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Curbside Classics Archives
Junkyard Archive
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![I spent part of my day yesterday at the junkyard. It seems that my ’93 Crown Victoria found itself involved a minor incident with a shallow ditch and some brush. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/1MerkurCrop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: A Trip To The Pick-A-Part")
Curbside Recycling: A Trip To The Pick-A-Part
Posted on November 11, 2012 | 62 CommentsI spent part of my day yesterday at the junkyard. It seems that my ’93 Crown Victoria found itself involved a minor incident with a shallow ditch and some brush. […] -
![Last week, before the snow hit, I cleared out some of the scrap metal cluttering up my garage and took it to the local recycling yard. Usually there are a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/1949-Chrysler-Windsor.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Scrap Yard Classic: A Chrysler Windsor, And An International Pair")
Scrap Yard Classic: A Chrysler Windsor, And An International Pair
Posted on October 25, 2012 | 27 CommentsLast week, before the snow hit, I cleared out some of the scrap metal cluttering up my garage and took it to the local recycling yard. Usually there are a […] -
![dman-x posted a shot of this Ford internment camp at the Cohort. But what’s the story with that black Mark III in front? I’ve never seen one with that roof […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Ford-Junk-Yard-Cohort.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: Ford Graveyard, But What’s Up With That Mark III In Front?")
Cohort Outtake: Ford Graveyard, But What’s Up With That Mark III In Front?
Posted on October 13, 2012 | 25 Commentsdman-x posted a shot of this Ford internment camp at the Cohort. But what’s the story with that black Mark III in front? I’ve never seen one with that roof […] -
![So you finally took the plunge, bought a one-way ticket to Eugene, and rode in a beater Toyota Previa taxi to the Official CC Sales Lot to buy the Curbside […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/CC-176-088-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Official CC Garage: No, Mr. Goodwrench Doesn’t Work Here")
The Official CC Garage: No, Mr. Goodwrench Doesn’t Work Here
Posted on September 19, 2012 | 14 CommentsSo you finally took the plunge, bought a one-way ticket to Eugene, and rode in a beater Toyota Previa taxi to the Official CC Sales Lot to buy the Curbside […] -
![Not long ago I wrote an article about running across the 1964 Mercury that used to belong to my wife. I had found it in a junkyard that started […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/JYC-IMG_1349.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Cruising – East Texas Style")
Junkyard Cruising – East Texas Style
Posted on July 24, 2012 | 29 CommentsNot long ago I wrote an article about running across the 1964 Mercury that used to belong to my wife. I had found it in a junkyard that started […] -
![There are certain things in life most of us don’t like to think about. For most of us with a bit more seasoning these would be things like prostate exams […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P6260704.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "A Trip to the Salvage Yard")
A Trip to the Salvage Yard
Posted on July 8, 2012 | 26 CommentsThere are certain things in life most of us don’t like to think about. For most of us with a bit more seasoning these would be things like prostate exams […] -
![As you frequent readers know, the CC graveyard in Eugene is extensive, (click here to read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5) but would you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/6-05-2012-001-e1338923276491.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: The British Car Boneyard – Something For Everyone")
Junkyard Classic: The British Car Boneyard – Something For Everyone
Posted on June 14, 2012 | 24 CommentsAs you frequent readers know, the CC graveyard in Eugene is extensive, (click here to read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5) but would you […] -
![I was driving along just minding my own business and looking for BiTurbos, when I came across what appears to be a small business that caters to folks like us. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/FORD-IMG_1102.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Roadside Cemetery: Found Off Road, Dead")
The Roadside Cemetery: Found Off Road, Dead
Posted on May 29, 2012 | 17 CommentsI was driving along just minding my own business and looking for BiTurbos, when I came across what appears to be a small business that caters to folks like us. […] -
![Yes, old Volvos are the official car of Eugene, the posterboys of everything that defines a true Curbside Classic. They’re everywhere, at least a couple per block, in the right […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/CC-42-133-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Volvo Junkyard: Organ Donors Keeping Their Swedish Brethren On The Road")
The Volvo Junkyard: Organ Donors Keeping Their Swedish Brethren On The Road
Posted on May 22, 2012 | 31 CommentsYes, old Volvos are the official car of Eugene, the posterboys of everything that defines a true Curbside Classic. They’re everywhere, at least a couple per block, in the right […] -
![When I saw Tom’s article on the ’74 Thunderbird I was reminded of why I quit liking Thunderbirds in general, and of the last one that I really did like. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Tbird10.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bird Sematary, East Texas Style: 1959 Thunderbird")
Bird Sematary, East Texas Style: 1959 Thunderbird
Posted on May 5, 2012 | 27 CommentsWhen I saw Tom’s article on the ’74 Thunderbird I was reminded of why I quit liking Thunderbirds in general, and of the last one that I really did like. […] -
![(Pete Madsen sends us the fruits of his recent junkyard hunt) It’s time to try my hand at a piece for Curbside Classics, wrecking yard division. I thought that this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/wy1_ambulance1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Junkyard Treasure Hunt")
My Junkyard Treasure Hunt
Posted on December 14, 2011 | 18 Comments(Pete Madsen sends us the fruits of his recent junkyard hunt) It’s time to try my hand at a piece for Curbside Classics, wrecking yard division. I thought that this […]
