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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Tom Klockau
Posts by Tom Klockau
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![Lots – and I mean LOTS of folks were guessing the Marquis was an Oldsmobile, but Junqueboi’s guess of a 1973-74 full size Mercury was good enough for the gold, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/CC-Clue2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on July 8, 2012 | 15 CommentsLots – and I mean LOTS of folks were guessing the Marquis was an Oldsmobile, but Junqueboi’s guess of a 1973-74 full size Mercury was good enough for the gold, […] -
CC Outtake: Seen Better Days
Posted on July 7, 2012 | 6 CommentsHere’s something you’re not likely to see here in the States – A Vauxhall 12, returning to the elements. This photo comes courtesy of Bryce, frequent reader and Cohort contributor. -
![Paul’s post yesterday on the Dodge RV reminded me of this 1974 Valiant ute that Bryce posted to the Cohort a while ago. Since today’s CC is an HD Holden, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/74-Valiant-ute-e1341526471196.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Crosswinds? What Crosswinds?")
CC Outtake: Crosswinds? What Crosswinds?
Posted on July 6, 2012 | 9 CommentsPaul’s post yesterday on the Dodge RV reminded me of this 1974 Valiant ute that Bryce posted to the Cohort a while ago. Since today’s CC is an HD Holden, […] -
![Well, it’s the Fourth of July, and for those of us in the States, it’s a day of fun, family, fireworks and barbeque. Let’s celebrate with an appropriately painted Curbside […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/RWB-Corvette-1-e1341254780569.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Happy Fourth Of July, CCers!")
Happy Fourth Of July, CCers!
Posted on July 4, 2012 | 37 CommentsWell, it’s the Fourth of July, and for those of us in the States, it’s a day of fun, family, fireworks and barbeque. Let’s celebrate with an appropriately painted Curbside […] -
![While the focus here at Curbside Classic is cars found on the street (hence the name), a recent cruise in put on by the Quad City Cruisers brought a wide […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/6-09-2012-001-e1340658873218.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cruise-In Classic: Experience A Midwestern Car Show, Without The Ninety Degree Heat")
Cruise-In Classic: Experience A Midwestern Car Show, Without The Ninety Degree Heat
Posted on July 3, 2012 | 64 CommentsWhile the focus here at Curbside Classic is cars found on the street (hence the name), a recent cruise in put on by the Quad City Cruisers brought a wide […] -
![It’s hard to believe, but nobody even guessed on the ’31 Buick CC. No one! Well, I guess you were all having some Fourth of July recreation…can’t blame you, really. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/CC-Clue1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on July 2, 2012 | 8 CommentsIt’s hard to believe, but nobody even guessed on the ’31 Buick CC. No one! Well, I guess you were all having some Fourth of July recreation…can’t blame you, really. […] -
![Since we’ve had a Land Rover for today’s CC, how about another one, this time an original Series I? Luckily for us, Cohort contributor Bryce took some shots of a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/LR-3-e1341180798664.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1949 Land Rover (With A Surprise In The Back)")
CC Outtake: 1949 Land Rover (With A Surprise In The Back)
Posted on July 2, 2012 | 9 CommentsSince we’ve had a Land Rover for today’s CC, how about another one, this time an original Series I? Luckily for us, Cohort contributor Bryce took some shots of a […] -
![Well, there were lots of guesses on the ’68 Galaxie, but Junqueboi ignored all the ’64 Impala talk – and took the win! Today’s CC is a bit late, thanks […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/CC-Clue.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue: Could This Be Anything But An American Car?")
CC Clue: Could This Be Anything But An American Car?
Posted on July 1, 2012 | 9 CommentsWell, there were lots of guesses on the ’68 Galaxie, but Junqueboi ignored all the ’64 Impala talk – and took the win! Today’s CC is a bit late, thanks […] -
![While it hasn’t exactly been Ugly Car Week here at CC, there has been some lively discussion about odd, ugly or just plain crazy designs, thanks to jpcavanaugh’s ’78 Matador […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/00-05-Cadillac-Deville.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Question: What Was The Most Dubious, Weirdest, Or Just Plain Worst Redesign Ever?")
Curbside Question: What Was The Most Dubious, Weirdest, Or Just Plain Worst Redesign Ever?
Posted on June 29, 2012 | 156 CommentsWhile it hasn’t exactly been Ugly Car Week here at CC, there has been some lively discussion about odd, ugly or just plain crazy designs, thanks to jpcavanaugh’s ’78 Matador […] -
![Sometimes you can find things where you’d least expect them. For instance, I have been guilty of leaving the TV remote in the kitchen a time or two (once, IN […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/6-07-2012-0011-e1340842011567.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Parked At Friday’s On Thursday")
CC Outtake: Parked At Friday’s On Thursday
Posted on June 29, 2012 | 24 CommentsSometimes you can find things where you’d least expect them. For instance, I have been guilty of leaving the TV remote in the kitchen a time or two (once, IN […] -
![Ah, the W body. Say what you will about this line of bread-and-butter sedans, they had staying power. As you read this, the last W-body ’12 Impalas are rolling down […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/4-22-2012-010-e1339953041400.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1996 Buick Regal Olympic Edition – Go For The Gold In Your W-Body")
Curbside Classic: 1996 Buick Regal Olympic Edition – Go For The Gold In Your W-Body
Posted on June 29, 2012 | 44 CommentsAh, the W body. Say what you will about this line of bread-and-butter sedans, they had staying power. As you read this, the last W-body ’12 Impalas are rolling down […] -
![The GMC Clue was pretty tricky, as no one (your author included!) knew that V6 emblem. Well then, what is this? It is clearly not a Brougham – no heraldic […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/CC-Clue8.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue: Can You Spot This One?")
CC Clue: Can You Spot This One?
Posted on June 28, 2012 | 5 CommentsThe GMC Clue was pretty tricky, as no one (your author included!) knew that V6 emblem. Well then, what is this? It is clearly not a Brougham – no heraldic […] -
CC Clue: All That Glitters…
Posted on June 25, 2012 | 13 Comments…may look like gold, and while our next featured car was in excellent condition, that trim is not real gold. So what exactly do we have here? -
![Comparisons like these have been done on CC in the past, but it does bear repeating. And what better way to show it than with a first generation Accord and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/7219842140_f7179634f8_b-e1340491772757.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Small Hondas Are Bigger These Days…")
CC Outtake: Small Hondas Are Bigger These Days…
Posted on June 23, 2012 | 35 CommentsComparisons like these have been done on CC in the past, but it does bear repeating. And what better way to show it than with a first generation Accord and […] -
![Here’s a rare variety for you Charger fans, provided to us courtesy of Chris Green. While the Charger SE was not new in 1972, the roof treatment was. It may […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/1972-Charger-and-circa-1972-building-e1339980336487.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: 1972 Dodge Charger SE – Blind Spot? What Blind Spot?")
Cohort Classic: 1972 Dodge Charger SE – Blind Spot? What Blind Spot?
Posted on June 22, 2012 | 52 CommentsHere’s a rare variety for you Charger fans, provided to us courtesy of Chris Green. While the Charger SE was not new in 1972, the roof treatment was. It may […]
