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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Jason Shafer
Posts by Jason Shafer
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![(first posted 12/2/2014. This was inspired by a comment from 1964bler, a man with whom I’ve had a delightful conversation on Checker build quality.) It’s September 26, 1972. You have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/a-av.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1973 Plymouth Fury III – An Ode to an Avocado Fury")
Curbside Classic: 1973 Plymouth Fury III – An Ode to an Avocado Fury
Posted on December 2, 2020 | 77 Comments(first posted 12/2/2014. This was inspired by a comment from 1964bler, a man with whom I’ve had a delightful conversation on Checker build quality.) It’s September 26, 1972. You have […] -
![Earlier today I wrote about the experiences one might acquire with a 1976 Thunderbird. One of the themes Ford touted about their Thunderbird that year was about experiencing North America. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/1976.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: 1976 Road Trip")
QOTD: 1976 Road Trip
Posted on November 30, 2020 | 75 CommentsEarlier today I wrote about the experiences one might acquire with a 1976 Thunderbird. One of the themes Ford touted about their Thunderbird that year was about experiencing North America. […] -
![It has been said life isn’t about the destination so much as it is the journey. The implication is gaining and learning from one’s various experiences are the true purpose […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_1310-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1976 Ford Thunderbird – Experiences Count")
Curbside Classic: 1976 Ford Thunderbird – Experiences Count
Posted on November 30, 2020 | 47 CommentsIt has been said life isn’t about the destination so much as it is the journey. The implication is gaining and learning from one’s various experiences are the true purpose […] -
![(first posted 11/25/2014) Some of the more popular hunting seasons are upon us. As I write this, deer season will be starting tomorrow, and anytime you hunt larger game a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Chrysler_Valiant_Wayfarer_AP6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1963 Dodge Dart Pickup – Do All Caterpillars Become Butterflies?")
Curbside Classic: 1963 Dodge Dart Pickup – Do All Caterpillars Become Butterflies?
Posted on November 29, 2020 | 43 Comments(first posted 11/25/2014) Some of the more popular hunting seasons are upon us. As I write this, deer season will be starting tomorrow, and anytime you hunt larger game a […] -
![Recently we read about the involvement of various Austrians in regard to potential parentage of the Volkswagen. Inspired by an article sent to me by reader George Ferencz, let’s explore […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/zerk-fitting.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Biography: The Fitting Life and Times of Oscar Ulysses Zerk")
CC Biography: The Fitting Life and Times of Oscar Ulysses Zerk
Posted on November 6, 2020 | 36 CommentsRecently we read about the involvement of various Austrians in regard to potential parentage of the Volkswagen. Inspired by an article sent to me by reader George Ferencz, let’s explore […] -
![(first posted 10/03/2012) Once, while working on my ’63 Galaxie, I used a cheater bar to remove a bolt. It slipped, causing me to hit my forearm on the bumper […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/1980-Ford-Thunderbird-06-07.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1980 Ford Thunderbird – The Fabulous FUBAR Edition")
Curbside Classic: 1980 Ford Thunderbird – The Fabulous FUBAR Edition
Posted on October 25, 2020 | 199 Comments(first posted 10/03/2012) Once, while working on my ’63 Galaxie, I used a cheater bar to remove a bolt. It slipped, causing me to hit my forearm on the bumper […] -
![(first posted 10/24/2014) During the life of the Ford Thunderbird, it dived in many varied directions and often with staggeringly different results. Through it all, it did manage to present […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/a-mn.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe and The MN-12 Platform – More Than You Might Think")
Curbside Classic: 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe and The MN-12 Platform – More Than You Might Think
Posted on October 24, 2020 | 98 Comments(first posted 10/24/2014) During the life of the Ford Thunderbird, it dived in many varied directions and often with staggeringly different results. Through it all, it did manage to present […] -
