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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Mike Burns
Posts by Mike Burns
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![(first posted 7/6/2013) In the 1960s, Ford leveraged its considerable reputation for quality trucks into an entirely new line—the N-series. These trucks slotted between the “conventional” light-to-heavy duty F-series trucks […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/n600-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Storage Yard Classic: 1963-70 Ford N-Series Trucks")
Storage Yard Classic: 1963-70 Ford N-Series Trucks
Posted on April 9, 2024 | 82 Comments(first posted 7/6/2013) In the 1960s, Ford leveraged its considerable reputation for quality trucks into an entirely new line—the N-series. These trucks slotted between the “conventional” light-to-heavy duty F-series trucks […] -
![(first posted 2/22/2013) The year is 1977: Jimmy Carter’s inauguration is followed closely by the introduction of brother Billy Carter’s eponymous beer. The musical stars align in a bid to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/GLM001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1977 Pontiac Grand LeMans – Retrograde Colonnade")
Curbside Classic: 1977 Pontiac Grand LeMans – Retrograde Colonnade
Posted on March 6, 2023 | 178 Comments(first posted 2/22/2013) The year is 1977: Jimmy Carter’s inauguration is followed closely by the introduction of brother Billy Carter’s eponymous beer. The musical stars align in a bid to […] -
![(first posted 11/2/2012) Nautical terms are often applied to automobiles. We’ve all heard the old saw about “Nimitz-class boats” navigating wide-open swaths of America on newly-built ’60s superhighways–but just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/555393_10100893814390739_1408582742_n.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1963 Imperial Custom Four-Door – The Imperial Battleship")
Curbside Classic: 1963 Imperial Custom Four-Door – The Imperial Battleship
Posted on July 8, 2022 | 92 Comments(first posted 11/2/2012) Nautical terms are often applied to automobiles. We’ve all heard the old saw about “Nimitz-class boats” navigating wide-open swaths of America on newly-built ’60s superhighways–but just […] -
![(first posted 11/10/2012) It was 1969, and the B-bodies from the Dodge Boys were making some big waves. Dodge Charger 500s were tearing up NASCAR’s short tracks. Bewinged Charger Daytonas had broken […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/frontquarter1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1969 Dodge Coronet 440 – Bread and Butter B-Body")
Curbside Classic: 1969 Dodge Coronet 440 – Bread and Butter B-Body
Posted on July 15, 2016 | 77 Comments(first posted 11/10/2012) It was 1969, and the B-bodies from the Dodge Boys were making some big waves. Dodge Charger 500s were tearing up NASCAR’s short tracks. Bewinged Charger Daytonas had broken […] -
![While on a brief Memorial Day drive to the north in search of summer camping sites, I happened to meander through the small town of Pisgah, IA (say: “pizz-guh”). […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1961Dodge.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Fill ‘Er Up and Keep On Truckin’ 1961 Dodge Dart")
CC Outtake: Fill ‘Er Up and Keep On Truckin’ 1961 Dodge Dart
Posted on May 28, 2013 | 31 CommentsWhile on a brief Memorial Day drive to the north in search of summer camping sites, I happened to meander through the small town of Pisgah, IA (say: “pizz-guh”). […] -
CC Outtake: Chevrolet 3500 3+3 (+3?)
Posted on March 4, 2013 | 10 CommentsAnd when you notice the little mini-topper behind the cab…it may have been a 3+3+3+3. You just know it hauled that trailer, too. Those rear springs must be really stiff. -
![The thermometer on my dashboard read 9° Fahrenheit this morning in beautiful Omaha, Nebraska (ED: That was actually on the 14th). That didn’t deter this intrepid Cadillac owner, who […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/62cad.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1962 Sedan DeChill")
CC Outtake: 1962 Sedan DeChill
Posted on January 22, 2013 | 36 CommentsThe thermometer on my dashboard read 9° Fahrenheit this morning in beautiful Omaha, Nebraska (ED: That was actually on the 14th). That didn’t deter this intrepid Cadillac owner, who […] -
CC Clue
Posted on November 5, 2012 | 9 CommentsThere were several very warm guesses for Dr. Niedermeyer’s Starliner, but none close enough to call a win. So maybe we’ll make this one a bit easier.
