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![Today brings the fall equinox, the first official day of autumn in the northern hemisphere. I’m usually one of the very last hangers-on to summer, long proclaiming after Labor […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2012-07-18-Wednesday-VW-Beetle-Convertible-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: Locusts & Volkswagen Beetle Convertibles")
CC Outtakes: Locusts & Volkswagen Beetle Convertibles
Posted on September 23, 2019 | 14 CommentsToday brings the fall equinox, the first official day of autumn in the northern hemisphere. I’m usually one of the very last hangers-on to summer, long proclaiming after Labor […] -
![(First Posted September 2, 2013) You know your car is slow off the line when a Volkswagen Westfalia van accelerates from the lights faster! Driving a 220D means you get […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/slow.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: You know your car is slow off the line when …")
CC Outtake: You know your car is slow off the line when …
Posted on September 23, 2019 | 36 Comments(First Posted September 2, 2013) You know your car is slow off the line when a Volkswagen Westfalia van accelerates from the lights faster! Driving a 220D means you get […] -
![Dry land and sunny weather, so far the harvesting circumstances have been optimal for the farmers and the agricultural contractors they hire. After abundant rainfall, the harvest is often a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_8334.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2019 Corn Silage Harvest – Transfer Cases")
CC Global: 2019 Corn Silage Harvest – Transfer Cases
Posted on September 23, 2019 | 14 CommentsDry land and sunny weather, so far the harvesting circumstances have been optimal for the farmers and the agricultural contractors they hire. After abundant rainfall, the harvest is often a […] -
![When it came to replacing the third “C3” generation of its midsize 100/200 (a.k.a. Audi 5000) line of vehicles, Audi certainly had its work cut out. Boasting dramatic aerodynamic styling, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/thumb_IMG_2131_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classics: 1990-1997 Audi 100 & A6 (C4) – Everything Is Fine")
Curbside Classics: 1990-1997 Audi 100 & A6 (C4) – Everything Is Fine
Posted on September 23, 2019 | 28 CommentsWhen it came to replacing the third “C3” generation of its midsize 100/200 (a.k.a. Audi 5000) line of vehicles, Audi certainly had its work cut out. Boasting dramatic aerodynamic styling, […] -
Double CC Capsule: Twin Trackers – Same Same But Different
Posted on September 22, 2019 | 11 CommentsIf you find a vehicle that works well, why not double-up? -
Wordless Outtake: Why It’s Good To Have A Friend With A Pickup
Posted on September 22, 2019 | 27 Comments -
![(First Posted September 2, 2013) Back in the eighties, living in tony Los Gatos, I used to gaze longingly at photos of old American cars and trucks still hard at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/CC-103-135-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Ultimate Curbside Classic: 1956 Ford F-350 Still Hard At Work Six Days A Week")
The Ultimate Curbside Classic: 1956 Ford F-350 Still Hard At Work Six Days A Week
Posted on September 22, 2019 | 35 Comments(First Posted September 2, 2013) Back in the eighties, living in tony Los Gatos, I used to gaze longingly at photos of old American cars and trucks still hard at […] -
![Recently, I featured some cars from the Concours D’Lemons in Monterey, California. This 1955 Pontiac Safari was my sentimental favorite. Why? Because, although I didn’t mention it in my own […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/91D0F9CE-BB5A-4518-B118-FD08C7DBB9ED.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cars of a Lifetime: My First Car Was Quite a Handful")
Cars of a Lifetime: My First Car Was Quite a Handful
Posted on September 22, 2019 | 16 CommentsRecently, I featured some cars from the Concours D’Lemons in Monterey, California. This 1955 Pontiac Safari was my sentimental favorite. Why? Because, although I didn’t mention it in my own […] -
![If there is one constant in the automotive world it is that the Dodge Aspen and Plymouth Volaré are the biggest pieces of junk ever foisted on the American public. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_5531.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1977 Plymouth Volaré Coupe – The Question Is How Did This Last 42 Years In the Wild?")
Junkyard Classic: 1977 Plymouth Volaré Coupe – The Question Is How Did This Last 42 Years In the Wild?
Posted on September 22, 2019 | 109 CommentsIf there is one constant in the automotive world it is that the Dodge Aspen and Plymouth Volaré are the biggest pieces of junk ever foisted on the American public. […] -
![I’ve been pretty busy what with working on the house lately and already played hooky the other day. As a result I didn’t drive very much in the last 24 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_5803-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "On-The-Go Outtakes: 24 Hours, Five Short Trips, Five CC’s")
On-The-Go Outtakes: 24 Hours, Five Short Trips, Five CC’s
Posted on September 21, 2019 | 14 CommentsI’ve been pretty busy what with working on the house lately and already played hooky the other day. As a result I didn’t drive very much in the last 24 […] -
![Cue the theme music, because it is time for another round of Who Wants to be a Mileage Millionaire! In these virtual pages we’ve seen our share of diesel duallys […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/vlad-gurea-zPFzMlw34Ls-unsplash.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Who Wants to be a Mileage Millionaire – The Oddballs")
Who Wants to be a Mileage Millionaire – The Oddballs
Posted on September 21, 2019 | 28 CommentsCue the theme music, because it is time for another round of Who Wants to be a Mileage Millionaire! In these virtual pages we’ve seen our share of diesel duallys […] -
![(First Posted August 31, 2013) This morning as I was pulling into the local Wal-Mart parking lot in search of some items for the household, I was greeted by this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Jeep6-e1377989432336.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1957 Jeep FC-150 Forward Control")
CC Outtake: 1957 Jeep FC-150 Forward Control
Posted on September 21, 2019 | 36 Comments(First Posted August 31, 2013) This morning as I was pulling into the local Wal-Mart parking lot in search of some items for the household, I was greeted by this […] -
![About a year ago I published a COAL post of the Opel Astra K, our sole family car at the time. The K replaced an Astra J (also COALed here), […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20180524_063733.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2014/5 Honda Civic Tourer – A Useful Tool And More")
COAL: 2014/5 Honda Civic Tourer – A Useful Tool And More
Posted on September 21, 2019 | 28 CommentsAbout a year ago I published a COAL post of the Opel Astra K, our sole family car at the time. The K replaced an Astra J (also COALed here), […] -
![I found something rather rare and interesting the other day: a used car dealer specialized in “Premium Used Cars,” i.e. old luxury barges in various state of disrepair. Used car […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190831_160730-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1980 Toyota Crown Super Saloon (S110) Hardtop Sedan – Forecourt Queen")
Curbside Classic: 1980 Toyota Crown Super Saloon (S110) Hardtop Sedan – Forecourt Queen
Posted on September 21, 2019 | 11 CommentsI found something rather rare and interesting the other day: a used car dealer specialized in “Premium Used Cars,” i.e. old luxury barges in various state of disrepair. Used car […] -
![Actually I’m fairly certain that it was the block they were after since that’s the big obvious part I can’t see anywhere. Still, that’s a ton of work to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_5740.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Outtake: When You Just Need That One Little Part That’s All The Way Inside…")
Junkyard Outtake: When You Just Need That One Little Part That’s All The Way Inside…
Posted on September 20, 2019 | 48 CommentsActually I’m fairly certain that it was the block they were after since that’s the big obvious part I can’t see anywhere. Still, that’s a ton of work to […]
