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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Tom Klockau
Posts by Tom Klockau
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![(first posted 10/23/2012) Time for something a little different. These retired workhorses have been part of the scenery in front of a quarry near Blackhawk State Park for years, but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/09-30-2012-062-e1349562526246.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Construction Classic: 1940s Euclid R24 And NW Engineering Crane – Quite A Pair")
Construction Classic: 1940s Euclid R24 And NW Engineering Crane – Quite A Pair
Posted on June 29, 2016 | 38 Comments(first posted 10/23/2012) Time for something a little different. These retired workhorses have been part of the scenery in front of a quarry near Blackhawk State Park for years, but […] -
![(first posted 10/31/2012) A while back, jpcavanaugh told us about a Ford product that didn’t get any respect. Here’s another one: The “fat” 1971-73 Mustang. And while the Boss 351 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/09-30-2012-034-e1351093575575.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1971 Ford Mustang Grande – Como Se Dice Brougham?")
Curbside Classic: 1971 Ford Mustang Grande – Como Se Dice Brougham?
Posted on June 27, 2016 | 83 Comments(first posted 10/31/2012) A while back, jpcavanaugh told us about a Ford product that didn’t get any respect. Here’s another one: The “fat” 1971-73 Mustang. And while the Boss 351 […] -
![(First published 6/11/2012) The Maxima has been Nissan’s top-drawer model since the early ’80s. While today it is a sporty large sedan, back in the 1980s, it was a comfortable, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/rear-quarter-e1339444912796.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: 1987 Nissan Maxima Wagon – The Smart Side Of Luxury Wagons")
Cohort Classic: 1987 Nissan Maxima Wagon – The Smart Side Of Luxury Wagons
Posted on April 10, 2016 | 60 Comments(First published 6/11/2012) The Maxima has been Nissan’s top-drawer model since the early ’80s. While today it is a sporty large sedan, back in the 1980s, it was a comfortable, […] -
![(first posted 6/1/2012) I consider myself a well informed car nut, but this was a car I didn’t know existed until recently. Oh sure, I knew that Kaiser got started […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/aa-5-22-2012-005.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1954 Kaiser Special Club Sedan – Some First Car!")
Curbside Classic: 1954 Kaiser Special Club Sedan – Some First Car!
Posted on March 31, 2016 | 62 Comments(first posted 6/1/2012) I consider myself a well informed car nut, but this was a car I didn’t know existed until recently. Oh sure, I knew that Kaiser got started […] -
![Galesburg IL, 2/21/86 (first posted 4/4/2012) A lot of times I’ll think, “why didn’t someone take pictures of common things twenty or thirty years ago?” I would have loved to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Galesburg-IL-e1333492326448.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Street Scenes: Curbside Classics In Their Prime")
Street Scenes: Curbside Classics In Their Prime
Posted on February 16, 2016 | 76 CommentsGalesburg IL, 2/21/86 (first posted 4/4/2012) A lot of times I’ll think, “why didn’t someone take pictures of common things twenty or thirty years ago?” I would have loved to […] -
![(First posted 5/22/2012) This car, the Volvo 245, is the essence of Volvo. Whenever someone mentions Volvo, whether in mixed company or among fellow gearheads, this is most likely the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/CC-82-020-800-e1337307021577.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1978 Volvo 245DL – The Quintessential Volvo")
Curbside Classic: 1978 Volvo 245DL – The Quintessential Volvo
Posted on September 5, 2015 | 55 Comments(First posted 5/22/2012) This car, the Volvo 245, is the essence of Volvo. Whenever someone mentions Volvo, whether in mixed company or among fellow gearheads, this is most likely the […] -
![(first posted 3/26/2012) First things first: I like these cars. The downsized 1986 Riviera was a little too downsized, and its resemblance to the N-body Somerset/Skylark made matters worse. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/3-20-12-009-e1332432011412.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1989 Buick Riviera – What The 1986 Riviera Should Have Been")
Curbside Classic: 1989 Buick Riviera – What The 1986 Riviera Should Have Been
Posted on June 23, 2015 | 81 Comments(first posted 3/26/2012) First things first: I like these cars. The downsized 1986 Riviera was a little too downsized, and its resemblance to the N-body Somerset/Skylark made matters worse. […] -
![(first posted 3/8/2012) If you were looking to buy a 1977-1979 full-size Pontiac today, you would have a long road ahead. Looking online and in Hemmings, you could be […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Mar-12-2012-014-e1331501190493.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1978 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham – No, Pontiac Didn’t Just Make Firebirds In The ’70s")
Curbside Classic: 1978 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham – No, Pontiac Didn’t Just Make Firebirds In The ’70s
Posted on May 17, 2015 | 107 Comments(first posted 3/8/2012) If you were looking to buy a 1977-1979 full-size Pontiac today, you would have a long road ahead. Looking online and in Hemmings, you could be […] -
![(first posted 3/2/2012) Jaguar. The name conjures up many images. Classic luxury cars like the Mark II and XJ6. Memorable sports cars like the XK 120, D-Type and E-Type. It […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/profile-e1330543037460.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mom’s Curbside Classic: 1995 Jaguar XJS Convertible – T-Bird Substitute")
Mom’s Curbside Classic: 1995 Jaguar XJS Convertible – T-Bird Substitute
Posted on May 10, 2015 | 39 Comments(first posted 3/2/2012) Jaguar. The name conjures up many images. Classic luxury cars like the Mark II and XJ6. Memorable sports cars like the XK 120, D-Type and E-Type. It […] -
CC Clue
Posted on January 8, 2015 | 9 CommentsNow what could this be? -
CC Clue
Posted on January 1, 2015 | 26 CommentsNow what in the world could this be? -
![It has been quite a year, has it not? Lots of great posts, interesting commentary, a visit to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum in October, and sharing cool old cars […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/12-24-2014-001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Merry Christmas, And A Note From The Resident Luxury Car Guy")
CC Outtake: Merry Christmas, And A Note From The Resident Luxury Car Guy
Posted on December 25, 2014 | 38 CommentsIt has been quite a year, has it not? Lots of great posts, interesting commentary, a visit to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum in October, and sharing cool old cars […] -
CC Wordless Outtake: The Sheriff Of Broughamville
Posted on December 16, 2014 | 47 Comments -
CC Clue
Posted on December 10, 2014 | 9 CommentsWhat could this be? -
![Yes. Four Hundred Thirty Five horsepower. Wow. That is only 15 horses shy of the 2001 Dodge Viper my mother once owned. And, I mean, it was a VIPER. This […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/aa-11-08-2014-027.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Curbside Classic: 2015 Ford Mustang GT – Four Hundred Thirty Five Horsepower?!")
Future Curbside Classic: 2015 Ford Mustang GT – Four Hundred Thirty Five Horsepower?!
Posted on December 10, 2014 | 96 CommentsYes. Four Hundred Thirty Five horsepower. Wow. That is only 15 horses shy of the 2001 Dodge Viper my mother once owned. And, I mean, it was a VIPER. This […]
