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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Mike Butts
Posts by Mike Butts
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![We’ve seen the original Curbside Classic Manor in Eugene, where owning a classic is required by the lease. A branch complex has now opened in the Portland area. It’s certainly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/CCApts1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Curbside Classic Manor North – Part 1")
CC Outtake: Curbside Classic Manor North – Part 1
Posted on November 24, 2013 | 34 CommentsWe’ve seen the original Curbside Classic Manor in Eugene, where owning a classic is required by the lease. A branch complex has now opened in the Portland area. It’s certainly […] -
![Really nice Microbus conversion, mild custom, big sunroof, a beautiful paint job and cool coastal artwork. I see a couple of surfboards on top, sweet. But hey, what’s going on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/P1000443.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1968 VW Transporter Electric – Solar Surfer")
Car Show Classic: 1968 VW Transporter Electric – Solar Surfer
Posted on November 12, 2013 | 16 CommentsReally nice Microbus conversion, mild custom, big sunroof, a beautiful paint job and cool coastal artwork. I see a couple of surfboards on top, sweet. But hey, what’s going on […] -
![http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcqEIg5QIaw Here it is, the 1983 Studebaker! It has one wheel, runs on atomic power, and has an energy field to protect it from collisions. It can hover over land […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/StudeAstralText.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Concept: 1958 Studebaker Astral")
Curbside Concept: 1958 Studebaker Astral
Posted on November 1, 2013 | 22 Commentshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcqEIg5QIaw Here it is, the 1983 Studebaker! It has one wheel, runs on atomic power, and has an energy field to protect it from collisions. It can hover over land […] -
Curbside Capsule: 1984 Buick-Opel Skyhawk Ascona CC
Posted on October 25, 2013 | 65 CommentsFor years we had Buick-Opel dealers in the US. They had plenty of Buicks, and they had some Opels too. But they never had any Buick-Opels. Finally I spotted one! -
![Greetings from Paris. Not Paris, Texas, this really is Paris, France. No matter how exalted the city, it always has some cheesy suburbs. Even the City of Light has its […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Dodge11.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1951 Dodge B Series Pickup – An American in Paris")
CC Outtake: 1951 Dodge B Series Pickup – An American in Paris
Posted on September 19, 2013 | 25 CommentsGreetings from Paris. Not Paris, Texas, this really is Paris, France. No matter how exalted the city, it always has some cheesy suburbs. Even the City of Light has its […] -
![It’s still high summer in the Pacific Northwest, clear blue skies, 93 degrees and 36% humidity as I write this. Summer starts late up here, usually by the Fourth of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/topdown_web1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake and QOTD: All Tops Down!")
Curbside Outtake and QOTD: All Tops Down!
Posted on September 11, 2013 | 48 CommentsIt’s still high summer in the Pacific Northwest, clear blue skies, 93 degrees and 36% humidity as I write this. Summer starts late up here, usually by the Fourth of […] -
![Mopar Mania Week was fabulous, a tough act to follow! Paul, Tom, Jim and the other prolific Mopar posters deserve a day of rest. I just got home (from my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/PulsarNXClueCrop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue: Better Late Than Never")
CC Clue: Better Late Than Never
Posted on August 1, 2013 | 6 CommentsMopar Mania Week was fabulous, a tough act to follow! Paul, Tom, Jim and the other prolific Mopar posters deserve a day of rest. I just got home (from my […] -
![We Americans love to blow stuff up, especially to commemorate our War of Independence. The Virginia Dept. of Transportation says, “Opera deals with the structure of destiny” and invites you […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "Curbside Combustion: Some Highway Fireworks for the Fourth of July")
Curbside Combustion: Some Highway Fireworks for the Fourth of July
Posted on July 4, 2013 | 4 CommentsWe Americans love to blow stuff up, especially to commemorate our War of Independence. The Virginia Dept. of Transportation says, “Opera deals with the structure of destiny” and invites you […] -
![I’ve passed this ’80-83 Mark VI a zillion times walking the dog. It does move from time to time and it’s kept clean, so it’s a genuine CC. Not my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/LincolnGrenade_1K.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Lincoln Week Outtake: Mark VI Grenade?")
Lincoln Week Outtake: Mark VI Grenade?
Posted on June 19, 2013 | 14 CommentsI’ve passed this ’80-83 Mark VI a zillion times walking the dog. It does move from time to time and it’s kept clean, so it’s a genuine CC. Not my […] -
![You’ve probably heard of the 200 mpg carburetor, which was bought up and buried by a conspiracy of “powerful interests”. It’s a great story, but it’s not true. That doesn’t […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/GE_Turboencabulator_pg_1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Chrysler’s Failed Turboencabulator Hybrid Program – Patriot Games")
Automotive History: Chrysler’s Failed Turboencabulator Hybrid Program – Patriot Games
Posted on April 1, 2013 | 30 CommentsYou’ve probably heard of the 200 mpg carburetor, which was bought up and buried by a conspiracy of “powerful interests”. It’s a great story, but it’s not true. That doesn’t […] -
CC of the Future: 2013 Tesla Model S – Welcome to the 21st Century, Your Jetpack is Here
Posted on March 22, 2013 | 71 CommentsI drove a Tesla Model S yesterday. I’m just about speechless. Finally it’s the 21st Century. Our jetpacks have arrived. -
![I got to wondering this St. Patrick’s Day, surely some Irishman sometime got into the car business. A quick Google of “Irish car” turns up nothing but the recipe for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/GreenShamrockcar.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: 1960 Shamrock – “The Pride of Old Ireland” (Updated)")
Automotive History: 1960 Shamrock – “The Pride of Old Ireland” (Updated)
Posted on March 17, 2013 | 24 CommentsI got to wondering this St. Patrick’s Day, surely some Irishman sometime got into the car business. A quick Google of “Irish car” turns up nothing but the recipe for […] -
Curbside Colors: Which One Is Different From The Others – or Can You Spot the Toyota?
Posted on February 26, 2013 | 14 CommentsOn Tom’s Pleasant Toyota Sunday we saw one car which instantly stood out from the rest. Can you spot it here, under this grey late-afternoon overcast? I think you can. -
![I was just checking out Google Street View to see where I’m meeting Lily tonight after work. Delighted to find excellent photos of this fine ’62 Comet nicely appointed with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/CometSkirts2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1962 Mercury Comet – Stylin’ Skirts")
CC Outtake: 1962 Mercury Comet – Stylin’ Skirts
Posted on February 12, 2013 | 8 CommentsI was just checking out Google Street View to see where I’m meeting Lily tonight after work. Delighted to find excellent photos of this fine ’62 Comet nicely appointed with […] -
CC Outtake: Pirates in a Prius
Posted on January 12, 2013 | 26 CommentsSeen at a local movie multiplex this week: Blacked-out Prius, not a bad look. But check out the plate. Pirates in a Prius?
