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Reader Outtake: A Chance Encounter
Posted on July 17, 2018 | 8 CommentsCC reader Curt V.P. sent me this great shot he took on the street in Calgary, AB. This is an exquisite trio, including two of my favorite bikes. -
![In the winter, when our hikes are urban instead of in the woods, we sometimes change it up by walking the alleys instead of the streets. Here’s a motley collection […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/CC-319-062.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Alley Outtake: A Motley Collection")
Alley Outtake: A Motley Collection
Posted on July 17, 2018 | 11 CommentsIn the winter, when our hikes are urban instead of in the woods, we sometimes change it up by walking the alleys instead of the streets. Here’s a motley collection […] -
![Speaking of CC Meet-Ups, I’m going to be in Towson, MD. August 3-5 to celebrate my mother’s 95th birthday. This would only be a social event, as my schedule is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Towson-_Skyline.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Anyone Want to Meet Up In Towson on Aug. 3, 4, or 5?")
Anyone Want to Meet Up In Towson on Aug. 3, 4, or 5?
Posted on July 16, 2018 | 24 CommentsSpeaking of CC Meet-Ups, I’m going to be in Towson, MD. August 3-5 to celebrate my mother’s 95th birthday. This would only be a social event, as my schedule is […] -
![This is very short notice, but PDXMike emailed me this weekend letting me know about “The Shape of Speed” exhibit at the Portland Art Museum. This is an absolute must-see […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Shape-of-speed.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "An Impromptu CC Meet-Up in Portland July 28-29: “The Shape of Speed” Exhibit and Vintage Races at PRI")
An Impromptu CC Meet-Up in Portland July 28-29: “The Shape of Speed” Exhibit and Vintage Races at PRI
Posted on July 16, 2018 | 18 CommentsThis is very short notice, but PDXMike emailed me this weekend letting me know about “The Shape of Speed” exhibit at the Portland Art Museum. This is an absolute must-see […] -
![Last weekend’s RACQ Motorfest had an interesting little sideshow. You could get your photo taken with famous cars from movies! You may notice this ECTO-1 isn’t a ’59 Cadillac like […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ghostbusters-ford-ltd.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: Get Your Photo Taken In An “Iconic Movie Car”")
Car Show Outtake: Get Your Photo Taken In An “Iconic Movie Car”
Posted on July 16, 2018 | 41 CommentsLast weekend’s RACQ Motorfest had an interesting little sideshow. You could get your photo taken with famous cars from movies! You may notice this ECTO-1 isn’t a ’59 Cadillac like […] -
![The Mazda MS-X Concept was shown in 1997 at the Frankfurt and Tokyo Motor Shows. It was apparently designed at Mazda Research and Design Europe, to explore advanced design and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Cadillac-arts-and-science-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Design History Capsule: 2003 Cadillac CTS – The Art of Cribbing and the Science of Imitation")
Design History Capsule: 2003 Cadillac CTS – The Art of Cribbing and the Science of Imitation
Posted on July 16, 2018 | 43 CommentsThe Mazda MS-X Concept was shown in 1997 at the Frankfurt and Tokyo Motor Shows. It was apparently designed at Mazda Research and Design Europe, to explore advanced design and […] -
![Last Monday, I did what everyone who transfers from driving a petrol fuelled car to a diesel fuelled car, or has a mixed fuel fleet, always dreads. I misfuelled my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/WP_20180710_10_42_05_Pro_LI.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "QOTD: Have You Ever Made A Really Stupid Mistake?")
QOTD: Have You Ever Made A Really Stupid Mistake?
Posted on July 15, 2018 | 67 CommentsLast Monday, I did what everyone who transfers from driving a petrol fuelled car to a diesel fuelled car, or has a mixed fuel fleet, always dreads. I misfuelled my […] -
![(First Posted January 10, 2016 – This originally appeared out of order since we still had it during the original run of this series, now it is in the correct […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/P1010487.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "COAL: 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL450 4Matic – Straight Outta Tuscaloosa! (Now With Updates!)")
COAL: 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL450 4Matic – Straight Outta Tuscaloosa! (Now With Updates!)
Posted on July 15, 2018 | 40 Comments(First Posted January 10, 2016 – This originally appeared out of order since we still had it during the original run of this series, now it is in the correct […] -
![Je kunt mij huren, it says on the trailer’s side; You can rent me. And that’s exactly what folks here do when they’ve got something to haul, just rent a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IMG_6879.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2008 Volkswagen T5 2.5 TDI And 2006 Hapert Drawbar Trailer – The Towing Transporter")
CC Global: 2008 Volkswagen T5 2.5 TDI And 2006 Hapert Drawbar Trailer – The Towing Transporter
Posted on July 15, 2018 | 42 CommentsJe kunt mij huren, it says on the trailer’s side; You can rent me. And that’s exactly what folks here do when they’ve got something to haul, just rent a […] -
![Note: None of the pictures in this post are of the actual car Since we had received good service from our 1989 Bonneville, we decided that the next “new to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/side-view-89-bonne.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "COAL: 1992 Pontiac Bonneville SE – The Next Generation")
COAL: 1992 Pontiac Bonneville SE – The Next Generation
Posted on July 15, 2018 | 39 CommentsNote: None of the pictures in this post are of the actual car Since we had received good service from our 1989 Bonneville, we decided that the next “new to […] -
![How did Cdillac come up with that name “Arts and Science” anyway? Seemed kind of dumb at the time, even if it did represent a fairly new direction stylistically. Well, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/CC-322-047.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Cadillac STS Arts and Science Brougham")
CC Outtake: Cadillac STS Arts and Science Brougham
Posted on July 14, 2018 | 36 CommentsHow did Cdillac come up with that name “Arts and Science” anyway? Seemed kind of dumb at the time, even if it did represent a fairly new direction stylistically. Well, […] -
COAL: 1987 Nissan Sentra – Brown Frown
Posted on July 14, 2018 | 26 CommentsIt was so promising. In need of a car, one presented itself. A basic little Japanese 5-speed sedan, no frills – so what could possibly go wrong? Something major, repeatedly. -
![(first posted 11/20/2012) The place is Chihuahua, Mexico. The year is 1967, and there are only a few thousand cars on the local roads. It’s no wonder this one in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Buick-roadmaster-1957-side.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "COAL: 1957 Buick Roadmaster Riviera – Master Of The Road, And Of My Memories")
COAL: 1957 Buick Roadmaster Riviera – Master Of The Road, And Of My Memories
Posted on July 13, 2018 | 41 Comments(first posted 11/20/2012) The place is Chihuahua, Mexico. The year is 1967, and there are only a few thousand cars on the local roads. It’s no wonder this one in […] -
![Well folks, I have postponed it for a while. I wanted to never have to do it. But I am afraid here it comes. The “Sorry I have not written […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/04.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 – 218 Inches of Bankruptcy")
Auction Classic: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 – 218 Inches of Bankruptcy
Posted on July 13, 2018 | 27 CommentsWell folks, I have postponed it for a while. I wanted to never have to do it. But I am afraid here it comes. The “Sorry I have not written […] -
![Here’s another in my series of curbside cadavers. As much as I’m not exactly a fan of these, it’s always a bit sad to see another old car take a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/CC-364-079.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Cadaver: 1989 Buick Riviera – Another CC Down For the Count")
Curbside Cadaver: 1989 Buick Riviera – Another CC Down For the Count
Posted on July 13, 2018 | 57 CommentsHere’s another in my series of curbside cadavers. As much as I’m not exactly a fan of these, it’s always a bit sad to see another old car take a […]
