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![One of the ‘For Sale’ pictures from 2015 LT Dan’s excellent piece recently on his long serving 1996 Dodge Ram got me motivated to keep resume writing the stories of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/parknelsonsearch.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Trucks Of A Lifetime: 2003 Ford F350 Crew Cab")
Trucks Of A Lifetime: 2003 Ford F350 Crew Cab
Posted on May 13, 2019 | 16 CommentsOne of the ‘For Sale’ pictures from 2015 LT Dan’s excellent piece recently on his long serving 1996 Dodge Ram got me motivated to keep resume writing the stories of […] -
![The Florida Panther is a cougar, or mountain lion, which is the state animal of Florida. According to Wikipedia, there’s a population of over 200 of these felines in Florida, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/3D7333F9-B807-405E-B568-21C839C1D04D.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: The Florida Panther")
CC Outtakes: The Florida Panther
Posted on May 13, 2019 | 27 CommentsThe Florida Panther is a cougar, or mountain lion, which is the state animal of Florida. According to Wikipedia, there’s a population of over 200 of these felines in Florida, […] -
![BMW and Volvo decided to skip the New York auto show this year. Can you believe that? Of all places, the two European luxury automakers decided that showing off their […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190425_130648.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Visits The 2019 New York International Auto Show, Part 2: Luxury Automakers And Supercar Manufacturers")
Curbside Classic Visits The 2019 New York International Auto Show, Part 2: Luxury Automakers And Supercar Manufacturers
Posted on May 13, 2019 | 33 CommentsBMW and Volvo decided to skip the New York auto show this year. Can you believe that? Of all places, the two European luxury automakers decided that showing off their […] -
![Two Sundays ago, a companion and I had brunch in Lakeview directly across from Wrigley Field during the day of an early evening home game between the Chicago Cubs and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/003-1967-Cadillac-Coupe-DeVille-convertible-crop-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Classic: 1967 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Convertible – Rolling Americana")
In-Motion Classic: 1967 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Convertible – Rolling Americana
Posted on May 13, 2019 | 18 CommentsTwo Sundays ago, a companion and I had brunch in Lakeview directly across from Wrigley Field during the day of an early evening home game between the Chicago Cubs and […] -
![In the war for car shopper’s money, Hyundai may have unleashed a weapon that will sway buyers to their side, and that product is the Venue. It’s not exactly the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190425_110517.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Newsstand: Hyundai Hopes The Venue’s Inexpensive Milkshake Brings All The Boys (And Girls) To The Yard")
CC Newsstand: Hyundai Hopes The Venue’s Inexpensive Milkshake Brings All The Boys (And Girls) To The Yard
Posted on May 12, 2019 | 79 CommentsIn the war for car shopper’s money, Hyundai may have unleashed a weapon that will sway buyers to their side, and that product is the Venue. It’s not exactly the […] -
![Although I am a BMW guy, I still appreciate getting behind the wheel of something different every now and then. Having driven many other cars, there are characteristics I do […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/thumb_IMG_9414_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Partner-In-Crime’s COAL: 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro – Autobahn Cruiser")
My Partner-In-Crime’s COAL: 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro – Autobahn Cruiser
Posted on May 12, 2019 | 31 CommentsAlthough I am a BMW guy, I still appreciate getting behind the wheel of something different every now and then. Having driven many other cars, there are characteristics I do […] -
![(COAL series continues, in reverse chronological order) It was finally time for my first new car. A fan of Volkswagens, alas, nothing at the VW dealer stirred emotion. While away on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Passat-97-CC-Lead.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1997 VW Passat Wagon – The Black Turtleneck")
COAL: 1997 VW Passat Wagon – The Black Turtleneck
Posted on May 12, 2019 | 8 Comments(COAL series continues, in reverse chronological order) It was finally time for my first new car. A fan of Volkswagens, alas, nothing at the VW dealer stirred emotion. While away on […] -
![I told you before that I liked how special my 1997 Jetta was, and that–despite its rampant issues–it had won me over to the Volkswagen side. But I didn’t […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_0347.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2014 Jetta SportWagen TDI – The Old Man’s Car")
COAL: 2014 Jetta SportWagen TDI – The Old Man’s Car
Posted on May 11, 2019 | 38 CommentsI told you before that I liked how special my 1997 Jetta was, and that–despite its rampant issues–it had won me over to the Volkswagen side. But I didn’t […] -
Wordless Outtake: Do not go gentle into that good night
Posted on May 10, 2019 | 25 Comments -
![My wife and I have recently been to New Zealand, for a second trip. The on road sightings will form some later posts, but these are too good to wait […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/DSC00283.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Classics: New Zealand: Great Place, Great Cars")
In Motion Classics: New Zealand: Great Place, Great Cars
Posted on May 10, 2019 | 15 CommentsMy wife and I have recently been to New Zealand, for a second trip. The on road sightings will form some later posts, but these are too good to wait […] -
![In 2014, we reported how Union Pacific had reacquired one of the eight surviving ALCO built ‘Big Boys’ – the world’s largest steam locomotives – from a museum in California, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/01-IMG_2564.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Trackside Classic: 1941 Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 Big Boy #4014 – Amazing Things Happen in Wyoming")
Trackside Classic: 1941 Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 Big Boy #4014 – Amazing Things Happen in Wyoming
Posted on May 10, 2019 | 32 CommentsIn 2014, we reported how Union Pacific had reacquired one of the eight surviving ALCO built ‘Big Boys’ – the world’s largest steam locomotives – from a museum in California, […] -
Curbside Classic: 1967 Dodge Polara 500 – Green Acress
Posted on May 9, 2019 | 48 Comments(first posted 5/9/2019) Isn’t it odd how some old cars disappear, then pop up elsewhere later? -
![(first posted 7/11/2013) Despite everything we tell our kids, sometimes procrastinating and prevaricating actually pays off. Like this photograph, for instance. I’ve been wanting to do a Rabbit/Golf CC focusing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/CC-43-051-900.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1975 VW Golf Mk1/Rabbit – The Most Influential Modern Global Compact Car")
Curbside Classic: 1975 VW Golf Mk1/Rabbit – The Most Influential Modern Global Compact Car
Posted on May 9, 2019 | 85 Comments(first posted 7/11/2013) Despite everything we tell our kids, sometimes procrastinating and prevaricating actually pays off. Like this photograph, for instance. I’ve been wanting to do a Rabbit/Golf CC focusing […] -
![As you well know, I’m actually a bit more involved with immobile curbside classics than the wheeled variety. Unfortunately, too many new houses have zero interest for me, but there’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CC-385-046.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: The New Three Story House")
Curbside Outtake: The New Three Story House
Posted on May 9, 2019 | 67 CommentsAs you well know, I’m actually a bit more involved with immobile curbside classics than the wheeled variety. Unfortunately, too many new houses have zero interest for me, but there’s […] -
![After Deeres and Little Party Animals, I spotted a shipload of Big Benzes coming from Germany. Mercedes-Benz is the main brand of the globally operating Daimler Trucks juggernaut, the world’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_7917.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Three-Pointed Stars Sailing Down The River On A Freightliner")
CC Global: Three-Pointed Stars Sailing Down The River On A Freightliner
Posted on May 9, 2019 | 13 CommentsAfter Deeres and Little Party Animals, I spotted a shipload of Big Benzes coming from Germany. Mercedes-Benz is the main brand of the globally operating Daimler Trucks juggernaut, the world’s […]
