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About Author: Tom Klockau
Posts by Tom Klockau
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![Well, the Commentariat made short work of the Firenza hatch, with Rob Finfrock getting it on the first try. Nice job. Here’s another one. It may be beige, but that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/01-06-2013-023.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on May 15, 2013 | 18 CommentsWell, the Commentariat made short work of the Firenza hatch, with Rob Finfrock getting it on the first try. Nice job. Here’s another one. It may be beige, but that […] -
![I have developed a reputation as the Broughamy go-to author here on CC (along with Richard Bennett, natch), but the plain truth is I can find just about anything on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/356B-Roadsters-e1367280724814.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Imported CCs: Ich Mag Deutsche Bordsteinkante Klassiker – Wirklich!")
Imported CCs: Ich Mag Deutsche Bordsteinkante Klassiker – Wirklich!
Posted on May 13, 2013 | 28 CommentsI have developed a reputation as the Broughamy go-to author here on CC (along with Richard Bennett, natch), but the plain truth is I can find just about anything on […] -
![Here’s another cool old car from–that’s right!–the Geneseo car show, home to the Turbo-Thrift Six ‘70.5 Camaro, ’64 Stude Cruiser, the nicest Dodge Omni in the world, and other stamped-steel […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/09-08-2012-013-1024x698-e1368386568967.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: 1957 GMC Suburban – All Business")
Car Show Outtake: 1957 GMC Suburban – All Business
Posted on May 12, 2013 | 12 CommentsHere’s another cool old car from–that’s right!–the Geneseo car show, home to the Turbo-Thrift Six ‘70.5 Camaro, ’64 Stude Cruiser, the nicest Dodge Omni in the world, and other stamped-steel […] -
![We all heard about the Big Three’s fondness for name debasement in Jason Shafer’s most excellent ’68 Newport CC. But sub-models fell to the same indignity. Anybody else remember the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/3-14-and-3-15-2013-059-1024x682-e1367717071107.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Name Debasement Part II. THIS Is A Rally Sport?!")
Name Debasement Part II. THIS Is A Rally Sport?!
Posted on May 11, 2013 | 68 CommentsWe all heard about the Big Three’s fondness for name debasement in Jason Shafer’s most excellent ’68 Newport CC. But sub-models fell to the same indignity. Anybody else remember the […] -
CC Clue
Posted on May 10, 2013 | 13 CommentsHere’s something new. It’s certainly very red, but can you identify it? -
![Here’s yet another car from r0b0tr10t’s amazing collection of finds on the Cohort. I’ve always liked the 100LS–chalk it up to ads I clipped from ’70’s Time magazines in middle […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2702341274_76181a6cee_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtakes: Audi 100LS Two-Door Sedan – Ever Seen One? No? How About An Opel Admiral?")
Cohort Outtakes: Audi 100LS Two-Door Sedan – Ever Seen One? No? How About An Opel Admiral?
