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Curbside Classics Archives
CC Outtakes Archive
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![There was always something very cool about these Mitsubishi Scorpions, also known as the Galant Lambda in Japan, Sapporo in Europe and Dodge Challenger/Plymouth Sapporo in North America. Sadly, they […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/mitsubishi-scorpion.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Peak Hour Outtakes: The Japanese")
Peak Hour Outtakes: The Japanese
Posted on June 29, 2016 | 12 CommentsThere was always something very cool about these Mitsubishi Scorpions, also known as the Galant Lambda in Japan, Sapporo in Europe and Dodge Challenger/Plymouth Sapporo in North America. Sadly, they […] -
![Remember in the movie Groundhog Day, when Bill Murray’s character runs into his annoying old classmate played by Stephen Tobolowsky and steps in a puddle each time his day repeats? This R107 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/mercedes-sl-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Peak Hour Outtakes: The Germans")
Peak Hour Outtakes: The Germans
Posted on June 28, 2016 | 12 CommentsRemember in the movie Groundhog Day, when Bill Murray’s character runs into his annoying old classmate played by Stephen Tobolowsky and steps in a puddle each time his day repeats? This R107 […] -
![Commuting can often be tedious, particularly for those of us in large cities. But sometimes while you’re driving or walking or sitting on the bus, you will spot something that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/chevrolet-el-camino.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Peak Hour Outtakes: Classic Utes On Brisbane Routes")
Peak Hour Outtakes: Classic Utes On Brisbane Routes
Posted on June 27, 2016 | 17 CommentsCommuting can often be tedious, particularly for those of us in large cities. But sometimes while you’re driving or walking or sitting on the bus, you will spot something that […] -
![Strictly speaking this rare and RHD 1974 Datsun wasn’t attending the 2016 Ewijk Festijn I visited recently. But who cares ? After I left the show and walked back to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_1765.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtakes: 1974 Datsun 200L Coupe – Laurel C130 Series")
Car Show Outtakes: 1974 Datsun 200L Coupe – Laurel C130 Series
Posted on June 22, 2016 | 30 CommentsStrictly speaking this rare and RHD 1974 Datsun wasn’t attending the 2016 Ewijk Festijn I visited recently. But who cares ? After I left the show and walked back to […] -
![A gathering of not so recent vehicles from all points of the compass. That’s the best way to describe the collection I see when I walk by said yard, situated […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_1626.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: A Yard Filled With Curbside Classics – Most Of Them Are For Sale")
CC Outtakes: A Yard Filled With Curbside Classics – Most Of Them Are For Sale
Posted on May 18, 2016 | 31 CommentsA gathering of not so recent vehicles from all points of the compass. That’s the best way to describe the collection I see when I walk by said yard, situated […] -
![Swapping the front clip of a Ford Fairlane or LTD onto a shorter-wheelbase Falcon is nothing unusual in Australia; the same applies to Statesman/Caprice clips on Holden utes. Just five […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ford-falcon-ltd-australia-wagon-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Now Just What Is Going On Here?")
CC Outtake: Now Just What Is Going On Here?
Posted on May 7, 2016 | 32 CommentsSwapping the front clip of a Ford Fairlane or LTD onto a shorter-wheelbase Falcon is nothing unusual in Australia; the same applies to Statesman/Caprice clips on Holden utes. Just five […] -
![The NA market never received the special-order-only Fiat Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari, but that hasn’t stopped someone from having a little fun with a personalized license plate. But are they honoring l’Ingegnere, or Enzo Osella, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/LILENZO.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Which Enzo?")
Curbside Outtake: Which Enzo?
Posted on April 6, 2016 | 7 CommentsThe NA market never received the special-order-only Fiat Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari, but that hasn’t stopped someone from having a little fun with a personalized license plate. But are they honoring l’Ingegnere, or Enzo Osella, […] -
![Have you ever wondered if Europe had a car to match the Pontiac Fiero? Mid-engined, but derived from the ordinary? Composite bodywork? Dramatic styling? Pop up headlamps? I give you the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/WP_20151228_003.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1982 Talbot-Matra Murena 1600 – What Is French For Rarity?")
CC Outtake: 1982 Talbot-Matra Murena 1600 – What Is French For Rarity?
