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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Lee Wilcox
Posts by Lee Wilcox
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![(first posted 6/24/2012) Some would make the case that Cal Rayborn was as much a natural as Mike Hailwood, even though you won’t find his name on a list of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/CR-up-close.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Sunday Salon: Cal Rayborn: The Life And Death Of An Icon")
Sunday Salon: Cal Rayborn: The Life And Death Of An Icon
Posted on June 4, 2012 | 17 Comments(first posted 6/24/2012) Some would make the case that Cal Rayborn was as much a natural as Mike Hailwood, even though you won’t find his name on a list of […] -
![The Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) is hallowed ground for the two-wheeled set. Since the first race in 1904, some 237 riders have given their lives on the narrow […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/isle-of-man-tt-race-poster-1961-.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Sunday Salon: Norton Manx And The Isle Of Man TT")
Sunday Salon: Norton Manx And The Isle Of Man TT
Posted on June 3, 2012 | 17 CommentsThe Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) is hallowed ground for the two-wheeled set. Since the first race in 1904, some 237 riders have given their lives on the narrow […] -
![I was driving along just minding my own business and looking for BiTurbos, when I came across what appears to be a small business that caters to folks like us. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/FORD-IMG_1102.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Roadside Cemetery: Found Off Road, Dead")
The Roadside Cemetery: Found Off Road, Dead
Posted on May 29, 2012 | 17 CommentsI was driving along just minding my own business and looking for BiTurbos, when I came across what appears to be a small business that caters to folks like us. […] -
![I still remember the time when I was on an air conditioning call and the lady decided to compliment me for my service. She said that when she wanted work […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/UOM-IMG_1119.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Just Hire An Ugly Old…1981 C10")
CC Outtake: Just Hire An Ugly Old…1981 C10
Posted on May 29, 2012 | 25 CommentsI still remember the time when I was on an air conditioning call and the lady decided to compliment me for my service. She said that when she wanted work […] -
![Even though I am retired, I frequently find myself crossing the state for non-income producing reasons. Now I carry a camera. I was minding my own business doing just that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IMG_1080_2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1941 Dodge Business Coupe – Dodge Gives America The Business")
Curbside Classic: 1941 Dodge Business Coupe – Dodge Gives America The Business
Posted on May 29, 2012 | 37 CommentsEven though I am retired, I frequently find myself crossing the state for non-income producing reasons. Now I carry a camera. I was minding my own business doing just that […] -
![[ED: How about this? Less than a month after I found a rare Biturbo Spyder, Lee managed to find another one down in Texas, though a little worse for the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/In-the-weeds.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Maserati BiTurbo – Slammed In The Weeds")
CC Outtake: Maserati BiTurbo – Slammed In The Weeds
Posted on May 23, 2012 | 18 Comments[ED: How about this? Less than a month after I found a rare Biturbo Spyder, Lee managed to find another one down in Texas, though a little worse for the […] -
![About a block from my home (Note: blocks are flexible, I live in the country) is a mechanic who has decided to sell cars. Generally he has pretty normal cars. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/close-up-800x411-e1340736786653.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1956 Or 1957 Studebaker Champion? – You Decide")
CC Outtake: 1956 Or 1957 Studebaker Champion? – You Decide
Posted on May 14, 2012 | 8 CommentsAbout a block from my home (Note: blocks are flexible, I live in the country) is a mechanic who has decided to sell cars. Generally he has pretty normal cars. […] -
![Motorcycle track racing is not for the faint of heart. On a mile track the big bikes hit close to triple digit speed on the straightaways. The rear ends […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/CarrollResweber04-e1337027936204.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Sunday Salon: KR750 Riders – The Men Behind The Dominance")
Sunday Salon: KR750 Riders – The Men Behind The Dominance
Posted on May 13, 2012 | 9 CommentsMotorcycle track racing is not for the faint of heart. On a mile track the big bikes hit close to triple digit speed on the straightaways. The rear ends […] -
![When I met my wife she drove a muscle car. Specifically this 1964 Mercury Marauder. It looked for all the world like a dolled up version of the car Parnelli […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/front-view-800x633-e1340736425585.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Ex-Curbside Classic: 1964 Mercury Marauder – Hello, Old Friend")
My Ex-Curbside Classic: 1964 Mercury Marauder – Hello, Old Friend
Posted on May 12, 2012 | 22 CommentsWhen I met my wife she drove a muscle car. Specifically this 1964 Mercury Marauder. It looked for all the world like a dolled up version of the car Parnelli […] -
![If you follow racing of any kind you know that there is plenty of variety. If you have followed motorcycle racing you know that there is intense competition between the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Daytona-Flattrack-20112.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Sunday Salon: Harley 750, King of the Track – Part 1")
Sunday Salon: Harley 750, King of the Track – Part 1
Posted on May 6, 2012 | 16 CommentsIf you follow racing of any kind you know that there is plenty of variety. If you have followed motorcycle racing you know that there is intense competition between the […] -
![When I saw Tom’s article on the ’74 Thunderbird I was reminded of why I quit liking Thunderbirds in general, and of the last one that I really did like. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Tbird10.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bird Sematary, East Texas Style: 1959 Thunderbird")
Bird Sematary, East Texas Style: 1959 Thunderbird
Posted on May 5, 2012 | 27 CommentsWhen I saw Tom’s article on the ’74 Thunderbird I was reminded of why I quit liking Thunderbirds in general, and of the last one that I really did like. […] -
![We have seen posts on CC recently that have told us that we don’t need any modern full size pickups and another that questioned where the regular cab pickups had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/S10-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: I Don’t Need No Modern Full Size, King Cab Pickup")
CC Outtake: I Don’t Need No Modern Full Size, King Cab Pickup
Posted on May 3, 2012 | 26 CommentsWe have seen posts on CC recently that have told us that we don’t need any modern full size pickups and another that questioned where the regular cab pickups had […] -
![I’m a retired Special Education teacher. Many teachers feel that our special kids really can’t do very much. Frankly, for the most part the kids agree. I happen to think […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Red-Fiberglass-Trike.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Building An EV/Hybrid: A Hands-On Classroom Project")
Building An EV/Hybrid: A Hands-On Classroom Project
Posted on December 26, 2011 | 8 CommentsI’m a retired Special Education teacher. Many teachers feel that our special kids really can’t do very much. Frankly, for the most part the kids agree. I happen to think […] -
![I was inspired to write this by two recent articles. One questioned what car we would buy from 1981 and keep for 30 or 60 years. The other was the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Left-full-lenght.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Backyard Classic: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Handyman Wagon – Now What?")
My Backyard Classic: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Handyman Wagon – Now What?
Posted on December 21, 2011 | 62 CommentsI was inspired to write this by two recent articles. One questioned what car we would buy from 1981 and keep for 30 or 60 years. The other was the […] -
![There seems to be an abundance of Cornbinders on this site lately. Is it harvest season? Well, I’m all for that, and would like to contribute further to that glut. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Lee-on-tractor.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Fieldside Classic: 1978 International Harvester Cub: America’s Mechanical Mule")
My Fieldside Classic: 1978 International Harvester Cub: America’s Mechanical Mule
Posted on December 17, 2011 | 23 CommentsThere seems to be an abundance of Cornbinders on this site lately. Is it harvest season? Well, I’m all for that, and would like to contribute further to that glut. […]
