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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Tom Klockau
Posts by Tom Klockau
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![Our 1963 Days last week were fun. Lots of cool cars, all sleek and snazzy–a time before big bumpers and thirty pounds of emissions equipment spoiled the fun. Plus, Studebaker […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/8-30-and-8-31-2013-037-800x533-e1382051853844.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Not A 1963")
CC Outtake: Not A 1963
Posted on October 21, 2013 | 32 CommentsOur 1963 Days last week were fun. Lots of cool cars, all sleek and snazzy–a time before big bumpers and thirty pounds of emissions equipment spoiled the fun. Plus, Studebaker […] -
![We just had a very fine CC on the Avanti recently, but I just had to share this aqua Avanti I saw at a show last summer in downtown Davenport. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/6-23-2013-108-800x533-e1382052188672.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1963 Postscript: Aqua Avantis Are Awesome")
1963 Postscript: Aqua Avantis Are Awesome
Posted on October 18, 2013 | 32 CommentsWe just had a very fine CC on the Avanti recently, but I just had to share this aqua Avanti I saw at a show last summer in downtown Davenport. […] -
![It has been a while since I’ve done a Volvo on CC. Kind of embarrasing, since I’ve never owned anything but a Volvo (well, until very recently; more on that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/72-1800E-e1334874424275-800x571-e1381701267386.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1972 Volvo 1800E – Souped-Down Sports Car")
CC Outtake: 1972 Volvo 1800E – Souped-Down Sports Car
Posted on October 18, 2013 | 30 CommentsIt has been a while since I’ve done a Volvo on CC. Kind of embarrasing, since I’ve never owned anything but a Volvo (well, until very recently; more on that […] -
![It’s a shame that Peugeot is not on our shores (and Citroën, for that matter), but this nifty photograph, posted by Dick Johnson on the www.diecast.org forum, shows not only […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/The_lobby_of_Peugeot_headquarters_in_Paris_1966-683x800-e1381609823273.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage CC Outtake: Peugeot Headquarters in 1966")
Vintage CC Outtake: Peugeot Headquarters in 1966
Posted on October 13, 2013 | 15 CommentsIt’s a shame that Peugeot is not on our shores (and Citroën, for that matter), but this nifty photograph, posted by Dick Johnson on the www.diecast.org forum, shows not only […] -
![With the current CC tune up ongoing, I thought some nice B-bodies would make everybody feel better. It is undisputed that the 1977-up B-body GM full-size is a CC favorite, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1978-Chevrolet-Fullsize-021-e1381548054861.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "What If: Downsized Caprice Classic And Bonneville Convertibles – Coulda Been Curbside Classics")
What If: Downsized Caprice Classic And Bonneville Convertibles – Coulda Been Curbside Classics
Posted on October 12, 2013 | 40 CommentsWith the current CC tune up ongoing, I thought some nice B-bodies would make everybody feel better. It is undisputed that the 1977-up B-body GM full-size is a CC favorite, […] -
![(For German-American Day, I’ve been asked to re-run this post, which is Tom Klockau’s first, if I’m not mistaken-ED) My dad is a Porsche guy, more specifically an old […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/01-912-8001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Dad’s Ex-Curbside Classic: 1969 Porsche 912 Targa – Blame It On Mom")
My Dad’s Ex-Curbside Classic: 1969 Porsche 912 Targa – Blame It On Mom
Posted on October 6, 2013 | 5 Comments(For German-American Day, I’ve been asked to re-run this post, which is Tom Klockau’s first, if I’m not mistaken-ED) My dad is a Porsche guy, more specifically an old […] -
![612 E. South, Plano IL 2/26/86 Time for another Street Scenes post. It has been on hiatus for better than a year (sorry about that, Chief), but never fear, for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/bartonville-e1379457949756.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Street Scenes IX: More Middle West Bars & Cars")
Street Scenes IX: More Middle West Bars & Cars
Posted on October 2, 2013 | 24 Comments612 E. South, Plano IL 2/26/86 Time for another Street Scenes post. It has been on hiatus for better than a year (sorry about that, Chief), but never fear, for […] -
