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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Tom Klockau
Posts by Tom Klockau
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![Who doesn’t like Step-Down Hudsons? Nobody I know of. And while I do appreciate stock examples, with wide whites and a nice maroon or hunter-green paint job, this one is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/6-8-2013-205-800x533-e1376439961328.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: The Rare Step-Down Signature Series")
Car Show Outtake: The Rare Step-Down Signature Series
Posted on August 16, 2013 | 12 CommentsWho doesn’t like Step-Down Hudsons? Nobody I know of. And while I do appreciate stock examples, with wide whites and a nice maroon or hunter-green paint job, this one is […] -
CC Clue: Not A Toyota
Posted on August 15, 2013 | 18 CommentsAnd with that title, that’s the only hint you’re going to get. What have we here? -
![OK, how’s this for something different? The Cadillac Cimarron, probably the most infamous of Cadillacs on the face of the earth, was available only as a four-door sedan. I have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/05-e1376160976602.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Ebay Find: Cimarron D’Oro Convertible – No, Really")
Ebay Find: Cimarron D’Oro Convertible – No, Really
Posted on August 15, 2013 | 56 CommentsOK, how’s this for something different? The Cadillac Cimarron, probably the most infamous of Cadillacs on the face of the earth, was available only as a four-door sedan. I have […] -
![Recently, the modern Challenger was discussed during Mopar Week. One thing mentioned was the availability of white interiors in the new ones. I had thought that only the 2010 Furious […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/6-28-13-008.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC Outtake: White Sale Challenger")
Future CC Outtake: White Sale Challenger
Posted on August 14, 2013 | 40 CommentsRecently, the modern Challenger was discussed during Mopar Week. One thing mentioned was the availability of white interiors in the new ones. I had thought that only the 2010 Furious […] -
![Here’s another cool find from the recent Monmouth car show. From a distance, it appeared to be a nicely done Scout II, but upon looking closer, I noticed the nameplate. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/8-01-13-to-8-03-13-196-800x533-e1376247017240.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake – 1972 Farmall II?")
Car Show Outtake – 1972 Farmall II?
Posted on August 11, 2013 | 8 CommentsHere’s another cool find from the recent Monmouth car show. From a distance, it appeared to be a nicely done Scout II, but upon looking closer, I noticed the nameplate. […] -
![The recent Maple City Cruise Night in Monmouth, IL, included a number of great cars–among them, a pristine mauve ’75 Coupe de Ville with white leather (yowza!) and a Kaiser […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/8-01-13-to-8-03-13-146-800x508-e1375916015784.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Now Available In Medium And Large…")
CC Outtake: Now Available In Medium And Large…
Posted on August 9, 2013 | 29 CommentsThe recent Maple City Cruise Night in Monmouth, IL, included a number of great cars–among them, a pristine mauve ’75 Coupe de Ville with white leather (yowza!) and a Kaiser […] -
![Looks like our last Clue was on the Toyota Mark II with um, polarizing plastic surgery. No one got it. Is this Clue too skimpy or not? Well, only one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/3-15-12-005.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on August 7, 2013 | 13 CommentsLooks like our last Clue was on the Toyota Mark II with um, polarizing plastic surgery. No one got it. Is this Clue too skimpy or not? Well, only one […] -
![Well, Mopar Week has come and gone. I had a lot of fun; I hope you did too. But it seems that one of our editors may have had a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/8-01-13-to-8-03-13-343-800x533-e1375743345412.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mopar Week Bonus Outtake: I Think JP Went A Little Overboard…")
Mopar Week Bonus Outtake: I Think JP Went A Little Overboard…
Posted on August 7, 2013 | 26 CommentsWell, Mopar Week has come and gone. I had a lot of fun; I hope you did too. But it seems that one of our editors may have had a […] -
![Does the CC Commentariat have room for one more Imperial this week? I gave some serious thought to which one of my mini Mopars to use to see off Mopar […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/8-04-2013-002-800x534-e1375647645915.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mini CC – 1961 Imperial Crown Convertible – Now THAT’S Over The Top!")
Mini CC – 1961 Imperial Crown Convertible – Now THAT’S Over The Top!
Posted on August 4, 2013 | 19 CommentsDoes the CC Commentariat have room for one more Imperial this week? I gave some serious thought to which one of my mini Mopars to use to see off Mopar […] -
![Yes, Mopar week is nearly over, but I realize that some of our regulars may want a little break. So how about this nice Caddy coupe I spotted across the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/6-15-2013-236-800x533-e1375572533327.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mopar Week Mini-Break – For Carmine, Who’s Been So Patient")
Mopar Week Mini-Break – For Carmine, Who’s Been So Patient
Posted on August 3, 2013 | 46 CommentsYes, Mopar week is nearly over, but I realize that some of our regulars may want a little break. So how about this nice Caddy coupe I spotted across the […] -
![During Pinto Day, I mentioned that Motor Max, the company that makes the mini-1974 Pinto (Mini CC here) also made 1/24-scale Vegas, Mavericks and LeBaron Town & Countrys, among other […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/7-22-thru-7-27-2013-170-800x593-e1375560328386.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mini CC: 1979 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country – Super Deluxe Volaspen")
Mini CC: 1979 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country – Super Deluxe Volaspen
Posted on August 3, 2013 | 27 CommentsDuring Pinto Day, I mentioned that Motor Max, the company that makes the mini-1974 Pinto (Mini CC here) also made 1/24-scale Vegas, Mavericks and LeBaron Town & Countrys, among other […] -
CC Clue: Feel Like A Shamrock Shake?
Posted on July 31, 2013 | 2 CommentsYes, it’s August, but for some reason I am in the mood for that fast-food St. Paddy’s day treat. Curses! I’ll have to wait another eight months… -
Mini CC Outtake: Attack Of The Mini-Broughams
Posted on July 30, 2013 | 10 CommentsStill haven’t gotten enough of the Broughmo-Muscle Car Era with today’s ’74 Charger? Well how about these mini ’73 Charger Special Editions, released in the late ’90s by Johnny Lightning? -
![Tomorrow’s CC is actually a twofer. The primary car is the one on the left, but both are going to be featured. Double special CC bonus points if you get […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/6-28-13-290.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on July 30, 2013 | 10 CommentsTomorrow’s CC is actually a twofer. The primary car is the one on the left, but both are going to be featured. Double special CC bonus points if you get […] -
![I drew this cartoon for my uncle a few years back, when he bought my dad’s 1969 Porsche 912. For those of you who missed it, my very first CC […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/porsche-ownership.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Cartoon: Ah, The Joys Of Porsche Ownership")
Curbside Cartoon: Ah, The Joys Of Porsche Ownership
Posted on July 28, 2013 | 8 CommentsI drew this cartoon for my uncle a few years back, when he bought my dad’s 1969 Porsche 912. For those of you who missed it, my very first CC […]