Posted on March 17, 2016 | 36 CommentsHave you ever wondered if Europe had a car to match the Pontiac Fiero? Mid-engined, but derived from the ordinary? Composite bodywork? Dramatic styling? Pop up headlamps? I give you the […] -
![My dad and I recently took a Saturday jaunt to the Scarab Club in Detroit to peruse their “American Dreaming: Car Style Detroit” exhibit of original stylists’ drawings from the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/009.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1966 Buick Riviera–One Designer’s Idea of What Could Have Been…and Was")
CC Outtake: 1966 Buick Riviera–One Designer’s Idea of What Could Have Been…and Was
Posted on February 18, 2016 | 18 CommentsMy dad and I recently took a Saturday jaunt to the Scarab Club in Detroit to peruse their “American Dreaming: Car Style Detroit” exhibit of original stylists’ drawings from the […] -
![Just a few completely random snapshots I took last Saturday, after some shopping. Please feel free to identify all the cars in this picture. Clearly visible is the Roman Catholic […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_1035.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: A Short Walk Around The Church")
CC Outtakes: A Short Walk Around The Church
Posted on February 15, 2016 | 58 CommentsJust a few completely random snapshots I took last Saturday, after some shopping. Please feel free to identify all the cars in this picture. Clearly visible is the Roman Catholic […] -
![In many large, densely-populated cities throughout the world, the streets are full of mini cars, bicycles and motorbikes. It’s hard to find a parking space, after all, and when you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cadillac-brougham-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: The Bs and Cs of NYC")
CC Outtakes: The Bs and Cs of NYC
Posted on February 11, 2016 | 52 CommentsIn many large, densely-populated cities throughout the world, the streets are full of mini cars, bicycles and motorbikes. It’s hard to find a parking space, after all, and when you […] -
![Armstrong Siddeley is a brand name that may well have little recognition now and especially so outside the UK, but it has a history that can be traced back to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1967-Citroen-H-van.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley – One Aristocrat Meets Another!")
CC Outtake: 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley – One Aristocrat Meets Another!
Posted on February 8, 2016 | 34 CommentsArmstrong Siddeley is a brand name that may well have little recognition now and especially so outside the UK, but it has a history that can be traced back to […] -
![When I first spotted this pairing of old and then-new Cadillacs in downtown traffic on a Friday afternoon, my first thought was that the ’76 Sedan DeVille in the foreground took […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/006-Old-76-Cadillac-newish-11-SRX-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Outtakes: 1976 Cadillac Sedan DeVille & 2011 Cadillac SRX – Old Hat, New Hat")
In-Motion Outtakes: 1976 Cadillac Sedan DeVille & 2011 Cadillac SRX – Old Hat, New Hat
Posted on January 23, 2016 | 33 CommentsWhen I first spotted this pairing of old and then-new Cadillacs in downtown traffic on a Friday afternoon, my first thought was that the ’76 Sedan DeVille in the foreground took […] -
![When I first drove by this CV for sale, I only caught the “CabCo./Fleet….$7500” part, and assumed that it was just one former taxi for sale. Seemed mighty expensive to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/CC-269-016-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "(Former) Cabs Of Eugene Outtake: Want To Buy A Whole Panther Cab Fleet (With Some 1.7 Million Miles) For $7500?")
(Former) Cabs Of Eugene Outtake: Want To Buy A Whole Panther Cab Fleet (With Some 1.7 Million Miles) For $7500?
Posted on November 23, 2015 | 38 CommentsWhen I first drove by this CV for sale, I only caught the “CabCo./Fleet….$7500” part, and assumed that it was just one former taxi for sale. Seemed mighty expensive to […] -
![I don’t need to tell you that the fourth and final generation (1986-1992) Oldsmobile Toronado was not a very popular vehicle. Between its infamous downsizing with somewhat corporate generic styling, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_2191.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: Passing, Then Getting Passed By A 1990-1992 Oldsmobile Toronado Troféo On The Right")
CC Outtakes: Passing, Then Getting Passed By A 1990-1992 Oldsmobile Toronado Troféo On The Right
Posted on November 13, 2015 | 25 CommentsI don’t need to tell you that the fourth and final generation (1986-1992) Oldsmobile Toronado was not a very popular vehicle. Between its infamous downsizing with somewhat corporate generic styling, […]
