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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Tom Klockau
Posts by Tom Klockau
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![Our next Clue is here. If tomorrow’s CC could talk, it might tell you it’s not easy being green. So, what do we have here? And by the bye: Matt […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/CC-Clue1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue: See Something Green?")
CC Clue: See Something Green?
Posted on August 7, 2012 | 9 CommentsOur next Clue is here. If tomorrow’s CC could talk, it might tell you it’s not easy being green. So, what do we have here? And by the bye: Matt […] -
![We haven’t had a Studebaker on CC for a while, so let’s take a look at this early Sixties version that was recently posted to the Cohort. If it’s trying […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Stude-Topiary-by-That-Guy-1960-e1343937129983.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: Hiding Out")
Cohort Outtake: Hiding Out
Posted on August 3, 2012 | 14 CommentsWe haven’t had a Studebaker on CC for a while, so let’s take a look at this early Sixties version that was recently posted to the Cohort. If it’s trying […] -
![I don’t know how he did it, but John Loveless correctly identified the Chevy C20 pickup. Well done! Tomorrow’s Curbside Classic is waiting in the wings, but first we need […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/CC-Clue5-e1342727432507.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on August 2, 2012 | 11 CommentsI don’t know how he did it, but John Loveless correctly identified the Chevy C20 pickup. Well done! Tomorrow’s Curbside Classic is waiting in the wings, but first we need […] -
![A while back, Richard Bennett shared a 1976 Malibu Classic with us. The subject of metallic brown as the ne plus ultra ’70s car color was discussed briefly. This put […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/7219885664_c7a8e18b21_c-e1339616767443.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: Fashion Tone 1977 Monte Carlo – Let’s Add Another Layer to Our Brougham Cake")
Cohort Classic: Fashion Tone 1977 Monte Carlo – Let’s Add Another Layer to Our Brougham Cake
Posted on August 2, 2012 | 64 CommentsA while back, Richard Bennett shared a 1976 Malibu Classic with us. The subject of metallic brown as the ne plus ultra ’70s car color was discussed briefly. This put […] -
![Back in April, my Uncle Dave and Aunt Lori went on a trip to Italy. It was a tour of historic cathedrals, the Coliseum, and other major Italian architectural attractions. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P1000770-1024x768-e1343597300600.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "A Klockau in Italy: Curbside Classics in that Boot-Shaped Country")
A Klockau in Italy: Curbside Classics in that Boot-Shaped Country
Posted on July 31, 2012 | 38 CommentsBack in April, my Uncle Dave and Aunt Lori went on a trip to Italy. It was a tour of historic cathedrals, the Coliseum, and other major Italian architectural attractions. […] -
![There was some discussion about “angry car” styling in yesterday’s 1959 Dodge post. Eric Van Buren stated that “…the Dodge looks like a mean old man while the Buick looks […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Sycamore-show-5-25-2012-016-e1343488502647.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1959 Buick Invicta – Why So Angry?")
CC Outtake: 1959 Buick Invicta – Why So Angry?
Posted on July 28, 2012 | 45 CommentsThere was some discussion about “angry car” styling in yesterday’s 1959 Dodge post. Eric Van Buren stated that “…the Dodge looks like a mean old man while the Buick looks […] -
![Back in March I did a CC on a great ’74 Buick Estate Wagon I spotted in traffic. Recently, through stationwagonforums.com, I was able to connect with the current owner, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/buick3-e1342818006140.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Follow-Up: 1974 Buick Estate Wagon")
CC Follow-Up: 1974 Buick Estate Wagon
Posted on July 26, 2012 | 38 CommentsBack in March I did a CC on a great ’74 Buick Estate Wagon I spotted in traffic. Recently, through stationwagonforums.com, I was able to connect with the current owner, […] -
![Last Saturday I felt the need to hit the road and check out a car show in Kewanee, a town about 45 miles southeast of the Quad Cities. Kewanee, a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/026-e1342909419162.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic – Vintage Iron in the Hog Capitol of the World")
Car Show Classic – Vintage Iron in the Hog Capitol of the World
Posted on July 25, 2012 | 57 CommentsLast Saturday I felt the need to hit the road and check out a car show in Kewanee, a town about 45 miles southeast of the Quad Cities. Kewanee, a […] -
![Jordon Tenenbaum got the 1970 Caprice right out of the gate, congratulations. Is this an easy CC Clue or a hard one? All I will tell you is that this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/CC-Clue7.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue: In The Pink")
CC Clue: In The Pink
Posted on July 23, 2012 | 12 CommentsJordon Tenenbaum got the 1970 Caprice right out of the gate, congratulations. Is this an easy CC Clue or a hard one? All I will tell you is that this […] -
![Well, my uncle has found yet another Curbside Classic–this time, a luxurious Continental Mark V. He was especially taken with this car because my grandfather had a midnight blue 1977 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Mark-V-1-e1341866240229.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: On Your Mark…")
CC Outtake: On Your Mark…
Posted on July 23, 2012 | 13 CommentsWell, my uncle has found yet another Curbside Classic–this time, a luxurious Continental Mark V. He was especially taken with this car because my grandfather had a midnight blue 1977 […] -
![The car cruise I attended in Iowa City back in May had quite a few interesting motors beyond the ’55 New Yorker. Funny how going to the same cruise-in year […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Sycamore-show-5-25-2012-024-e1342822122388.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1947 International KB-1 “Woody” – Must Be A Carpenter In The House")
CC Outtake: 1947 International KB-1 “Woody” – Must Be A Carpenter In The House
Posted on July 20, 2012 | 5 CommentsThe car cruise I attended in Iowa City back in May had quite a few interesting motors beyond the ’55 New Yorker. Funny how going to the same cruise-in year […] -
![Time for another Mini CC! Today’s featured model is a blast from the past, the Monkeemobile, as issued in 1/64th scale by Husky back in the ’60s. Husky was Corgi’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/7-20-2012-009-e1342821415783.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Miniature Curbside Classic: The Monkeemobile By Husky – One Owner")
Miniature Curbside Classic: The Monkeemobile By Husky – One Owner
Posted on July 19, 2012 | 15 CommentsTime for another Mini CC! Today’s featured model is a blast from the past, the Monkeemobile, as issued in 1/64th scale by Husky back in the ’60s. Husky was Corgi’s […] -
![There were lots of guesses on the 1976 Ninety Eight, but John was first to correctly identify it. Congratulations. Is today’s Clue easy or hard? What starts with D? Well, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/CC-Clue4-e1342558630468.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue: D Is For…")
CC Clue: D Is For…
Posted on July 16, 2012 | 13 CommentsThere were lots of guesses on the 1976 Ninety Eight, but John was first to correctly identify it. Congratulations. Is today’s Clue easy or hard? What starts with D? Well, […] -
![Those of you who frequently read CC may have noticed a lack of articles from me recently. Well, last week I took a few days off to go up to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/7-14-2012-002-e1342395557539.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: Polar Opposites In Polo")
CC Outtakes: Polar Opposites In Polo
Posted on July 16, 2012 | 21 CommentsThose of you who frequently read CC may have noticed a lack of articles from me recently. Well, last week I took a few days off to go up to […] -
![Back in 2003, I was somewhat involved in the construction of the new home office for the insurance company my dad worked at. As a result, quite a few photos […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/aqua-acclaim-e1341952322719.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Spot The K-Car")
CC Outtake: Spot The K-Car
Posted on July 11, 2012 | 16 CommentsBack in 2003, I was somewhat involved in the construction of the new home office for the insurance company my dad worked at. As a result, quite a few photos […]
