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1969 Archive
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			Cohort Classic: The Austin 3-Litre – Landcrab ImperialPosted 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 […]
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			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 […]
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			My Dad’s Ex-Curbside Classic: 1969 Porsche 912 Targa – Blame It On MomPosted on October 6, 2013 | 5 Comments(For German-American Day, I’ve been asked to re-run this post, which is Tom Klockau’s first, if I’m not mistaken-ED) My dad is a Porsche guy, more specifically an old […]
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			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 […]
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			CC Capsule: 1969 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper – Perfect for that Workday Afternoon SiestaPosted on August 24, 2013 | 26 CommentsBack in the 80s, I used to go to this cool little record store (remember records?) where the sign over the door read, “Since 1969.” The store actually opened in […]
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			Mopar Week Mini-Break – For Carmine, Who’s Been So PatientPosted on August 3, 2013 | 46 CommentsYes, Mopar week is nearly over, but I realize that some of our regulars may want a little break. So how about this nice Caddy coupe I spotted across the […]
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			CC Road Trip: A Mopar Drenched Day at the OfficePosted on July 31, 2013 | 21 CommentsWhen Tom emailed recently proposing Mopar week, I thought it was a terrific idea. But then worry struck as I thought I may not have much to contribute. I tend […]
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			CC Outtake: At The Gas StationPosted on July 29, 2013 | 39 CommentsAt the gas station fueling the pickup
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			Curbside Cartoon: Ah, The Joys Of Porsche OwnershipPosted on July 28, 2013 | 8 CommentsI drew this cartoon for my uncle a few years back, when he bought my dad’s 1969 Porsche 912. For those of you who missed it, my very first CC […]
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			Auction Classic Capsule: 1969 Kaiser Jeepster Commando – It’s Screaming Yellow, But It’s No ZonkerPosted on July 22, 2013 | 19 CommentsKaiser in its various corporate guises produced vehicles for 22 years – cars just the first seven of them. Thanks to their purchase of Willys-Overland in 1953, however, they made […]
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			CC Outtake: 1969 Cadillac Coupe DeVille – Snow-Covered CadillacPosted on March 15, 2013 | 7 CommentsThis Caddy had been sitting on my mechanic’s lot for months. “This fellow drops it off here and asks me to do a mechanical restoration,” my mechanic said, “but the […]
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			CC Outtake: Fall Colors GMCPosted on September 26, 2012 | 10 CommentsWell, it is now officially fall, and it’s definitely starting to look like it, at least around here . In Alberta we don’t get too many reds, but lots of yellows […]
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			Curbside Classic: 1969 Ford Econoline – Ford Builds a Better BoxPosted on June 22, 2012 | 58 CommentsIn May of 1954, a group of unknown musicians released a new record. I recall reading a review of it in an old magazine, and the reviewer was not impressed. […]
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			Curbside Comparison: Compact Conundrum – Who Would You Choose in ’60, ’65 and ’69Posted on May 11, 2012 | 70 CommentsWe all know how it actually went, as the Falcon led the big 3 small car parade in 1960. But never before did the mighty big 3 contribute 3 vastly […]
 
				![Cohort Classic: The Austin 3-Litre – Landcrab Imperial 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&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Independents’ Week Outtake: Don’t Forget The AMX! 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&quality=75&ssl=1)
![My Dad’s Ex-Curbside Classic: 1969 Porsche 912 Targa – Blame It On Mom   (For German-American Day, I’ve been asked to re-run this post, which is Tom Klockau’s first, if I’m not mistaken-ED)  My dad is a Porsche guy, more specifically an old […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/01-912-8001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Auto-Biography: Of Birds, Cats, First Cars And Growing Up… (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&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Capsule: 1969 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper – Perfect for that Workday Afternoon Siesta Back in the 80s, I used to go to this cool little record store (remember records?) where the sign over the door read, “Since 1969.” The store actually opened in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/69VWWestie1jg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Mopar Week Mini-Break – For Carmine, Who’s Been So Patient Yes, Mopar week is nearly over, but I realize that some of our regulars may want a little break. So how about this nice Caddy coupe I spotted across the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/6-15-2013-236-800x533-e1375572533327.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Road Trip:  A Mopar Drenched Day at the Office When Tom emailed recently proposing Mopar week, I thought it was a terrific idea.  But then worry struck as I thought I may not have much to contribute. I tend […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/IMG_0329.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)

![Curbside Cartoon: Ah, The Joys Of Porsche Ownership I drew this cartoon for my uncle a few years back, when he bought my dad’s 1969 Porsche 912. For those of you who missed it, my very first CC […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/porsche-ownership.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Auction Classic Capsule: 1969 Kaiser Jeepster Commando – It’s Screaming Yellow, But It’s No Zonker Kaiser in its various corporate guises produced vehicles for 22 years – cars just the first seven of them. Thanks to their purchase of Willys-Overland in 1953, however, they made […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/69KaiserJeepsterCommando3jg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Outtake: 1969 Cadillac Coupe DeVille – Snow-Covered Cadillac This Caddy had been sitting on my mechanic’s lot for months. “This fellow drops it off here and asks me to do a mechanical restoration,” my mechanic said, “but the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/69CadillacCoupeDeVille1jg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Outtake: Fall Colors GMC Well, it is now officially fall, and it’s definitely starting to look like it, at least around here . In Alberta we don’t get too many reds, but lots of yellows […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/GMC-1500-truck.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1969 Ford Econoline – Ford Builds a Better Box In May of 1954, a group of unknown musicians released a new record.  I recall reading a review of it in an old magazine, and the reviewer was not impressed.  […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/1969FordEconoline01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Comparison: Compact Conundrum – Who Would You Choose in ’60, ’65 and ’69 We all know how it actually went, as the Falcon led the big 3 small car parade in 1960. But never before did the mighty big 3 contribute 3 vastly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Small-Car-Parade-January-1960-001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


