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![We have moved servers. There seems to be a few users whose avatars did not come across. You will likely have to re-log in. If you see anything else comment […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Movingtruck.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "We Have Moved (Servers)")
We Have Moved (Servers)
Posted on July 25, 2018 | 41 CommentsWe have moved servers. There seems to be a few users whose avatars did not come across. You will likely have to re-log in. If you see anything else comment […] -
![Having personally experience a couple of 503 Time Outs today, I thought you should know that our new server has been ordered, and David Saunders is deep into the migration […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/server-ovh-racks.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Our New Server Is Up and Running, In Test Mode For Now – And a Solution For a Common Initial Log-In Issue")
Our New Server Is Up and Running, In Test Mode For Now – And a Solution For a Common Initial Log-In Issue
Posted on July 25, 2018 | 14 CommentsHaving personally experience a couple of 503 Time Outs today, I thought you should know that our new server has been ordered, and David Saunders is deep into the migration […] -
CC Day Trip: A Hundred Thousand, Harewood, and Another Corvair
Posted on July 25, 2018 | 27 CommentsI woke up extra early last Saturday, to sneak in a motorcycle ride before anyone else got up. -
![Speaking of heavy haulage heavyweights, the Van der Vlist company is one of Europe’s market leaders in this line of business. Their orange Volvos are roaming the whole continent. Here’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IMG_6199.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Volvo FM 6×4 Tractor And Nooteboom Semi Low Loader – Heavy Haulage Heavyweights")
CC Global: Volvo FM 6×4 Tractor And Nooteboom Semi Low Loader – Heavy Haulage Heavyweights
Posted on July 25, 2018 | 8 CommentsSpeaking of heavy haulage heavyweights, the Van der Vlist company is one of Europe’s market leaders in this line of business. Their orange Volvos are roaming the whole continent. Here’s […] -
![“Young people don’t like cars” is one of those erroneous beliefs many enthusiasts espouse, based purely on anecdotal evidence. I think the more accurate statement is “Young people don’t like […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/all-japanese-day-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: All-Japanese Day At Banyo, Part I – “Young People Don’t Like Cars”")
Car Show Classics: All-Japanese Day At Banyo, Part I – “Young People Don’t Like Cars”
Posted on July 24, 2018 | 33 Comments“Young people don’t like cars” is one of those erroneous beliefs many enthusiasts espouse, based purely on anecdotal evidence. I think the more accurate statement is “Young people don’t like […] -
![It’s time to find us some fresh blood at CC, as the influx of fresh material has been drooping a wee bit lately. It’s summer time, and many of our […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Help-wanted.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Help Wanted: CC Contributors, No Experience Required")
Help Wanted: CC Contributors, No Experience Required
Posted on July 23, 2018 | 49 CommentsIt’s time to find us some fresh blood at CC, as the influx of fresh material has been drooping a wee bit lately. It’s summer time, and many of our […] -
![(first posted 10/3/2012. Expanded and revised 7/22/2018) In the fall of 1963, when I was 10, I’d had enough of grade school and decided to pursue an independent study course […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Buick-1964-Full-Line-Prestige-38-39.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Book Of New Buicks – 1964 Edition: Quite Possibly My Favorite Textbook Ever (Updated Now With All 63 Pages)")
The Book Of New Buicks – 1964 Edition: Quite Possibly My Favorite Textbook Ever (Updated Now With All 63 Pages)
Posted on July 23, 2018 | 81 Comments(first posted 10/3/2012. Expanded and revised 7/22/2018) In the fall of 1963, when I was 10, I’d had enough of grade school and decided to pursue an independent study course […] -
![CC Reader Peter N. sent me these pictures of a rare 1965 DKW Hummel 155. This rather bizarrely styled 50cc motorcycle, dubbed “The Tin Banana” in Germany, was based on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/DKW-Hummel-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: 1965 DKW Hummel 155 – 50cc of Bizarre")
Car Show Outtake: 1965 DKW Hummel 155 – 50cc of Bizarre
Posted on July 23, 2018 | 15 CommentsCC Reader Peter N. sent me these pictures of a rare 1965 DKW Hummel 155. This rather bizarrely styled 50cc motorcycle, dubbed “The Tin Banana” in Germany, was based on […] -
![Those of you in the Seattle area with $11,000 to burn may be wise to check out this listing because, after all, when are you going to see another Eunos […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eunos-cosmo-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1991 Eunos Cosmo – Mazda’s Grandest Luxury Car Could Be Yours")
CC For Sale: 1991 Eunos Cosmo – Mazda’s Grandest Luxury Car Could Be Yours
Posted on July 23, 2018 | 31 CommentsThose of you in the Seattle area with $11,000 to burn may be wise to check out this listing because, after all, when are you going to see another Eunos […] -
![It’s a another beautiful summer evening and we’re cutting through the back of the South Eugene High parking lot on our walk when these two tough old trucks cause a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/CC-364-107.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: At the High School Parking Lot")
CC Outtake: At the High School Parking Lot
Posted on July 23, 2018 | 14 CommentsIt’s a another beautiful summer evening and we’re cutting through the back of the South Eugene High parking lot on our walk when these two tough old trucks cause a […] -
![(First Posted December 21, 2014, I decided to rerun this one as well since some of you weren’t here the first time this COAL series ran, this was kind of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/300CInt.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL QOTD: What Should Jim’s New/Next Car Be?")
COAL QOTD: What Should Jim’s New/Next Car Be?
Posted on July 22, 2018 | 124 Comments(First Posted December 21, 2014, I decided to rerun this one as well since some of you weren’t here the first time this COAL series ran, this was kind of […] -
![(First Posted December 21, 2014) I pulled up behind a new Mini Cooper at the red light and came to a full stop. Then I looked in the rearview mirror, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/P1000851.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2014 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited – Oh, We Hardly Knew Ye…")
COAL: 2014 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited – Oh, We Hardly Knew Ye…
Posted on July 22, 2018 | 122 Comments(First Posted December 21, 2014) I pulled up behind a new Mini Cooper at the red light and came to a full stop. Then I looked in the rearview mirror, […] -
![What are the odds? The five-series has become sort of my hobbyhorse here at CC, but really, statistically, when tomorrow morning you open your front door to drive your 24 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/photo3-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: BMW E34/5S – 1 of 891")
CC Outtake: BMW E34/5S – 1 of 891
Posted on July 22, 2018 | 13 CommentsWhat are the odds? The five-series has become sort of my hobbyhorse here at CC, but really, statistically, when tomorrow morning you open your front door to drive your 24 […] -
![On a Sunday in early July, the Portland Art Museum on Portland’s South Park blocks invited over 40 sports cars from 1967 and before to a “Cars in the Park” […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Ensemble1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Streamlined Sundays: Cars in the Park, Part 1 – All Those Alfas!")
Car Show Classics: Streamlined Sundays: Cars in the Park, Part 1 – All Those Alfas!
Posted on July 22, 2018 | 11 CommentsOn a Sunday in early July, the Portland Art Museum on Portland’s South Park blocks invited over 40 sports cars from 1967 and before to a “Cars in the Park” […] -
![Note: None of these pictures are of the actual car After my wife’s Bonneville was totalled by the insurance company, we needed to get another car fast. Fortunately, I was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/89-dodge-dynasty-front-34.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1989 Dodge Dynasty – Can’t Escape That K-car Heritage")
COAL: 1989 Dodge Dynasty – Can’t Escape That K-car Heritage
Posted on July 22, 2018 | 8 CommentsNote: None of these pictures are of the actual car After my wife’s Bonneville was totalled by the insurance company, we needed to get another car fast. Fortunately, I was […]
