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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Jason Shafer
Posts by Jason Shafer
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![In researching history about the town where I grew up, Google was ever so kind as to reveal this load of Cadillacs. This could be a preview of sorts to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/thebes-bridge-and-train.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshot: The Car Hauler, The Bridge, The Plymouth")
Vintage Snapshot: The Car Hauler, The Bridge, The Plymouth
Posted on December 11, 2018 | 29 CommentsIn researching history about the town where I grew up, Google was ever so kind as to reveal this load of Cadillacs. This could be a preview of sorts to […] -
![Note: Over my time at CC I’ve written a number of articles reflecting upon various automotive related family events. However, from the automotive standpoint, there are other persons and events […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ikes-house-in-2013.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive Reminiscing: Marvin “Ike” Eichstetter And His Chevrolet")
Automotive Reminiscing: Marvin “Ike” Eichstetter And His Chevrolet
Posted on December 7, 2018 | 33 CommentsNote: Over my time at CC I’ve written a number of articles reflecting upon various automotive related family events. However, from the automotive standpoint, there are other persons and events […] -
Vintage Video: Jefferson City, Missouri, in 1958
Posted on December 4, 2018 | 27 CommentsThis video sort of fell into my lap, as it was posted to the Facebook page of a local old car club. -
![Before I jump into this, I will freely admit what I am about to outline is definitely a first world dilemma. There is no right or wrong answer for this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_0418.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Van or Pickup – Which Would You Use For This Situation?")
QOTD: Van or Pickup – Which Would You Use For This Situation?
Posted on November 6, 2018 | 50 CommentsBefore I jump into this, I will freely admit what I am about to outline is definitely a first world dilemma. There is no right or wrong answer for this […] -
![The automotive kingdom has, in theory at least, a wide variety of unicorns. With deer season looming for those of us in certain locales, let’s extend this hunting season to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unicorn.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: It’s Not Only Deer Season, But Unicorn Season; What Unicorn Are You Wanting To Find?")
QOTD: It’s Not Only Deer Season, But Unicorn Season; What Unicorn Are You Wanting To Find?
Posted on November 1, 2018 | 139 CommentsThe automotive kingdom has, in theory at least, a wide variety of unicorns. With deer season looming for those of us in certain locales, let’s extend this hunting season to […] -
![Winter is fast approaching the northern hemisphere and at the time of this writing there is freezing precipitation in the Dakotas. It’s simply that time of the year. During a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/gang-plow.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "It’s Snow Joke – Winter Is Coming To The Northern Hemisphere So Here’s Some Insight Into Snow Removal")
It’s Snow Joke – Winter Is Coming To The Northern Hemisphere So Here’s Some Insight Into Snow Removal
Posted on October 19, 2018 | 51 CommentsWinter is fast approaching the northern hemisphere and at the time of this writing there is freezing precipitation in the Dakotas. It’s simply that time of the year. During a […] -
![The 2018 CC Midwest Gathering is now in the history books. Well, almost. As I began writing this, one of the contributors who attended was still en route back home […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_7722.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The 2018 CC Midwest Gathering Recap: LTDs and Goooles")
The 2018 CC Midwest Gathering Recap: LTDs and Goooles
Posted on September 27, 2018 | 57 CommentsThe 2018 CC Midwest Gathering is now in the history books. Well, almost. As I began writing this, one of the contributors who attended was still en route back home […] -
The 2018 CC Midwest Gathering in St. Louis Is This Weekend!!!
Posted on September 10, 2018 | 19 CommentsWith the initial notice going out a few weeks ago for our 2018 Midwest gathering we wanted to remind those interested parties that everything is still a go! -
![While the 1973 Dodge Polara is arguably the scene stealer here, this shot by tbm3fan captures a scene that could have been found in countless places in North America – […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1974-suburbia.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1974 Suburbia")
Cohort Outtake: 1974 Suburbia
Posted on September 10, 2018 | 24 CommentsWhile the 1973 Dodge Polara is arguably the scene stealer here, this shot by tbm3fan captures a scene that could have been found in countless places in North America – […] -
![One of the periodic comments that emerge when seeing a vehicle on these pages having corrosion, cracked glass, and so forth is speculation about it passing a safety inspection. In […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/inspections-station-sign.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Is Safety Subjective? A Sampling Of Vehicle Safety Inspection Requirements")
Is Safety Subjective? A Sampling Of Vehicle Safety Inspection Requirements
Posted on September 3, 2018 | 131 CommentsOne of the periodic comments that emerge when seeing a vehicle on these pages having corrosion, cracked glass, and so forth is speculation about it passing a safety inspection. In […] -
![I recently finished John Toland’s excellent biography of Adolf Hitler. Going into scorching detail on many things, one of the statements about Neville Chamberlain’s negotiations with Hitler struck a highly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_1176.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 – After Nearly 32 Years, It’s Time For Different Adventures")
CC For Sale: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 – After Nearly 32 Years, It’s Time For Different Adventures
Posted on August 27, 2018 | 89 CommentsI recently finished John Toland’s excellent biography of Adolf Hitler. Going into scorching detail on many things, one of the statements about Neville Chamberlain’s negotiations with Hitler struck a highly […] -
![Some recent emails among us contributors generated conversation about a Midwest gathering for 2018. Thus we would like to invite you to a fun-filled gathering in the St. Louis area […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/stauntonfire.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "2018 CC Midwest Gathering: Let’s Meet In St. Louis")
2018 CC Midwest Gathering: Let’s Meet In St. Louis
Posted on August 15, 2018 | 22 CommentsSome recent emails among us contributors generated conversation about a Midwest gathering for 2018. Thus we would like to invite you to a fun-filled gathering in the St. Louis area […] -
![My post earlier today on the 1973 Plymouth Road Runner I dished some praise on the ability of the Chrysler slant six and 318 (5.2 liter) V8 to withstand all […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/225-slant-six.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Engine Is The Most Resilient and Unfazed By Abuse and Neglect?")
QOTD: What Engine Is The Most Resilient and Unfazed By Abuse and Neglect?
Posted on August 10, 2018 | 155 CommentsMy post earlier today on the 1973 Plymouth Road Runner I dished some praise on the ability of the Chrysler slant six and 318 (5.2 liter) V8 to withstand all […] -
![(Author’s Note: This actually started off as a CC, but inspiration took me in a different direction.) (first posted 4/3/2013) Seventeen-year-old Rodney was excited. It was the first weekend […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/miss-jane.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Saturday Night: 1971 Buick Riviera – Papa Was A Rolling Stone")
Curbside Saturday Night: 1971 Buick Riviera – Papa Was A Rolling Stone
Posted on June 2, 2018 | 50 Comments(Author’s Note: This actually started off as a CC, but inspiration took me in a different direction.) (first posted 4/3/2013) Seventeen-year-old Rodney was excited. It was the first weekend […] -
![This past Christmas, Santa brought a wildlife camera to Casa de Shafer. We recently had reason to mount it on the front porch (you’ll soon see why) and we inadvertently […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/WGI_0915.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Critter Cam Captures The Cars Of My Neighborhood")
The Critter Cam Captures The Cars Of My Neighborhood
Posted on March 20, 2018 | 36 CommentsThis past Christmas, Santa brought a wildlife camera to Casa de Shafer. We recently had reason to mount it on the front porch (you’ll soon see why) and we inadvertently […]
