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![Why would I say that a Jeep CJ-10 is surprising? Obviously they are a pretty uncommon vehicle, being mainly an export-market vehicle, but more than that I would say they […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Jeep-CJ-pickup.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Monday Morning Rarities – The Surprising Jeep CJ-10 Pickup")
CC Capsule: Monday Morning Rarities – The Surprising Jeep CJ-10 Pickup
Posted on August 1, 2016 | 23 CommentsWhy would I say that a Jeep CJ-10 is surprising? Obviously they are a pretty uncommon vehicle, being mainly an export-market vehicle, but more than that I would say they […] -
![If there is one vehicle associated with Australia it is the ute, or to give it the original formal name, the Coupe Utility. As the proud owner of a ute […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1997-Ford-Falcon-Outback-ute-at-Lake-Eyre.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History – The Aussie Ute")
Automotive History – The Aussie Ute
Posted on July 31, 2016 | 46 CommentsIf there is one vehicle associated with Australia it is the ute, or to give it the original formal name, the Coupe Utility. As the proud owner of a ute […] -
CC Wordless Outtake: Joy
Posted on July 30, 2016 | 5 CommentsPhoto taken at Lorne, Victoria, June 2012 -
Trackside Outtakes: 1975 VW (Race Car) Transporter
Posted on July 29, 2016 | 11 CommentsThis unusual VW Transporter was spotted near the entry to the paddock area behind the pit buildings at the Sandown Historic races last year. -
![A simple entry this week, with a car that is most unusual in Australia even though it must still be relatively common in North America. I won’t be making a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1981-Chevrolet-Caprice-Coupe.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Classic: Monday Morning Rarities – Chevrolet Caprice Coupe")
In Motion Classic: Monday Morning Rarities – Chevrolet Caprice Coupe
Posted on July 25, 2016 | 33 CommentsA simple entry this week, with a car that is most unusual in Australia even though it must still be relatively common in North America. I won’t be making a […] -
![As with last week’s mystery car, the whole thing is shown here, well kind of. Can you tell what this used to be? Are the two halves even from the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Mystery-car-3a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Mystery Car, Dismembered")
CC Outtake: Mystery Car, Dismembered
Posted on July 21, 2016 | 46 CommentsAs with last week’s mystery car, the whole thing is shown here, well kind of. Can you tell what this used to be? Are the two halves even from the […] -
![Everyone knows the origins of the Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen (cross-country car) as a military vehicle developed in the early 1970’s, and they are becoming more common as a recent phenomenon for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/spares1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Monday Morning Rarities – Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen 460 Series; The Pre-Pimped Version")
CC Capsule: Monday Morning Rarities – Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen 460 Series; The Pre-Pimped Version
Posted on July 18, 2016 | 27 CommentsEveryone knows the origins of the Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen (cross-country car) as a military vehicle developed in the early 1970’s, and they are becoming more common as a recent phenomenon for […] -
![I’m not sure how hard this one will be, as the car is much more complete than my other mystery cars. And there is a chance that I may not […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Mystery-car-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Mystery Car – Hiding In Plain Sight")
CC Outtake: Mystery Car – Hiding In Plain Sight
Posted on July 13, 2016 | 14 CommentsI’m not sure how hard this one will be, as the car is much more complete than my other mystery cars. And there is a chance that I may not […] -
![One summer evening on the way home from work, amongst the peak hour traffic exiting a freeway off-ramp I saw an old white sports car that was easy to identify […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Daimler-SP250-Dart-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Monday Morning Rarities – The Controversial Daimler SP250 Dart")
CC Capsule: Monday Morning Rarities – The Controversial Daimler SP250 Dart
Posted on July 11, 2016 | 37 CommentsOne summer evening on the way home from work, amongst the peak hour traffic exiting a freeway off-ramp I saw an old white sports car that was easy to identify […] -
![Circling back to the eco-themed cars, it is not very often that I see a first-gen Honda Insight, and for good reason! A whopping 45 Insights were sold in Australia, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2000-Honda-Insight.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule Monday Morning Rarities – 2000 Honda Insight, Pioneer Or Science Experiment?")
CC Capsule Monday Morning Rarities – 2000 Honda Insight, Pioneer Or Science Experiment?
Posted on July 4, 2016 | 22 CommentsCircling back to the eco-themed cars, it is not very often that I see a first-gen Honda Insight, and for good reason! A whopping 45 Insights were sold in Australia, […] -
![I’d driven past this Citroën specialist many times and the possibly-immobile DS had been a regular fixture. While not a bad CC find in itself, one day two years ago […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Citroen-XM.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Monday Morning Rarities: Citroën SM – A Fleeting Masterpiece")
CC Monday Morning Rarities: Citroën SM – A Fleeting Masterpiece
Posted on June 27, 2016 | 27 CommentsI’d driven past this Citroën specialist many times and the possibly-immobile DS had been a regular fixture. While not a bad CC find in itself, one day two years ago […] -
![In honor of the CC visit to the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville TN, I thought it would be fun for those of us who are not going to nominate […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/citroen_cogolin_1952.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Car Would You (Like To) Drive To The Lane?")
QOTD: What Car Would You (Like To) Drive To The Lane?
Posted on June 17, 2016 | 30 CommentsIn honor of the CC visit to the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville TN, I thought it would be fun for those of us who are not going to nominate […] -
![Surely on this website I don’t have to explain what a sleeper is. I thought this was a common or garden-variety Mazda 626 until the oh-so-80s alloy wheels prompted me […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/626-Turbo-rear.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Monday Morning Rarities – 1988 Mazda 626 Turbo, Sleeper Personified")
CC Capsule: Monday Morning Rarities – 1988 Mazda 626 Turbo, Sleeper Personified
Posted on June 13, 2016 | 33 CommentsSurely on this website I don’t have to explain what a sleeper is. I thought this was a common or garden-variety Mazda 626 until the oh-so-80s alloy wheels prompted me […] -
![I was quite happy to see last year what will be a very rare CC find in Australia or indeed almost everywhere, a Hillman Imp. This must be one of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Hillman-Imp-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: Monday Morning Rarities – A Genuine CC 1965 Hillman Imp, And Its Australian Production")
Curbside Capsule: Monday Morning Rarities – A Genuine CC 1965 Hillman Imp, And Its Australian Production
Posted on June 6, 2016 | 21 CommentsI was quite happy to see last year what will be a very rare CC find in Australia or indeed almost everywhere, a Hillman Imp. This must be one of […] -
CC Capsule: Monday Morning Rarities – Hummer H1
Posted on May 30, 2016 | 35 CommentsI assume that a Hummer H1 is not a common sight any more in North America, and believe me they are not a common sight in Australia; they never were…
