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About Author: Jason Shafer
Posts by Jason Shafer
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![(First Posted August 10, 2013) If one looks around, it is easy to spot any number of awesome manmade contrasts around them. How about a fitness facility next door to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/P5070205.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Car Show: Compare and Contrast")
CC Car Show: Compare and Contrast
Posted on August 26, 2019 | 20 Comments(First Posted August 10, 2013) If one looks around, it is easy to spot any number of awesome manmade contrasts around them. How about a fitness facility next door to […] -
![My wife and I have been taking our daughter to the state fair since she was a toddler. She is now significantly older meaning we’ve been attending for quite a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_0391.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "State Fair Classic: 1967 to 1972 Ford F-600 – This Is More About Stamina, Traditions, And An Infamous Music Festival Than Just A Nifty Old Truck")
State Fair Classic: 1967 to 1972 Ford F-600 – This Is More About Stamina, Traditions, And An Infamous Music Festival Than Just A Nifty Old Truck
Posted on August 26, 2019 | 36 CommentsMy wife and I have been taking our daughter to the state fair since she was a toddler. She is now significantly older meaning we’ve been attending for quite a […] -
![(Posted to the Cohort by Rashad S) People often claim trends start in California. That is not always the case. While much ballyhoo was made about the California Highway Patrol […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/javelin-alabama-trooper.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Capsule: 1971 & 1972 AMC Javelin – The Trendsetter")
Cohort Capsule: 1971 & 1972 AMC Javelin – The Trendsetter
Posted on August 23, 2019 | 25 Comments(Posted to the Cohort by Rashad S) People often claim trends start in California. That is not always the case. While much ballyhoo was made about the California Highway Patrol […] -
![What uses are there for an old automobile dealership building? Sure another dealer could make use of it but there are times that simply may not be practicable. A few […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_1374.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Architecture: Recycled Automobile Dealership Buildings")
CC Architecture: Recycled Automobile Dealership Buildings
Posted on August 18, 2019 | 88 CommentsWhat uses are there for an old automobile dealership building? Sure another dealer could make use of it but there are times that simply may not be practicable. A few […] -
![Next up in our ongoing series about American cars Down Under is Pontiac. In researching this I’ve also found a real treat, but we will refrain from discussing it at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/n_1968-GMH-Pontiac-Parisienne-03.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "(North) Americans Down Under – The Pontiac Edition")
(North) Americans Down Under – The Pontiac Edition
Posted on August 15, 2019 | 26 CommentsNext up in our ongoing series about American cars Down Under is Pontiac. In researching this I’ve also found a real treat, but we will refrain from discussing it at […] -
![Perhaps this question is a bit unusual but follow me on this. Last week there was a CC about a Dodge Dynasty I found several years ago in the town […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_4720.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Do Cars Appear In Clusters?")
QOTD: Do Cars Appear In Clusters?
Posted on August 12, 2019 | 32 CommentsPerhaps this question is a bit unusual but follow me on this. Last week there was a CC about a Dodge Dynasty I found several years ago in the town […] -
![There is a big part of me that wants to triumphantly and enthusiastically title this essay “Dodge Dynasty – Among The Best Cars Ever Built”. However, there is another part […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_4739.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988 to 1991 Dodge Dynasty – Familiarity Breeds, Well, Familiarity")
Curbside Classic: 1988 to 1991 Dodge Dynasty – Familiarity Breeds, Well, Familiarity
Posted on August 8, 2019 | 55 CommentsThere is a big part of me that wants to triumphantly and enthusiastically title this essay “Dodge Dynasty – Among The Best Cars Ever Built”. However, there is another part […] -
![After seeing Chevrolet last week, and a snippet of Ford earlier this week, let’s continue our journey with Dodge. As with Chevrolet, this is far from being comprehensive and brochures […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1969-Dodge-Phoenix-Aus-10.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Americans Down Under – The Dodge Edition")
Americans Down Under – The Dodge Edition
Posted on August 6, 2019 | 52 CommentsAfter seeing Chevrolet last week, and a snippet of Ford earlier this week, let’s continue our journey with Dodge. As with Chevrolet, this is far from being comprehensive and brochures […] -
![After the inaugural article of the “Americans Down Under” series, I am gleefully taking a temporary detour from that premise. In researching for the Ford edition I stumbled upon the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/francis-birtles.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Americans (Among Others) Down Under – The Ford Edition, Part 1: Across Australia with Francis Birtles")
Americans (Among Others) Down Under – The Ford Edition, Part 1: Across Australia with Francis Birtles
Posted on August 5, 2019 | 13 CommentsAfter the inaugural article of the “Americans Down Under” series, I am gleefully taking a temporary detour from that premise. In researching for the Ford edition I stumbled upon the […] -
A Night at the Fair
Posted on August 2, 2019 | 27 Comments(First ran 8-28-12; it’s county fair time again) Nothing says late summer quite as much as the county fair. -
![Recently I was perusing the collection at oldcarbrochures.com and stumbled upon a few things that were too good to not share. For a long time at CC, there has been […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1967-Chevrolet-Impala-Aus-01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Americans Down Under – The Chevrolet Edition")
Americans Down Under – The Chevrolet Edition
Posted on August 1, 2019 | 59 CommentsRecently I was perusing the collection at oldcarbrochures.com and stumbled upon a few things that were too good to not share. For a long time at CC, there has been […] -
![These two Ford Granadas presented themselves back in early June. My initial essay was about a few early Granada memories but the satisfaction in reading them continually fell short of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_0179.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: First Generation North American Ford Granada – The Lido Shuffle")
CC Capsule: First Generation North American Ford Granada – The Lido Shuffle
Posted on July 31, 2019 | 70 CommentsThese two Ford Granadas presented themselves back in early June. My initial essay was about a few early Granada memories but the satisfaction in reading them continually fell short of […] -
![Last Friday while the update on my 2018 Chevrolet Impala company car was nice and fresh, I was taking a new Ford Fusion out for a drive. Since I had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_0339.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC Driving Impression: 2019 Ford Fusion – The Workhorse, Version 2.5")
Future CC Driving Impression: 2019 Ford Fusion – The Workhorse, Version 2.5
Posted on July 31, 2019 | 53 CommentsLast Friday while the update on my 2018 Chevrolet Impala company car was nice and fresh, I was taking a new Ford Fusion out for a drive. Since I had […] -
![In many families it often seems one sibling seems to have more success in life than the others. Some may attribute that to talent but fate plays as big a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_0141.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 2008 to 2011 Ford Escape & Mazda Tribute – Sibling Rivalry")
CC Outtake: 2008 to 2011 Ford Escape & Mazda Tribute – Sibling Rivalry
Posted on July 30, 2019 | 25 CommentsIn many families it often seems one sibling seems to have more success in life than the others. Some may attribute that to talent but fate plays as big a […] -
![Pondering how to approach this 20,773 mile update, it occurred to me….General Motors may want to thank me. It’s their call of course, but my obtaining this Impala for work […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_0316.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COCAC (Company Owned Car of A Career) 20,773 Mile Update: 2018 Chevrolet Impala – Does General Motors Owe Me A Thank You?")
COCAC (Company Owned Car of A Career) 20,773 Mile Update: 2018 Chevrolet Impala – Does General Motors Owe Me A Thank You?
Posted on July 26, 2019 | 69 CommentsPondering how to approach this 20,773 mile update, it occurred to me….General Motors may want to thank me. It’s their call of course, but my obtaining this Impala for work […]
