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![I walked by a pristine Olds Ciera in a parking lot tonight, and thought to myself it’s been a while since we’ve had an A Body at CC. But then […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/CC-23-019-tile.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What’s Your GM FWD A-Body Story – Doesn’t Everyone Have One?")
QOTD: What’s Your GM FWD A-Body Story – Doesn’t Everyone Have One?
Posted on September 25, 2018 | 105 CommentsI walked by a pristine Olds Ciera in a parking lot tonight, and thought to myself it’s been a while since we’ve had an A Body at CC. But then […] -
![The following is an excerpt from a story I’m working on called ‘Dear Sam’. I read a book in high school that had such a great premise, and screwed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1975-Ford-Torino-front-left-23806577.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Fiction: 1975 Ford Gran Torino- Dueling Dragons")
Curbside Fiction: 1975 Ford Gran Torino- Dueling Dragons
Posted on September 25, 2018 | 9 CommentsThe following is an excerpt from a story I’m working on called ‘Dear Sam’. I read a book in high school that had such a great premise, and screwed […] -
![Birds of a feather flock together. I’m not so sure they’re all “of a feather” other than being elderly pickup trucks. Well, strictly speaking, the Ford at the end has […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/CC-351-019.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Four Elderly Pickups In a Row")
CC Outtake: Four Elderly Pickups In a Row
Posted on September 25, 2018 | 8 CommentsBirds of a feather flock together. I’m not so sure they’re all “of a feather” other than being elderly pickup trucks. Well, strictly speaking, the Ford at the end has […] -
![If all goes to plan, by the time you read this I will have returned to the US from my two week trip to Europe. I will have landed in […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "QOTD: What Was The Greatest Drive You Ever Took?")
QOTD: What Was The Greatest Drive You Ever Took?
Posted on September 24, 2018 | 60 CommentsIf all goes to plan, by the time you read this I will have returned to the US from my two week trip to Europe. I will have landed in […] -
![From 2003 to 2017, this Ford was one of the tow trucks of the Rotterdam Police Department. It’s now part of their historic collection. Thanks to the truck’s moderate height, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_7409.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2003 Ford F-350 XL Super Duty Tow Truck – Your Vehicle Is Under Arrest!")
CC Global: 2003 Ford F-350 XL Super Duty Tow Truck – Your Vehicle Is Under Arrest!
Posted on September 24, 2018 | 25 CommentsFrom 2003 to 2017, this Ford was one of the tow trucks of the Rotterdam Police Department. It’s now part of their historic collection. Thanks to the truck’s moderate height, […] -
![Since the previous day had been so cold and wet we really had not had time to explore the Tofino/Ucluelet area of Vancouver Island. The forecast offered some faint hope […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Day-7.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip: Part 8 – Rain, Rain and More Rain – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike")
Road Trip: Part 8 – Rain, Rain and More Rain – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on September 24, 2018 | 17 CommentsSince the previous day had been so cold and wet we really had not had time to explore the Tofino/Ucluelet area of Vancouver Island. The forecast offered some faint hope […] -
![I’ve seen some trucks and truck bodies in the past 40 to 50 years, but this combination just has to be the most intriguing of them all. A king-size vacuum […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_7430.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2018 Renault K 460 8×4 With An RSP Suction Excavator – Radio Remote Controlled Mega Toy")
CC Global: 2018 Renault K 460 8×4 With An RSP Suction Excavator – Radio Remote Controlled Mega Toy
Posted on September 23, 2018 | 19 CommentsI’ve seen some trucks and truck bodies in the past 40 to 50 years, but this combination just has to be the most intriguing of them all. A king-size vacuum […] -
![We welcome first-time contributor Jake Kaywell. Not yet having reached the age of twenty, he now counts among our youngest contributors. We oldsters lament that teenagers have no interest in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/62KaywellHawkFeature.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Curbside Classic: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk – A Boy And His Hawk")
My Curbside Classic: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk – A Boy And His Hawk
Posted on September 23, 2018 | 54 CommentsWe welcome first-time contributor Jake Kaywell. Not yet having reached the age of twenty, he now counts among our youngest contributors. We oldsters lament that teenagers have no interest in […] -
![While I was working at the auto parts store, my manager mentioned to me about an old car he’d heard about. He wasn’t interested, but thought I might be. He […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_1718.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1972 Dodge Coronet – 170 Slant Six Powered; Seriously")
COAL: 1972 Dodge Coronet – 170 Slant Six Powered; Seriously
Posted on September 22, 2018 | 54 CommentsWhile I was working at the auto parts store, my manager mentioned to me about an old car he’d heard about. He wasn’t interested, but thought I might be. He […] -
![This shot posted at the Cohort by Stephen Pellegrino is a bit different. He found this fine old classic Packard sitting in a parking lot next to a Walmart in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/42871472390_c80ddc7055_h.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: Packard Series 126 “Single Six” Found Sitting in a Parking Lot")
Cohort Outtake: Packard Series 126 “Single Six” Found Sitting in a Parking Lot
Posted on September 22, 2018 | 18 CommentsThis shot posted at the Cohort by Stephen Pellegrino is a bit different. He found this fine old classic Packard sitting in a parking lot next to a Walmart in […] -
Road Trip: Part 7 – Vancouver Island and Rain – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on September 22, 2018 | 32 CommentsWhile last segment was rather light on Curbside Classics this one will make up for it as we explore Vancouver Island. -
Vintage Wordless Outtake: Main Street, Circa 1967
Posted on September 21, 2018 | 45 CommentsPhotograph taken in Fairfax, Virginia in about 1967. -
![Picking which vehicle to start with from over 30 I photographed in this area was not easy, but this 1920’s Vauxhall was an obvious choice. Old Pete made a reference […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Vauxhall.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Historic Winton Main Display Area")
Car Show Classics: Historic Winton Main Display Area
Posted on September 21, 2018 | 43 CommentsPicking which vehicle to start with from over 30 I photographed in this area was not easy, but this 1920’s Vauxhall was an obvious choice. Old Pete made a reference […] -
![I photographed this lineup yesterday morning, not 20 years ago. Individually or in small clusters, these rigs aren’t unusual in our town. But to find five in a row, uninterrupted […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/5rigs.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1998 – or 2018?")
CC Outtake: 1998 – or 2018?
Posted on September 20, 2018 | 6 CommentsI photographed this lineup yesterday morning, not 20 years ago. Individually or in small clusters, these rigs aren’t unusual in our town. But to find five in a row, uninterrupted […] -
Road Trip: Part 6 – A Coastal Ferry Cruise – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on September 20, 2018 | 18 CommentsDay five is ferry ride from Prince Rupert to Port Hardy on Vancouver Island. So a little short of curbside classics but lots of nice scenery.
