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![Two of my favorite cars at the Houston Mecum spring auction were Oldsmobiles, not surprising since I have always had a soft spot in my heart for those great cars […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/20190405_144652.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado – Profitable Obscurity")
Auction Classic: 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado – Profitable Obscurity
Posted on July 29, 2019 | 19 CommentsTwo of my favorite cars at the Houston Mecum spring auction were Oldsmobiles, not surprising since I have always had a soft spot in my heart for those great cars […] -
![In October I wrapped up my unintentionally epic series of 20 articles based on my trip to the Scottsdale classic car auctions this year. I profiled a couple hundred […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/50sJaguar.01-10-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic Flashback: Barrett-Jackson 2010 (part 1 of 2)")
Auction Classic Flashback: Barrett-Jackson 2010 (part 1 of 2)
Posted on December 6, 2018 | 31 CommentsIn October I wrapped up my unintentionally epic series of 20 articles based on my trip to the Scottsdale classic car auctions this year. I profiled a couple hundred […] -
![As a post script on my Scottsdale auction series, the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale had a small Bullitt theme running through it. Fans of the Highland Green Mustangs […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/bb75e4fc-9026-4d64-99de-5fc673de778f.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: The Bullitt Mustangs")
Auction Classic: The Bullitt Mustangs
Posted on November 14, 2018 | 41 CommentsAs a post script on my Scottsdale auction series, the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale had a small Bullitt theme running through it. Fans of the Highland Green Mustangs […] -
![So here it is. After nineteen articles and a few hundred cars profiled, I’m declaring this to be my favorite of all the vehicles I saw in January […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/a572dbc3-65ee-4ded-9fd3-e59b3ae79903.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: 1966 Buick Riviera GS – the best in Scottsdale 2018")
Auction Classic: 1966 Buick Riviera GS – the best in Scottsdale 2018
Posted on October 17, 2018 | 39 CommentsSo here it is. After nineteen articles and a few hundred cars profiled, I’m declaring this to be my favorite of all the vehicles I saw in January […] -
![Today’s Buicks are mostly pleasant, but unexceptional, sedans and SUVs made for the Chinese market (oh, and also sold in the U.S.!). It wasn’t always so. Buicks had an important […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/535515.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: Buicks in Scottsdale 2018")
Auction Classic: Buicks in Scottsdale 2018
Posted on October 16, 2018 | 35 CommentsToday’s Buicks are mostly pleasant, but unexceptional, sedans and SUVs made for the Chinese market (oh, and also sold in the U.S.!). It wasn’t always so. Buicks had an important […] -
![One of the joys of attending a massive event like Auction Week in Scottsdale is that due to the large number of vehicles (about 2,700), there are inevitably some […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/DSCF7228.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: Wagons, Independents and Freaks in Scottsdale 2018")
Auction Classic: Wagons, Independents and Freaks in Scottsdale 2018
Posted on September 11, 2018 | 32 CommentsOne of the joys of attending a massive event like Auction Week in Scottsdale is that due to the large number of vehicles (about 2,700), there are inevitably some […] -
![As a child of the ’80’s, I’ve always liked Fox-body Mustangs. The generation’s best years of ’87-’93 correspond exactly with my high school and college days, when I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/DSCF7034.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: Flashy Fords in Scottsdale 2018, part 3 Foxy Bodies")
Auction Classic: Flashy Fords in Scottsdale 2018, part 3 Foxy Bodies
Posted on August 16, 2018 | 43 CommentsAs a child of the ’80’s, I’ve always liked Fox-body Mustangs. The generation’s best years of ’87-’93 correspond exactly with my high school and college days, when I […] -
![Ford Mustang: one of the most popular American cars of all time, even among non-car people. They may not know or like all of them, but probably a least the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/DSCF7432.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: Flashy Fords in Scottsdale 2018, part 2 Mustangs")
Auction Classic: Flashy Fords in Scottsdale 2018, part 2 Mustangs
Posted on August 13, 2018 | 33 CommentsFord Mustang: one of the most popular American cars of all time, even among non-car people. They may not know or like all of them, but probably a least the […] -
![Two cars that are mainstays at any classic car show or auction are Ford’s Thunderbird and Mustang. If you are at a North American car event that doesn’t have at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/DSCF7336.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: Flashy Fords in Scottsdale 2018, part 1 Thunderbirds")
Auction Classic: Flashy Fords in Scottsdale 2018, part 1 Thunderbirds
Posted on August 11, 2018 | 25 CommentsTwo cars that are mainstays at any classic car show or auction are Ford’s Thunderbird and Mustang. If you are at a North American car event that doesn’t have at […] -
![Oh yes, there were a couple of other cars at the Portland Art Museum’s “Cars in the Park” event that weren’t the Alfa Romeos we covered in Part 1. Parked […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/AlfaFerrari.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Streamlined Sundays: Cars in the Park, Part 2 – Little Did I Know")
Car Show Classics: Streamlined Sundays: Cars in the Park, Part 2 – Little Did I Know
Posted on August 4, 2018 | 13 CommentsOh yes, there were a couple of other cars at the Portland Art Museum’s “Cars in the Park” event that weren’t the Alfa Romeos we covered in Part 1. Parked […] -
![Well folks, I have postponed it for a while. I wanted to never have to do it. But I am afraid here it comes. The “Sorry I have not written […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/04.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 – 218 Inches of Bankruptcy")
Auction Classic: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 – 218 Inches of Bankruptcy
Posted on July 13, 2018 | 27 CommentsWell folks, I have postponed it for a while. I wanted to never have to do it. But I am afraid here it comes. The “Sorry I have not written […] -
![There is no denying Pontiac was cool in the 1960’s and ’70’s. Very few enthusiasts of American cars of the era can say that there aren’t at least a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/DSCF7528.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classics: Pontiacs in Scottsdale 2018 – The Chief Attractions")
Auction Classics: Pontiacs in Scottsdale 2018 – The Chief Attractions
Posted on July 5, 2018 | 44 CommentsThere is no denying Pontiac was cool in the 1960’s and ’70’s. Very few enthusiasts of American cars of the era can say that there aren’t at least a […] -
![Any lover of American cars has some Lincolns that are on their short, or at least their long, list of favorite automobiles. For some of you, those cars may have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/th.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: Lincolns in Scottsdale 2018, Part 2 (1972-1995)")
Auction Classic: Lincolns in Scottsdale 2018, Part 2 (1972-1995)
Posted on May 29, 2018 | 39 CommentsAny lover of American cars has some Lincolns that are on their short, or at least their long, list of favorite automobiles. For some of you, those cars may have […] -
![Lincoln is not among the oldest American auto companies, but it has a more distinguished and interesting history than many. Attending three large classic car auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/DSCF7023.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classics: Lincolns in Scottsdale 2018, Part 1 (1942-1967)")
Auction Classics: Lincolns in Scottsdale 2018, Part 1 (1942-1967)
Posted on May 16, 2018 | 22 CommentsLincoln is not among the oldest American auto companies, but it has a more distinguished and interesting history than many. Attending three large classic car auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona in […] -
![If you like postwar American cars, there are probably at least a few Oldsmobiles that you like. Since the division has been gone over ten years now, it’s easy to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/535521.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classics: Oldsmobile in Scottsdale 2018")
Auction Classics: Oldsmobile in Scottsdale 2018
Posted on April 30, 2018 | 17 CommentsIf you like postwar American cars, there are probably at least a few Oldsmobiles that you like. Since the division has been gone over ten years now, it’s easy to […]
