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Curbside Classics Archives
1968 Archive
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![The third time is often the charm. After my two prior attempts were aborted for various reasons, this time I was finally able to engulf myself in the well of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/IMG_4156.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The 2015 Ford Galaxie Club of America Convention in Tupelo, Mississippi")
The 2015 Ford Galaxie Club of America Convention in Tupelo, Mississippi
Posted on May 22, 2015 | 59 CommentsThe third time is often the charm. After my two prior attempts were aborted for various reasons, this time I was finally able to engulf myself in the well of […] -
![One needs to make the best of a crummy situation. About to go crazy from fighting a fever the last few days, I have regenerated enough vitality to take a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0307.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Walk and Talk: Rooting Around in the Photo Archives")
Walk and Talk: Rooting Around in the Photo Archives
Posted on December 17, 2014 | 66 CommentsOne needs to make the best of a crummy situation. About to go crazy from fighting a fever the last few days, I have regenerated enough vitality to take a […] -
Automotive History: The Slippery Slope of Measuring Up – An Examination of Vehicle Dimensions
Posted on October 8, 2014 | 92 CommentsGrowing up, I heard a lot of anecdotal exclamations about cars becoming smaller in every way imaginable with each downsizing. But did they really? -
![At this point I had owned quite a few cars but never a big, old, American cruiser. I figured I needed a cheap classic for the summer to cruise around […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/CanadaDayFalcon.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1968 Ford Falcon – Budget Friendly Family Classic")
COAL: 1968 Ford Falcon – Budget Friendly Family Classic
Posted on July 27, 2014 | 36 CommentsAt this point I had owned quite a few cars but never a big, old, American cruiser. I figured I needed a cheap classic for the summer to cruise around […] -
![We’ve finally made it out of winter and it’s time for some spring cleaning. These pictures are all at least a year old and I simply haven’t tapped into them. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/IMG_0191.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Photo Album: Cars From Two Continents, Three States, Four Towns, and Seven Decades – More Mopars, Some Independents, and A Few Surprises")
Car Show Photo Album: Cars From Two Continents, Three States, Four Towns, and Seven Decades – More Mopars, Some Independents, and A Few Surprises
Posted on May 9, 2014 | 50 CommentsWe’ve finally made it out of winter and it’s time for some spring cleaning. These pictures are all at least a year old and I simply haven’t tapped into them. […] -
CC Outtake: 1968 Ford Mustang – Already a Curbside Classic in 1982
Posted on April 19, 2014 | 30 CommentsI took this photo in 1982, when I was 15. I’ve always kept an eagle eye out for old cars! -
Morning After Outtake: 1968 Cadillac Deville Convertible – The Party’s Over
Posted on March 27, 2014 | 34 CommentsI was out for a leisurely bike ride when I spotted this old convertible parked with the top down on a side street in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. -
![(first posted 1/25/2014) Certain makes and models take a lot of flak from armchair enthusiasts when they are perceived to be plain or boring. Corolla, Camry, Accord, Malibu–it goes on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1968-AMC-Full-Line-22-23-800x481-e1388529237300.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1968 Rambler American 220 – Plain White Wrapper")
Curbside Classic: 1968 Rambler American 220 – Plain White Wrapper
Posted on January 25, 2014 | 57 Comments(first posted 1/25/2014) Certain makes and models take a lot of flak from armchair enthusiasts when they are perceived to be plain or boring. Corolla, Camry, Accord, Malibu–it goes on […] -
![The poor old BMC “Landcrab” took some pot-shots on CC a few weeks ago, due to its lackluster sales, uncomfortable driving position, and somewhat awkward styling. There were also the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/page26_4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: The Austin 3-Litre – Landcrab Imperial")
Cohort Classic: The Austin 3-Litre – Landcrab Imperial
Posted on December 4, 2013 | 50 CommentsThe poor old BMC “Landcrab” took some pot-shots on CC a few weeks ago, due to its lackluster sales, uncomfortable driving position, and somewhat awkward styling. There were also the […] -
![I can’t let Independents’ Week go by without at least a passing mention of the AMX. Plus, I shot a most excellent one at a Quad Cities Cruisers cruise night […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/6-8-2013-079-800x562-e1383348775605.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Independents’ Week Outtake: Don’t Forget The AMX!")
Independents’ Week Outtake: Don’t Forget The AMX!
Posted on November 2, 2013 | 28 CommentsI can’t let Independents’ Week go by without at least a passing mention of the AMX. Plus, I shot a most excellent one at a Quad Cities Cruisers cruise night […] -
![(ED: Sometimes a CC comment can be so interesting that a dedicated post becomes necessary. Please join me in welcoming Junqueboi’s first official article on CC! TK) I was probably […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/9-07-2013-115-800x533-e1379892331361.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auto-Biography: Of Birds, Cats, First Cars And Growing Up…")
Auto-Biography: Of Birds, Cats, First Cars And Growing Up…
Posted on October 3, 2013 | 48 Comments(ED: Sometimes a CC comment can be so interesting that a dedicated post becomes necessary. Please join me in welcoming Junqueboi’s first official article on CC! TK) I was probably […] -
Car Show Outtake: A Real Live LeMans!
Posted on June 27, 2013 | 22 CommentsHere’s a real treat. A 1968 Pontiac LeMans that is–yes, really folks–STILL a LeMans! -
![If you collect diecast cars these days, unless you scour the Bay of E or live in a big city, you are more or less out of luck. The diecast […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2-21-2013-026-1280x852-e1361646943348.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mini CC: 1967-68 Thunderbird By Johnny Lightning – Do You Like Models Of Non-Mainstream Cars? I Do!")
Mini CC: 1967-68 Thunderbird By Johnny Lightning – Do You Like Models Of Non-Mainstream Cars? I Do!
Posted on February 23, 2013 | 49 CommentsIf you collect diecast cars these days, unless you scour the Bay of E or live in a big city, you are more or less out of luck. The diecast […] -
![I shot this unassuming four-door Chevy Caprice at the same lot as the Ranchero Squire from the other day. Until Paul and Tom burst my bubble (thanks for the catch, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_2403.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip Outtakes: 1968 Chevrolet Caprice")
Road Trip Outtakes: 1968 Chevrolet Caprice
Posted on September 7, 2012 | 37 CommentsI shot this unassuming four-door Chevy Caprice at the same lot as the Ranchero Squire from the other day. Until Paul and Tom burst my bubble (thanks for the catch, […] -
![It’s a dark night, in late 1968. Winter’s chill is beginning to be felt in the air. You’re in your brand new ’68 Dodge Charger after having had a load of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/DSCN0283.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1968 Mercury Monterey – Show Me Your Mercury")
Curbside Classic: 1968 Mercury Monterey – Show Me Your Mercury
Posted on August 21, 2012 | 97 CommentsIt’s a dark night, in late 1968. Winter’s chill is beginning to be felt in the air. You’re in your brand new ’68 Dodge Charger after having had a load of […]
