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Curbside Classics Archives
Car Show Classic Archive
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![Well, how’d you do? The car from this morning’s CC Clue is one of only 1,266 convertible sedans produced in 1937 (including both ‘sixes’ and ‘eights’), and they are very rare on the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/37pontiacfront.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: 1937 Pontiac Deluxe Eight Convertible Sedan – “America’s Finest Low-Priced Car”")
Car Show Outtake: 1937 Pontiac Deluxe Eight Convertible Sedan – “America’s Finest Low-Priced Car”
Posted on March 27, 2015 | 22 CommentsWell, how’d you do? The car from this morning’s CC Clue is one of only 1,266 convertible sedans produced in 1937 (including both ‘sixes’ and ‘eights’), and they are very rare on the […] -
![How often is it that cars just stop you in your tracks? I mean an eyes-boggled, jaw-dropped metaphorical slap in the face. It doesn’t happen often, right? This Morris J van […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/J1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: Morris J Van – A Long Way from Stock")
Car Show Classic: Morris J Van – A Long Way from Stock
Posted on March 9, 2015 | 26 CommentsHow often is it that cars just stop you in your tracks? I mean an eyes-boggled, jaw-dropped metaphorical slap in the face. It doesn’t happen often, right? This Morris J van […] -
![Bill Mitchell’s specter hangs like a well-tailored vapor over my Great 28; after all, his guidance and leadership inspired two of the first four cars on the list. Of course, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/031.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great 28, Car #4–1966 Oldsmobile Toronado, The Almost A Riviera")
The Great 28, Car #4–1966 Oldsmobile Toronado, The Almost A Riviera
Posted on February 10, 2015 | 105 CommentsBill Mitchell’s specter hangs like a well-tailored vapor over my Great 28; after all, his guidance and leadership inspired two of the first four cars on the list. Of course, […] -
![Car number two on my “Great 28” lags infinitesimally behind my favored Continental, and in some ways outpaces it, largely because of its relative attainability. Alas, my window of opportunity […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/8-7-11-004.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great 28, Car #2–1963-65 Buick Riviera: The Buick I Can’t Buy")
The Great 28, Car #2–1963-65 Buick Riviera: The Buick I Can’t Buy
Posted on January 26, 2015 | 82 CommentsCar number two on my “Great 28” lags infinitesimally behind my favored Continental, and in some ways outpaces it, largely because of its relative attainability. Alas, my window of opportunity […] -
![One of the main features of Motorclassica was a celebration of Maserati’s 100th anniversary, with a display of 18 Maseratis from 1956 A6G’s to a brand new Ghibli sedan. There […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Maserati-Khamsin-100-Years.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: The Maseratis of Motorclassica")
Car Show Classics: The Maseratis of Motorclassica
Posted on November 29, 2014 | 21 CommentsOne of the main features of Motorclassica was a celebration of Maserati’s 100th anniversary, with a display of 18 Maseratis from 1956 A6G’s to a brand new Ghibli sedan. There […] -
![I’ll just start by stating the obvious, the E31 BMW 8-series is one of the best designs ever to come out of Bavaria. Indeed, in your author’s opinion it’s one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/15385424112_7edac3ac32_z.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Capsule: BMW 840i – Let’s Take A Grand Tour.")
Car Show Capsule: BMW 840i – Let’s Take A Grand Tour.
Posted on November 23, 2014 | 22 CommentsI’ll just start by stating the obvious, the E31 BMW 8-series is one of the best designs ever to come out of Bavaria. Indeed, in your author’s opinion it’s one […] -
![The “original” Mustang II has led a sad life. My point: I have been a rabid car fan for all of my 37 years on this planet, live in Michigan, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/006.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Roped-Off Classic: 1963 Ford Mustang II Concept–The Hamtramck Falcon?")
Roped-Off Classic: 1963 Ford Mustang II Concept–The Hamtramck Falcon?
