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Curbside Classics Archives
Car Show Classic Archive
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![Car cruises can get a little dull; all those boring street rods, multiple Mustangs, caches of Camaros and Corvettes. But what keeps me coming back are those daring folks who […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/i066961-e1386113439425.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Capsule: 1956 Cadillac Flower Car – How’s THAT For Different?")
Car Show Capsule: 1956 Cadillac Flower Car – How’s THAT For Different?
Posted on December 5, 2013 | 24 CommentsCar cruises can get a little dull; all those boring street rods, multiple Mustangs, caches of Camaros and Corvettes. But what keeps me coming back are those daring folks who […] -
![The poor old BMC “Landcrab” took some pot-shots on CC a few weeks ago, due to its lackluster sales, uncomfortable driving position, and somewhat awkward styling. There were also the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/page26_4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: The Austin 3-Litre – Landcrab Imperial")
Cohort Classic: The Austin 3-Litre – Landcrab Imperial
Posted on December 4, 2013 | 50 CommentsThe poor old BMC “Landcrab” took some pot-shots on CC a few weeks ago, due to its lackluster sales, uncomfortable driving position, and somewhat awkward styling. There were also the […] -
![Greetings fellow CCers, and thank you for all the kind words after my contributorial debut earlier this week! When we last spoke, I was chatting about last weekend’s Swapmeet […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_2473.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Curbside in Cambridge Part II – The Carpark Tales")
Car Show Classics: Curbside in Cambridge Part II – The Carpark Tales
Posted on November 22, 2013 | 36 CommentsGreetings fellow CCers, and thank you for all the kind words after my contributorial debut earlier this week! When we last spoke, I was chatting about last weekend’s Swapmeet […] -
![(welcome our newest Contributor Scott McPherson aka NZ Skyliner) As the Northern Hemisphere draws closer to winter, summer is seductively beckoning in the Other Hemisphere. Down here in the land […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_2379.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Curbside in Cambridge Part I – The Swapmeet")
Car Show Classics: Curbside in Cambridge Part I – The Swapmeet
Posted on November 20, 2013 | 38 Comments(welcome our newest Contributor Scott McPherson aka NZ Skyliner) As the Northern Hemisphere draws closer to winter, summer is seductively beckoning in the Other Hemisphere. Down here in the land […] -
![Really nice Microbus conversion, mild custom, big sunroof, a beautiful paint job and cool coastal artwork. I see a couple of surfboards on top, sweet. But hey, what’s going on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/P1000443.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1968 VW Transporter Electric – Solar Surfer")
Car Show Classic: 1968 VW Transporter Electric – Solar Surfer
Posted on November 12, 2013 | 16 CommentsReally nice Microbus conversion, mild custom, big sunroof, a beautiful paint job and cool coastal artwork. I see a couple of surfboards on top, sweet. But hey, what’s going on […] -
![Okay, I was not even born until after the Van Craze was on the way out. Missed it by “that” much! But for you friendly folks who lived through the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Labor-Day-Weekend-2013-105-800x533-e1384121232843.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: The Highway Star – The Most ’70s Van I’ve Ever Seen")
Car Show Classic: The Highway Star – The Most ’70s Van I’ve Ever Seen
Posted on November 11, 2013 | 50 CommentsOkay, I was not even born until after the Van Craze was on the way out. Missed it by “that” much! But for you friendly folks who lived through the […] -
![When I moved to LA, I discovered it has a thriving early Saturday morning car show culture. On any given weekend, multiple parking lots across town fill up with classic and special interest cars […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Mack.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic- Palos Verdes Coffee and Cars")
Car Show Classic- Palos Verdes Coffee and Cars
Posted on November 7, 2013 | 41 CommentsWhen I moved to LA, I discovered it has a thriving early Saturday morning car show culture. On any given weekend, multiple parking lots across town fill up with classic and special interest cars […] -
![Do you ever get sick of the common car-show fodder–hot rods, Mustangs, Corvettes and the like? Me, too. So, when an AACA Grand National was held right here in downtown […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/6-28-13-126.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1931 Pierce-Arrow Model 43 Sedan – Classic With a Capital C!")
