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![In May of 2005, I took a short trip to Corvallis for the annual Oregon Vintage Motorcyclist Annual Show & Swap Meet. It was the beginning of the era […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Old-Motorcycle-Show-01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Oregon Vintage Motorcyclist Show May 2005")
Oregon Vintage Motorcyclist Show May 2005
Posted on June 11, 2017 | 25 CommentsIn May of 2005, I took a short trip to Corvallis for the annual Oregon Vintage Motorcyclist Annual Show & Swap Meet. It was the beginning of the era […] -
![Car number nine on my “Great 28” list was built by a company without any salient historic aim or goals; however, it was a “renaissance car” on its own terms. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/comet_champ.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Great 28 Car Number 9 and CC Cinema–1964/65 Mercury Comet, the 100,000 Mile Durability Champion!")
Great 28 Car Number 9 and CC Cinema–1964/65 Mercury Comet, the 100,000 Mile Durability Champion!
Posted on March 9, 2015 | 56 CommentsCar number nine on my “Great 28” list was built by a company without any salient historic aim or goals; however, it was a “renaissance car” on its own terms. […] -
![(1948 Kaiser-Frazer) The automobile industry has historically been among the most prestigious and powerful industries for advertising firms to serve. To this day, “landing a car company” is a pretty big deal for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/cadillac-ad2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ads: The Lost Art Of Painted Automobile Ads")
Vintage Ads: The Lost Art Of Painted Automobile Ads
Posted on February 9, 2015 | 65 Comments(1948 Kaiser-Frazer) The automobile industry has historically been among the most prestigious and powerful industries for advertising firms to serve. To this day, “landing a car company” is a pretty big deal for […] -
![As many of you know, The Cadillac Ranch resides along Route 66 several miles west of Amarillo, Texas. An art collective called the Ant Farm constructed the ranch as a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Cadillac-Ranch.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Art: Cadillac Ranch on Route 66")
Car Art: Cadillac Ranch on Route 66
Posted on September 8, 2014 | 50 CommentsAs many of you know, The Cadillac Ranch resides along Route 66 several miles west of Amarillo, Texas. An art collective called the Ant Farm constructed the ranch as a […] -
![Alright everyone, I know AMC week ended a little while back, but I will confess–I just didn’t want it to end. When Tom Klockau brought us an Ambassador, he reminded […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1974Ambassador10.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: How Would You Have Saved the Ambassador?")
QOTD: How Would You Have Saved the Ambassador?
Posted on February 17, 2014 | 60 CommentsAlright everyone, I know AMC week ended a little while back, but I will confess–I just didn’t want it to end. When Tom Klockau brought us an Ambassador, he reminded […] -
![And for a good reason, since the pale yellow paint is the exact same stuff in both cases. Fordite is nothing less than the ultimate wearable automotive history jewelry, made […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Fordite-b-NYT.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Your Fordite Cufflinks Remind Me Of My ’66 Ford Pickup")
Your Fordite Cufflinks Remind Me Of My ’66 Ford Pickup
Posted on September 16, 2013 | 15 CommentsAnd for a good reason, since the pale yellow paint is the exact same stuff in both cases. Fordite is nothing less than the ultimate wearable automotive history jewelry, made […] -
CC Capsule: Ford Taurus Art Car – The Other Approach To Customizing
Posted on May 28, 2013 | 33 CommentsAlthough there are a few donks in town, there’s probably just as many if not more “art cars”, like this Taurus wagon. Did someone grow up watching too much sci-fi? -
![I may have shown it to you sometime in the past, but now that’s its moving away, this will be the last time. It’s one of a couple of art […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/CC-178-068-950.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: The Fish Car Moves Away")
CC Outtake: The Fish Car Moves Away
Posted on January 20, 2013 | 6 CommentsI may have shown it to you sometime in the past, but now that’s its moving away, this will be the last time. It’s one of a couple of art […] -
![A bit over a month ago, Jack Lord did a CC on a rare find: a 1955 Plymouth sedan. 1955 marked the beginning of the great 1950s two tone paint […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/1955Belvedere.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Contest: 1955 Plymouth Makeover Part 2")
Curbside Contest: 1955 Plymouth Makeover Part 2
Posted on June 4, 2012 | 9 CommentsA bit over a month ago, Jack Lord did a CC on a rare find: a 1955 Plymouth sedan. 1955 marked the beginning of the great 1950s two tone paint […] -
Curbside Contest: 1955 Plymouth Makeover (Part 1)
Posted on April 28, 2012 | 6 CommentsJack Lord’s piece today on the 1955 Plymouth reminded me of something. There are few 1950s cars with worse 2-toning treatments than the 1955 Plymouth. Which gives me an idea. -
![Before dinner this evening, walking around on Telegraph in the Temescal Neighborhood of Oakland, yet another member of the Falcon & Family flock was at the curb. But tonight it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/6784386940_d191d4afc7_z.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Bechtle And The Baby T-Bird – The 1962/63 Mercury Comet Custom Triplets")
CC Outtake: Bechtle And The Baby T-Bird – The 1962/63 Mercury Comet Custom Triplets
Posted on February 26, 2012 | 15 CommentsBefore dinner this evening, walking around on Telegraph in the Temescal Neighborhood of Oakland, yet another member of the Falcon & Family flock was at the curb. But tonight it […] -
![There was a comment here somewhere the other day about fart cannons on Japanese cars. That reminded me of the insane exhausts that are popular among a particular set of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Bild-fart-cannons.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bōsōzoku Style: Fart Cannons, Bazooka Size")
Bōsōzoku Style: Fart Cannons, Bazooka Size
Posted on February 17, 2012 | 29 CommentsThere was a comment here somewhere the other day about fart cannons on Japanese cars. That reminded me of the insane exhausts that are popular among a particular set of […] -
![There’s little doubt in my mind that more Cadillacs have given up their lives for art than any other make. Except perhaps the VW Beetle, of course. I’m not sure […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Bild-caddy-concrete.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Another Cadillac Gives Its Life For Art")
Another Cadillac Gives Its Life For Art
Posted on December 20, 2011 | 13 CommentsThere’s little doubt in my mind that more Cadillacs have given up their lives for art than any other make. Except perhaps the VW Beetle, of course. I’m not sure […] -
![I’ve finished my college work for the semester and I’ll be back to my regular “What If” posts soon, but in the meantime I wanted to share one of my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Fall.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Art: The Seasons Of Automotive Life")
Car Art: The Seasons Of Automotive Life
Posted on December 18, 2011 | 11 CommentsI’ve finished my college work for the semester and I’ll be back to my regular “What If” posts soon, but in the meantime I wanted to share one of my […] -
CC Outtake: Here’s Even More Color To Brighten A Winter’s Day
Posted on December 16, 2011 | 6 CommentsIf the painted Subaru the other day wasn’t enough color, how about this day glo van? And no, you’re not hallucinating; the decoration really is in 3D.