![Labor Day weekend was a major car show weekend for me. Friday, right after work, I headed out to Iowa City to meet up with my Uncle Dave, cousin Sara […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Labor-Day-Weekend-2013-261-800x533-e1378584586690.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Wandering Around Fort Madison: Pens, Trains And Automobiles")
Wandering Around Fort Madison: Pens, Trains And Automobiles
Posted on September 30, 2013 | 20 CommentsLabor Day weekend was a major car show weekend for me. Friday, right after work, I headed out to Iowa City to meet up with my Uncle Dave, cousin Sara […] -
![I know we had a full-zoot CC on the VW Rabbit pickup this week, but I wanted to give a preview of a family VW that is still with us–albeit […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/10-12-2012-046-800x533-e1380502003350.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "VW Week Coda: VW And A Broughamy Compadre In Time Suspension…")
VW Week Coda: VW And A Broughamy Compadre In Time Suspension…
Posted on September 29, 2013 | 19 CommentsI know we had a full-zoot CC on the VW Rabbit pickup this week, but I wanted to give a preview of a family VW that is still with us–albeit […] -
![Kevin Martin’s recent classic hood ornament post jump-started my brain: I recalled seeing a lovely, circa-1950s Nash hood ornament on something rather unusual–but what is it? Don’t worry folks, this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Nash-hood-ornament-e1380160827658.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: To What Is This Nash Hood Ornament Attached?")
Car Show Outtake: To What Is This Nash Hood Ornament Attached?
Posted on September 28, 2013 | 4 CommentsKevin Martin’s recent classic hood ornament post jump-started my brain: I recalled seeing a lovely, circa-1950s Nash hood ornament on something rather unusual–but what is it? Don’t worry folks, this […] -
![An Official CC Theme Week would not be complete without at least one Mini CC post. But today you get a bonus: Both a VW and a Porsche. And why […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/9-08-2013-002-800x533-e1379885213454.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mini CCs: 1963 VW And A Friend")
Mini CCs: 1963 VW And A Friend
Posted on September 28, 2013 | 7 CommentsAn Official CC Theme Week would not be complete without at least one Mini CC post. But today you get a bonus: Both a VW and a Porsche. And why […] -
![Well, it’s fortuitous that VW week is here, for a good friend of my uncle’s is looking to sell a fine example. Simply put, he has too many cars–he also […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG-20130826-01082-e1378676712782.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: Anyone Want A Clean ’64 VW Karmann-Built ‘Vert?")
CC For Sale: Anyone Want A Clean ’64 VW Karmann-Built ‘Vert?
Posted on September 24, 2013 | 10 CommentsWell, it’s fortuitous that VW week is here, for a good friend of my uncle’s is looking to sell a fine example. Simply put, he has too many cars–he also […] -
![Was the ’64 Karmann convertible too easy a challenge? Looking for something more involved? Well, step right up, for my uncle in Iowa City has another buddy with this 411! […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/411-logo.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: VW 411 With Plenty Of Patina!")
CC Outtake: VW 411 With Plenty Of Patina!
Posted on September 24, 2013 | 13 CommentsWas the ’64 Karmann convertible too easy a challenge? Looking for something more involved? Well, step right up, for my uncle in Iowa City has another buddy with this 411! […] -
![Here we have a nice Ranger. You can haul things with it, load it without pole-vaulting over the bed side, and get in it without a rolling stairway. The other […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/9-19-2013-001-800x562-e1379632333287.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: One Of These Is A Truck…")
CC Outtake: One Of These Is A Truck…
Posted on September 21, 2013 | 90 CommentsHere we have a nice Ranger. You can haul things with it, load it without pole-vaulting over the bed side, and get in it without a rolling stairway. The other […] -
Car Show Outtake: Never Saw It Coming…
Posted on September 20, 2013 | 10 CommentsSadly, the little Bugeye Sprite did not notice the big, fat Highlander sneaking up behind it, and was quickly eaten.
