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![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 […] -
![It’s a funny feeling when one encounters a car from a far-flung country that looks kind of “off”. On this site, we see 1960s-vintage Chevrolet Opalas treated to 1980s redesigns […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/holden-commodore-ute-former-ambulance-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1996-2000 Holden VS Commodore Ute – No, They Weren’t All This Funny-Looking")
CC Outtake: 1996-2000 Holden VS Commodore Ute – No, They Weren’t All This Funny-Looking
Posted on May 8, 2019 | 12 CommentsIt’s a funny feeling when one encounters a car from a far-flung country that looks kind of “off”. On this site, we see 1960s-vintage Chevrolet Opalas treated to 1980s redesigns […] -
![CC reader Angelica S. forwarded me these pictures of a very well done conversion of a Citroen CX Break into a pickup. How’s that for something a bit different from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Citroen-CX_Pickup_offen_2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global Outtake: Citroen CX Pickup with Integrated Cover – CXamino")
CC Global Outtake: Citroen CX Pickup with Integrated Cover – CXamino
Posted on May 8, 2019 | 19 CommentsCC reader Angelica S. forwarded me these pictures of a very well done conversion of a Citroen CX Break into a pickup. How’s that for something a bit different from […] -
![We finally got around to joining son Ed (Ted to us) and his GF for some spring touring skiing up on Mt. Hood on this Sunday. It was a perfect […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Dodge-van-mt.-hood.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mt. Hood Outtakes: 1967 Dodge A108 Van, Up Into Thin Air, and Timberline Lodge")
Mt. Hood Outtakes: 1967 Dodge A108 Van, Up Into Thin Air, and Timberline Lodge
Posted on May 7, 2019 | 14 CommentsWe finally got around to joining son Ed (Ted to us) and his GF for some spring touring skiing up on Mt. Hood on this Sunday. It was a perfect […] -
![This was a sight that brought a big smile to my face: the ’63 Dart Six Pack is still on the road, driven by its owner Richard. And he’s gaining […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CC-385-003.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "On The Go Outtake: The ’63 Dart Six Pack Is Still Winning Races")
On The Go Outtake: The ’63 Dart Six Pack Is Still Winning Races
Posted on May 7, 2019 | 15 CommentsThis was a sight that brought a big smile to my face: the ’63 Dart Six Pack is still on the road, driven by its owner Richard. And he’s gaining […] -
![[Updated with answers] Starting tomorrow, a whole nother French Deadly Sins series will also look at this great era (and others), so let’s see revisit our classiques a bit. This […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/French_autos_of_1954-55_2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshot/QOTD: How Many “New French Automobiles Of 1955” Can You ID? [Updated]")
Vintage Snapshot/QOTD: How Many “New French Automobiles Of 1955” Can You ID? [Updated]
Posted on May 6, 2019 | 22 Comments[Updated with answers] Starting tomorrow, a whole nother French Deadly Sins series will also look at this great era (and others), so let’s see revisit our classiques a bit. This […] -
CC Outtake: Camo Chrysler
Posted on May 6, 2019 | 23 CommentsSeeing Paul’s recent encounter with a War Honda reminded me….it’s not alone in this world. Welcome the Camouflage Chrysler. -
![This is not a COAL about the truck. If you want a detailed description of the T300 Dodge Rams, or an editorial on the impact it had on pickup sales […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/029.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "TOAL: 1996 Dodge Ram – The Truck Of My Lifetime")
TOAL: 1996 Dodge Ram – The Truck Of My Lifetime
Posted on May 6, 2019 | 22 CommentsThis is not a COAL about the truck. If you want a detailed description of the T300 Dodge Rams, or an editorial on the impact it had on pickup sales […]