Posted on May 10, 2013 | 34 CommentsHere’s yet another car from r0b0tr10t’s amazing collection of finds on the Cohort. I’ve always liked the 100LS–chalk it up to ads I clipped from ’70’s Time magazines in middle […] -
![There has been a bit of grumbling about the B-body’s frequent presence on CC lately. I racked my brain thinking what the polar opposite of a Caprice Classic would be, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/4-26-2013-020-1024x729-e1367970761374.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Not A B-Body")
CC Outtake: Not A B-Body
Posted on May 9, 2013 | 28 CommentsThere has been a bit of grumbling about the B-body’s frequent presence on CC lately. I racked my brain thinking what the polar opposite of a Caprice Classic would be, […] -
![We’ve discussed the original mini-Cordoba Cressida a while back, but today I want to talk about the later version. While the 1976-80 Cressida was very much a 3/4-scale LeSabre or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/02-02-2013-013-800x533-e1366572528612.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1989 Toyota Cressida – I’d Take One Over An ES300")
CC Capsule: 1989 Toyota Cressida – I’d Take One Over An ES300
Posted on May 7, 2013 | 24 CommentsWe’ve discussed the original mini-Cordoba Cressida a while back, but today I want to talk about the later version. While the 1976-80 Cressida was very much a 3/4-scale LeSabre or […] -
![This is going back a ways: I shot this Allard back in 2008. We saw a “civilian” Allard not too long ago, but I prefer my Allards in racing trim–and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/allard1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: Lovely Allard")
Car Show Outtake: Lovely Allard
Posted on May 2, 2013 | 10 CommentsThis is going back a ways: I shot this Allard back in 2008. We saw a “civilian” Allard not too long ago, but I prefer my Allards in racing trim–and […] -
![It is amazing, the things that turn up in most unexpected places. About fifteen years ago, I was in West Davenport, a primarily blue-collar and industrial section of town, when […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/patina1-1024x710-e1367186425515.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Miniature Curbside Classic: Schuco Model 5505 Cadillac de Ville Convertible")
Miniature Curbside Classic: Schuco Model 5505 Cadillac de Ville Convertible
Posted on May 2, 2013 | 12 CommentsIt is amazing, the things that turn up in most unexpected places. About fifteen years ago, I was in West Davenport, a primarily blue-collar and industrial section of town, when […] -
![Kevin Martin came oh-so-close on the Schuco Caddy, but LAx was right behind him, identifying it as a 1967-68 model. Yes, I know; not much to go on here. But […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/CC-Clue5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue: Rainy Days Make Me Blue")
CC Clue: Rainy Days Make Me Blue
Posted on May 1, 2013 | 10 CommentsKevin Martin came oh-so-close on the Schuco Caddy, but LAx was right behind him, identifying it as a 1967-68 model. Yes, I know; not much to go on here. But […] -
![I had forgotten I shot this cheery yellow-and-beige air-cooled Vanagon last winter. As we have been on a bit of a Brougham-A-Thon lately, I thought now would be a good […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/02-02-2013-001-800x573-e1366570582706.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1980 VW Vanagon – Good Luck With That Heater…")
CC Capsule: 1980 VW Vanagon – Good Luck With That Heater…
Posted on April 30, 2013 | 14 CommentsI had forgotten I shot this cheery yellow-and-beige air-cooled Vanagon last winter. As we have been on a bit of a Brougham-A-Thon lately, I thought now would be a good […] -
![Channaher wins the Chrysler Clue with his guess of a 1967 full-size sedan. I am going to be up front this time and tell you this is a Mini CC, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/4-28-2013-063-Copy-e1367185464383.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mini CC Clue")
Mini CC Clue
Posted on April 29, 2013 | 9 CommentsChannaher wins the Chrysler Clue with his guess of a 1967 full-size sedan. I am going to be up front this time and tell you this is a Mini CC, […] -
![Poor Mercury. During its last decade of existence, it was starved of fresh product and left to wither. Instead of a notchback Cougar version of the new-for-2005 Mustang, they got…the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/216-800x533-e1366560969760.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC: 2010 Mercury Milan Premier – If They’re Scarce Now…")
Future CC: 2010 Mercury Milan Premier – If They’re Scarce Now…
Posted on April 28, 2013 | 44 CommentsPoor Mercury. During its last decade of existence, it was starved of fresh product and left to wither. Instead of a notchback Cougar version of the new-for-2005 Mustang, they got…the […] -
![Unfortunately we have had a spate of early flooding here, thanks to the Rock River and about a solid week of heavy rain. One of the results of this is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/4-26-2013-022-1024x682-e1367032683324.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Patina Week Outtake: One Bruiser Of An F-150")
Patina Week Outtake: One Bruiser Of An F-150
Posted on April 27, 2013 | 9 CommentsUnfortunately we have had a spate of early flooding here, thanks to the Rock River and about a solid week of heavy rain. One of the results of this is […]
