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Curbside Classics Archives
Auction Classic Archive
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![Here’s something you don’t see every day. A pair of cream-colored 1979 Lincolns with as-delivered mileage: A 1979 Mark V with 10 miles, and a matching 1979 Continental with just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/dsc0655-1610117000138%402x.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: Matched Pair of Brand New 1979 Lincolns")
Auction Classic: Matched Pair of Brand New 1979 Lincolns
Posted on January 27, 2021 | 64 CommentsHere’s something you don’t see every day. A pair of cream-colored 1979 Lincolns with as-delivered mileage: A 1979 Mark V with 10 miles, and a matching 1979 Continental with just […] -
![As many of you are aware I bought a Studebaker Lark at an estate auction, but it was actually one of the more mainstream vehicles on offer at the auction. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/1924-Buick-Opera-Coupe.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Auction: George Thomson Estate Auction – Some Interesting Selections")
CC Auction: George Thomson Estate Auction – Some Interesting Selections
Posted on December 23, 2020 | 29 CommentsAs many of you are aware I bought a Studebaker Lark at an estate auction, but it was actually one of the more mainstream vehicles on offer at the auction. […] -
![As mentioned in my Studebaker acquisition post, I also bought a semi-mystery tote in the same online auction. I was intrigued by the box for the banjo steering wheel horn […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Lot256.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Auction: Mystery Box")
CC Auction: Mystery Box
Posted on November 25, 2020 | 11 CommentsAs mentioned in my Studebaker acquisition post, I also bought a semi-mystery tote in the same online auction. I was intrigued by the box for the banjo steering wheel horn […] -
![In the previous installments I bought a 1992 Ford Mustang LX at auction despite not really even looking at it. It was now time to collect it with a proper […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/1992-Ford-Mustang-rear-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Goes to the Auction: Part Five – 1992 Ford Mustang LX Budget Makeover")
CC Goes to the Auction: Part Five – 1992 Ford Mustang LX Budget Makeover
Posted on October 30, 2020 | 44 CommentsIn the previous installments I bought a 1992 Ford Mustang LX at auction despite not really even looking at it. It was now time to collect it with a proper […] -
![As I had hinted before in previous installments, the auction did not exactly go as I had planned. Bidding was online only, so I was able to bid from the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/questionmark.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Goes to the Auction: Part Four – The Purchase")
CC Goes to the Auction: Part Four – The Purchase
Posted on October 29, 2020 | 38 CommentsAs I had hinted before in previous installments, the auction did not exactly go as I had planned. Bidding was online only, so I was able to bid from the […] -
![In the last two installments I detailed out what cars I was initially interested in from the two auction sites. This time around, we will explore a selection of others […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/1985-Chevrolet-Camaro.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Goes to the Auction: Part Three – The Others")
CC Goes to the Auction: Part Three – The Others
Posted on October 28, 2020 | 25 CommentsIn the last two installments I detailed out what cars I was initially interested in from the two auction sites. This time around, we will explore a selection of others […] -
![In the previous installment we looked at some of the candidates to be my next daily driver, but this time around we move onto the project cars which are more […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/50441002888_85de867439_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Goes to the Auction: Part Two – Potential Projects")
CC Goes to the Auction: Part Two – Potential Projects
Posted on October 27, 2020 | 38 CommentsIn the previous installment we looked at some of the candidates to be my next daily driver, but this time around we move onto the project cars which are more […] -
![I have never bought a car at auction up to this point, which strikes me as an oversight on any car enthusiast’s bucket list that should checked off sooner or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200926_150439a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Goes to the Auction: Part One – Daily Drive Fodder")
CC Goes to the Auction: Part One – Daily Drive Fodder
Posted on October 26, 2020 | 26 CommentsI have never bought a car at auction up to this point, which strikes me as an oversight on any car enthusiast’s bucket list that should checked off sooner or […] -
![Has there ever been a US president more closely associated with a particular car than John F. Kennedy and the fourth generation Lincoln Continental? Both have since become icons of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/JFK2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: Two JFK Lincoln Continentals Up For Sale")
Auction Classic: Two JFK Lincoln Continentals Up For Sale
Posted on September 25, 2020 | 17 CommentsHas there ever been a US president more closely associated with a particular car than John F. Kennedy and the fourth generation Lincoln Continental? Both have since become icons of […] -
![(first posted 8/18/2014) OK guys, you know the drill. If you see “Klockau” in the byline, you can rest assured (well, most of the time) that you are going to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/aa07.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "eBay Classic: 1977 Cadillac Coupe de Ville – More Butter Please!")
eBay Classic: 1977 Cadillac Coupe de Ville – More Butter Please!
Posted on August 18, 2020 | 142 Comments(first posted 8/18/2014) OK guys, you know the drill. If you see “Klockau” in the byline, you can rest assured (well, most of the time) that you are going to […] -
![There are lots of automotive auctions that take place every year, most of which go unnoticed on this site. Every once in a while one will pop up that is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/9D_1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: Don Beneventi Collection of Nearly New Classic Chevrolets")
Auction Classic: Don Beneventi Collection of Nearly New Classic Chevrolets
Posted on July 3, 2020 | 37 CommentsThere are lots of automotive auctions that take place every year, most of which go unnoticed on this site. Every once in a while one will pop up that is […] -
![I recently gave CC a potted history of the first phase of my Dad’s car ownership history, as a way of adding context to a contemporary Chrysler UK advertisement which […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/DSC05244-2-tile.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Site Classics: Won Over By The French?")
Auction Site Classics: Won Over By The French?
Posted on June 11, 2020 | 24 CommentsI recently gave CC a potted history of the first phase of my Dad’s car ownership history, as a way of adding context to a contemporary Chrysler UK advertisement which […] -
![Auction sites have many cars we rarely see elsewhere, be it on the road, at car shows and classic meets or in museums. Looking through them is a Curbivore’s take […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/AETV79095086_2-tile.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Site Classics: Can the Chrysler Man Make You Happy? Ken Certainly Tried")
Auction Site Classics: Can the Chrysler Man Make You Happy? Ken Certainly Tried
Posted on May 23, 2020 | 29 CommentsAuction sites have many cars we rarely see elsewhere, be it on the road, at car shows and classic meets or in museums. Looking through them is a Curbivore’s take […] -
![(10/2/2019 Update at end) I realized today that my local Ritchie Brothers Auction site has one occurring this week, so I decided to take a gander (online) at what will […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RBlinc01.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic QOTD: 1985 Lincoln Continental – What’ll She Fetch? (UPDATE: SOLD – We Have A Winner!)")
Auction Classic QOTD: 1985 Lincoln Continental – What’ll She Fetch? (UPDATE: SOLD – We Have A Winner!)
Posted on October 2, 2019 | 66 Comments(10/2/2019 Update at end) I realized today that my local Ritchie Brothers Auction site has one occurring this week, so I decided to take a gander (online) at what will […] -
![Another evening, another deep rabbit hole for me, this time on the fertile fields of the Ritchie Brothers equipment auction site. Wherever you may be in the world, there’s probably […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Hilux1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Middle East Auction Classic: 2007 Toyota Hilux Crew Cab 4×4 Pickup – 921,380km And Still Truckin’")
Middle East Auction Classic: 2007 Toyota Hilux Crew Cab 4×4 Pickup – 921,380km And Still Truckin’
Posted on September 19, 2019 | 18 CommentsAnother evening, another deep rabbit hole for me, this time on the fertile fields of the Ritchie Brothers equipment auction site. Wherever you may be in the world, there’s probably […]
