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Curbside Classics Archives
Car Show Classic Archive
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![Picking which vehicle to start with from over 30 I photographed in this area was not easy, but this 1920’s Vauxhall was an obvious choice. Old Pete made a reference […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Vauxhall.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Historic Winton Main Display Area")
Car Show Classics: Historic Winton Main Display Area
Posted on September 21, 2018 | 43 CommentsPicking which vehicle to start with from over 30 I photographed in this area was not easy, but this 1920’s Vauxhall was an obvious choice. Old Pete made a reference […] -
![The second round of the festival’s tour brings us more French sedans, wagons and hatchbacks that combine a high level of comfort with great handling. Let the good times roll […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_7196.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: 2018 La Fête des Limousines – Part Two")
Car Show Classics: 2018 La Fête des Limousines – Part Two
Posted on September 18, 2018 | 50 CommentsThe second round of the festival’s tour brings us more French sedans, wagons and hatchbacks that combine a high level of comfort with great handling. Let the good times roll […] -
Car Show Classics: 2018 Historic Winton – Car Park Part Two
Posted on September 14, 2018 | 69 CommentsLet’s continue our wander around Winton with a couple of fast Fords, then some (slightly) more modern stuff, some (very) oddments and even some steam! -
![A show for French cars only, held on a sunny September Sunday at a perfect location. You just know beforehand you’ll have a good time. The 2018 edition of La […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_7107.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: 2018 La Fête des Limousines – Part One")
Car Show Classics: 2018 La Fête des Limousines – Part One
Posted on September 13, 2018 | 33 CommentsA show for French cars only, held on a sunny September Sunday at a perfect location. You just know beforehand you’ll have a good time. The 2018 edition of La […] -
![The cars just keep on coming from the classic car show at the Historic Winton races, and this mildly hot-rodded 1934 Ford coupe and 1976-78 Chrysler Valiant Regal show the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1934-Ford-Coupe-Chrysler-CL-Valiant-Regal.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "2018 Historic Winton Car Park, Part One")
2018 Historic Winton Car Park, Part One
Posted on September 7, 2018 | 31 CommentsThe cars just keep on coming from the classic car show at the Historic Winton races, and this mildly hot-rodded 1934 Ford coupe and 1976-78 Chrysler Valiant Regal show the […] -
![Just like Corvettes, Holden Torana SL/R 5000s have their stereotypes too – I’d say similar to Camaros in the US. And given the Triumph TR5 and TR6 are virtually the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Torana-SLR5000-Corvette-TR6-TR5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: The Oval At 2018 Historic Winton, Part Three")
Car Show Classics: The Oval At 2018 Historic Winton, Part Three
Posted on August 31, 2018 | 75 CommentsJust like Corvettes, Holden Torana SL/R 5000s have their stereotypes too – I’d say similar to Camaros in the US. And given the Triumph TR5 and TR6 are virtually the […] -
![I would’ve been impressed enough to see a regular 605, Peugeot’s oft-forgotten luxury flagship from the 1990s at this year’s RACQ MotorFest. I can’t remember if I’d ever seen a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/peugeot-605-ute-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Capsule: 1994-96 Peugeot 605-amino – They Wanted A French Ute")
Car Show Capsule: 1994-96 Peugeot 605-amino – They Wanted A French Ute
Posted on August 24, 2018 | 13 CommentsI would’ve been impressed enough to see a regular 605, Peugeot’s oft-forgotten luxury flagship from the 1990s at this year’s RACQ MotorFest. I can’t remember if I’d ever seen a […] -
![There were but a handful of cars in last week’s post on the classic car display, but I will make up for that this time! Opening with a pair of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Ford-special-Jaguar-SS.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: The Oval At 2018 Historic Winton, Part Two")
Car Show Classics: The Oval At 2018 Historic Winton, Part Two
Posted on August 24, 2018 | 29 CommentsThere were but a handful of cars in last week’s post on the classic car display, but I will make up for that this time! Opening with a pair of […] -
![The Pacific Northwest is lucky to have a nationally prominent automotive museum. America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, Washington is worth an occasional visit because of its interesting variety of vehicles. However, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1_LeMay-fix-it-col.cov_.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: LeMay Offers A Remarkable Mix of Vehicles")
Car Show Classic: LeMay Offers A Remarkable Mix of Vehicles
Posted on August 22, 2018 | 13 CommentsThe Pacific Northwest is lucky to have a nationally prominent automotive museum. America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, Washington is worth an occasional visit because of its interesting variety of vehicles. However, […] -
![After I shared my last post from a local Cars and Coffee gathering, our very own J.P. Cavanaugh pinged me on Facebook and said, “Another one is coming up, do […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ccjpc01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Building Friendship at a Cars and Coffee, or C&C with JPC")
Car Show Classics: Building Friendship at a Cars and Coffee, or C&C with JPC
Posted on August 22, 2018 | 31 CommentsAfter I shared my last post from a local Cars and Coffee gathering, our very own J.P. Cavanaugh pinged me on Facebook and said, “Another one is coming up, do […] -
![Here are the rest of the cars I saw at “Cars in the Park”, an afternoon’s curbside show of sports cars 1967 and earlier out in front of the Portland […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/28Bentley45L5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Streamlined Sundays: Cars in the Park, Part 3 – Slow Looks at Fast Cars")
Car Show Classics: Streamlined Sundays: Cars in the Park, Part 3 – Slow Looks at Fast Cars
Posted on August 12, 2018 | 21 CommentsHere are the rest of the cars I saw at “Cars in the Park”, an afternoon’s curbside show of sports cars 1967 and earlier out in front of the Portland […] -
![Brendan’s recent post prompted me to get writing again, about a car that doesn’t get seen too often. CC’s archives contain only a few second generation Accord features, and even […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1985-Honda-Accord-hatch-Holden-ute.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1985 Honda Accord Hatch")
CC Capsule: 1985 Honda Accord Hatch
Posted on August 9, 2018 | 48 CommentsBrendan’s recent post prompted me to get writing again, about a car that doesn’t get seen too often. CC’s archives contain only a few second generation Accord features, and even […] -
![(Read Part I) The sight of a row of first-generation Celicas at All-Japanese Day reminded me of something: the rows of Mustangs at the last two All-American Day shows I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/suzuki-jimny-blue.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: All-Japanese Day At Banyo, Part II – “Young People Don’t Like Cars”")
Car Show Classics: All-Japanese Day At Banyo, Part II – “Young People Don’t Like Cars”
Posted on August 7, 2018 | 22 Comments(Read Part I) The sight of a row of first-generation Celicas at All-Japanese Day reminded me of something: the rows of Mustangs at the last two All-American Day shows I […] -
![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 […] -
![“Young people don’t like cars” is one of those erroneous beliefs many enthusiasts espouse, based purely on anecdotal evidence. I think the more accurate statement is “Young people don’t like […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/all-japanese-day-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: All-Japanese Day At Banyo, Part I – “Young People Don’t Like Cars”")
Car Show Classics: All-Japanese Day At Banyo, Part I – “Young People Don’t Like Cars”
Posted on July 24, 2018 | 33 Comments“Young people don’t like cars” is one of those erroneous beliefs many enthusiasts espouse, based purely on anecdotal evidence. I think the more accurate statement is “Young people don’t like […]
