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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Tom Klockau
Posts by Tom Klockau
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![I sincerely hope that that pretty ’74 Caprice convertible is not going to be subjected to, ahem, the modifications of the sedan it’s sharing a driveway with. It’s such a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/5-09-and-5-10-2012-020-e1336773410800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: The Odd Couple")
CC Outtake: The Odd Couple
Posted on May 11, 2012 | 31 CommentsI sincerely hope that that pretty ’74 Caprice convertible is not going to be subjected to, ahem, the modifications of the sedan it’s sharing a driveway with. It’s such a […] -
![Here’s another great find from frequent Cohort contributor and commenter johnh875. I imagine there can’t be too many of these running around Victoria these days. I am also sure that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IH-pickup-e1339730533619.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Long Way From Home")
CC Outtake: Long Way From Home
Posted on May 11, 2012 | 10 CommentsHere’s another great find from frequent Cohort contributor and commenter johnh875. I imagine there can’t be too many of these running around Victoria these days. I am also sure that […] -
![Fair warning: these are not your usual, daily driven Curbside Classics. However, they are driven, and many of the following cars aren’t vehicles you’re likely to see parked downtown or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/5-04-and-5-05-2012-011-e1339730936388.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Visits The Old Car Home")
Curbside Classic Visits The Old Car Home
Posted on May 10, 2012 | 18 CommentsFair warning: these are not your usual, daily driven Curbside Classics. However, they are driven, and many of the following cars aren’t vehicles you’re likely to see parked downtown or […] -
CC Clue: Ignore The Background
Posted on May 9, 2012 | 12 CommentsAcd takes the gold once again on the Gran Turismo Hawk. Just a friendly word of advice, the cars in the back are not our next CC. Look forward, men! -
![This week’s miniature CC is a model that is tied very closely to my childhood, the Stahlberg Volvo dealer promotional. As frequent visitors to CC know, I grew up with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/5-07-2012-017-800x615-e1340485773649.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Miniature Curbside Classic: 1983 Volvo 245GLT Promotional By Stahlberg")
Miniature Curbside Classic: 1983 Volvo 245GLT Promotional By Stahlberg
Posted on May 9, 2012 | 14 CommentsThis week’s miniature CC is a model that is tied very closely to my childhood, the Stahlberg Volvo dealer promotional. As frequent visitors to CC know, I grew up with […] -
![Is it me, or does that Valiant look like it’s trying to turn itself into a Flair Bird? Thanks to johnh875 for posting this photo to the Cohort. I love […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Valiant-and-T-Bird-e1340486368982.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Blending In")
CC Outtake: Blending In
Posted on May 9, 2012 | 12 CommentsIs it me, or does that Valiant look like it’s trying to turn itself into a Flair Bird? Thanks to johnh875 for posting this photo to the Cohort. I love […] -
![Time for something a little different. For those of you who’ve read the post on my Dad’s Chris Craft, this should look familiar. Now that the weather is getting nice, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/boat-trip-5-05-2012-001-e1336329322268.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Boat & Talk: Virtual Mississippi River Tour")
Boat & Talk: Virtual Mississippi River Tour
Posted on May 7, 2012 | 17 CommentsTime for something a little different. For those of you who’ve read the post on my Dad’s Chris Craft, this should look familiar. Now that the weather is getting nice, […] -
CC Clue
Posted on May 6, 2012 | 8 CommentsI think Acd is our next Master Clue Sleuth; once again, he correctly identified the Airflyte. Congratulations, sir! Can he do a three-peat? -
![I was on the way home a few nights ago and stopped at the grocery store. As I was leaving, I spotted this very well preserved mid-Eighties Cavalier sedan parked […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/late-night-Cavalier-e1336324193569.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Late Night Find")
CC Outtake: Late Night Find
Posted on May 6, 2012 | 16 CommentsI was on the way home a few nights ago and stopped at the grocery store. As I was leaving, I spotted this very well preserved mid-Eighties Cavalier sedan parked […] -
![For those of you who are tired of leather-lined, four door, $50K pickups, how about something a bit simpler from the not-so-distant past? We know you’re out there, as Lee […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/4-23-2012-006-e1340737941335.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1982 Ford F150 – A Real Pickup")
CC Capsule: 1982 Ford F150 – A Real Pickup
Posted on May 5, 2012 | 51 CommentsFor those of you who are tired of leather-lined, four door, $50K pickups, how about something a bit simpler from the not-so-distant past? We know you’re out there, as Lee […] -
![My sister and her husband recently returned from a vacation in San Antonio. While there, they saw a cool old car in traffic, and Amanda had time to take a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Rambler-cropped-e1336158212903.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Ramblin’ Around In Texas")
CC Outtake: Ramblin’ Around In Texas
Posted on May 5, 2012 | 9 CommentsMy sister and her husband recently returned from a vacation in San Antonio. While there, they saw a cool old car in traffic, and Amanda had time to take a […] -
![Here’s another one from my Uncle Dave, our Iowa City-based Outtake provider. He was in Paris, TN on business earlier this week and was checking into his hotel when this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Volvo-DL-Paris-TN.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: This 240 Is Really Red")
CC Outtake: This 240 Is Really Red
Posted on May 4, 2012 | 10 CommentsHere’s another one from my Uncle Dave, our Iowa City-based Outtake provider. He was in Paris, TN on business earlier this week and was checking into his hotel when this […] -
![Well, no one recognized the ’64 Rambler’s front fender trim. Our next Clue is clearly not from Eugene – not with rust like that. Funny though, the bumper looks spotless. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/4-19-2012-0061.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue: One Good Bumper Deserves Another")
CC Clue: One Good Bumper Deserves Another
Posted on May 4, 2012 | 5 CommentsWell, no one recognized the ’64 Rambler’s front fender trim. Our next Clue is clearly not from Eugene – not with rust like that. Funny though, the bumper looks spotless. […] -
![Acd once again wasted no time in identifying the Colony Park, and on the first try. Well, what do we have here? Looks like it could use a coat of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/4-26-2012-025.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue: Patina")
CC Clue: Patina
Posted on May 4, 2012 | 5 CommentsAcd once again wasted no time in identifying the Colony Park, and on the first try. Well, what do we have here? Looks like it could use a coat of […] -
![Andre Roy got the 2CV on the first guess – congratulations! Now, what do we have here? Looks like a grille, doesn’t it? Maybe it is. Maybe its a rear […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/CC-Clue16-e1335645916140.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue: Parallel Lines")
CC Clue: Parallel Lines
Posted on May 1, 2012 | 4 CommentsAndre Roy got the 2CV on the first guess – congratulations! Now, what do we have here? Looks like a grille, doesn’t it? Maybe it is. Maybe its a rear […]
