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![The great thing about a “dump truck” is its versatility. The truck bed can serve as an extension of your compost bin. Or it can become a portable storage unit […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Ranger-frt-qtr.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside QOTD: Is Your Dump Truck Ready for Spring Cleaning?")
Curbside QOTD: Is Your Dump Truck Ready for Spring Cleaning?
Posted on March 6, 2020 | 35 CommentsThe great thing about a “dump truck” is its versatility. The truck bed can serve as an extension of your compost bin. Or it can become a portable storage unit […] -
![I ran into this just this afternoon, and it makes a serendipitous follow-up to the earlier T-Bird with its continental spare tire. This is a bit more practical and a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CC-412-048.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: BMW 530i With Continental Spare Tire(s) – But Are They Continentals?")
CC Outtake: BMW 530i With Continental Spare Tire(s) – But Are They Continentals?
Posted on March 6, 2020 | 19 CommentsI ran into this just this afternoon, and it makes a serendipitous follow-up to the earlier T-Bird with its continental spare tire. This is a bit more practical and a […] -
![posted by someone at the Cohort whose name I forgot to write down. My apologies I have a difficult relationship with Continental spares. I understand they were a big thing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/43489396650_a047036638_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: How To Take The Flair Out Of A Flairbird")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: How To Take The Flair Out Of A Flairbird
Posted on March 6, 2020 | 56 Commentsposted by someone at the Cohort whose name I forgot to write down. My apologies I have a difficult relationship with Continental spares. I understand they were a big thing […] -
![Who tosses out a perfectly usable little Japanese car like it’s an old piece of aluminum foil? While this little Sentra may ball up like that foil in an accident […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_8643.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1986 Nissan Sentra (B11) – Full Circle")
Curbside Recycling: 1986 Nissan Sentra (B11) – Full Circle
Posted on March 6, 2020 | 45 CommentsWho tosses out a perfectly usable little Japanese car like it’s an old piece of aluminum foil? While this little Sentra may ball up like that foil in an accident […] -
![(first posted 2/22/2014) Ford was hot on new trends during the sixties. The Falcon, T-Bird, Continental, Mustang and LTD all plowed new ground in their respective categories. And although Ford […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/CC-64-038-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1969 Mustang Mach 1 – Sliding Down The Slippery Fastback Slope")
Curbside Classic: 1969 Mustang Mach 1 – Sliding Down The Slippery Fastback Slope
Posted on March 5, 2020 | 74 Comments(first posted 2/22/2014) Ford was hot on new trends during the sixties. The Falcon, T-Bird, Continental, Mustang and LTD all plowed new ground in their respective categories. And although Ford […] -
![The date is fast approaching everyone! I’ve purchased my ticket and booked my hotel room. The Taurus still needs some work to get it in tip top shape, but it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screenshot_2020-03-02-RADwood.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside East Coast Meet Up – Who Wants To Meet Up At Radwood Philly, Or Possibly The Day Before?")
Curbside East Coast Meet Up – Who Wants To Meet Up At Radwood Philly, Or Possibly The Day Before?
