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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Tom Klockau
Posts by Tom Klockau
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![I was pulling out of a shopping center the other evening when, to my surprise, I saw a Pontiac Parisienne ahead of me. And in the dark, how did I know […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1-03-2013-001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: A Brougham In The Night")
CC Outtake: A Brougham In The Night
Posted on January 9, 2013 | 36 CommentsI was pulling out of a shopping center the other evening when, to my surprise, I saw a Pontiac Parisienne ahead of me. And in the dark, how did I know […] -
![I was walking back to the car yesterday and did a double-take when I saw the bumper on this otherwise inoffensive Chevy pickup. Around these parts, it seems like the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1-03-2013-003.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Holey Rusty Bumper, Batman!")
CC Outtake: Holey Rusty Bumper, Batman!
Posted on January 5, 2013 | 18 CommentsI was walking back to the car yesterday and did a double-take when I saw the bumper on this otherwise inoffensive Chevy pickup. Around these parts, it seems like the […] -
![I recently found CC Commentor Junqueboi’s flickr page, which documents some of his more interesting junkyard finds. Although it may be a bit sad to see some Curbside Classics at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/1973-Cadillac-15-e1356291503457.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junqueboi’s Junkyard Classics: Class Of 1973")
Junqueboi’s Junkyard Classics: Class Of 1973
Posted on January 3, 2013 | 43 CommentsI recently found CC Commentor Junqueboi’s flickr page, which documents some of his more interesting junkyard finds. Although it may be a bit sad to see some Curbside Classics at […] -
![Looks like no one got the 504, though there was a wide variety of guesses, from ’60s Datsun to ’69 GTO–and even fictional vehicles, though no one mentioned the Belchfire […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/CC-Clue4-e1356842921715.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue: You’re Making Me Blush!")
CC Clue: You’re Making Me Blush!
Posted on January 2, 2013 | 7 CommentsLooks like no one got the 504, though there was a wide variety of guesses, from ’60s Datsun to ’69 GTO–and even fictional vehicles, though no one mentioned the Belchfire […] -
![Here’s wishing all you CCers a very Broughamy New Year, and all the best for the rest of the year! All of us here at CC have found some pretty […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12-03-2012-001-e1355792850791.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Happy Broughamy New Year From All Of Us At CC!")
Happy Broughamy New Year From All Of Us At CC!
Posted on January 1, 2013 | 27 CommentsHere’s wishing all you CCers a very Broughamy New Year, and all the best for the rest of the year! All of us here at CC have found some pretty […] -
![While we didn’t get a precise guess on Jason Shafer’s ’72 Satellite, AM on FM gets the nod with his guess of a ’71-’78 Mopar B-body. Grille patterns can be […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/CC-Clue5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on December 27, 2012 | 4 CommentsWhile we didn’t get a precise guess on Jason Shafer’s ’72 Satellite, AM on FM gets the nod with his guess of a ’71-’78 Mopar B-body. Grille patterns can be […] -
![Well, another holiday season has passed into history. For those of you looking to spend a little of that Christmas green from dear old Aunt Ethel or Grandma Cissy, you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/173.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Craigslist Classic: Christmas Money Burning A Hole In Your Pocket? How About A ’77 Bonneville With Valencia Interior?")
Craigslist Classic: Christmas Money Burning A Hole In Your Pocket? How About A ’77 Bonneville With Valencia Interior?
Posted on December 26, 2012 | 32 CommentsWell, another holiday season has passed into history. For those of you looking to spend a little of that Christmas green from dear old Aunt Ethel or Grandma Cissy, you […] -
![As a devoted car nut, you may not be surprised to know I visit the local car dealerships on a regular basis, not only to check out the latest rolling […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12-11-2012-001-e1356242849175.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "2013 Beetle Convertible – Have You Seen One Yet?")
2013 Beetle Convertible – Have You Seen One Yet?
Posted on December 23, 2012 | 17 CommentsAs a devoted car nut, you may not be surprised to know I visit the local car dealerships on a regular basis, not only to check out the latest rolling […] -
![Christmas is fast approaching–where did the time go? That recently reminded me of two MK III Jettas I spotted during a long walk back in September; a matched set, in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/09-24-2012-001-e1355869101610.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: A Very Jetta Christmas")
CC Outtake: A Very Jetta Christmas
Posted on December 21, 2012 | 8 CommentsChristmas is fast approaching–where did the time go? That recently reminded me of two MK III Jettas I spotted during a long walk back in September; a matched set, in […] -
![The other day I went to the library during lunch hour. Parked right behind my wagon I found another wagon, a late-model Jetta. I enjoy comparing and contrasting cars parked […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12-17-2012-001-e1355867080776.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Late-Model Wagon Comparison: Separated At Birth?")
Late-Model Wagon Comparison: Separated At Birth?
Posted on December 20, 2012 | 20 CommentsThe other day I went to the library during lunch hour. Parked right behind my wagon I found another wagon, a late-model Jetta. I enjoy comparing and contrasting cars parked […] -
![As your resident CC B-Body Pontiac fan, I wanted to share this intriguing 1975 Bonneville I ran across on Houston Craigslist. The 1971-76 B-Body Pontiacs are quite rare these days […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/front-quarter.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Craigslist Classic: Ever Seen This Top On A ’75 Bonnie?")
Craigslist Classic: Ever Seen This Top On A ’75 Bonnie?
Posted on December 17, 2012 | 39 CommentsAs your resident CC B-Body Pontiac fan, I wanted to share this intriguing 1975 Bonneville I ran across on Houston Craigslist. The 1971-76 B-Body Pontiacs are quite rare these days […] -
![Earlier this week we were discussing pink cars. While the majority of CC Corps sightings were, unsurprisingly, Mary Kay Cadillacs, one interesting 2013 model can be had in a pink […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12-14-2012-001-e1355516852984.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: The CC Effect – It Still Works!")
CC Outtake: The CC Effect – It Still Works!
Posted on December 14, 2012 | 35 CommentsEarlier this week we were discussing pink cars. While the majority of CC Corps sightings were, unsurprisingly, Mary Kay Cadillacs, one interesting 2013 model can be had in a pink […] -
![I’m not one to use online auction listings as filler here at CC, but I decided to make an exception in the case of this 1967 Bonneville. While I already […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/091-e1355351742153.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Ebay Find: A Very Special 1967 Bonneville")
Ebay Find: A Very Special 1967 Bonneville
Posted on December 12, 2012 | 56 CommentsI’m not one to use online auction listings as filler here at CC, but I decided to make an exception in the case of this 1967 Bonneville. While I already […] -
![David Saunders’ recent Storage Field Classic on the Rover 2000TC reminded me of my own metallic green version. Unlike most of the Rover P6s, mine has never rusted and has […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/0131-e1354318560788.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mini CC: Corgi Rover 2000TC–Got A Flat, Buddy?")
Mini CC: Corgi Rover 2000TC–Got A Flat, Buddy?
Posted on December 12, 2012 | 8 CommentsDavid Saunders’ recent Storage Field Classic on the Rover 2000TC reminded me of my own metallic green version. Unlike most of the Rover P6s, mine has never rusted and has […] -
![The last car show of the year around here was on October 28. It was not your run-of-the-mill show, however, being put on in honor of Dahl Ford’s 75th year […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/005-e1353881377351.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Cruising: Late Fall Roundabout")
Curbside Cruising: Late Fall Roundabout
Posted on December 12, 2012 | 13 CommentsThe last car show of the year around here was on October 28. It was not your run-of-the-mill show, however, being put on in honor of Dahl Ford’s 75th year […]
