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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Jason Shafer
Posts by Jason Shafer
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![Every so often, my wife and I enjoy a trip to Kansas City. Having more fountains than Rome (or so it’s claimed), barbecue restaurants as prevalent as taxi-cabs, and the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/IMG_0246.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Roadtrip: A Pit-Stop on I-70")
CC Roadtrip: A Pit-Stop on I-70
Posted on July 8, 2013 | 26 CommentsEvery so often, my wife and I enjoy a trip to Kansas City. Having more fountains than Rome (or so it’s claimed), barbecue restaurants as prevalent as taxi-cabs, and the […] -
![(Author’s Note: This is the very first submission I sent to Paul sometime around February 2012; the resolution of the pictures is the Achilles Heel. With the article the other […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Worth-County.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Highly Forlorn Collector Car Auction")
The Highly Forlorn Collector Car Auction
Posted on July 3, 2013 | 26 Comments(Author’s Note: This is the very first submission I sent to Paul sometime around February 2012; the resolution of the pictures is the Achilles Heel. With the article the other […] -
![We have all owned cars we still wish we had. The ’75 Thunderbird I had is definitely one I wish I had kept, but at the time it only made […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1975-Ford-Thunderbird-02-03.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Question: What Car Do You Still Wish You Had?")
CC Question: What Car Do You Still Wish You Had?
Posted on July 2, 2013 | 115 CommentsWe have all owned cars we still wish we had. The ’75 Thunderbird I had is definitely one I wish I had kept, but at the time it only made […] -
![Recent experiences, combined with Brendan Saur’s post (here) got me to thinking. Earlier today, my wife called me at work, sounding quite frantic. The ’93 Buick Century was suddenly running […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/blue-f150.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Question: When Were You The Most Nervous?")
CC Question: When Were You The Most Nervous?
Posted on June 28, 2013 | 61 CommentsRecent experiences, combined with Brendan Saur’s post (here) got me to thinking. Earlier today, my wife called me at work, sounding quite frantic. The ’93 Buick Century was suddenly running […] -
![Every once in a while, somebody finds a car that prompts a debate during the preparation of the article. This is certainly one of those. With this particular Curbside Classic, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "CC Clue #2")
CC Clue #2
Posted on June 17, 2013 | 12 CommentsEvery once in a while, somebody finds a car that prompts a debate during the preparation of the article. This is certainly one of those. With this particular Curbside Classic, […] -
![The ’58 Continental from this morning was tough, so we’ll try again with this clue. The question is whether or not Tom will be running solo on Lincolns this week? […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/P5070196-Version-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue #1")
CC Clue #1
Posted on June 17, 2013 | 2 CommentsThe ’58 Continental from this morning was tough, so we’ll try again with this clue. The question is whether or not Tom will be running solo on Lincolns this week? […] -
CC Question: How Long Is Your List?
Posted on June 13, 2013 | 52 CommentsThis list was created one afternoon in April 1993. Being bored, when I should have been studying for a college exam, I sat down and created “My List”. -
Car Show Capsule: 1934 Hupmobile Cabriolet – Does This Count?
Posted on June 10, 2013 | 40 CommentsLast month, on my way to the fantabulous Curbside Soiree is Iowa City, Iowa, I stopped by the annual Loafer’s Car Show in downtown Hannibal, Missouri. -
![These do tend to blend into the background. They are around in reasonably decent numbers, but only the observant and eagle-eyed people will spot them. While they do tend to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/P5220207.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Curbside Classic: 2004 Chevrolet Entervan – Not Your Typical Business Venture")
Future Curbside Classic: 2004 Chevrolet Entervan – Not Your Typical Business Venture
Posted on June 6, 2013 | 31 CommentsThese do tend to blend into the background. They are around in reasonably decent numbers, but only the observant and eagle-eyed people will spot them. While they do tend to […] -
![Claudia was discontent. Having reached that point in her life where she was beginning to second guess some of her life decisions, the curiosity for what might be was getting […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/P6130700.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Fiction: Go East, Nice Woman")
Curbside Fiction: Go East, Nice Woman
Posted on June 4, 2013 | 18 CommentsClaudia was discontent. Having reached that point in her life where she was beginning to second guess some of her life decisions, the curiosity for what might be was getting […] -
![MGillis was the first guess on today’s Renault Medallion – and he nailed it. Thomas quickly followed suit by getting the model year. Congratulations. Sometimes you look at a car and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/P5120194.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on May 25, 2013 | 7 CommentsMGillis was the first guess on today’s Renault Medallion – and he nailed it. Thomas quickly followed suit by getting the model year. Congratulations. Sometimes you look at a car and […] -
![Junqueboi was so close, but Acd gets the nod for correctly guessing this morning’s Cadillac Eldorado. Good job! Here’s tomorrow’s clue. All I can say is that it is white, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/P5010203.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on May 16, 2013 | 11 CommentsJunqueboi was so close, but Acd gets the nod for correctly guessing this morning’s Cadillac Eldorado. Good job! Here’s tomorrow’s clue. All I can say is that it is white, […] -
![There is nothing quite as therapeutic and invigorating as a good, old-fashioned road trip. And if you’ve been hanging out at Curbside Classic over the last several weeks, you likely […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/P5060186.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Soiree: A Road Trip to Iowa City, Iowa, Plus Sneak Previews")
Curbside Soiree: A Road Trip to Iowa City, Iowa, Plus Sneak Previews
Posted on May 16, 2013 | 37 CommentsThere is nothing quite as therapeutic and invigorating as a good, old-fashioned road trip. And if you’ve been hanging out at Curbside Classic over the last several weeks, you likely […] -
![I saw this yesterday. Talking with the driver, he had just let a customer out of the car in front of the door; backing up to the curb is when […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/DSCN1101.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Question: What Was Your Most Embarrassing Breakdown?")
Curbside Question: What Was Your Most Embarrassing Breakdown?
Posted on May 9, 2013 | 67 CommentsI saw this yesterday. Talking with the driver, he had just let a customer out of the car in front of the door; backing up to the curb is when […] -
![My wife remembers events by what she wore. I, on the other hand, tend to remember what I drove to said events. Certainly our 2001 Ford Crown Victoria was the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/P4020145.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Autobiography: 2001 Ford Crown Victoria – The Jewel Of The Crowns")
Autobiography: 2001 Ford Crown Victoria – The Jewel Of The Crowns
Posted on May 9, 2013 | 74 CommentsMy wife remembers events by what she wore. I, on the other hand, tend to remember what I drove to said events. Certainly our 2001 Ford Crown Victoria was the […]