Posted on March 5, 2020 | 5 CommentsThe date is fast approaching everyone! I’ve purchased my ticket and booked my hotel room. The Taurus still needs some work to get it in tip top shape, but it […] -
![In my last COAL, I had mentioned that I used to write car reviews for a Washington D.C.-based car magazine, African Americans On Wheels. A couple of commentators mentioned that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1998-Toyota-Corolla-LE.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Classic CARmentary: 1998 Toyota Corolla LE")
Classic CARmentary: 1998 Toyota Corolla LE
Posted on March 5, 2020 | 28 CommentsIn my last COAL, I had mentioned that I used to write car reviews for a Washington D.C.-based car magazine, African Americans On Wheels. A couple of commentators mentioned that […] -
![Heavily modified Hot Rods aren’t typical Curbside material, but I checked this van out for my buddy Rhino (who lives up in Denver). I’m actually a fan of these Dodge […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1964_santa-monica-ca-9.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside For Sale: 1964 Dodge A100- Rhino Might Buy It")
Curbside For Sale: 1964 Dodge A100- Rhino Might Buy It
Posted on March 5, 2020 | 16 CommentsHeavily modified Hot Rods aren’t typical Curbside material, but I checked this van out for my buddy Rhino (who lives up in Denver). I’m actually a fan of these Dodge […] -
![Three years ago with my new (used) car. It’s only a matter of time before a “big Aussie six” – a locally-made, six-cylinder, rear-wheel-drive Ford Falcon or Holden Commodore – […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ford-falcon-g6e-fg-19-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cars Of A Lifetime: 2009 Ford FG Falcon G6E – Curtain Call For Edie Falcon")
Cars Of A Lifetime: 2009 Ford FG Falcon G6E – Curtain Call For Edie Falcon
Posted on March 5, 2020 | 25 CommentsThree years ago with my new (used) car. It’s only a matter of time before a “big Aussie six” – a locally-made, six-cylinder, rear-wheel-drive Ford Falcon or Holden Commodore – […] -
Curtis Perry Outtake: Eldorado – The Gold’s All Played Out
Posted on March 5, 2020 | 24 Comments -
![Semon “Bunkie” Knudsen’s tenure as President of Ford was very short-lived; 19 months in total. He was hired by Henry Ford II from GM to be the President of Ford, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CC-400-058.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1970 Mercury Montego Coupe – Bunkie Knudsen Pays Tribute To His Former Employer")
Curbside Classic: 1970 Mercury Montego Coupe – Bunkie Knudsen Pays Tribute To His Former Employer
Posted on March 5, 2020 | 24 CommentsSemon “Bunkie” Knudsen’s tenure as President of Ford was very short-lived; 19 months in total. He was hired by Henry Ford II from GM to be the President of Ford, […] -
![(first posted 2/25/2014) This is almost–almost–our last chapter in The Curbside Classic Colt Chronicles. Lovers of the nameplate will soon have to get their fix elsewhere, but luckily, our story […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/DodgeColt.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Colt Chronicles Part 9: 1993 Colt – Death Of A Pony, Birth Of A Legend")
CC Colt Chronicles Part 9: 1993 Colt – Death Of A Pony, Birth Of A Legend
Posted on March 4, 2020 | 35 Comments(first posted 2/25/2014) This is almost–almost–our last chapter in The Curbside Classic Colt Chronicles. Lovers of the nameplate will soon have to get their fix elsewhere, but luckily, our story […] -
![Every Sunday morning I head to Starbucks to do a little sketching and enjoy a really strong Americano. Here in Battle Ground, like so many areas in suburban Clark County, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/VW-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: A Starbucks VW Two-fer")
Curbside Outtake: A Starbucks VW Two-fer
Posted on March 4, 2020 | 28 CommentsEvery Sunday morning I head to Starbucks to do a little sketching and enjoy a really strong Americano. Here in Battle Ground, like so many areas in suburban Clark County, […] -
![The neighbors stopped to gawk at the 1986 Ford Taurus LX sedan as it sat in my driveway the weekend of February 21. Nearly everyone who visited my mechanic’s shop […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/20200221_174425.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Project Taurus: Officially A New York State Resident!")
Project Taurus: Officially A New York State Resident!
Posted on March 4, 2020 | 51 CommentsThe neighbors stopped to gawk at the 1986 Ford Taurus LX sedan as it sat in my driveway the weekend of February 21. Nearly everyone who visited my mechanic’s shop […] -
![I’ve been writing for Curbside Classic off and on for a little more than seven years now. (Mostly off lately; life’s been a little crazy.) As I look back, I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/8788CDVa.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1987-88 Cadillac Coupe DeVille – Age Mellows a Man")
CC Capsule: 1987-88 Cadillac Coupe DeVille – Age Mellows a Man
Posted on March 4, 2020 | 19 CommentsI’ve been writing for Curbside Classic off and on for a little more than seven years now. (Mostly off lately; life’s been a little crazy.) As I look back, I […]
