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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Jason Shafer
Posts by Jason Shafer
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![This was a display at the Missouri State Fair in August. Made entirely of 7,000-plus strategically placed cans of food, it weighs in right at 8,000 pounds (3,640 kilograms) – […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG-20120811-00418.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 2012 Ford F-250 – Looking Cannibalized")
CC Outtake: 2012 Ford F-250 – Looking Cannibalized
Posted on September 7, 2012 | 1 CommentThis was a display at the Missouri State Fair in August. Made entirely of 7,000-plus strategically placed cans of food, it weighs in right at 8,000 pounds (3,640 kilograms) – […] -
![In the last post on the 1951 Crosley, I referenced this 1993 Cadillac Allante. Here’s a closer look at this final-year Allante, which has the 32-valve Northstar V8. The Cadillac […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/P8230044.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1993 Cadillac Allante – Bubba’s Swan Song")
CC Outtake: 1993 Cadillac Allante – Bubba’s Swan Song
Posted on September 5, 2012 | 9 CommentsIn the last post on the 1951 Crosley, I referenced this 1993 Cadillac Allante. Here’s a closer look at this final-year Allante, which has the 32-valve Northstar V8. The Cadillac […] -
![Have you ever grown weary of persons using adjectives that give a vague or inaccurate picture of what they want to describe? Have you ever heard someone say “My car […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/1951-Crosley-Ad-01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1951 Crosley Sedan Delivery – A Lot of Pop in a Small Package")
Curbside Classic: 1951 Crosley Sedan Delivery – A Lot of Pop in a Small Package
Posted on September 5, 2012 | 18 CommentsHave you ever grown weary of persons using adjectives that give a vague or inaccurate picture of what they want to describe? Have you ever heard someone say “My car […] -
![A hearty congratulations to John Williams for identifying the Toyota Camry Richard Bennett brought us this morning. The speed and accuracy being seen in identifying the clue to the next […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/P82300411.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on September 1, 2012 | 10 CommentsA hearty congratulations to John Williams for identifying the Toyota Camry Richard Bennett brought us this morning. The speed and accuracy being seen in identifying the clue to the next […] -
CC Outtake: 1958 Ford Custom 300 – Support Your Local Sheriff
Posted on August 24, 2012 | 14 CommentsDid Sheriff Bill Abbott’s opponent break the back window? Can the “Chevrolet Super Service” and “Oldsmobile Service” technicians work on a Ford? -
![It’s a dark night, in late 1968. Winter’s chill is beginning to be felt in the air. You’re in your brand new ’68 Dodge Charger after having had a load of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/DSCN0283.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1968 Mercury Monterey – Show Me Your Mercury")
Curbside Classic: 1968 Mercury Monterey – Show Me Your Mercury
Posted on August 21, 2012 | 97 CommentsIt’s a dark night, in late 1968. Winter’s chill is beginning to be felt in the air. You’re in your brand new ’68 Dodge Charger after having had a load of […] -
![This morning’s ’68 Mercury Monterey cruiser was easily guessed (again) by Dean Edwards. He’s now two for two. So let’s try for tomorrow. There is a story about Iris and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/P81200151.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on August 19, 2012 | 13 CommentsThis morning’s ’68 Mercury Monterey cruiser was easily guessed (again) by Dean Edwards. He’s now two for two. So let’s try for tomorrow. There is a story about Iris and […] -
![[Update: No it wasn’t “XXXXX” who won the Olds Clue. I was; ah, distracted, even though I told Jason I would handle it. My bad. PN] So good job to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/DSCN02801.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue: Updated – Now With Winner Of Previous Clue")
CC Clue: Updated – Now With Winner Of Previous Clue
Posted on August 17, 2012 | 17 Comments[Update: No it wasn’t “XXXXX” who won the Olds Clue. I was; ah, distracted, even though I told Jason I would handle it. My bad. PN] So good job to […] -
![This Chevrolet has been well marinated in gaudy and deep-fried in tackiness. I was unable to capture the front end to better determine its vintage. My spotter’s guide shows the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/P7270015.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1952 Chevrolet – Folk Art Or Molestation Victim?")
CC Outtake: 1952 Chevrolet – Folk Art Or Molestation Victim?
Posted on August 13, 2012 | 20 CommentsThis Chevrolet has been well marinated in gaudy and deep-fried in tackiness. I was unable to capture the front end to better determine its vintage. My spotter’s guide shows the […] -
CC Clue
Posted on August 1, 2012 | 10 CommentsA round of applause for Stumack who correctly guessed the MG TD. So what is tomorrow’s Curbside Classic? Perhaps the clues are plentiful or perhaps they aren’t. -
![Ah, summer time. The time of year I most enjoy, the time of year that brings about backyard barbecues, fresh peaches, and less confining clothes. It truly is a beautiful […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7200033.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Construction: Carnuba Wax for the Highway")
Curbside Construction: Carnuba Wax for the Highway
Posted on July 29, 2012 | 20 CommentsAh, summer time. The time of year I most enjoy, the time of year that brings about backyard barbecues, fresh peaches, and less confining clothes. It truly is a beautiful […] -
![A tip of the hat goes to Verbal for correctly guessing today’s Datsun 210. He was also the first person out of the gate. Tomorrow you will meet Edna. What did […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Valiant-41.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on July 28, 2012 | 22 CommentsA tip of the hat goes to Verbal for correctly guessing today’s Datsun 210. He was also the first person out of the gate. Tomorrow you will meet Edna. What did […] -
![Multiples. Luck is allowing me to find multiples, such as the two ’64-ish Cadillac limousines and the three Dodge Omni GLH’s. But I never would have guessed on finding 17 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7200026.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: A Litter of 1960’s GM Pickups")
CC Outtake: A Litter of 1960’s GM Pickups
Posted on July 27, 2012 | 16 CommentsMultiples. Luck is allowing me to find multiples, such as the two ’64-ish Cadillac limousines and the three Dodge Omni GLH’s. But I never would have guessed on finding 17 […] -
![A big pat on the back to Junqueboi for being the first to state a 1971 Ford Galaxie was today’s Curbside Classic. Join us tomorrow for “Iris and Albert Make […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P60306271.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Clue")
Curbside Clue
Posted on July 22, 2012 | 3 CommentsA big pat on the back to Junqueboi for being the first to state a 1971 Ford Galaxie was today’s Curbside Classic. Join us tomorrow for “Iris and Albert Make […] -
![Sometimes there are really good things in your back yard to which you simply pay no heed. It may be a restaurant or attraction that just fades into the landscape. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7160015.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "A Trip to the Auto World Museum")
A Trip to the Auto World Museum
Posted on July 22, 2012 | 12 CommentsSometimes there are really good things in your back yard to which you simply pay no heed. It may be a restaurant or attraction that just fades into the landscape. […]
