAG crane. Meanwhile, a second foldable crane has arrived at the scene. An identical ZEMAG, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_9399.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Global: Work In Progress – Foldable Cranes, Fully Unfolded")
CC Global: Work In Progress – Foldable Cranes, Fully Unfolded
Posted on March 30, 2021 | 16 CommentsLast winter, I posted a series of pictures of an old DAF truck with a ZEMAG crane. Meanwhile, a second foldable crane has arrived at the scene. An identical ZEMAG, […] -
![Now that spring is officially here, I have been giving more thought to cost-effective ways of sprucing up my digs after a year of quarantine. I wouldn’t call myself a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_0286-1980-Cadillac-Coupe-DeVille-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "In-Motion Classic: 1984 Cadillac Coupe DeVille – A New Slipcover")
In-Motion Classic: 1984 Cadillac Coupe DeVille – A New Slipcover
Posted on March 30, 2021 | 36 CommentsNow that spring is officially here, I have been giving more thought to cost-effective ways of sprucing up my digs after a year of quarantine. I wouldn’t call myself a […] -
![(originally posted 7/25/2012) I know some of you are getting a bit tired of hearing about Eugene’s eccentricities. But where else can you order up a genuine Curbside Classic […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Ford-1971-Galaxie-500.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1971 Ford Galaxie 500 – Domino’s Delivers Even If Ford Doesn’t")
Curbside Classic: 1971 Ford Galaxie 500 – Domino’s Delivers Even If Ford Doesn’t
Posted on March 29, 2021 | 125 Comments(originally posted 7/25/2012) I know some of you are getting a bit tired of hearing about Eugene’s eccentricities. But where else can you order up a genuine Curbside Classic […] -
Wordless Outake: Truth in Advertising Edition
Posted on March 29, 2021 | 8 Comments -
![They just eased Covid restrictions here in the Evergreen State, so Ms. D and I decided to do something last night we hadn’t done in ages: head over to our […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Corolla-comparo.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Comparison: 2013 vs. 2020 Corolla – Put on an Angry Face")
Curbside Comparison: 2013 vs. 2020 Corolla – Put on an Angry Face
Posted on March 29, 2021 | 69 CommentsThey just eased Covid restrictions here in the Evergreen State, so Ms. D and I decided to do something last night we hadn’t done in ages: head over to our […] -
![I caught this nice, original Camaro outside my doctor’s office a couple of months ago. The parking job limited my camera angles, but this shot captures the essence of the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/76-Camaro-Beauty.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1976 Chevy Camaro – Narrowing Down Your Choices")
Curbside Capsule: 1976 Chevy Camaro – Narrowing Down Your Choices
Posted on March 29, 2021 | 53 CommentsI caught this nice, original Camaro outside my doctor’s office a couple of months ago. The parking job limited my camera angles, but this shot captures the essence of the […] -
![Although we’ve never done a full CC on the International C Series (1961-1968), they’ve made numerous appearances on our pages. I don’t have time to do a detailed write-up today, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_5614.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: International 1200C Pickup – The Lowest HD Pickup Ever")
Curbside Capsule: International 1200C Pickup – The Lowest HD Pickup Ever
Posted on March 29, 2021 | 34 CommentsAlthough we’ve never done a full CC on the International C Series (1961-1968), they’ve made numerous appearances on our pages. I don’t have time to do a detailed write-up today, […] -
![The premium small car genre (and especially the small premium CUV genre) is more popular now than ever but back in the 1970s small cars in North America were generally […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_0492.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1976 Mercury Bobcat Villager – The Premium Compact Wagon Way Ahead Of Its Time")
Curbside Recycling: 1976 Mercury Bobcat Villager – The Premium Compact Wagon Way Ahead Of Its Time
Posted on March 29, 2021 | 59 CommentsThe premium small car genre (and especially the small premium CUV genre) is more popular now than ever but back in the 1970s small cars in North America were generally […]
