The cupboard’s bare, and I’m bushed. So there just isn’t going to be a full-length CC today. Instead, I’m going to post some Outtakes, and you’ll have to fill in the details. Like this Ford (Fox) LTD. We’ve never done it here before ever, in any post. I’ve shot a couple, but that’s the easy part. And when I saw this one in traffic the other day, I had a tinge of guilt.
We’ve done some cars two, three or more times, but there’s still a huge number of CC virgins in my files waiting for their day to be exposed to the world. Which cars are most neglected? Before you hit “Post Comment”, check our archives, and/or use the Google search box up there (we’re running way behind on keeping the archives current, any volunteers?)
How about a bit of exotica with an American V8?The seriously under rated Bristol would be a good start
I love Bristols and I’m sure many others here do too, but the problem with doing a CC on them is that they’re nonexistant in North America. I think they may have been sold here for a time in the 60s, but I’ve never even heard of a Bristol on this continent, nevermind having seen one. Finding one of them would make my whole year.
Bristol would also be a great candidate for an Automotive History article, lots of interesting stories there. I’d love to tackle that one myself, but honestly doing it proper justice would be way beyond the scope of my knowledge. I think the company published an “autobiography” at one point which I need to pick up if I ever come across it.
Yea I generally go by the rule that the car has to be seen in person on the street in a regular capacity or owned by the author (at one time) and used as such. I have seen many a rare car in my day but they are usually tucked away or only trailered which kind of takes away the “Curbside” from the name of this site.
I’m not really a stickler (for anything, ever) so I’m more than happy to see stuff outside the realm of the curb, like today’s amazing Standard wagon “Storage Yard Classic” or Tom Klockau’s somewhat frequent “Car Show Classic” articles featuring rare/pristine cars that are seldom seen in the wild. With certain cars, however (like Bristols), it’s doubtful anybody is gonna find one even in those scenarios.
I guess it’s possible that someone in the UK might snag one for the Cohort, or it could be done via the Google-assisted “A CC We’re Not Likely To Ever Find” method, which Paul did for the Lancia Gamma!
The Bristol club usually turn up to the major car shows out here, normally with 400s and 401/403s, so if a car show shot qualifies I can oblige.
I forgot I saw a Bristol on my way to work a month ago – just posted to the Cohort!
Pinzgauer No Kidding. I see one in Houston occasionally. Will try to get some pictures.
More on Model T
buick roadmaster- last car with opera lights
How about a first generation AMC Javelin?The forgotten pony car,.
1977 Caprice Classic. For some reason there’s a CC on the restyled 1980, but not the sharply styled ’77 which kicked off the downsizing revolution. As the ads said “Now that’s more like it!”
There’s one in the “oldie” file that can fulfill that request. Soon…
I also did a Car Show Classic on a mint ’77 Caprice Landau coupe: https://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/car-show-classic-1977-chevrolet-caprice-classic-landau-coupe-bent-glass-beauty/
And I have three traditional Curbside Caprices of this vintage in the can for a future date…two sedans and a coupe.
Paul, some of your best writing is on old busses and the GM Senicruiser would make a great CC profile.
Haven’t found one. But a PD-4101 is on the way. Will that do? The Scenicruiser is really just an oversize 4101
Forgot about another forgotten pony car the 67/69 Barracuda a sadly neglected model.
Okay…here’s a sejestion that’s likely to hoot me off the stage.
How about a CC on the original Escort?
There really isn’t much memorable in that car…AS a car. As a SYMBOL…of the “evolving auto industry” (I’m telepathing media commentators of the time) it had enormous impact, second only to the K-Car.
It was Ford’s first Post-Lido project; and its replacement for the Fiesta. Sadly, it showed what Lido contributed, which was a lot; and as an American Fiesta, it was sorely wanting.
How do I know this? I owned one.
Someday I’ll put together a list of the cars I’ve owned. It’ll amaze you; and it will make me weep, thinking of the wasted money…
Paul did a CC on the 1st get a while back: https://www.curbsideclassic.com/curbside-classics-american/curbside-classic-1981-1990-ford-escort-you-never-get-a-second-chance-to-make-a-good-first-impression/
I always kind of liked them. When I was very little, my dad’s ’79 Bonneville or ’81 242DL (I forget which, he got the Volvo after the Pontiac) was being fixed and he got a canary yellow Escort three-door to drive for a day or two. I recall he didn’t like it, but I thought it was kind of neat. I was probably three at the time, but I can still clearly picture that car sitting in the driveway of our old house.
The original-original Escort was featured too recently in the Bonneville pictures post – the van based on the Ford UK Anglia.
The 1968 Escort has a lot of interesting angles/history – were they ever sold in the US? I’d guess they were in Canada.
I’ve only been reading for a few months so I’m not sure but let me ask, can any of us readers photograph a potential CC and send it in to someone?
If you wan to just post pictures, our CC Cohort Flickr page is the place for that: http://www.flickr.com/groups/curbsideclassic/ (there’s also a link at the top menu bar).
If you want to write up an article on a car you’ve found, we accept submissions. Send the text and pictures to curbsideclassic@gmail.com