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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Jason Shafer
Posts by Jason Shafer
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![(Author’s Note: The build up to this can be found chronologically here, here, and here.) When it comes to driving old cars there is a fine, yet distinct, line between […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/duel-movie.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "A CC Roadtrip: Four Days, Six States, and Over 1,000 Miles in a 52 Year Old Ford Galaxie- Part 1")
A CC Roadtrip: Four Days, Six States, and Over 1,000 Miles in a 52 Year Old Ford Galaxie- Part 1
Posted on May 22, 2015 | 109 Comments(Author’s Note: The build up to this can be found chronologically here, here, and here.) When it comes to driving old cars there is a fine, yet distinct, line between […] -
![The third time is often the charm. After my two prior attempts were aborted for various reasons, this time I was finally able to engulf myself in the well of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/IMG_4156.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The 2015 Ford Galaxie Club of America Convention in Tupelo, Mississippi")
The 2015 Ford Galaxie Club of America Convention in Tupelo, Mississippi
Posted on May 22, 2015 | 59 CommentsThe third time is often the charm. After my two prior attempts were aborted for various reasons, this time I was finally able to engulf myself in the well of […] -
![With the profound success we have realized with the Midwest branch of the CC Sales Lot, we have now opened a second Midwest location. At the rate we are growing, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/IMG_4760.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Sales Lot, The Second Midwest Branch: The Agony of Desire and The Ecstasy of Conquest")
CC Sales Lot, The Second Midwest Branch: The Agony of Desire and The Ecstasy of Conquest
Posted on May 15, 2015 | 42 CommentsWith the profound success we have realized with the Midwest branch of the CC Sales Lot, we have now opened a second Midwest location. At the rate we are growing, […] -
CC Capsule: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon – The Original Mini Van?
Posted on April 24, 2015 | 51 CommentsSome things instantly become dated; in the automotive world, few things proclaim its time period better than a Pinto Cruising Wagon. -
![Sitting on the lawn mower is always a wonderful time to have some uninterrupted thoughts. Knowing Wagon Week was coming up, I was pondering which wagon from the year of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1972-AMC-Full-Line-12-13.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History and QOTD: The American Wagons of 1972 – Which Would You Choose?")
Automotive History and QOTD: The American Wagons of 1972 – Which Would You Choose?
Posted on April 23, 2015 | 135 CommentsSitting on the lawn mower is always a wonderful time to have some uninterrupted thoughts. Knowing Wagon Week was coming up, I was pondering which wagon from the year of […] -
![It’s not very often I get to see a former CC model for a follow-up, but finding this car originally was like fishing in a bathtub; Ray, the owner, is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_3927.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Follow-Up: 1971 Ford LTD Convertible – The Owner’s Name Really Does Start With an “N”")
CC Follow-Up: 1971 Ford LTD Convertible – The Owner’s Name Really Does Start With an “N”
Posted on April 15, 2015 | 34 CommentsIt’s not very often I get to see a former CC model for a follow-up, but finding this car originally was like fishing in a bathtub; Ray, the owner, is […] -
![(Note: This was written by my daughter, who is in 7th Grade. Except for the header picture and where noted, all pictures were taken by her.) I am not a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/beverly-hillbillies-oldsmobile.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "A Mostly Forgotten Angle – The View from the Backseat")
A Mostly Forgotten Angle – The View from the Backseat
Posted on April 5, 2015 | 85 Comments(Note: This was written by my daughter, who is in 7th Grade. Except for the header picture and where noted, all pictures were taken by her.) I am not a […] -
![Situated in the middle of a corn field near the tiny Northeast Missouri town of Bethel is a community called Heartland. Amongst the restaurants, housing developments, and dairy is the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/IMG_3845.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Classics: The Heartland Ford Museum")
Museum Classics: The Heartland Ford Museum
Posted on April 2, 2015 | 39 CommentsSituated in the middle of a corn field near the tiny Northeast Missouri town of Bethel is a community called Heartland. Amongst the restaurants, housing developments, and dairy is the […] -
![Some time ago, I wrote about this 2000 Ford E-150 conversion van that graces my pole barn. For those who have read my rambling about it, they might conclude it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_3910.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Old Soldier Has One More Tour")
The Old Soldier Has One More Tour
Posted on April 1, 2015 | 32 CommentsSome time ago, I wrote about this 2000 Ford E-150 conversion van that graces my pole barn. For those who have read my rambling about it, they might conclude it […] -
![Knowing how to drive defensively has been a topic since shortly after the car started being manufactured. Looking for a safety video at work recently, I stumbled upon this little […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "CC Cinema: The ABCs of Defensive Driving")
CC Cinema: The ABCs of Defensive Driving
Posted on March 18, 2015 | 32 CommentsKnowing how to drive defensively has been a topic since shortly after the car started being manufactured. Looking for a safety video at work recently, I stumbled upon this little […] -
![One of the things I have most admired about the recreational vehicle industry are its hard charging people of remarkable determination, able to identify and satisfy a market need, no […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_3467.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1990 Ford E-350 by Cabriolet – Purpose-Built Fifth Wheel Trailer Hauler")
Curbside Classic: 1990 Ford E-350 by Cabriolet – Purpose-Built Fifth Wheel Trailer Hauler
Posted on February 13, 2015 | 78 CommentsOne of the things I have most admired about the recreational vehicle industry are its hard charging people of remarkable determination, able to identify and satisfy a market need, no […] -
![While doing some research, I stumbled across the picture which is too good to not share. With Friday’s discussion of pulling with a VW Rabbit pickup, it seemed rather timely. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1973-Ford-Recreation-Vehicles-12-13.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Brochure Outtake: Pulling a Trailer With Your 1973 Ford")
Brochure Outtake: Pulling a Trailer With Your 1973 Ford
Posted on February 8, 2015 | 93 CommentsWhile doing some research, I stumbled across the picture which is too good to not share. With Friday’s discussion of pulling with a VW Rabbit pickup, it seemed rather timely. […] -
![Lonny walked out of the hospital to be greeted by a humid and sweltering July evening. Pausing to let his eyes adjust to the darkness, he aimed himself toward the lot […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_0180.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Fiction: The Trip Home")
Curbside Fiction: The Trip Home
Posted on February 3, 2015 | 20 CommentsLonny walked out of the hospital to be greeted by a humid and sweltering July evening. Pausing to let his eyes adjust to the darkness, he aimed himself toward the lot […] -
![Reader Phil came the closest of anyone in guessing Monday’s Cadillac. A big round of applause is in order for Phil and his ability to determine the make of a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_3601.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on January 6, 2015 | 16 CommentsReader Phil came the closest of anyone in guessing Monday’s Cadillac. A big round of applause is in order for Phil and his ability to determine the make of a […] -
![There are times when it is profoundly difficult to avoid the pervasive influence of popular culture. Try as you might, some things penetrate even the best armor leaving a well-seared […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1960-Ford-Emergency-Vehicles-01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1959 Plymouth Fury – Hijacked")
Curbside Classic: 1959 Plymouth Fury – Hijacked
Posted on January 2, 2015 | 117 CommentsThere are times when it is profoundly difficult to avoid the pervasive influence of popular culture. Try as you might, some things penetrate even the best armor leaving a well-seared […]
