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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Jason Shafer
Posts by Jason Shafer
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![(first posted 7/2/2018) I’ve been debating this essay for a while, but now seems as good a time as any. With my grandmother Violet (referred to previously […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/photos-Version-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Cars Of My Maternal Grandparents")
The Cars Of My Maternal Grandparents
Posted on July 28, 2024 | 39 Comments(first posted 7/2/2018) I’ve been debating this essay for a while, but now seems as good a time as any. With my grandmother Violet (referred to previously […] -
![(first posted 10/4/2012) Quite recently, the wife and I went to our weekend house for the city-wide garage sale. I got our items arranged bright and early Saturday morning. Shortly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P9180072.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1957 Desoto Firesweep – Curbside Service")
Curbside Classic: 1957 Desoto Firesweep – Curbside Service
Posted on July 26, 2024 | 52 Comments(first posted 10/4/2012) Quite recently, the wife and I went to our weekend house for the city-wide garage sale. I got our items arranged bright and early Saturday morning. Shortly […] -
![(first posted 7/20/2018) An unusual piece of trivia: Writing about any Chevrolet passenger car is often a daunting proposition. How so? They are generally common as dirt, and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/1967-Chevrolet-Ad-05.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Sedan – Draggin’ The High School Line")
Curbside Classic: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Sedan – Draggin’ The High School Line
Posted on July 20, 2024 | 40 Comments(first posted 7/20/2018) An unusual piece of trivia: Writing about any Chevrolet passenger car is often a daunting proposition. How so? They are generally common as dirt, and […] -
![After the absolute thrill of driving this retired British military tank, my first thought was to title this review “Now THIS Is Built Like A Tank!”. But that is too […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/20240616_114535.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Military Classic and Drive Report: FV433 Abbot Tank – Moving From Great Britain To America For A Working Retirement")
Military Classic and Drive Report: FV433 Abbot Tank – Moving From Great Britain To America For A Working Retirement
Posted on July 19, 2024 | 16 CommentsAfter the absolute thrill of driving this retired British military tank, my first thought was to title this review “Now THIS Is Built Like A Tank!”. But that is too […] -
Curbside Classic: 1964 Pontiac Tempest Custom – You Bet It Hauls!
Posted on June 30, 2024 | 97 Comments(first posted 2/6/2013) That so many people curl their nose at the sight of a four-door sedan is, among other things, rather unfortunate. -
![The planning was over, the day had arrived. Standing at the baggage claim, the excitement of the imminent rental car lottery was overtaking me. All that separated me from some […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_1615.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Rental Review: 2024 Audi Q5 – New Experiences Are The Zest Of Life")
Curbside Rental Review: 2024 Audi Q5 – New Experiences Are The Zest Of Life
Posted on June 27, 2024 | 45 CommentsThe planning was over, the day had arrived. Standing at the baggage claim, the excitement of the imminent rental car lottery was overtaking me. All that separated me from some […] -
Curbside Classic: 1963 Mercury Marauder – Peppered with Plundering Promise
Posted on June 21, 2024 | 81 Comments(first posted 3/5/2013) Pete Estes was a very annoying man. Pete, a short, rotund individual my Grandpa Albert’s age, had skipped school the day basic etiquette was taught. -
![(first posted 6/21/2018) The police vehicle. It’s something we’ve talked about here sporadically and while most people don’t want to encounter one under self-detrimental circumstances, they serve a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/1971-patrol-cars.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Some Unusual Or Unexpected Police Cars From The United States And Canada")
Automotive History: Some Unusual Or Unexpected Police Cars From The United States And Canada
Posted on June 21, 2024 | 145 Comments(first posted 6/21/2018) The police vehicle. It’s something we’ve talked about here sporadically and while most people don’t want to encounter one under self-detrimental circumstances, they serve a […] -