Car Show Classic: 1931 Pierce-Arrow Model 43 Sedan – Classic With a Capital C!
Posted on November 2, 2013 | 31 CommentsDo you ever get sick of the common car-show fodder–hot rods, Mustangs, Corvettes and the like? Me, too. So, when an AACA Grand National was held right here in downtown […] -
![I can’t let Independents’ Week go by without at least a passing mention of the AMX. Plus, I shot a most excellent one at a Quad Cities Cruisers cruise night […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/6-8-2013-079-800x562-e1383348775605.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Independents’ Week Outtake: Don’t Forget The AMX!")
Independents’ Week Outtake: Don’t Forget The AMX!
Posted on November 2, 2013 | 28 CommentsI can’t let Independents’ Week go by without at least a passing mention of the AMX. Plus, I shot a most excellent one at a Quad Cities Cruisers cruise night […] -
![Come on, it’s Halloween, and time for something a bit different! When other than today is it more appropriate to show a classic hearse on CC? Besides, you all know […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/October-2013-054-800x558-e1381706851533.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1985 Pontiac Parisienne Chieftain By Eureka – Good Night Hearse")
Car Show Classic: 1985 Pontiac Parisienne Chieftain By Eureka – Good Night Hearse
Posted on October 31, 2013 | 40 CommentsCome on, it’s Halloween, and time for something a bit different! When other than today is it more appropriate to show a classic hearse on CC? Besides, you all know […] -
![Kevin Martin’s recent classic hood ornament post jump-started my brain: I recalled seeing a lovely, circa-1950s Nash hood ornament on something rather unusual–but what is it? Don’t worry folks, this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Nash-hood-ornament-e1380160827658.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: To What Is This Nash Hood Ornament Attached?")
Car Show Outtake: To What Is This Nash Hood Ornament Attached?
Posted on September 28, 2013 | 4 CommentsKevin Martin’s recent classic hood ornament post jump-started my brain: I recalled seeing a lovely, circa-1950s Nash hood ornament on something rather unusual–but what is it? Don’t worry folks, this […] -
CC Clue
Posted on September 25, 2013 | 12 Comments -
![A steady and reliable Chrysler flathead inline six engine isn’t where I’d expect to find a home brew turbocharger installed on. But here it is and once the owner explained […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/turbo-flat-six.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: Home Blown Flathead Six in a 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe")
Car Show Classic: Home Blown Flathead Six in a 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe
Posted on September 8, 2013 | 18 CommentsA steady and reliable Chrysler flathead inline six engine isn’t where I’d expect to find a home brew turbocharger installed on. But here it is and once the owner explained […] -
![I spotted this pro-street ’70 Charger at a show at the local multiplex theater back in May. I was surprised to see the vintage Oregon plate in Davenport, IA. A […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/5-24-2013-081-800x603-e1377643335657.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: A Long Way From Oregon…")
Car Show Outtake: A Long Way From Oregon…
Posted on August 30, 2013 | 24 CommentsI spotted this pro-street ’70 Charger at a show at the local multiplex theater back in May. I was surprised to see the vintage Oregon plate in Davenport, IA. A […] -
![Here’s another cool find from the recent Monmouth car show. From a distance, it appeared to be a nicely done Scout II, but upon looking closer, I noticed the nameplate. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/8-01-13-to-8-03-13-196-800x533-e1376247017240.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake – 1972 Farmall II?")
Car Show Outtake – 1972 Farmall II?
Posted on August 11, 2013 | 8 CommentsHere’s another cool find from the recent Monmouth car show. From a distance, it appeared to be a nicely done Scout II, but upon looking closer, I noticed the nameplate. […]
