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custom Archive
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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? -
![The desert east of LA always offers interesting automotive sights, and last Sunday was no different. I spotted this custom Volvo wagon sitting outside the Autozone in Twentynine Palms, and immediately turned back to my […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Volvo-245-Chopped-front.jpg "CC Outtake: Chopped Volvo 245 – How To Frighten Small Children")
CC Outtake: Chopped Volvo 245 – How To Frighten Small Children
Posted on March 12, 2014 | 47 CommentsThe desert east of LA always offers interesting automotive sights, and last Sunday was no different. I spotted this custom Volvo wagon sitting outside the Autozone in Twentynine Palms, and immediately turned back to my […] -
![When you drive a beater it pays to have a sense of humor about it. Being the last owner of a vehicle certainly opens up more personalization options than for […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Geo-Metro-rear.jpg "CC Capsule: Geo Metro – Ready to Race?")
CC Capsule: Geo Metro – Ready to Race?
Posted on December 9, 2013 | 30 CommentsWhen you drive a beater it pays to have a sense of humor about it. Being the last owner of a vehicle certainly opens up more personalization options than for […] -
![I have a feeling that opinion will be very much divided on this one. With very few roadworthy survivors around, a 1973 Toyota Corona Mark II Coupe is undoubtedly a rare […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1973-Toyota-Corona-Mark-II.jpg "Car Show Classic: Supra-powered 1973 Toyota Corona Mark II Coupe")
Car Show Classic: Supra-powered 1973 Toyota Corona Mark II Coupe
Posted on August 9, 2013 | 59 CommentsI have a feeling that opinion will be very much divided on this one. With very few roadworthy survivors around, a 1973 Toyota Corona Mark II Coupe is undoubtedly a rare […] -
![A mongrel is a plant or animal produced by the interbreeding of at least two different breeds; the product of mixed or undetermined origins. Although the term is applied mostly […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Chevrolet-van-truck-5.jpg "CC Outtake: Chevy Van 30 Mongrel")
CC Outtake: Chevy Van 30 Mongrel
Posted on August 8, 2013 | 28 CommentsA mongrel is a plant or animal produced by the interbreeding of at least two different breeds; the product of mixed or undetermined origins. Although the term is applied mostly […] -
![Let me know if you have heard this one … a geodesic dome, a Volkswagen and an armadillo walk into a bar … this custom creation could be the punchline. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/VW-Custom-1.jpg "Storage Yard Classic: Volkswagen based Oddity")
Storage Yard Classic: Volkswagen based Oddity
Posted on April 29, 2013 | 17 CommentsLet me know if you have heard this one … a geodesic dome, a Volkswagen and an armadillo walk into a bar … this custom creation could be the punchline. […] -
![Cohort contributor BigOldChryslers spotted this fantastic custom car during a weekend drive. He took a peek underneath and discovered it was rear-wheel drive. I’m not exactly sure what it is, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Project-2005-1.jpg "Cohort Sighting: Project 2005 Custom Creation – Where And What Is The Engine?")
Cohort Sighting: Project 2005 Custom Creation – Where And What Is The Engine?
Posted on September 13, 2012 | 38 CommentsCohort contributor BigOldChryslers spotted this fantastic custom car during a weekend drive. He took a peek underneath and discovered it was rear-wheel drive. I’m not exactly sure what it is, […] -
![A few weeks I showed you a heavy duty Suburban that in the 1980s was one solution to towing things on family trips–unless you needed to a haul a fifth-wheel […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Ford-Econoline-E-350-1.jpg "CC Outtake: Ford Econoline Tow Rig")
CC Outtake: Ford Econoline Tow Rig
Posted on August 18, 2012 | 13 CommentsA few weeks I showed you a heavy duty Suburban that in the 1980s was one solution to towing things on family trips–unless you needed to a haul a fifth-wheel […] -
![Since MG Bs are rather plentiful and reasonably cheap it stands to reason that a number are going to be modified especially if a stock restoration isn’t cost effective. I […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/MG-B-1.jpg "CC Outtake: Beefed Up B")
CC Outtake: Beefed Up B
Posted on August 7, 2012 | 11 CommentsSince MG Bs are rather plentiful and reasonably cheap it stands to reason that a number are going to be modified especially if a stock restoration isn’t cost effective. I […] -
![On a recent visit to Calgary I came across this rather interesting customized Colt. Not sure if it was a Dodge, Plymouth or perhaps even an Eagle Vista (Canada only) […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Colt-truck.jpg "CC Outtake: Custom Colt – Colpage, Champage, Or?")
CC Outtake: Custom Colt – Colpage, Champage, Or?
Posted on November 8, 2011 | 20 CommentsOn a recent visit to Calgary I came across this rather interesting customized Colt. Not sure if it was a Dodge, Plymouth or perhaps even an Eagle Vista (Canada only) […] -
![We seem to have a few minivans around here lately, so I may as well jump right on the bandwagon. My wife actually spotted this around town before I did. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/La-Grand-Petite-front.jpg "CC Outtake: Putting The Mini Back In Minivan")
CC Outtake: Putting The Mini Back In Minivan
Posted on August 10, 2011 | 28 CommentsWe seem to have a few minivans around here lately, so I may as well jump right on the bandwagon. My wife actually spotted this around town before I did. […] -
![Customs aren’t exactly common CC fodder, but I shoot them as I see them. And this one did catch my attention, although not enough attention to check out the details […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/CC-51-081-800.jpg "CCCC: Curbside Custom Chopped Cabriolet – Real Or Fake Top?")
CCCC: Curbside Custom Chopped Cabriolet – Real Or Fake Top?
Posted on March 17, 2011 | 10 CommentsCustoms aren’t exactly common CC fodder, but I shoot them as I see them. And this one did catch my attention, although not enough attention to check out the details […]