![(first posted 6/1/2018) For today’s CC, let’s look at something from the mysterious end of the spectrum. My last CC was on a white pickup that generated some […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_3777.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Mystery: 1974 Chevrolet El Camino Spirit of America (Or Is It?) – Better Than Any Dime Store Mystery Novel")
Curbside Classic Mystery: 1974 Chevrolet El Camino Spirit of America (Or Is It?) – Better Than Any Dime Store Mystery Novel
Posted on June 1, 2024 | 89 Comments(first posted 6/1/2018) For today’s CC, let’s look at something from the mysterious end of the spectrum. My last CC was on a white pickup that generated some […] -
![(Author’s Note: You are about to read the longest gestation article of mine to be found at CC. It was started last October and has been repeatedly updated; you shall […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240509_091250_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Delayed SUV Review: 2023 Ford Explorer XLT – What Columbus, Magellan, and Dora Have In Common")
Delayed SUV Review: 2023 Ford Explorer XLT – What Columbus, Magellan, and Dora Have In Common
Posted on May 30, 2024 | 40 Comments(Author’s Note: You are about to read the longest gestation article of mine to be found at CC. It was started last October and has been repeatedly updated; you shall […] -
![(first posted 5/25/2018) There is an old gambler’s adage about going big or going home. Since I’ve had pickups inexplicably on my mind, finding this Dodge Ram makes […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_3744.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Curbside Classic: 2012 Ram 3500 Big Horn – Sergio Paraphrased Sir Mix-A-Lot When He Said “I Like Pick Ups And I Cannot Lie”")
Future Curbside Classic: 2012 Ram 3500 Big Horn – Sergio Paraphrased Sir Mix-A-Lot When He Said “I Like Pick Ups And I Cannot Lie”
Posted on May 25, 2024 | 80 Comments(first posted 5/25/2018) There is an old gambler’s adage about going big or going home. Since I’ve had pickups inexplicably on my mind, finding this Dodge Ram makes […] -
![Spring is upon us and summer is knocking on the door. That means warm days, outside activities, and great weather for road trips. For this particular trip, it was a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1389.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip & Car Show Report: A Middle Aged Man & His Elderly Van Cross Paths With Churchill, Grant, and Twain")
CC Road Trip & Car Show Report: A Middle Aged Man & His Elderly Van Cross Paths With Churchill, Grant, and Twain
Posted on May 20, 2024 | 39 CommentsSpring is upon us and summer is knocking on the door. That means warm days, outside activities, and great weather for road trips. For this particular trip, it was a […] -
![(first posted 5/15/2018) Every once in a while a car springs forth in which it has no real obvious contemporary. One such car, and definitely one of the more […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/CC-192-058.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst – A Spicy Cocktail Created By George And Walter, With Help From Linda")
Curbside Classic: 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst – A Spicy Cocktail Created By George And Walter, With Help From Linda
Posted on May 19, 2024 | 71 Comments(first posted 5/15/2018) Every once in a while a car springs forth in which it has no real obvious contemporary. One such car, and definitely one of the more […] -
![(first posted 7/26/2013) There are so many auto myths in the world–the 150 mpg carburetor, self-healing ’69 Dodge Chargers–the list is endless. However, I am proud to say I’ve found […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/IMG_0238.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1975 Ford Thunderbird – Cherries are Available for a Nominal Cost")
Curbside Classic: 1975 Ford Thunderbird – Cherries are Available for a Nominal Cost
Posted on May 15, 2024 | 87 Comments(first posted 7/26/2013) There are so many auto myths in the world–the 150 mpg carburetor, self-healing ’69 Dodge Chargers–the list is endless. However, I am proud to say I’ve found […] -
![Have we ever done a Walk & Talk featuring a late model used car lot? If not, today is your lucky day! All these pictures were taken Sunday, May 5, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240505_104600_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Used Car Lot Walk & Talk: Humming An Ocean Lyriq During The Solstice")
Used Car Lot Walk & Talk: Humming An Ocean Lyriq During The Solstice
Posted on May 15, 2024 | 36 CommentsHave we ever done a Walk & Talk featuring a late model used car lot? If not, today is your lucky day! All these pictures were taken Sunday, May 5, […]
