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![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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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 […] -
CC Outtake: War Honda
Posted on May 5, 2019 | 9 CommentsSomehow one doesn’t exactly think of a Honda Civic being militarized. But here’s a recruit that was ready, willing and able. And hopefully served with distinction. -
![As I mentioned the other day, the road trip my son and I went on took us down Whidbey Island, where we caught the ferry to Port Townsend on the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CC-389-056.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Road Trip Outtake: 1939-1949(?) Diamond T Takes a Ferry Ride")
Road Trip Outtake: 1939-1949(?) Diamond T Takes a Ferry Ride
Posted on May 5, 2019 | 10 CommentsAs I mentioned the other day, the road trip my son and I went on took us down Whidbey Island, where we caught the ferry to Port Townsend on the […] -
![At the dealership for unscheduled service on my ’97, I don’t quite know what came over me. With around 80,000 miles and this unwelcome mechanical problem, I began to question […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Screen-Shot-2019-04-14-at-9.06.52-PM.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "COAL: 2001.5 VW Passat Wagon – Living Large?")
COAL: 2001.5 VW Passat Wagon – Living Large?
Posted on May 5, 2019 | 12 CommentsAt the dealership for unscheduled service on my ’97, I don’t quite know what came over me. With around 80,000 miles and this unwelcome mechanical problem, I began to question […] -
![After much soul searching, I have decided that it is time to attempt to sell the car that I wrote two COAL posts about over the years. I don’t really […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_2823.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 2002 Porsche Carrera 2 – Yes, Jim Is Selling One Of His COAL Carts…")
CC For Sale: 2002 Porsche Carrera 2 – Yes, Jim Is Selling One Of His COAL Carts…
Posted on May 4, 2019 | 31 CommentsAfter much soul searching, I have decided that it is time to attempt to sell the car that I wrote two COAL posts about over the years. I don’t really […] -
![Welcome to (hopefully) an on-going series of posts in which I will share Curbside Classic and other interesting vehicles, infesting the realms of the Holy-land. Most will be (quite conveniently) […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190423_164232.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CCs In Israel: April 2019 – From 2CV To Bentley And Everything In Between")
CCs In Israel: April 2019 – From 2CV To Bentley And Everything In Between
Posted on May 4, 2019 | 12 CommentsWelcome to (hopefully) an on-going series of posts in which I will share Curbside Classic and other interesting vehicles, infesting the realms of the Holy-land. Most will be (quite conveniently) […] -
![CC has looked at several models from Japanese niche manufacturer Mitsuoka. For those unfamiliar with the company, they make custom bodies that go over an existing OEM shell, which they […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/18MITRS1001-e1555813398890.jpg?resize=115%2C101&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 2019 Mitsuoka Rock Star – Rockin’ to the Heartbeat of America")
CC Outtake: 2019 Mitsuoka Rock Star – Rockin’ to the Heartbeat of America
Posted on May 4, 2019 | 21 CommentsCC has looked at several models from Japanese niche manufacturer Mitsuoka. For those unfamiliar with the company, they make custom bodies that go over an existing OEM shell, which they […]
