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Curbside Classics Archives
Miniatures & Toys Archive
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![Pinto Day would not be complete without a Mini CC version. And luckily for you, I do indeed have one in my fleet–this white-over-red variant by Motor Max’s “Fresh Cherries” […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/mini-Pinto-001-800x533-e1373042144813.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mini CC: 1974 Ford Pinto LDO – Lido Edition?")
Mini CC: 1974 Ford Pinto LDO – Lido Edition?
Posted on July 15, 2013 | 16 CommentsPinto Day would not be complete without a Mini CC version. And luckily for you, I do indeed have one in my fleet–this white-over-red variant by Motor Max’s “Fresh Cherries” […] -
![image: american-excellence.com Maybe you recall my post some time back about the 1980 Bonneville Brougham coupe. Well, the very same company offers a Mark VI Signature Series sedan. Since today […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/bigpic.php_.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mini CC Alert: Continental Mark VI And VII – Yes, Really")
Mini CC Alert: Continental Mark VI And VII – Yes, Really
Posted on June 22, 2013 | 15 Commentsimage: american-excellence.com Maybe you recall my post some time back about the 1980 Bonneville Brougham coupe. Well, the very same company offers a Mark VI Signature Series sedan. Since today […] -
![I have already covered the 1958-60 Continental in four-door hardtop and convertible form, so let’s complete the set (well, except for the pillared sedan) with the two-door hardtop. No 1/1-scale […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/6-15-2013-001-800x531-e1371410615125.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mini CC: 1958 Continental Mark III By Sun Star Platinum")
Mini CC: 1958 Continental Mark III By Sun Star Platinum
Posted on June 20, 2013 | 11 CommentsI have already covered the 1958-60 Continental in four-door hardtop and convertible form, so let’s complete the set (well, except for the pillared sedan) with the two-door hardtop. No 1/1-scale […] -
![Let me get this out of the way for those that don’t know already; I love oddball cars. I am instantly drawn towards the weird, wacky and wonderful automobiles that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/SAM_6402.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Miniature Curbside Classic: 1964 Citroen Ami 6")
Miniature Curbside Classic: 1964 Citroen Ami 6
Posted on June 18, 2013 | 14 CommentsLet me get this out of the way for those that don’t know already; I love oddball cars. I am instantly drawn towards the weird, wacky and wonderful automobiles that […] -
![OK, so Mini CCs are not really getting much attention from you, the viewer, but I thought it worth showing how diverse the scale model arena is getting lately. Who […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/6-8-2013-010-800x533-e1371173331512.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mini Farmside Outtake: 1952 Studebaker R2 Stake Bed")
Mini Farmside Outtake: 1952 Studebaker R2 Stake Bed
Posted on June 15, 2013 | 14 CommentsOK, so Mini CCs are not really getting much attention from you, the viewer, but I thought it worth showing how diverse the scale model arena is getting lately. Who […] -
![It is amazing, the things that turn up in most unexpected places. About fifteen years ago, I was in West Davenport, a primarily blue-collar and industrial section of town, when […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/patina1-1024x710-e1367186425515.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Miniature Curbside Classic: Schuco Model 5505 Cadillac de Ville Convertible")
Miniature Curbside Classic: Schuco Model 5505 Cadillac de Ville Convertible
Posted on May 2, 2013 | 12 CommentsIt is amazing, the things that turn up in most unexpected places. About fifteen years ago, I was in West Davenport, a primarily blue-collar and industrial section of town, when […] -
![We’ve heard about the Cars Of A Lifetime of the Niedermeyers, and the “Not-Niedermeyers” as well. So may I present this fleet for the Mini-Niedermeyers? One will certainly look familiar […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/3-31-2013-002-800x533-e1364767459199.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mini CC: Corvair Monza And F100 By Racing Champions – For The Mini-Niedermeyers")
Mini CC: Corvair Monza And F100 By Racing Champions – For The Mini-Niedermeyers
Posted on April 8, 2013 | 6 CommentsWe’ve heard about the Cars Of A Lifetime of the Niedermeyers, and the “Not-Niedermeyers” as well. So may I present this fleet for the Mini-Niedermeyers? One will certainly look familiar […] -
![As many of you here on CC have guessed, I have a thing for Broughams. Maybe it’s because I grew up in the 1980s and seeing them reminds me […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/3-12-2013-004-1280x852-e1363132687568.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Miniature Curbside Classic: 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham By Tomica – The Beginning Of My Broughamitis")
Miniature Curbside Classic: 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham By Tomica – The Beginning Of My Broughamitis
Posted on March 26, 2013 | 17 CommentsAs many of you here on CC have guessed, I have a thing for Broughams. Maybe it’s because I grew up in the 1980s and seeing them reminds me […] -
![The redesigned 1970 Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge Challenger were supposed to take Mopar’s pony cars to a whole new level. Unfortunately, cheap interiors (rattly one-piece door panels, anyone?), added weight, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2-12-2013-016.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Miniature Curbside Classic: 1970 Plymouth ‘cuda By Highway 61")
Miniature Curbside Classic: 1970 Plymouth ‘cuda By Highway 61
Posted on March 14, 2013 | 27 CommentsThe redesigned 1970 Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge Challenger were supposed to take Mopar’s pony cars to a whole new level. Unfortunately, cheap interiors (rattly one-piece door panels, anyone?), added weight, […] -
![“Mr. Edward Mann”, formerly know as long-time CC reader and commenter alfasaab99, is a thirteen year-old home-schooler, and CC is part of his liberal education. This is his first (but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/image4-e1362452226595.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Lego CC: Mercedes Unimog U400: You BET It Hauls!")