![Sometimes the algorithms on YouTube work in one’s favor. Among the site’s various suggestions recently was a clip from the delightful 1965 Walt Disney movie That Darn Cat. Curiosity prevailed, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Walt_Disney_1946-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Cinema: The Cars of Walt Disney and The Movie “That Darn Cat”")
CC Cinema: The Cars of Walt Disney and The Movie “That Darn Cat”
Posted on September 30, 2020 | 27 CommentsSometimes the algorithms on YouTube work in one’s favor. Among the site’s various suggestions recently was a clip from the delightful 1965 Walt Disney movie That Darn Cat. Curiosity prevailed, […] -
![Posted to the Cohort by Tim Finn As time goes on I keep finding old pickups to be more and more appealing. No, I don’t mean more appealing in comparison […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/50334787987_939cfe003a_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: 1970 Ford F-100 – A Celebration Of Old Age Usefulness")
Cohort Classic: 1970 Ford F-100 – A Celebration Of Old Age Usefulness
Posted on September 18, 2020 | 30 CommentsPosted to the Cohort by Tim Finn As time goes on I keep finding old pickups to be more and more appealing. No, I don’t mean more appealing in comparison […] -
![(first posted 9/12/2014) At some point, everything reaches critical mass. When it comes to physical size, American car makers hit theirs in the 1970s. This event is either marked with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/belair-wagon.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1975 Chevrolet Bel-Air Wagon – Not The Last Of The Mohicians, But Darn Close")
Curbside Classic: 1975 Chevrolet Bel-Air Wagon – Not The Last Of The Mohicians, But Darn Close
Posted on September 12, 2020 | 69 Comments(first posted 9/12/2014) At some point, everything reaches critical mass. When it comes to physical size, American car makers hit theirs in the 1970s. This event is either marked with […] -
![(first posted 9/5/2014) One of the truly fun aspects in writing for CC is finding a car and then being able to tie various experiences or observations to it. The […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/a-hold.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Holden HG Monaro GTS – Heavy Metal on the Grassy Plain")
Curbside Classic: Holden HG Monaro GTS – Heavy Metal on the Grassy Plain
Posted on September 5, 2020 | 120 Comments(first posted 9/5/2014) One of the truly fun aspects in writing for CC is finding a car and then being able to tie various experiences or observations to it. The […] -
![Lest one think all American branded four door sedans of the 1970s were so ornamented as to have a tackiness quotient comparable to a high quality rubber cement, let us […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_1267.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1974 Ford Torino – Life Ain’t Always Gran")
Curbside Recycling: 1974 Ford Torino – Life Ain’t Always Gran
Posted on September 3, 2020 | 37 CommentsLest one think all American branded four door sedans of the 1970s were so ornamented as to have a tackiness quotient comparable to a high quality rubber cement, let us […] -
![It’s amazing what one can forget about having on their hard drive. Perhaps better organization of my pictures would cure that, but the thrill of (re)discovery would be gone. Besides, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/photos-2-Version-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Photo Album: An Assorted Selection From My Picture Album")
CC Photo Album: An Assorted Selection From My Picture Album
Posted on August 14, 2020 | 29 CommentsIt’s amazing what one can forget about having on their hard drive. Perhaps better organization of my pictures would cure that, but the thrill of (re)discovery would be gone. Besides, […] -
![Posted to the Cohort by Chris Irber We all have our unique proclivities in life, those things we enjoy that make little to no sense to others. Anyone reading this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/comet-5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: 1961 Comet – Dark Shadows")
Cohort Classic: 1961 Comet – Dark Shadows
Posted on August 13, 2020 | 25 CommentsPosted to the Cohort by Chris Irber We all have our unique proclivities in life, those things we enjoy that make little to no sense to others. Anyone reading this […] -
![What is there to say about seeing a pride of Panthers? Well, they are diminishing in numbers. And they tend to congregate; we all know these Crown Vics tended to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_1220.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Those Happy Golden Years")
CC Outtake: Those Happy Golden Years
Posted on August 6, 2020 | 29 CommentsWhat is there to say about seeing a pride of Panthers? Well, they are diminishing in numbers. And they tend to congregate; we all know these Crown Vics tended to […]
