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![When I walked down the steps toward the lower parking lot at work, I stopped in my tracks. There was suddenly a smirk pulling at the sides of my mouth. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_0555.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1992(-ish) Ford Tempo – To Quote Billy Idol, “Hey, Little Sister, What Have You Done?”")
Curbside Classic: 1992(-ish) Ford Tempo – To Quote Billy Idol, “Hey, Little Sister, What Have You Done?”
Posted on October 5, 2019 | 26 CommentsWhen I walked down the steps toward the lower parking lot at work, I stopped in my tracks. There was suddenly a smirk pulling at the sides of my mouth. […] -
![(First Posted September 21, 2013) After yesterday’s Checker post, it seems only fitting to take a look at at the legendary London Taxi, the ultimate living dinosaur. The Austin FX4/Fairway […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/CC-207-107-925.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Kerbside Classic: Austin FX4 London Taxi – 6th And Charnelton In Eugene, Please; Via Siberia")
Kerbside Classic: Austin FX4 London Taxi – 6th And Charnelton In Eugene, Please; Via Siberia
Posted on October 4, 2019 | 27 Comments(First Posted September 21, 2013) After yesterday’s Checker post, it seems only fitting to take a look at at the legendary London Taxi, the ultimate living dinosaur. The Austin FX4/Fairway […] -
![When I saw this faded red coupé sitting forlorn on a parking lot the other day, I figured I had finally found a genuine banger. The sort of thing one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190828_164933-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1984 Toyota Corolla Levin (AE85) – You’re Tired, You’re Poor, You’re A Huddled Mess")
CC Capsule: 1984 Toyota Corolla Levin (AE85) – You’re Tired, You’re Poor, You’re A Huddled Mess
Posted on October 4, 2019 | 22 CommentsWhen I saw this faded red coupé sitting forlorn on a parking lot the other day, I figured I had finally found a genuine banger. The sort of thing one […] -
![Last week, we took a close look at a Lake Powell houseboat, and ended with the promise of another Dockside Classic for today. To fulfill that promise, we’re going to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Pre-launch.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Dockside Classic: 1993 Centurion Falcon XP")
Dockside Classic: 1993 Centurion Falcon XP
Posted on October 4, 2019 | 8 CommentsLast week, we took a close look at a Lake Powell houseboat, and ended with the promise of another Dockside Classic for today. To fulfill that promise, we’re going to […] -
![Average. Nobody likes average today. People today want special. They want unique. They don’t want coffee, they want something at Starbucks that takes as long to say as it takes […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1979-Olds-88-01-Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale – Mr. Average Makes A Final Appearance")
Curbside Classic: 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale – Mr. Average Makes A Final Appearance
Posted on October 4, 2019 | 74 CommentsAverage. Nobody likes average today. People today want special. They want unique. They don’t want coffee, they want something at Starbucks that takes as long to say as it takes […] -
![Doing the JPCavanaugh method of digging through old photos has yielded a few nuggets. This 2001 Ford Crown Victoria I found in 2013 or 2014 is one such nugget. Why? […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_2140.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Have You Ever Encountered A Car You Used To Own?")
QOTD: Have You Ever Encountered A Car You Used To Own?
