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About Author: Tom Klockau
Posts by Tom Klockau
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![There were lots of C-body guesses for the Barracuda, but Patrick Bell must have recognized the top edge of the seldom-seen Gran Coupe emblem. Well done. Here’s something a little […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/CC-Clue.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on July 27, 2013 | 9 CommentsThere were lots of C-body guesses for the Barracuda, but Patrick Bell must have recognized the top edge of the seldom-seen Gran Coupe emblem. Well done. Here’s something a little […] -
![GN was really on the ball with the C-body–make, year and model were all right on the nose, while Sean Cornelis got the Broughamy SE, also on the first try. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/6-8-2013-033-800x436.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on July 26, 2013 | 3 CommentsGN was really on the ball with the C-body–make, year and model were all right on the nose, while Sean Cornelis got the Broughamy SE, also on the first try. […] -
CC Clue Two
Posted on July 25, 2013 | 7 CommentsFirst things first: Tomorrow’s car is not that horribly street-rodded “pregnant” Packard in the background. Recognize it? -
![Well no one got the nutty ’75 LeMans wagon, though impalafleeta got the right street, but wrong address, with his guess of an ’82 Bonneville Model G. Here’s something a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/CC-Clue1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue: Outside Looking In")
CC Clue: Outside Looking In
Posted on July 24, 2013 | 6 CommentsWell no one got the nutty ’75 LeMans wagon, though impalafleeta got the right street, but wrong address, with his guess of an ’82 Bonneville Model G. Here’s something a […] -
![Kaiser Day sent me into my car show photo files, looking for more K-Fs to share. This lovely Wedgwood blue over white Virginian was shot nearly a year ago at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/08-03-2012-081.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: 1949 Kaiser Virginian – The Non-Hardtop Hardtop")
Car Show Outtake: 1949 Kaiser Virginian – The Non-Hardtop Hardtop
Posted on July 22, 2013 | 22 CommentsKaiser Day sent me into my car show photo files, looking for more K-Fs to share. This lovely Wedgwood blue over white Virginian was shot nearly a year ago at […] -
![The final B-body convertibles were something to remember: Big, luxurious, gas-sucking dreamboats. Should any of you CCers want an Olds version of your very own, last-year ’75s are readily available, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/July-7-13-2013-044.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: Royale Ride")
Car Show Outtake: Royale Ride
Posted on July 20, 2013 | 43 CommentsThe final B-body convertibles were something to remember: Big, luxurious, gas-sucking dreamboats. Should any of you CCers want an Olds version of your very own, last-year ’75s are readily available, […] -
![I love Citroens, especially the vaunted DS. I also love Broughams. You might think the two would be at odds with each other, but both of my favorites–advanced European design […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/7706614302_a02bd63a35_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Capsule: Pallas Is Citroen For Brougham")
Cohort Capsule: Pallas Is Citroen For Brougham
Posted on July 18, 2013 | 38 CommentsI love Citroens, especially the vaunted DS. I also love Broughams. You might think the two would be at odds with each other, but both of my favorites–advanced European design […] -
![Update: two hours and not one guess? OK, here’s a slightly rearranged shot… The Panhard was a very generous Clue, albeit of a seldom-seen car on this side of the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/CC-Clue-800x242.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on July 17, 2013 | 4 CommentsUpdate: two hours and not one guess? OK, here’s a slightly rearranged shot… The Panhard was a very generous Clue, albeit of a seldom-seen car on this side of the […] -
![One of the most interesting Pintos was the Cruising Wagon, introduced in mid-1977. Few are seen these days–much like all Pintos!–but the CW might well be the flashiest and most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/6-23-2013-008-800x533-e1373043645237.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Pinto Day Finale: 1977-78 Cruising Wagon – The Most Desirable Pinto?")
Pinto Day Finale: 1977-78 Cruising Wagon – The Most Desirable Pinto?
Posted on July 15, 2013 | 39 CommentsOne of the most interesting Pintos was the Cruising Wagon, introduced in mid-1977. Few are seen these days–much like all Pintos!–but the CW might well be the flashiest and most […] -
![Pinto Day would not be complete without a Mini CC version. And luckily for you, I do indeed have one in my fleet–this white-over-red variant by Motor Max’s “Fresh Cherries” […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/mini-Pinto-001-800x533-e1373042144813.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mini CC: 1974 Ford Pinto LDO – Lido Edition?")
Mini CC: 1974 Ford Pinto LDO – Lido Edition?
Posted on July 15, 2013 | 16 CommentsPinto Day would not be complete without a Mini CC version. And luckily for you, I do indeed have one in my fleet–this white-over-red variant by Motor Max’s “Fresh Cherries” […] -
![Here’s something different–a Mercury Bobcat drag car. I had not seen one of these L-M Pinto knockoffs in about twenty-five years, so out came the camera. The 1979 model got […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/6-28-13-055.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cruise Night Outtake: Runs Like A Scalded…Well, You Know")
Cruise Night Outtake: Runs Like A Scalded…Well, You Know
Posted on July 15, 2013 | 18 CommentsHere’s something different–a Mercury Bobcat drag car. I had not seen one of these L-M Pinto knockoffs in about twenty-five years, so out came the camera. The 1979 model got […] -
![Despite the wide variety of vintage dealer brochures available on oldcarbrochures.com, I still buy the real deal, and indeed have several bankers boxes full of them. I recently was looking […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1975-Ford-Wagons-08-09-Crop-e1372961677590.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Brochure Outtake: Not Quite True To Life")
Brochure Outtake: Not Quite True To Life
Posted on July 15, 2013 | 44 CommentsDespite the wide variety of vintage dealer brochures available on oldcarbrochures.com, I still buy the real deal, and indeed have several bankers boxes full of them. I recently was looking […] -
![Yes, that’s right, that oft-mocked and tiny little Ford from the ’70s is getting its day on CC–today. Say what you will about the first U.S. market subcompact Ford, I’ve […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1977-Ford-Wagons-a02-800x799-e1372960767287.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Announcement: Today Is Pinto Day!")
CC Announcement: Today Is Pinto Day!
Posted on July 15, 2013 | 67 CommentsYes, that’s right, that oft-mocked and tiny little Ford from the ’70s is getting its day on CC–today. Say what you will about the first U.S. market subcompact Ford, I’ve […] -
CC TV: Some Of The Best VW Commercials Ever
Posted on July 12, 2013 | 15 CommentsTime for a CC Commercial break. No, don’t skip to the next channel post! You’ll like these, as they’re from the golden age of classic VW print and media advertising. -
![We already looked at a blue Chevrolet a few days ago, but it was a Corvette and Corvettes are hardly rare. How about a Marina Blue ’67 Impala instead? I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/6-28-13-067.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: A Different Type Of Blue Chevy")
Car Show Outtake: A Different Type Of Blue Chevy
Posted on July 11, 2013 | 24 CommentsWe already looked at a blue Chevrolet a few days ago, but it was a Corvette and Corvettes are hardly rare. How about a Marina Blue ’67 Impala instead? I […]
