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CC Outtake: Time Marches On
Posted on April 11, 2014 | 38 CommentsResearch called. Wanting to start finish a history of the 3/4 ton pickup, I needed some pictures of a few new ones. The goal is to finish before my retirement. -
![(My apologies to Bonnie Tyler and whomever wrote “Total Eclipse of the Heart”) Every now and then I get mighty peeved that you never drive me ’round […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/P4090187.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Parody: I Only Need Some New Parts")
Curbside Parody: I Only Need Some New Parts
Posted on March 28, 2014 | 32 Comments(My apologies to Bonnie Tyler and whomever wrote “Total Eclipse of the Heart”) Every now and then I get mighty peeved that you never drive me ’round […] -
![It was late afternoon and I was needing both fuel and a pitstop. With fueling locations being so few and far between in most rural areas, I was quite happy […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/IMG_1804.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip Classics: A Surreal Stop for Fuel")
Road Trip Classics: A Surreal Stop for Fuel
Posted on March 28, 2014 | 36 CommentsIt was late afternoon and I was needing both fuel and a pitstop. With fueling locations being so few and far between in most rural areas, I was quite happy […] -
![Last Friday, as I drove north on the 605 towards the 91 (that’s California speak for Interstate 605 and California State Highway 91), I rolled past this Ford Cortina Mark […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Ford-Cortina-at-speed-1-.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtakes: Ford Cortina Mark I- Practicing My Rolling Photography Technique")
Curbside Outtakes: Ford Cortina Mark I- Practicing My Rolling Photography Technique
Posted on March 25, 2014 | 52 CommentsLast Friday, as I drove north on the 605 towards the 91 (that’s California speak for Interstate 605 and California State Highway 91), I rolled past this Ford Cortina Mark […] -
![California may be a bit water-challenged these days, but if I lived there I’d say I found just the thing to quench my thirst. The first-generation Taurus and Sable have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Taurus1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "eBay Find: 1990 Ford Taurus LX – A Rare Breed Indeed")
eBay Find: 1990 Ford Taurus LX – A Rare Breed Indeed
Posted on March 22, 2014 | 92 CommentsCalifornia may be a bit water-challenged these days, but if I lived there I’d say I found just the thing to quench my thirst. The first-generation Taurus and Sable have […] -
![If ever an ad were untruthful, it would be this spot for the 1981 Escort. Quoting European publications which were evaluating an almost completely different machine, we can see how […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1981EscortAd.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: 1981 Escort – The Focus’s Grandma")
Vintage Ad: 1981 Escort – The Focus’s Grandma
Posted on March 20, 2014 | 20 CommentsIf ever an ad were untruthful, it would be this spot for the 1981 Escort. Quoting European publications which were evaluating an almost completely different machine, we can see how […] -
![(Author’s Note: These are responses given to the rental company after they sent me a customer satisfaction survey. In retrospect, I’m concerned I have may aimed my constructive criticism the wrong […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Captain-Hook.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Curmudgeon: 2014 Ford Focus SE – Mr. Nice Called in Sick This Morning")
Curbside Curmudgeon: 2014 Ford Focus SE – Mr. Nice Called in Sick This Morning
Posted on March 20, 2014 | 95 Comments(Author’s Note: These are responses given to the rental company after they sent me a customer satisfaction survey. In retrospect, I’m concerned I have may aimed my constructive criticism the wrong […] -
![I recently attended a local swap meet and while I thoroughly enjoy the experience, I rarely buy anything. Almost all the parts are for mainstream classic cars like the Ford […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1966-Mercury-brochure-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Brochure: 1966 Mercury Pickup Truck – For the Canadian Paul")
CC Brochure: 1966 Mercury Pickup Truck – For the Canadian Paul
Posted on March 18, 2014 | 24 CommentsI recently attended a local swap meet and while I thoroughly enjoy the experience, I rarely buy anything. Almost all the parts are for mainstream classic cars like the Ford […] -
![In the first mini tour we saw a classic Cadillac, a Mercedes diesel, a fat Datsun, a Dodge trucklet and an elderly Acura. This time around we’ve got another random […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1978-Ford-Mustang-II.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Tour: A Little Bit of Everything Part 2")
Junkyard Tour: A Little Bit of Everything Part 2
Posted on March 16, 2014 | 27 CommentsIn the first mini tour we saw a classic Cadillac, a Mercedes diesel, a fat Datsun, a Dodge trucklet and an elderly Acura. This time around we’ve got another random […] -
![Just after Christmas, I read Seams Unlikely, an autobiography by Nancy Zieman. While Zieman likely falls outside the radar for many of us, she may be well known to your […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/71fordltd_rfront.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Was Your Most Inefficient Daily Driver?")
QOTD: What Was Your Most Inefficient Daily Driver?
Posted on March 10, 2014 | 123 CommentsJust after Christmas, I read Seams Unlikely, an autobiography by Nancy Zieman. While Zieman likely falls outside the radar for many of us, she may be well known to your […] -
![If you are going to suffer high fuel and repair bills, you may as well own something interesting. After buying an almost new Honda Civic for its fuel economy and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1996-Ford-Mustang-GT-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: Another Pony Car – 1996 Ford Mustang GT")
COAL: Another Pony Car – 1996 Ford Mustang GT
Posted on March 9, 2014 | 22 CommentsIf you are going to suffer high fuel and repair bills, you may as well own something interesting. After buying an almost new Honda Civic for its fuel economy and […] -
Curbside Outtake: 1981 Ford Escort Wagon – Di-Noc Twilight
Posted on March 6, 2014 | 42 CommentsI was almost home on a Friday evening in February when I spotted this Escort Squire Wagon. -
![The first big purchase as a couple can be a bit of a gamble. Differing expectations, desires and budgets are all potential conflict points. Best of luck if you are […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1986.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1988 Ford Bronco II – The Busting Bronco")
COAL: 1988 Ford Bronco II – The Busting Bronco
Posted on February 23, 2014 | 25 CommentsThe first big purchase as a couple can be a bit of a gamble. Differing expectations, desires and budgets are all potential conflict points. Best of luck if you are […] -
![Believe it or not, this is one of my favorite types of cars. My reasons for liking it have nothing to do with size, color, make, or anything of that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_1525.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1990 Ford Escort LX – Still Going Places, But Not Really")
Curbside Classic: 1990 Ford Escort LX – Still Going Places, But Not Really
Posted on February 18, 2014 | 80 CommentsBelieve it or not, this is one of my favorite types of cars. My reasons for liking it have nothing to do with size, color, make, or anything of that […] -
![When one has discovered the opiate that is capturing cars in the wild, taking a weekend trip is a great opportunity to get a buzz. While this is all figuratively […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_0822.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: Stumbling Upon a Road Rally in Memphis")
CC Road Trip: Stumbling Upon a Road Rally in Memphis
Posted on February 17, 2014 | 27 CommentsWhen one has discovered the opiate that is capturing cars in the wild, taking a weekend trip is a great opportunity to get a buzz. While this is all figuratively […]
