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About Author: Tom Klockau
Posts by Tom Klockau
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![No one was able to guess the Espada found by JPC–though Will Robinson came closest with his guess of a Countach. Tomorrow’s CC kicks off a whole day focused on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/CC-Clue-791x800-e1372965727717.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on July 10, 2013 | 16 CommentsNo one was able to guess the Espada found by JPC–though Will Robinson came closest with his guess of a Countach. Tomorrow’s CC kicks off a whole day focused on […] -
![The title says it all: I love Amphicars. The little West German-built car-boats were not exactly a smashing success when new, but they are highly collectible today. I recall seeing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/9218917316_ebab4b81a0_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: Amphicars Are Always Cool")
Cohort Outtake: Amphicars Are Always Cool
Posted on July 10, 2013 | 23 CommentsThe title says it all: I love Amphicars. The little West German-built car-boats were not exactly a smashing success when new, but they are highly collectible today. I recall seeing […] -
![It’s been a while since I’ve done a true “walk and talk” car show post, save the VW one a month or so ago. So, time for a post where […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/08-25-2012-001-800x584-e1365035423886.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics – In The Shadow Of The Silvis Train Yard")
Car Show Classics – In The Shadow Of The Silvis Train Yard
Posted on July 9, 2013 | 37 CommentsIt’s been a while since I’ve done a true “walk and talk” car show post, save the VW one a month or so ago. So, time for a post where […] -
![Last Sunday I went to a car show on the Hennepin Canal. Most of the cars were the usual “seen-it” Camaros, Tri-Five Chevs and–you guessed it–Corvettes, but I liked this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/6-28-13-413.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: A Third-Gen Corvette That’s Not Red")
Car Show Outtake: A Third-Gen Corvette That’s Not Red
Posted on July 7, 2013 | 36 CommentsLast Sunday I went to a car show on the Hennepin Canal. Most of the cars were the usual “seen-it” Camaros, Tri-Five Chevs and–you guessed it–Corvettes, but I liked this […] -
![I always like comparing other cars to my own, and couldn’t help but check out this Mini Clubman a few months back. Very different style-wise from the Volvo, but pretty […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/5-15-2013-017-800x533-e1372722500507.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Wagon Outtake: Two Doors Or Four?")
Wagon Outtake: Two Doors Or Four?
Posted on July 5, 2013 | 25 CommentsI always like comparing other cars to my own, and couldn’t help but check out this Mini Clubman a few months back. Very different style-wise from the Volvo, but pretty […] -
![Was the 1967-72 Chevy C10 the last “good old truck?” It seems so, as the ’73+ GM pickups became even more car-like and, dare I say it, Broughamy, with the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Scott-20130510-00612-e1372632864922.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Just A Good Old Truck")
CC Outtake: Just A Good Old Truck
Posted on July 4, 2013 | 49 CommentsWas the 1967-72 Chevy C10 the last “good old truck?” It seems so, as the ’73+ GM pickups became even more car-like and, dare I say it, Broughamy, with the […] -
![I love these W108 Mercedes sedans. When I saw this pristine white example while sitting at a red light, I actually turned around after going through the intersection, hoping to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/6-2013-143-800x533-e1372724177853.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Sure Stands Out In Traffic…")
CC Outtake: Sure Stands Out In Traffic…
Posted on July 2, 2013 | 38 CommentsI love these W108 Mercedes sedans. When I saw this pristine white example while sitting at a red light, I actually turned around after going through the intersection, hoping to […] -
![We’ve had a lot of Lincoln love here on CC, and I have to give some of our GM fans credit for being so patient. Today you’re in luck, for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/9145167108_82bee39484_z-e1372287390410.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Boattail Outtake: The Corvette Stingray That Lived Well In Middle Age…")
Boattail Outtake: The Corvette Stingray That Lived Well In Middle Age…
Posted on July 1, 2013 | 52 CommentsWe’ve had a lot of Lincoln love here on CC, and I have to give some of our GM fans credit for being so patient. Today you’re in luck, for […] -
![If you’ve been reading CC for a while, you probably know that I absolutely love the 1977-86 B-body Pontiacs. Catalina, Bonneville, Grand Safari, Parisienne–I like ’em all. But I especially […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/April-2013-094.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Brougham Behind Bars")
CC Outtake: Brougham Behind Bars
Posted on June 30, 2013 | 31 CommentsIf you’ve been reading CC for a while, you probably know that I absolutely love the 1977-86 B-body Pontiacs. Catalina, Bonneville, Grand Safari, Parisienne–I like ’em all. But I especially […] -
![I know that cars like these are a dime a dozen in Eugene, but here in the heartland, only a few stragglers survive, like this circa-1988 Reliant coupe. My only […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2-7-and-2-8-2013-007-800x553-e1372286926493.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: If I Had A Million Dollars…")
CC Outtake: If I Had A Million Dollars…
Posted on June 29, 2013 | 23 CommentsI know that cars like these are a dime a dozen in Eugene, but here in the heartland, only a few stragglers survive, like this circa-1988 Reliant coupe. My only […] -
![Since we kind of fell into LeMans Day today, I thought it appropriate to include this selection of illustrations by Van Kaufman and Art Fitzpatrick from the 1968 Pontiac prestige […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1968-Pontiac-Prestige-38-39-778x800-e1372379703967.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1968 LeMans Day Finale: Van and Fitz Get Into The Act")
1968 LeMans Day Finale: Van and Fitz Get Into The Act
Posted on June 27, 2013 | 39 CommentsSince we kind of fell into LeMans Day today, I thought it appropriate to include this selection of illustrations by Van Kaufman and Art Fitzpatrick from the 1968 Pontiac prestige […] -
Car Show Outtake: A Real Live LeMans!
Posted on June 27, 2013 | 22 CommentsHere’s a real treat. A 1968 Pontiac LeMans that is–yes, really folks–STILL a LeMans! -
![Remember the Future CC post on the Saab 9-4X last month? Amongst the comments, our own JPCavanaugh lamented that he did not get photos of an Isuzu Ascender he had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/6-2013-150-800x533-e1371943490436.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: The Isuzublazer")
CC Outtake: The Isuzublazer
Posted on June 25, 2013 | 53 CommentsRemember the Future CC post on the Saab 9-4X last month? Amongst the comments, our own JPCavanaugh lamented that he did not get photos of an Isuzu Ascender he had […] -
![Time to say so long to Lincolns for a while, and what better way to end it than with some of the most beautiful Lincolns ever made. Let’s take a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/6-22-2013-002-800x551-e1371957227294.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Lincoln Week Finale – The Lincoln-Zephyr Owners Club Comes To Town")
Lincoln Week Finale – The Lincoln-Zephyr Owners Club Comes To Town
Posted on June 23, 2013 | 15 CommentsTime to say so long to Lincolns for a while, and what better way to end it than with some of the most beautiful Lincolns ever made. Let’s take a […] -
![image: american-excellence.com Maybe you recall my post some time back about the 1980 Bonneville Brougham coupe. Well, the very same company offers a Mark VI Signature Series sedan. Since today […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/bigpic.php_.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mini CC Alert: Continental Mark VI And VII – Yes, Really")
Mini CC Alert: Continental Mark VI And VII – Yes, Really
Posted on June 22, 2013 | 15 Commentsimage: american-excellence.com Maybe you recall my post some time back about the 1980 Bonneville Brougham coupe. Well, the very same company offers a Mark VI Signature Series sedan. Since today […]
