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thunderbird Archive
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![When one has discovered the opiate that is capturing cars in the wild, taking a weekend trip is a great opportunity to get a buzz. While this is all figuratively […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_0822.jpg "CC Road Trip: Stumbling Upon a Road Rally in Memphis")
CC Road Trip: Stumbling Upon a Road Rally in Memphis
Posted on February 17, 2014 | 27 CommentsWhen one has discovered the opiate that is capturing cars in the wild, taking a weekend trip is a great opportunity to get a buzz. While this is all figuratively […] -
![There have been a few “best of” CC posts the last couple of days, and it’s been neat to see all the other writers’ finds. But this post is a […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800,height=506,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/12-7-2012-032-e1388600774138.jpg "Future CCs: 2014 Will Be A Very Broughamy New Year!")
Future CCs: 2014 Will Be A Very Broughamy New Year!
Posted on January 1, 2014 | 86 CommentsThere have been a few “best of” CC posts the last couple of days, and it’s been neat to see all the other writers’ finds. But this post is a […] -
![Today’s post is by none other than my uncle, Dave Klockau. TK In the late 1800s a sailor in the German Navy by the name of Wilhelm Johann Klockau, decided […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/the-driver.jpg "Automobilia Familia: Or, I Was A Brougham-Era Lot Boy")
Automobilia Familia: Or, I Was A Brougham-Era Lot Boy
Posted on September 16, 2013 | 17 CommentsToday’s post is by none other than my uncle, Dave Klockau. TK In the late 1800s a sailor in the German Navy by the name of Wilhelm Johann Klockau, decided […] -
![(Author’s Note: This is the very first submission I sent to Paul sometime around February 2012; the resolution of the pictures is the Achilles Heel. With the article the other […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Worth-County.jpg "The Highly Forlorn Collector Car Auction")
The Highly Forlorn Collector Car Auction
Posted on July 3, 2013 | 26 Comments(Author’s Note: This is the very first submission I sent to Paul sometime around February 2012; the resolution of the pictures is the Achilles Heel. With the article the other […] -
![Laborious research has shown that Ford did indeed offer a Lincoln Mark VII appearance group for the ’85 Thunderbird. It was, like the diesel option in the Mark VII, cancelled […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IMG-20121116-00490.jpg "CC Outtake: An Identity Crisis?")
CC Outtake: An Identity Crisis?
Posted on February 28, 2013 | 23 CommentsLaborious research has shown that Ford did indeed offer a Lincoln Mark VII appearance group for the ’85 Thunderbird. It was, like the diesel option in the Mark VII, cancelled […] -
![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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1280,height=852,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2-21-2013-026-e1361646943348.jpg "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 […] -
![One of the many themes seen in the comments for the CCOTY nominees is whether or not the platform of the car led to other developments. For instance, one concern […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/PA160073.jpg "CCOTY Nomination: 1972 Ford Torino, The Fertile Breeder")
CCOTY Nomination: 1972 Ford Torino, The Fertile Breeder
Posted on January 25, 2013 | 72 CommentsOne of the many themes seen in the comments for the CCOTY nominees is whether or not the platform of the car led to other developments. For instance, one concern […] -
![Onwards to 1964. As with pretty much every year so far in the CCOTY saga, new car buyers were just spoiled for choice. Not only did the usual Big Three […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/08-03-2012-066-e1354397098988.jpg "CCOTY Nomination: My Pick For 1964 – The Imperial Crown Coupe")
CCOTY Nomination: My Pick For 1964 – The Imperial Crown Coupe
Posted on December 11, 2012 | 62 CommentsOnwards to 1964. As with pretty much every year so far in the CCOTY saga, new car buyers were just spoiled for choice. Not only did the usual Big Three […] -
![image: stationwagonforums.com While researching my ’66 Thunderbird piece, I ran across this interesting “Thunderbird Squire” on stationwagonforums.com. This is not a Photoshop, by the way, but a real car. Considering […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/t-birdwoody2.jpg "What If: 1977 Ford Thunderbird Country Squire")
What If: 1977 Ford Thunderbird Country Squire
Posted on October 19, 2012 | 48 Commentsimage: stationwagonforums.com While researching my ’66 Thunderbird piece, I ran across this interesting “Thunderbird Squire” on stationwagonforums.com. This is not a Photoshop, by the way, but a real car. Considering […] -
![About two weeks ago I somehow was transported back in time, to a Ford dealership circa 1966. Fortunately, I had my camera with me. Tired of lozenge-shaped modern cars? Well, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/09-30-2012-213-e1349643505136.jpg "CC Time Warp: Dahl Ford, Fall 1965 Edition")
CC Time Warp: Dahl Ford, Fall 1965 Edition
Posted on October 18, 2012 | 20 CommentsAbout two weeks ago I somehow was transported back in time, to a Ford dealership circa 1966. Fortunately, I had my camera with me. Tired of lozenge-shaped modern cars? Well, […] -
![Back in June, Jason Shafer shared with us a CC on the 1986 Thunderbird Elan. While it elicited many positive comments, the one most repeated was that even though this […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Summer-Oh-Eleven-017-e1348604090504.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe – Ask And You Shall Receive")
Curbside Classic: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe – Ask And You Shall Receive
Posted on September 26, 2012 | 61 CommentsBack in June, Jason Shafer shared with us a CC on the 1986 Thunderbird Elan. While it elicited many positive comments, the one most repeated was that even though this […] -
Curbside Classic: 1986 Ford Thunderbird Elan – A Fox in a Bird’s Feathers
Posted on June 28, 2012 | 87 CommentsSuccess can be a double edged sword. Everyone, regardless of their endeavors, is seeking it. But what do you do upon achieving it? Is it so easily repeatable?
