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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Jason Shafer
Posts by Jason Shafer
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![Did you really think your work was over? We’ve still got a lot to do here in 1956. A while back, you might have enjoyed a CC piece about a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Dwight_D._Eisenhower_official_photo_portrait_May_29_1959.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "It’s 1956: Which Would You Pick?")
It’s 1956: Which Would You Pick?
Posted on December 13, 2012 | 24 CommentsDid you really think your work was over? We’ve still got a lot to do here in 1956. A while back, you might have enjoyed a CC piece about a […] -
CCOTY Nomination: 1964 Plymouth Barracuda
Posted on December 11, 2012 | 37 CommentsQuick: What was introduced in the spring of 1964, based on an existing chassis, and was totally unlike anything else at the time? -
![Despite some really good guesses in the near neighborhood, nobody identified today’s 1962 Buick Skylark. So let’s try this again. Tomorrow’s CC is a story about a road trip. Who […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/P7090030-Version-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on December 1, 2012 | 20 CommentsDespite some really good guesses in the near neighborhood, nobody identified today’s 1962 Buick Skylark. So let’s try this again. Tomorrow’s CC is a story about a road trip. Who […] -
![This morning’s Curbside Classic was a tough one – primarily because it could cover such a wide range of years. So, in the interest of fairness, I’m doing something out […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/P9210055.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on November 22, 2012 | 8 CommentsThis morning’s Curbside Classic was a tough one – primarily because it could cover such a wide range of years. So, in the interest of fairness, I’m doing something out […] -
![Today’s CC did prompt a wide variety of guesses, as two-thirds thought it was a GM product of some variety. Richard Bennett started on the Ford angle and today’s Honor […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG-20120928-00461.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on November 9, 2012 | 9 CommentsToday’s CC did prompt a wide variety of guesses, as two-thirds thought it was a GM product of some variety. Richard Bennett started on the Ford angle and today’s Honor […] -
![Sometimes it’s easy to overlook the good stuff that’s right in your backyard; one must stop, look around and smell the roses in order to see it. In the spirit […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/PA220074.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Law Enforcement Classics: A Trip To The Retirement Home")
Law Enforcement Classics: A Trip To The Retirement Home
Posted on November 1, 2012 | 76 CommentsSometimes it’s easy to overlook the good stuff that’s right in your backyard; one must stop, look around and smell the roses in order to see it. In the spirit […] -
![Going to Walgreens, and what do I see? A Lincoln Mark LT – and it looks a lot like me! But does it really? It isn’t red – But it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/prince-and-pauper-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Ford F-150 And Lincoln Mark LT: The Prince And The Pauper")
CC Outtake: Ford F-150 And Lincoln Mark LT: The Prince And The Pauper
Posted on October 29, 2012 | 34 CommentsGoing to Walgreens, and what do I see? A Lincoln Mark LT – and it looks a lot like me! But does it really? It isn’t red – But it […] -
![June 22, 1988 Dear Diary, My first entry is that I have been advised to start a diary. Someday, it will help me remember what’s going on now; after all, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/malibu-sedan-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Journal: The Diary of “Blister” Callahan, Age 16")
Curbside Journal: The Diary of “Blister” Callahan, Age 16
Posted on October 9, 2012 | 11 CommentsJune 22, 1988 Dear Diary, My first entry is that I have been advised to start a diary. Someday, it will help me remember what’s going on now; after all, […] -
![The ’80 Ford Thunderbird from this morning was correctly identified by Airman193SOS. The clue had been posted eleven minutes when he nailed it! Perhaps that clue was quite generous, so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P9180074.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on October 1, 2012 | 7 CommentsThe ’80 Ford Thunderbird from this morning was correctly identified by Airman193SOS. The clue had been posted eleven minutes when he nailed it! Perhaps that clue was quite generous, so […] -
![Despite some really good guesses, the awesome Marmon from this morning was not correctly identified. Similar to what is done with the lottery, today’s jackpot will be added to the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P72000451.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on September 30, 2012 | 24 CommentsDespite some really good guesses, the awesome Marmon from this morning was not correctly identified. Similar to what is done with the lottery, today’s jackpot will be added to the […] -
![A Chrysler New Yorker and a Plymouth were slumbering in the yard. Without current plates, they wouldn’t get far. They knew being hidden was not a factor, especially with the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P9240049.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Walter P. Would Be Proud")
CC Outtake: Walter P. Would Be Proud
Posted on September 29, 2012 | 7 CommentsA Chrysler New Yorker and a Plymouth were slumbering in the yard. Without current plates, they wouldn’t get far. They knew being hidden was not a factor, especially with the […] -
CC Outtake: 1987 Buick Skyhawk – The Wild Blue Wonder
Posted on September 23, 2012 | 27 CommentsSince we’ve been offering up such J-bodies as a Cimarron and Firenza these past few days, let’s add another. Here’s a 1987 Buick Skyhawk, recently spotted at a farmers’ market. -
![Cyrus Howard sat in his office, looking out the window. It was a warm spring day, and in direct conflict with Cyrus’s mood. As he sat staring out the window […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P7070020.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Fiction: 1951 Packard 200 – Too Many Memories")
Curbside Fiction: 1951 Packard 200 – Too Many Memories
Posted on September 19, 2012 | 18 CommentsCyrus Howard sat in his office, looking out the window. It was a warm spring day, and in direct conflict with Cyrus’s mood. As he sat staring out the window […] -
![Everyone has heard repeatedly the old admonition that one should not judge a book by its cover. Judging from the exterior styling of the 1956 Ford models, one could conclude that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P8210002.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic:1956 Ford Customline – A New and Safer Flavor In A Familiar Wrapper")
Curbside Classic:1956 Ford Customline – A New and Safer Flavor In A Familiar Wrapper
Posted on September 12, 2012 | 32 CommentsEveryone has heard repeatedly the old admonition that one should not judge a book by its cover. Judging from the exterior styling of the 1956 Ford models, one could conclude that […] -
![The folks on here never fail to amaze. Richarbl was able to correctly identify today’s Falcon XC. Great job! Here is a glimpse of tomorrow’s Curbside Classic. This is a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P82100081.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on September 8, 2012 | 9 CommentsThe folks on here never fail to amaze. Richarbl was able to correctly identify today’s Falcon XC. Great job! Here is a glimpse of tomorrow’s Curbside Classic. This is a […]