Lego CC: Mercedes Unimog U400: You BET It Hauls!
Posted on March 12, 2013 | 28 Comments“Mr. Edward Mann”, formerly know as long-time CC reader and commenter alfasaab99, is a thirteen year-old home-schooler, and CC is part of his liberal education. This is his first (but […] -
![Like many of you on CC, I have a thing for unusual cars. Camrys, Impalas and Fusions are all well and good, but I would rather look at and drive […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/3-3-2013-03-1280x852-e1362350837242.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Miniature Curbside Classic: Citroen CX by Playart and Nissan Juke By Tomica – An Eccentric Pair")
Miniature Curbside Classic: Citroen CX by Playart and Nissan Juke By Tomica – An Eccentric Pair
Posted on March 5, 2013 | 24 CommentsLike many of you on CC, I have a thing for unusual cars. Camrys, Impalas and Fusions are all well and good, but I would rather look at and drive […] -
![Remember when you were a kid, watching cartoons on Saturday morning, and on came a commercial showing the latest toy? Until that commercial appeared, you had never heard of the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2-16-2013-016-1280x852-e1361142350279.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Miniature Curbside Classic: 1972 Audi 100 By Signature")
Miniature Curbside Classic: 1972 Audi 100 By Signature
Posted on February 28, 2013 | 21 CommentsRemember when you were a kid, watching cartoons on Saturday morning, and on came a commercial showing the latest toy? Until that commercial appeared, you had never heard of the […] -
![If you collect diecast cars these days, unless you scour the Bay of E or live in a big city, you are more or less out of luck. The diecast […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2-21-2013-026-1280x852-e1361646943348.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mini CC: 1967-68 Thunderbird By Johnny Lightning – Do You Like Models Of Non-Mainstream Cars? I Do!")
Mini CC: 1967-68 Thunderbird By Johnny Lightning – Do You Like Models Of Non-Mainstream Cars? I Do!
Posted on February 23, 2013 | 49 CommentsIf you collect diecast cars these days, unless you scour the Bay of E or live in a big city, you are more or less out of luck. The diecast […] -
![Until now, “Miniature Curbside Classics from the Soviet Union” has been a one-item subcategory. This esoteric subcategory now doubles in size with this item, which was found in a dusty […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1-Kremlin-Full.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Miniature Curbside Classic: GAZ Model A–From USSR, With Love")
Miniature Curbside Classic: GAZ Model A–From USSR, With Love
Posted on January 31, 2013 | 12 CommentsUntil now, “Miniature Curbside Classics from the Soviet Union” has been a one-item subcategory. This esoteric subcategory now doubles in size with this item, which was found in a dusty […] -
![Ed Stembridge’s Vega tale last week reminded me of my own Vega ownership. I have only had mine a few years, but there have been zero issues. The paint is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1-20-2013-042-e1358718551344.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mini CC: 1972 Chevrolet Vega By Ertl – My Pain-Free Vega Ownership Experience")
Mini CC: 1972 Chevrolet Vega By Ertl – My Pain-Free Vega Ownership Experience
Posted on January 22, 2013 | 26 CommentsEd Stembridge’s Vega tale last week reminded me of my own Vega ownership. I have only had mine a few years, but there have been zero issues. The paint is […]