Posted on October 3, 2019 | 87 CommentsDoing the JPCavanaugh method of digging through old photos has yielded a few nuggets. This 2001 Ford Crown Victoria I found in 2013 or 2014 is one such nugget. Why? […] -
![Automotive alliances are increasingly common these days, but perhaps the most interesting tie-ups are the ones involving Toyota. The automaker previously flirted with Tesla and even GM. Now it seems […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20160330_133044-1200x675.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Newsstand: Toyota Increases Its Stake In Subaru To Twenty Percent, Commits To Second Gen 86")
CC Newsstand: Toyota Increases Its Stake In Subaru To Twenty Percent, Commits To Second Gen 86
Posted on October 3, 2019 | 7 CommentsAutomotive alliances are increasingly common these days, but perhaps the most interesting tie-ups are the ones involving Toyota. The automaker previously flirted with Tesla and even GM. Now it seems […] -
![(First Posted September 17, 2013) El Dorado – “The Gilded One.” A tale about the New World circulated starting in 1638, about a king who for his coronation would be […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1-Front-view.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 1963 Cadillac Eldorado – Fabled City of Gold Discovered")
CC Global: 1963 Cadillac Eldorado – Fabled City of Gold Discovered
Posted on October 3, 2019 | 22 Comments(First Posted September 17, 2013) El Dorado – “The Gilded One.” A tale about the New World circulated starting in 1638, about a king who for his coronation would be […] -
![Bailiff: All rise and shine. This CCourt is in session, Judge Jim ‘Junkyard’ Klein presiding. Judge Klein: Please be sordid. This is our final witness and I’d like to send […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190818_143621-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: The Japanese Retro Re-Trial (3rd Witness) – 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero Jr. Flying Pug")
Curbside Classic: The Japanese Retro Re-Trial (3rd Witness) – 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero Jr. Flying Pug
Posted on October 3, 2019 | 24 CommentsBailiff: All rise and shine. This CCourt is in session, Judge Jim ‘Junkyard’ Klein presiding. Judge Klein: Please be sordid. This is our final witness and I’d like to send […] -
![(10/2/2019 Update at end) I realized today that my local Ritchie Brothers Auction site has one occurring this week, so I decided to take a gander (online) at what will […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RBlinc01.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic QOTD: 1985 Lincoln Continental – What’ll She Fetch? (UPDATE: SOLD – We Have A Winner!)")
Auction Classic QOTD: 1985 Lincoln Continental – What’ll She Fetch? (UPDATE: SOLD – We Have A Winner!)
Posted on October 2, 2019 | 66 Comments(10/2/2019 Update at end) I realized today that my local Ritchie Brothers Auction site has one occurring this week, so I decided to take a gander (online) at what will […] -
![Never let it be said that I dislike a car, any car. I can generally find something to appreciate about any of them once I really take into consideration their […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_6012.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1989 Pontiac LeMans LE – K-Po(o)p Kadett")
Junkyard Classic: 1989 Pontiac LeMans LE – K-Po(o)p Kadett
Posted on October 2, 2019 | 52 CommentsNever let it be said that I dislike a car, any car. I can generally find something to appreciate about any of them once I really take into consideration their […] -
CC Outtake: A Repurpose With Purpose
Posted on October 2, 2019 | 19 Comments(First Posted September 5 , 2013) What does one do with an ancient Ford firetruck? Repurpose it into a food truck. -
![When it was first launched, the Chevrolet Beretta was a sharp-looking coupe. Its powertrain line-up, however, was nothing exceptional. It used the same four-cylinder and V6 engines that powered tens […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/chevrolet-beretta-gtz-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1990-93 Chevrolet Beretta GTZ – Locked And Loaded")
Curbside Capsule: 1990-93 Chevrolet Beretta GTZ – Locked And Loaded
Posted on October 2, 2019 | 29 CommentsWhen it was first launched, the Chevrolet Beretta was a sharp-looking coupe. Its powertrain line-up, however, was nothing exceptional. It used the same four-cylinder and V6 engines that powered tens […] -
![Bailiff: All raise the roof. Honourable Judge James Tiberius Klein presiding. Judge Klein: Be sweetened. As you know, I have been put in charge of all cases brought forth to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190827_105206-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: The Japanese Retro Re-Trial (2nd Witness) – Nissan March “Herbie”")
Curbside Classic: The Japanese Retro Re-Trial (2nd Witness) – Nissan March “Herbie”
Posted on October 2, 2019 | 22 CommentsBailiff: All raise the roof. Honourable Judge James Tiberius Klein presiding. Judge Klein: Be sweetened. As you know, I have been put in charge of all cases brought forth to […] -
![https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=243&v=EJpRvJGLyx0 Attention diecast enthusiasts: the Tomica brand is available once again in America! The lineup started out relatively small but will grow in the future. The catch: You have to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190906_163814.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Newsstand: Tomy’s Tomica Diecast Cars Return To The United States")
CC Newsstand: Tomy’s Tomica Diecast Cars Return To The United States
Posted on October 1, 2019 | 33 Commentshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=243&v=EJpRvJGLyx0 Attention diecast enthusiasts: the Tomica brand is available once again in America! The lineup started out relatively small but will grow in the future. The catch: You have to […]