Posted on November 17, 2014 | 40 CommentsThe “original” Mustang II has led a sad life. My point: I have been a rabid car fan for all of my 37 years on this planet, live in Michigan, […] -
![O wild West Wind, thou breath of Autumn’s being, Thou, from whose unseen presence the leaves dead Are driven, like ghosts from an enchanter fleeing… –Percy Bysshe Shelley “from ‘Ode […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/9-22-13-017.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtakes: Nocturne in Brown and Gold: Falling Rockets (and other Things)")
Car Show Outtakes: Nocturne in Brown and Gold: Falling Rockets (and other Things)
Posted on November 10, 2014 | 35 CommentsO wild West Wind, thou breath of Autumn’s being, Thou, from whose unseen presence the leaves dead Are driven, like ghosts from an enchanter fleeing… –Percy Bysshe Shelley “from ‘Ode […] -
![Welcome to what has fast become a great car show since it was first held in 2010, and the perfect venue for a CC meet-up. After the recent Auburn […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1954-Bentley-Continental-R-overhead.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Motorclassica Mini Meet-Up")
Car Show Classics: Motorclassica Mini Meet-Up
Posted on November 1, 2014 | 16 CommentsWelcome to what has fast become a great car show since it was first held in 2010, and the perfect venue for a CC meet-up. After the recent Auburn […] -
![Tempus fugit. The classic Pontiac arrowhead hasn’t graced a motor vehicle in roughly five years now. Considering its ignominious end, it may be unbelievable to some that Pontiac was perhaps the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/050.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1959 Pontiac Catalina–Options? I Hate Options.")
Car Show Classic: 1959 Pontiac Catalina–Options? I Hate Options.
Posted on October 30, 2014 | 111 CommentsTempus fugit. The classic Pontiac arrowhead hasn’t graced a motor vehicle in roughly five years now. Considering its ignominious end, it may be unbelievable to some that Pontiac was perhaps the […] -
![Ladies and Gentlemen of the CC Commentariat, let me tell you a story–a nightcap, if you will. Once upon a time, there was a beautiful car called the Lincoln. About […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/aa-09-20-2014-540.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1966-67 Lincoln Continental Convertible – End Of An Era")
Car Show Classic: 1966-67 Lincoln Continental Convertible – End Of An Era
Posted on October 27, 2014 | 77 CommentsLadies and Gentlemen of the CC Commentariat, let me tell you a story–a nightcap, if you will. Once upon a time, there was a beautiful car called the Lincoln. About […] -
![After a brief hike in the scenic Glass House Mountains, my brother suggested we go to nearby Kilcoy to get some delicious sausage rolls and pies from their bakery. Upon […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1963-LeSabre-Gemini-Panel-Van-280ZX.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: Kilcoy Classics on Wheels 2014")
Car Show Classic: Kilcoy Classics on Wheels 2014
Posted on October 23, 2014 | 39 CommentsAfter a brief hike in the scenic Glass House Mountains, my brother suggested we go to nearby Kilcoy to get some delicious sausage rolls and pies from their bakery. Upon […] -
![I really should spend the first Saturday of every month at the Palos Verdes Car Show. There’s always unusual cars to photograph, and unlike some shows, each month offers new, previously […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/MGC-GT.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: The October 2014 Palos Verdes Car Show")
Car Show Classics: The October 2014 Palos Verdes Car Show
Posted on October 15, 2014 | 19 CommentsI really should spend the first Saturday of every month at the Palos Verdes Car Show. There’s always unusual cars to photograph, and unlike some shows, each month offers new, previously […] -
![My girlfriend and I had the day to ourselves after the Curbside Classic meetup in Auburn, Indiana, earlier this month, and we decided to take the scenic route home. I’d […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/LH.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "After the CC Metup: A Random Car Show")
After the CC Metup: A Random Car Show
Posted on October 14, 2014 | 32 CommentsMy girlfriend and I had the day to ourselves after the Curbside Classic meetup in Auburn, Indiana, earlier this month, and we decided to take the scenic route home. I’d […] -
![Having just arrived back in the QC from Indiana at the time of this writing, but not yet having loaded my pictures from the amazing day yesterday (Oct. 4) at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/6-8-2013-211.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1966 Studebaker Cruiser – Brougham Trainee")
Car Show Classic: 1966 Studebaker Cruiser – Brougham Trainee
Posted on October 6, 2014 | 70 CommentsHaving just arrived back in the QC from Indiana at the time of this writing, but not yet having loaded my pictures from the amazing day yesterday (Oct. 4) at […]
