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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Tom Klockau
Posts by Tom Klockau
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Street Scenes Part III: Plainfield To Quincy
Posted on April 18, 2012 | 24 CommentsPlainfield IL, 2/26/86 It’s time, once again, to return to the Curbside Classics of the past, in 1980s and 1990s Illinois. How about a nice opera-windowed Continental? -
![My Uncle Dave, who previously brought us the North Platte Bronco, once again brings us cell phone pics of a cool old car, and really, who doesn’t love an old […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/beetle-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Just A Cool Old Beetle")
CC Outtake: Just A Cool Old Beetle
Posted on April 17, 2012 | 33 CommentsMy Uncle Dave, who previously brought us the North Platte Bronco, once again brings us cell phone pics of a cool old car, and really, who doesn’t love an old […] -
![The fifth-generation Toyota Celica, while retaining the grille and pop-up headlights of its immediate predecessor, showcased a new organic design language that appeared on the Previa minivan the same year, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4-8-2012-004-800x585.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1991 Toyota Celica Convertible – Remember When Toyotas Were Sporty?")
CC Capsule: 1991 Toyota Celica Convertible – Remember When Toyotas Were Sporty?
Posted on April 17, 2012 | 29 CommentsThe fifth-generation Toyota Celica, while retaining the grille and pop-up headlights of its immediate predecessor, showcased a new organic design language that appeared on the Previa minivan the same year, […] -
![What do you get when a British toy manufacturer decides to make a scale version of what is arguably GM’s best family car since the 1964 Chevelle or 1955-57 Chevrolet? […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4-15-2012-008-e1342475137224.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Miniature Curbside Classic: Chevrolet Caprice By Corgi")
Miniature Curbside Classic: Chevrolet Caprice By Corgi
Posted on April 16, 2012 | 7 CommentsWhat do you get when a British toy manufacturer decides to make a scale version of what is arguably GM’s best family car since the 1964 Chevelle or 1955-57 Chevrolet? […] -
![Hmm…faded red paint, chrome and glass. Not much to go on, but I’m sure someone knows what this is. Hat tip to Gavin Gray, who knows an RX300 tail light […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/CC-Clue4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on April 15, 2012 | 9 CommentsHmm…faded red paint, chrome and glass. Not much to go on, but I’m sure someone knows what this is. Hat tip to Gavin Gray, who knows an RX300 tail light […] -
![Well, look what just showed up next to our old friend, the LSC Special Edition. It’s Eugene’s Official Car, the Volvo 240. It is sporting some decidedly non-Eugene rust though, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4-15-2012-019-e1334527618669.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: The Good Old 240DL")
CC Outtake: The Good Old 240DL
Posted on April 15, 2012 | 12 CommentsWell, look what just showed up next to our old friend, the LSC Special Edition. It’s Eugene’s Official Car, the Volvo 240. It is sporting some decidedly non-Eugene rust though, […] -
![A lot of us here at CC love the classic land yachts of the 1950s through the 1970s. If you feel the same, you’re in luck, because the subject of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4-4-2012-0031-e1334283283775.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Dockside Classic: 1968 Chris Craft 35′ Commander – Dream Boat")
Dockside Classic: 1968 Chris Craft 35′ Commander – Dream Boat
Posted on April 14, 2012 | 29 CommentsA lot of us here at CC love the classic land yachts of the 1950s through the 1970s. If you feel the same, you’re in luck, because the subject of […] -
![I was passing a field in a semi-residential area last week and snapped a quick shot of this Chevy pickup and 1978-79 Monte Carlo. It wasn’t until I got home […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4-10-2012-002-e1334090025635.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Sierra Grande")
CC Outtake: Sierra Grande
Posted on April 13, 2012 | 36 CommentsI was passing a field in a semi-residential area last week and snapped a quick shot of this Chevy pickup and 1978-79 Monte Carlo. It wasn’t until I got home […] -
![I have had this car affliction since I was about two or three. As a result, I had dozens of diecast 1/64 scale cars as a kid. At the time, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4-8-2012-003-e1333913547701.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Miniature Curbside Classic: Spotlight On Majorette")
Miniature Curbside Classic: Spotlight On Majorette
Posted on April 13, 2012 | 24 CommentsI have had this car affliction since I was about two or three. As a result, I had dozens of diecast 1/64 scale cars as a kid. At the time, […] -
![CJinSD gets the nod for the last Clue with his guess of a 1961 300G, as the 1960-61 Chryslers had the same fins and trunk lid. Will he get two […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/CC-Clue5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on April 12, 2012 | 6 CommentsCJinSD gets the nod for the last Clue with his guess of a 1961 300G, as the 1960-61 Chryslers had the same fins and trunk lid. Will he get two […] -
![Time for another installment of Miniature Curbside Classic, a special division of CC recognizing some of the great scale cars of the distant and not so distant past. Today we’re […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4-11-2012-003-e1342475927755.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Miniature Curbside Classic: VW and Studebaker Campers")
Miniature Curbside Classic: VW and Studebaker Campers
Posted on April 11, 2012 | 38 CommentsTime for another installment of Miniature Curbside Classic, a special division of CC recognizing some of the great scale cars of the distant and not so distant past. Today we’re […] -
![Recently, I’ve read that the 2013 Impala is going to be a bigger and more upmarket car than the current version. It’s probably the way to go, but why stop […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4-7-2012-003-e1334091661330.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "What If: 2012 Chevrolet Caprice Classic LS")
What If: 2012 Chevrolet Caprice Classic LS
Posted on April 11, 2012 | 44 CommentsRecently, I’ve read that the 2013 Impala is going to be a bigger and more upmarket car than the current version. It’s probably the way to go, but why stop […] -
![I seem to be stumbling upon 1971-73 Mustangs lately, and found this one Sunday afternoon, not ten feet from the ’78 Town Coupe. While this particular Mustang needs just about […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4-8-2012-012-e1333923615864.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1971-73 Ford Mustang Hardtop – More Clydesdale Than Pony")
CC Capsule: 1971-73 Ford Mustang Hardtop – More Clydesdale Than Pony
Posted on April 9, 2012 | 44 CommentsI seem to be stumbling upon 1971-73 Mustangs lately, and found this one Sunday afternoon, not ten feet from the ’78 Town Coupe. While this particular Mustang needs just about […] -
![The Jaguar XJ6 set the motoring world afire when introduced in late 1968, and was considered the most beautiful sedan at the time. It arguably deserved it. The styling would […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/3-13-and-3-14-2012-001-e1333403619601.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979 Jaguar XJ6 Series III – Pininfarina Redux")
Curbside Classic: 1979 Jaguar XJ6 Series III – Pininfarina Redux
Posted on April 9, 2012 | 25 CommentsThe Jaguar XJ6 set the motoring world afire when introduced in late 1968, and was considered the most beautiful sedan at the time. It arguably deserved it. The styling would […] -
CC Clue
Posted on April 7, 2012 | 3 CommentsDavid42 correctly guessed the Volvo 780. Will he also get our latest Clue? Only time will tell…
