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- Retired industrial designer.
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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Ed Stembridge
Posts by Ed Stembridge
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![I’m still traveling and posting from an iPhone, which while obviously doable, is slow at best. By contrast, here are three GTs that Ford had at their pavilion at Oshkosh […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120728-100500.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: A Trio of Ford GTs")
CC Outtake: A Trio of Ford GTs
Posted on July 27, 2012 | 13 CommentsI’m still traveling and posting from an iPhone, which while obviously doable, is slow at best. By contrast, here are three GTs that Ford had at their pavilion at Oshkosh […] -
![Here’s a teaser that somewhat goes with Paul’s chop-top Astro van. I’m currently at the world’s busiest airport for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) Airventure air show. These modified […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120726-190854.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Rampside Outtake: the World’s Busiest Airport")
Rampside Outtake: the World’s Busiest Airport
Posted on July 26, 2012 | 5 CommentsHere’s a teaser that somewhat goes with Paul’s chop-top Astro van. I’m currently at the world’s busiest airport for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) Airventure air show. These modified […] -
![It’s been a busy week out on the farm, with not much time for CC-spotting. I recently missed my chance at a ’68 LTD four-door in the small town where […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012_0720_69tbird04nose.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1969 Ford Thunderbird")
Curbside Capsule: 1969 Ford Thunderbird
Posted on July 20, 2012 | 31 CommentsIt’s been a busy week out on the farm, with not much time for CC-spotting. I recently missed my chance at a ’68 LTD four-door in the small town where […] -
![I love those old fog lamps! In fact, my 1950 International L-170 has a pair very similar to this one along with a matching spotlight. This isn’t that vehicle, though. Can […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/clue01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue: Double the Fun!")
CC Clue: Double the Fun!
Posted on July 9, 2012 | 3 CommentsI love those old fog lamps! In fact, my 1950 International L-170 has a pair very similar to this one along with a matching spotlight. This isn’t that vehicle, though. Can […] -
![Here’s an interesting find, from the same small-town garage at which I shot the recent ’67 Galaxie 500. This first-gen Corvair Monza convertible showed up on a trailer, and had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012_0707_corvair01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Barnfind Classic: First-gen Corvair Monza — Writing a New Chapter…")
Barnfind Classic: First-gen Corvair Monza — Writing a New Chapter…
Posted on July 8, 2012 | 35 CommentsHere’s an interesting find, from the same small-town garage at which I shot the recent ’67 Galaxie 500. This first-gen Corvair Monza convertible showed up on a trailer, and had […] -
Curbside Capsule: The Wildfire WF650-C – Ugliest Vehicle Ever?
Posted on July 6, 2012 | 33 CommentsThis strange sight caught my eye as I was driving through town the other day… What could they be? -
Curbside Capsule: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Fastback – A Nod to Safety
Posted on July 5, 2012 | 42 CommentsJack recently presented the story behind a certain 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 which brought out some interesting comments. Here’s a ’67 model with the same body style for comparison… -
![I don’t see a CC Clue scheduled for this evening, so I thought this might make a good one… it’ll either be really easy, or maybe not… How well do […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/IMG_1424b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on July 4, 2012 | 12 CommentsI don’t see a CC Clue scheduled for this evening, so I thought this might make a good one… it’ll either be really easy, or maybe not… How well do […] -
![Falcons seem to be seeking me out lately… I spotted this gem on the way to work recently, and after checking my clock (“Yeah, I’ve got time!”), I did a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012_06_falcon02.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Not A Mustang II – 1965 Ford Falcon Futura")
CC Capsule: Not A Mustang II – 1965 Ford Falcon Futura
Posted on June 26, 2012 | 22 CommentsFalcons seem to be seeking me out lately… I spotted this gem on the way to work recently, and after checking my clock (“Yeah, I’ve got time!”), I did a […] -
![This sharp 1970 Ford F-250 Sport Custom Camper Special (sorry, not the Brougham Edition!) is a bit of a rare bird these days, and especially so here in the Salt […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012res_fordcamperspecial.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 1970 Ford F-250 Sport Custom Camper Special")
Curbside Outtake: 1970 Ford F-250 Sport Custom Camper Special
Posted on June 24, 2012 | 14 CommentsThis sharp 1970 Ford F-250 Sport Custom Camper Special (sorry, not the Brougham Edition!) is a bit of a rare bird these days, and especially so here in the Salt […] -
![When I caught a glimpse of this third-gen Falcon across the parking lot, I first thought it was a Mustang, as I could only see the roof line. I wonder […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012res_falcon.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Thrift Store Ford Rerun – 1969 Ford Falcon")
CC Outtake: Thrift Store Ford Rerun – 1969 Ford Falcon
Posted on June 10, 2012 | 47 CommentsWhen I caught a glimpse of this third-gen Falcon across the parking lot, I first thought it was a Mustang, as I could only see the roof line. I wonder […] -
![It’s early Sunday morning here in The Middle West, and you’ll notice the site looks a little different today. No, it’s not a site redesign, but rather is the result […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/enginerebuild.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Overhaul: Pardon Our Dust")
Curbside Overhaul: Pardon Our Dust
Posted on June 10, 2012 | 21 CommentsIt’s early Sunday morning here in The Middle West, and you’ll notice the site looks a little different today. No, it’s not a site redesign, but rather is the result […] -
![In 1940, the Nash-Kelvinator Corporation introduced a low-priced line of cars advertised to carry six passengers up to 600 miles on a 17-gallon tank of gas (at 25–30 mpg), with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_1054.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Capsule: 1948 Nash 600 Business Coupe")
Curbside Classic Capsule: 1948 Nash 600 Business Coupe
Posted on June 7, 2012 | 24 CommentsIn 1940, the Nash-Kelvinator Corporation introduced a low-priced line of cars advertised to carry six passengers up to 600 miles on a 17-gallon tank of gas (at 25–30 mpg), with […] -
![It was all my fault. One often relies on previous experience when troubleshooting a problem, and that was my downfall this morning when I managed to take down the whole […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photo21.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Breakdowns: When Repairs Go Awry")
Curbside Breakdowns: When Repairs Go Awry
Posted on June 5, 2012 | 18 CommentsIt was all my fault. One often relies on previous experience when troubleshooting a problem, and that was my downfall this morning when I managed to take down the whole […] -
![(Updated in February, 2021) It was the late eighties, I was single, and I needed a truck. When I learned that a friend’s sister had a non-running ‘71 VW van […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Belle-PICT-bw1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My (Ex) Curbside Classic: 1971 Volkswagen Campmobile – <i>The Mayfield Belle</i>")
My (Ex) Curbside Classic: 1971 Volkswagen Campmobile – The Mayfield Belle
Posted on December 16, 2011 | 26 Comments(Updated in February, 2021) It was the late eighties, I was single, and I needed a truck. When I learned that a friend’s sister had a non-running ‘71 VW van […]
