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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Tom Klockau
Posts by Tom Klockau
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![I have been trying to make the Clues more challenging lately, as it seems like many of our eagle-eyed readers have been knocking them out of the park immediately–like calibrick, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/CC-Clue10.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on September 6, 2012 | 12 CommentsI have been trying to make the Clues more challenging lately, as it seems like many of our eagle-eyed readers have been knocking them out of the park immediately–like calibrick, […] -
![Back in June there was discussion on CC regarding the 1965 Impala’s unusual, yet distinctive, taillight treatment. Please know that I am solidly in favor of the existing design; that said, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/65-Impala-e1346792246191.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "What If: Alternate 1965 Full-Size Chevy Taillights – Plan B?")
What If: Alternate 1965 Full-Size Chevy Taillights – Plan B?
Posted on September 6, 2012 | 34 CommentsBack in June there was discussion on CC regarding the 1965 Impala’s unusual, yet distinctive, taillight treatment. Please know that I am solidly in favor of the existing design; that said, […] -
![Here we go again: Another find from the Iowa City Farmers’ market. Like the Spitfire, it’s a drop-top–but other than that, they’re as different as chalk and cheese. In the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG01182-20120714-1038.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Red Rabbit")
CC Outtake: Red Rabbit
Posted on September 6, 2012 | 14 CommentsHere we go again: Another find from the Iowa City Farmers’ market. Like the Spitfire, it’s a drop-top–but other than that, they’re as different as chalk and cheese. In the […] -
![I am starting to suspect that Iowa City is the Eugene of the Midwest. Eclectic citizens, businesses and, thanks to the use of sand instead of salt in the winter, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Spitfire-at-farmers-market-e1346623066533.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Iowa City Outtake: Spitfire 1500 – British Racing Goodness")
Iowa City Outtake: Spitfire 1500 – British Racing Goodness
Posted on September 4, 2012 | 5 CommentsI am starting to suspect that Iowa City is the Eugene of the Midwest. Eclectic citizens, businesses and, thanks to the use of sand instead of salt in the winter, […] -
CC Clue
Posted on September 3, 2012 | 15 CommentsHere we go again. I keep putting up Clues I think are tough, and you guys keep getting them! Millmech even got the Crosley wagon. So, what is this one? -
![For those of you who weren’t around during the ’60s, this is the car The Beach Boys were singing about: the Chevy 409 V8. The ultimate ticket to bragging rights […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/aa-7-03-2012-015.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Showroom Classic: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 – Real Fine")
Showroom Classic: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 – Real Fine
Posted on September 3, 2012 | 46 CommentsFor those of you who weren’t around during the ’60s, this is the car The Beach Boys were singing about: the Chevy 409 V8. The ultimate ticket to bragging rights […] -
![Here’s another Outtake from Iowa City, courtesy of my uncle. As the previous owner of two mid-Seventies Camaros, he noticed this one right away, but the large dog peeking around […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Iowa-City-20120825-00079-e1346597796280.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Suddenly It’s 1975")
CC Outtake: Suddenly It’s 1975
Posted on September 2, 2012 | 14 CommentsHere’s another Outtake from Iowa City, courtesy of my uncle. As the previous owner of two mid-Seventies Camaros, he noticed this one right away, but the large dog peeking around […] -
![Try to do a difficult Clue, and an eagle-eyed reader, in this case msquare, guesses it on the first try. Well spotted! You may gather that tomorrow’s CC is not […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/CC-Clue9-e1346270665548.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on September 1, 2012 | 12 CommentsTry to do a difficult Clue, and an eagle-eyed reader, in this case msquare, guesses it on the first try. Well spotted! You may gather that tomorrow’s CC is not […] -
![Our last CC was quickly identified by David, who wasted no time in guessing. Out of the park, on the first try! It seems that lately I have been doing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/CC-Clue8-e1345940065960.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue: All Right, Let’s See You Get This One")
CC Clue: All Right, Let’s See You Get This One
Posted on August 29, 2012 | 12 CommentsOur last CC was quickly identified by David, who wasted no time in guessing. Out of the park, on the first try! It seems that lately I have been doing […] -
![There were a lot of different guesses on the Renault GTA, but Justinx got there first. Congratulations. Tomorrow’s CC is, I must admit, one of my favorites. I lucked into […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/CC-Clue6-e1345253045535.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on August 27, 2012 | 11 CommentsThere were a lot of different guesses on the Renault GTA, but Justinx got there first. Congratulations. Tomorrow’s CC is, I must admit, one of my favorites. I lucked into […] -
![original image: autos.aol.com With Checker Day yesterday, a comment by jpcavanaugh showing a current-gen xB taxi made me realize that they remind me quite a bit of a mini Checker. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/2005-scion-xb-5dr-wagon-auto-natl-side-exterior-view_100276029_m-e1346012479888.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "What If: 2012 Checker Marathon")
What If: 2012 Checker Marathon
Posted on August 27, 2012 | 16 Commentsoriginal image: autos.aol.com With Checker Day yesterday, a comment by jpcavanaugh showing a current-gen xB taxi made me realize that they remind me quite a bit of a mini Checker. […] -
![The Rootes Group was one of the earliest practicioners of badge engineering. Long before the 1982 GM A-body quartet came into being–going back to the mid-1930s, in fact–Rootes was keeping […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Sunbeam-Rapier-1-e1345253869743.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1964 Sunbeam Rapier Series IV – A Saucier Minx")
Curbside Classic: 1964 Sunbeam Rapier Series IV – A Saucier Minx
Posted on August 27, 2012 | 22 CommentsThe Rootes Group was one of the earliest practicioners of badge engineering. Long before the 1982 GM A-body quartet came into being–going back to the mid-1930s, in fact–Rootes was keeping […] -
![On my way out to my folks’ this afternoon, I had to stop for a train. As we got underway, I spotted this really nice Austin Healey. It looked particularly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08-25-2012-008-e1345924549819.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Roadside Outtake: How About A Healey To Brighten Your Day?")
Roadside Outtake: How About A Healey To Brighten Your Day?
Posted on August 25, 2012 | 7 CommentsOn my way out to my folks’ this afternoon, I had to stop for a train. As we got underway, I spotted this really nice Austin Healey. It looked particularly […] -
![There are a lot of Corvair fans here at CC. And why not? They’re the most unique American car of their time, are fun to drive and readily available at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08-03-2012-061-e1344741285472.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder – Activate The Turbocharged Scat")
Curbside Classic: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder – Activate The Turbocharged Scat
Posted on August 24, 2012 | 54 CommentsThere are a lot of Corvair fans here at CC. And why not? They’re the most unique American car of their time, are fun to drive and readily available at […] -
![The Checker brought out many guesses. A lot of folks thought it was a 1967 Chevrolet, but principaldan brought home the bacon with his guess of the long-running taxi from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/CC-Clue7.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on August 23, 2012 | 8 CommentsThe Checker brought out many guesses. A lot of folks thought it was a 1967 Chevrolet, but principaldan brought home the bacon with his guess of the long-running taxi from […]
