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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Tom Klockau
Posts by Tom Klockau
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![This week, in honor of Memorial Day, let’s celebrate the last version of that most American-named car, the Chrysler New Yorker. The LH-based cab forward version was built only in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/5-23-2012-001-e1337821526899.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Miniature Curbside Classic: 1994 Chrysler New Yorker by Brookfield Collectors Guild")
Miniature Curbside Classic: 1994 Chrysler New Yorker by Brookfield Collectors Guild
Posted on May 28, 2012 | 22 CommentsThis week, in honor of Memorial Day, let’s celebrate the last version of that most American-named car, the Chrysler New Yorker. The LH-based cab forward version was built only in […] -
![On Monday I stopped at the local parts store to get some Sea Foam for my wagon. As I pulled up I noticed this silver 1992-95 Ford Taurus SHO. I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/5-21-2012-002-e1337885949660.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: One Good SHO Deserves Another")
CC Outtake: One Good SHO Deserves Another
Posted on May 26, 2012 | 21 CommentsOn Monday I stopped at the local parts store to get some Sea Foam for my wagon. As I pulled up I noticed this silver 1992-95 Ford Taurus SHO. I […] -
CC Clue
Posted on May 25, 2012 | 5 CommentsWell, here we go again. What could this be? A spoiler? Maybe, maybe not. I’m sure one of our Curbside Commentators will identify our Memorial Day CC. -
CC Clue
Posted on May 25, 2012 | 4 CommentsOur next CC is a bit different from some of our recent articles. What do you think this recent find from Lee Wilcox is? -
Lawnside Classic: 1975 Lawn Boy Lawn Mower
Posted on May 24, 2012 | 54 CommentsAs you frequent readers know, CC is all about the obscure and the interesting. How about this Lawn Boy lawn mower? -
![My uncle brings home the CC bacon once again! Being a university town, there are a number of interesting vehicles cruising about. He found this 300TD parked in downtown Iowa […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/W123-front-quarter.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: This One’s For You, Laurence")
CC Outtake: This One’s For You, Laurence
Posted on May 24, 2012 | 19 CommentsMy uncle brings home the CC bacon once again! Being a university town, there are a number of interesting vehicles cruising about. He found this 300TD parked in downtown Iowa […] -
![Well, today’s ’92 Fifth Avenue post got me thinking. Yes, the Fifth Avenue and New Yorker were the last Chryslers of the Great Brougham Epoch, but they weren’t actually labeled […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/93-Dynasty-Brougham-e1337820284799.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Last Official Mopar Brougham – 1993 Dodge Dynasty")
CC Outtake: Last Official Mopar Brougham – 1993 Dodge Dynasty
Posted on May 24, 2012 | 29 CommentsWell, today’s ’92 Fifth Avenue post got me thinking. Yes, the Fifth Avenue and New Yorker were the last Chryslers of the Great Brougham Epoch, but they weren’t actually labeled […] -
![There were lots of guesses for the Buick. caljn almost got there with his guess of a ’64 Wildcat/LeSabre, but chrisgreencar was the one to positively identify it as an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/CC-Clue-800x555-e1337651468241.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on May 22, 2012 | 13 CommentsThere were lots of guesses for the Buick. caljn almost got there with his guess of a ’64 Wildcat/LeSabre, but chrisgreencar was the one to positively identify it as an […] -
![Recently in the 1960 Lincoln CC, there was some talk in the comments about how wild the 1957 Mercury was, especially the Turnpike Cruiser. Well guys, unfortunately there aren’t any […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/5-21-2012-004-e1337636471369.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Miniature Curbside Classic: 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruisers")
Miniature Curbside Classic: 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruisers
Posted on May 22, 2012 | 17 CommentsRecently in the 1960 Lincoln CC, there was some talk in the comments about how wild the 1957 Mercury was, especially the Turnpike Cruiser. Well guys, unfortunately there aren’t any […] -
![I had just taken the photo of the Star Chief and was slowing for a red light when I saw this nice heavy-duty ’50s Ford stake truck off to the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05-15-2012-013-e1337644122657.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: How About A Nice Juicy Stake?")
CC Outtake: How About A Nice Juicy Stake?
Posted on May 21, 2012 | 9 CommentsI had just taken the photo of the Star Chief and was slowing for a red light when I saw this nice heavy-duty ’50s Ford stake truck off to the […] -
![The LTD II was quickly identified; lax got it in one. Better know your rocker trim and side moldings, because you’ll need knowledge of both to get this next Clue. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/CC-Clue13.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on May 21, 2012 | 14 CommentsThe LTD II was quickly identified; lax got it in one. Better know your rocker trim and side moldings, because you’ll need knowledge of both to get this next Clue. […] -
CC Outtake: Expatriate Exner
Posted on May 21, 2012 | 16 CommentsHere’s a surviving ’60 Dodge Dart found Down Under by Cohort contributor johnh875. While shot from a distance, this Exner-era Mopar looks relatively solid. Thanks for sharing, John! -
![There was a wide variety of guesses for the 245DL, including VW Dasher and various A- and B-body GM wagons, but Dr Lemming knew a Volvo when he saw one. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/CC-Clue12.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on May 20, 2012 | 22 CommentsThere was a wide variety of guesses for the 245DL, including VW Dasher and various A- and B-body GM wagons, but Dr Lemming knew a Volvo when he saw one. […] -
![The Aeroback Oldsmobile Cutlass and Buick Century, introduced in 1978, were unfortunately not as well received as GM had hoped. In fact, they were so unusual that GM had to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/slantback-Cutlass-1-e1337539693302.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: How About A Nice Weathered Aeroback?")
CC Outtake: How About A Nice Weathered Aeroback?
Posted on May 20, 2012 | 68 CommentsThe Aeroback Oldsmobile Cutlass and Buick Century, introduced in 1978, were unfortunately not as well received as GM had hoped. In fact, they were so unusual that GM had to […] -
![This Rambler American has been sitting with some eclectic company for many years. Hiding behind a chain link fence, it is a car rarely seen these days, but it was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/5-18-2012-004-e1337490519682.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1960 Rambler American – Nash Rambler II")
CC Capsule: 1960 Rambler American – Nash Rambler II
Posted on May 20, 2012 | 15 CommentsThis Rambler American has been sitting with some eclectic company for many years. Hiding behind a chain link fence, it is a car rarely seen these days, but it was […]
