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![I’ve come across this Bedford a few times in the same industrial neighbourhood in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, so it must belong to someone working in the area. This […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Bedford-CF-cab-chassis-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1977 Bedford CF Cab Chassis – Trying To Keep Up With The Transit")
Curbside Classic: 1977 Bedford CF Cab Chassis – Trying To Keep Up With The Transit
Posted on May 27, 2016 | 34 CommentsI’ve come across this Bedford a few times in the same industrial neighbourhood in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, so it must belong to someone working in the area. This […] -
![It seems like there is a never-ending stream of niche vehicles that find their way to Australia hoping they will catch on, such as this over-engined (a whopping 1000 cc […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Suzuki-Wagon-Rplus-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Monday Morning Rarities – Suzuki Wagon R+")
CC Capsule: Monday Morning Rarities – Suzuki Wagon R+
Posted on May 23, 2016 | 20 CommentsIt seems like there is a never-ending stream of niche vehicles that find their way to Australia hoping they will catch on, such as this over-engined (a whopping 1000 cc […] -
![What is so rare about a Lincoln Town Car I can hear you ask? Well, there aren’t a lot with the steering wheel on the wrong (right!) side here in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Lincoln-Town-Car.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Monday Morning Rarities – 1997 RHD Lincoln Town Car")
CC Capsule: Monday Morning Rarities – 1997 RHD Lincoln Town Car
Posted on May 9, 2016 | 32 CommentsWhat is so rare about a Lincoln Town Car I can hear you ask? Well, there aren’t a lot with the steering wheel on the wrong (right!) side here in […] -
![Here we have two sightings of one of the less common, and probably most futile, cars you are likely to see. The story behind the (ab)normal smart car is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Smart-Forfour-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Monday Morning Rarities – 2004-06 Smart Forfour")
CC Capsule: Monday Morning Rarities – 2004-06 Smart Forfour
Posted on May 2, 2016 | 20 CommentsHere we have two sightings of one of the less common, and probably most futile, cars you are likely to see. The story behind the (ab)normal smart car is […] -
![I expect most CC readers are familiar with the Volvo C30, which was more than ‘just’ a cut-down S40 sedan because Volvo dug into their heritage to produce some characterful […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Volvo-C30-DRIVe-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Monday Morning Rarities – Volvo C30 DRIVe")
CC Capsule: Monday Morning Rarities – Volvo C30 DRIVe
Posted on April 25, 2016 | 22 CommentsI expect most CC readers are familiar with the Volvo C30, which was more than ‘just’ a cut-down S40 sedan because Volvo dug into their heritage to produce some characterful […] -
![I took this photo in the spectator parking area at the Winton Historics a couple of years ago, and I don’t know why the car and trailer would have been […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Winton-Raceway-mystery-car.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Mystery Car")
CC Outtake: Mystery Car
Posted on April 14, 2016 | 17 CommentsI took this photo in the spectator parking area at the Winton Historics a couple of years ago, and I don’t know why the car and trailer would have been […] -
![Well, it was in motion before what appears to be have been a breakdown! This photo is roughly 10 years old, and taken from memory on the Pacific Highway heading […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Bugatti.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Classic – Bugatti Type 35")
In Motion Classic – Bugatti Type 35
Posted on April 5, 2016 | 13 CommentsWell, it was in motion before what appears to be have been a breakdown! This photo is roughly 10 years old, and taken from memory on the Pacific Highway heading […] -
Car Wash Classic Outtake: Lancia Flavia Coupe
Posted on March 24, 2016 | 14 CommentsI’m not sure if the car wash is a category on CC but that is where this one was found! -
![This truck was seen in a paddock in West Gippsland. I’m afraid I can’t provide an ID other than it is a 1950’s British truck, possibly an AEC? There are […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Old-truck-in-paddock.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Permanent Retirement?")
CC Outtake: Permanent Retirement?
Posted on January 28, 2016 | 38 CommentsThis truck was seen in a paddock in West Gippsland. I’m afraid I can’t provide an ID other than it is a 1950’s British truck, possibly an AEC? There are […] -
![This 1947 Chrysler Three-Passenger Coupe was waiting for the evening ferry to cross Bass Strait from Melbourne to Devonport in Tasmania with its new owner, who was returning home after […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/1947-Chrysler-front.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: Chrysler Coupe Heading South")
Curbside Capsule: Chrysler Coupe Heading South
Posted on January 27, 2016 | 19 CommentsThis 1947 Chrysler Three-Passenger Coupe was waiting for the evening ferry to cross Bass Strait from Melbourne to Devonport in Tasmania with its new owner, who was returning home after […] -
![Last year I found this car parked on a small residential street opposite a park in an old part of town just a metaphorical stone’s throw from where it was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/1976-Toyota-Crown-Super-Saloon-side.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1975 Toyota Crown Super Saloon – Not So Far From Home")
CC Capsule: 1975 Toyota Crown Super Saloon – Not So Far From Home
Posted on January 14, 2016 | 18 CommentsLast year I found this car parked on a small residential street opposite a park in an old part of town just a metaphorical stone’s throw from where it was […] -
![Don Andreina organised for a group of CCers plus a few car club friends to gather for a visit to the annual Motorclassica Concours at the Royal Exhibition Building here […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Motorclassica-2015.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Our Favourites from Motorclassica")
Car Show Classics: Our Favourites from Motorclassica
Posted on December 25, 2015 | 32 CommentsDon Andreina organised for a group of CCers plus a few car club friends to gather for a visit to the annual Motorclassica Concours at the Royal Exhibition Building here […] -
![Yes, it is Motorclassica time again, and as always the event starts with a parade of some of the display cars through the centre of Melbourne on their way to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Tour-Classica-01-Amphicar.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Classics: Tour Classica")
In-Motion Classics: Tour Classica
Posted on October 30, 2015 | 21 CommentsYes, it is Motorclassica time again, and as always the event starts with a parade of some of the display cars through the centre of Melbourne on their way to […] -
![You never know what you are going to see out and about, and while it may not strictly be a ‘convertible’ it certainly has a rag top and I don’t […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/IMG_59451.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Seagrave Fire Truck")
Curbside Outtake: Seagrave Fire Truck
Posted on June 10, 2015 | 16 CommentsYou never know what you are going to see out and about, and while it may not strictly be a ‘convertible’ it certainly has a rag top and I don’t […] -
![Something I always like to see in a CC find is a pair of cars, and given the varied nature of Curbside Classics, more often than not there is quite […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Mustang-and-Prius.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtakes: Compare and Contrast")
Curbside Outtakes: Compare and Contrast
Posted on June 3, 2015 | 21 CommentsSomething I always like to see in a CC find is a pair of cars, and given the varied nature of Curbside Classics, more often than not there is quite […]
