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Curbside Classics Archives
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![https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ-NjgWMbjQ If you love really old racing cars, there’s nothing better than the action at Goodwood. In this case, it’s the 74th Member’s Meet, a 20 minute a race for […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "Edwardian Race Cars Give It Their All At Goodwood")
Edwardian Race Cars Give It Their All At Goodwood
Posted on March 24, 2016 | 12 Commentshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ-NjgWMbjQ If you love really old racing cars, there’s nothing better than the action at Goodwood. In this case, it’s the 74th Member’s Meet, a 20 minute a race for […] -
![(first posted 1/7/2013) I bought a bunch of postcards, probably when I attended the Indy 500 in 1964. Many of my heroes were shown still driving Offy dinosaurs. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/02-Foyt.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Historic Indy 500 Postcards")
Historic Indy 500 Postcards
Posted on December 1, 2014 | 22 Comments(first posted 1/7/2013) I bought a bunch of postcards, probably when I attended the Indy 500 in 1964. Many of my heroes were shown still driving Offy dinosaurs. […] -
![[first posted 6/23/2012. For those who missed the earlier parts, these photos were shot by the author on his Kodak Instamatic 100 using Kodachrome film. Part 1 is here, Part […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/12-McElreath.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The 1965 Indy 500, Part 3: The Rear Engine Explosion")
The 1965 Indy 500, Part 3: The Rear Engine Explosion
Posted on November 30, 2014 | 16 Comments[first posted 6/23/2012. For those who missed the earlier parts, these photos were shot by the author on his Kodak Instamatic 100 using Kodachrome film. Part 1 is here, Part […] -
![(first posted 6/16/2012) Andy Granatelli, the CEO of STP (Scientifically Treated Petroleum) was a shameless huckster. But he was also a bona fide hot rodder with a long association […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/03-Gregory.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The 1965 Indy 500, Part 2 – The Novis And The Rear Engine Revolution")
The 1965 Indy 500, Part 2 – The Novis And The Rear Engine Revolution
Posted on November 29, 2014 | 28 Comments(first posted 6/16/2012) Andy Granatelli, the CEO of STP (Scientifically Treated Petroleum) was a shameless huckster. But he was also a bona fide hot rodder with a long association […] -
![[first posted 6/9/2012. all pictures were taken by the author on his Kodak Instamatic 100] Between 1956 and 1965, the Indy 500 had been won by a Watson Roadster seven […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1-Gasoline-Alley2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The 1965 Indy 500, Part 1 – The End Of An Era")
The 1965 Indy 500, Part 1 – The End Of An Era
Posted on November 28, 2014 | 36 Comments[first posted 6/9/2012. all pictures were taken by the author on his Kodak Instamatic 100] Between 1956 and 1965, the Indy 500 had been won by a Watson Roadster seven […] -
![(first published 8/19/12) I couldn’t believe it! Rummaging through my stuff in Salt Lake last week I uncovered a treasure trove of slides that I had forgotten about, including […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/01-Pace-Lap-s.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Broughams Go Vroom, 1984 Goody’s 500")
Broughams Go Vroom, 1984 Goody’s 500
Posted on November 22, 2014 | 32 Comments(first published 8/19/12) I couldn’t believe it! Rummaging through my stuff in Salt Lake last week I uncovered a treasure trove of slides that I had forgotten about, including […] -
![Those who know me may call me phlegmatic, unemotional at best. Romantic comedies don’t affect me. Touching stories of heroism and bravery? I appreciate them, but remain largely unmoved. Don’t […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/GT40-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Race Car Classic: Ford GT40 P/1075")
Race Car Classic: Ford GT40 P/1075
Posted on February 17, 2014 | 19 CommentsThose who know me may call me phlegmatic, unemotional at best. Romantic comedies don’t affect me. Touching stories of heroism and bravery? I appreciate them, but remain largely unmoved. Don’t […] -
![A good friend of mine, Duke Zimmerman, once owned a printing company in Baltimore, Maryland, known variously as Globe ScreenPrint and Globe Transportation Graphics, amongst other names. His company […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/01-Canadian-Hell-rev.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "True Americana: Globe Posters, Baltimore, MD")
True Americana: Globe Posters, Baltimore, MD
Posted on February 12, 2014 | 10 CommentsA good friend of mine, Duke Zimmerman, once owned a printing company in Baltimore, Maryland, known variously as Globe ScreenPrint and Globe Transportation Graphics, amongst other names. His company […] -
![Andy Granatelli died on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013. He was 90. As a team owner he won the Indy 500 twice, first in 1969 with Mario Andretti, and lastly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/01-Andy-Mario.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Andy Granatelli: Born Supercharged")
Andy Granatelli: Born Supercharged
Posted on December 31, 2013 | 10 CommentsAndy Granatelli died on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013. He was 90. As a team owner he won the Indy 500 twice, first in 1969 with Mario Andretti, and lastly […] -
Vintage Racing Film: 1961 Isle Of Man Sidecar TT – BMW Wins, Again
Posted on September 13, 2013 | 16 CommentsThat splendid BMW sidecar rig reminded me of the golden era of sidecar racing, when the BMWs were so dominant. I remember seeing a similar race film as a short […] -
![Conventional wisdom would suggest that a big, old, heavy and diesel-powered car is not the ideal auto-x weapon. Conventional wisdom in this case was not wrong, but I nonetheless brought […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auto-xing a Big Blue Benz–and a Diesel to Boot!")
Auto-xing a Big Blue Benz–and a Diesel to Boot!
Posted on July 24, 2013 | 36 CommentsConventional wisdom would suggest that a big, old, heavy and diesel-powered car is not the ideal auto-x weapon. Conventional wisdom in this case was not wrong, but I nonetheless brought […] -
Is That What I Think It Is In My Rearview Mirror? Maybe I Should Pull Over To Let Him By
Posted on June 17, 2013 | 13 Comments -
![One of the benefits of having a father that worked for Mobil was that regardless of what part of the world he was posted to, in this case, Mexico City. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/01-62-Front-Row.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1962 Indianapolis")
1962 Indianapolis
Posted on May 26, 2013 | 8 CommentsOne of the benefits of having a father that worked for Mobil was that regardless of what part of the world he was posted to, in this case, Mexico City. […] -
![Bonneville Speed Week 2012 didn’t disappoint. Over 500 cars entered. Lots of weird-assed cars both in the parking lot and on the salt. I can sense Paul’s woodie meter […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/02-White-Camper-s.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bonneville 2012, Weirdness Celebrated")
Bonneville 2012, Weirdness Celebrated
Posted on March 24, 2013 | 17 CommentsBonneville Speed Week 2012 didn’t disappoint. Over 500 cars entered. Lots of weird-assed cars both in the parking lot and on the salt. I can sense Paul’s woodie meter […] -
![Automakers have created Special Editions of their car offerings for almost as long as there have been cars, but perhaps Volkswagen holds the record for the most Special Editions based […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013_72vw_formulavee_02.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Special Edition: Volkswagen Formula Vee Beetle")
Curbside Special Edition: Volkswagen Formula Vee Beetle
Posted on March 2, 2013 | 27 CommentsAutomakers have created Special Editions of their car offerings for almost as long as there have been cars, but perhaps Volkswagen holds the record for the most Special Editions based […]
