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About Author: Jim Brophy
Posts by Jim Brophy
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![Last week we reviewed the Autotram Extra Grand, the longest bus currently in operation. That begs the question; what’s the shortest bus out there? Well, let’s refine our criteria a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Image03-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Outtake: Technobus Gulliver U520 – World’s Shortest Bus")
Bus Stop Outtake: Technobus Gulliver U520 – World’s Shortest Bus
Posted on November 4, 2017 | 25 CommentsLast week we reviewed the Autotram Extra Grand, the longest bus currently in operation. That begs the question; what’s the shortest bus out there? Well, let’s refine our criteria a […] -
![Stepped bi-level or “deck and a half” buses were once very popular – Paul previously wrote a great overview of perhaps the most famous example, the GM PD 4501 Scenicruiser. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/1951-krupp-sc3bcdwerke-faun-aero-04-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Outtake: 1951 Krupp SWO 480 – European Scenicruiser")
Bus Stop Outtake: 1951 Krupp SWO 480 – European Scenicruiser
Posted on September 30, 2017 | 27 CommentsStepped bi-level or “deck and a half” buses were once very popular – Paul previously wrote a great overview of perhaps the most famous example, the GM PD 4501 Scenicruiser. […] -
![Car sales here in Japan follow the typical Japanese retail model – customer service is key. Example – if it’s too bothersome to head down to the ‘ole dealership, a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/tank-2-s-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Outtake: 2017 Toyota Tank – Patton Would Not Be Impressed")
Curbside Classic Outtake: 2017 Toyota Tank – Patton Would Not Be Impressed
Posted on September 16, 2017 | 37 CommentsCar sales here in Japan follow the typical Japanese retail model – customer service is key. Example – if it’s too bothersome to head down to the ‘ole dealership, a […] -
![Another Sunday Tokyo sojourn and another interesting find – actually sharp-eyed readers may recognize this location from a previous post – yes, the pristine Nissan Laurel “Givenchy” edition is still […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMGP2524-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Outtake: Late ‘60’s/Early ‘70’s Duo; Nissan Skyline GT (C10) and Mercedes 250 CE (W114) – Parking, Tokyo Style")
Curbside Classic Outtake: Late ‘60’s/Early ‘70’s Duo; Nissan Skyline GT (C10) and Mercedes 250 CE (W114) – Parking, Tokyo Style
Posted on August 22, 2017 | 23 CommentsAnother Sunday Tokyo sojourn and another interesting find – actually sharp-eyed readers may recognize this location from a previous post – yes, the pristine Nissan Laurel “Givenchy” edition is still […] -
![Most of us here north of the equator are in the throes of summer – heat, humidity, and more heat….hopefully this post will allow you a zen-like moment of cool […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_2230-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Outtake: 1948 General Motors TDH 4507 Old Look Coach – Take That Mother Nature")
Bus Stop Outtake: 1948 General Motors TDH 4507 Old Look Coach – Take That Mother Nature
Posted on July 29, 2017 | 17 CommentsMost of us here north of the equator are in the throes of summer – heat, humidity, and more heat….hopefully this post will allow you a zen-like moment of cool […] -
![Paul has written informative articles on both of these coaches here at CC, but as I was doing some research for an upcoming post I came across this great old photo […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_1468-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Outtake: Another Look At the New and the Old (Look, That Is)")
Bus Stop Outtake: Another Look At the New and the Old (Look, That Is)
Posted on July 22, 2017 | 40 CommentsPaul has written informative articles on both of these coaches here at CC, but as I was doing some research for an upcoming post I came across this great old photo […] -
![While I always enjoy looking back at some of the classic motor coaches from the Golden Age of bus transportation, its also good to look forward to see where mass […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: Proterra All-Electric Urban Transit Bus – The Clean and Quiet Shape of Things to Come")
Bus Stop Classics: Proterra All-Electric Urban Transit Bus – The Clean and Quiet Shape of Things to Come
Posted on April 29, 2017 | 15 CommentsWhile I always enjoy looking back at some of the classic motor coaches from the Golden Age of bus transportation, its also good to look forward to see where mass […] -
![For those that have a little (or a lot) of military background, you’re no doubt familiar with the VFW. For those that aren’t, VFW stands for Veterans of Foreign Wars, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMGP2495-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Dodge Dart, Plymouth Savoy and Plymouth Duster – There Were These Three Older Gentlemen Sitting at a Bar…")
Curbside Outtake: Dodge Dart, Plymouth Savoy and Plymouth Duster – There Were These Three Older Gentlemen Sitting at a Bar…
Posted on April 15, 2017 | 20 CommentsFor those that have a little (or a lot) of military background, you’re no doubt familiar with the VFW. For those that aren’t, VFW stands for Veterans of Foreign Wars, […] -
![This unique vehicle certainly caught my attention when I was doing a little research recently for an upcoming MCI post. The first thing that popped into my head was “where and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2013-5-5-010-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Outtake: MCI 9 “Suncruiser” – The 47 Passenger Cabriolet")
Bus Stop Outtake: MCI 9 “Suncruiser” – The 47 Passenger Cabriolet
Posted on March 25, 2017 | 12 CommentsThis unique vehicle certainly caught my attention when I was doing a little research recently for an upcoming MCI post. The first thing that popped into my head was “where and […] -
![As I’ve mentioned before, taking a stroll on a Sunday afternoon through our suburban Tokyo neighborhood always turns up something interesting. Last weekend was no exception – sitting back in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMGP2487-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Early 1990’s Starcraft Starquest Ford E-Series Recreational Van – A Long Way From Home")
Curbside Outtake: Early 1990’s Starcraft Starquest Ford E-Series Recreational Van – A Long Way From Home
Posted on March 6, 2017 | 28 CommentsAs I’ve mentioned before, taking a stroll on a Sunday afternoon through our suburban Tokyo neighborhood always turns up something interesting. Last weekend was no exception – sitting back in […] -
![Several weeks ago we looked at the Fitzjohn Roadrunner, an intercity coach built from 1954 to 1958 that failed in the marketplace due to the overwhelming might of General Motors […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2005-8-17_AerocoachRFWeb-Large-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: 1951 Aerocoach Mastercraft P-372 – The Champ (GM) Scores Another Knockout")
Bus Stop Classics: 1951 Aerocoach Mastercraft P-372 – The Champ (GM) Scores Another Knockout
Posted on February 11, 2017 | 17 CommentsSeveral weeks ago we looked at the Fitzjohn Roadrunner, an intercity coach built from 1954 to 1958 that failed in the marketplace due to the overwhelming might of General Motors […] -
![Paul’s superb post from a few weeks ago on the Toyota T40 Corona was still fresh in my memory when I recently came across this senior citizen on a weekend sojourn […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMGP2490-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Outtake: Toyota Corona T40, Mazda Carol, and Daihatsu Midget – Japanese 60’s Cornucopia…")
Curbside Classic Outtake: Toyota Corona T40, Mazda Carol, and Daihatsu Midget – Japanese 60’s Cornucopia…
Posted on January 14, 2017 | 22 CommentsPaul’s superb post from a few weeks ago on the Toyota T40 Corona was still fresh in my memory when I recently came across this senior citizen on a weekend sojourn […] -
![CC’ers in North America may have came across this bus in the late 90’s or early 2000’s – it’s an Advanced Bus Industries (ABI) TSV 30 – a mid-sized, low […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1999-Mauck-MSV-1120S-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: 1996- 2002 Mauck/Advanced Bus Industries MSV/TSV – Little Bus/Big Limousine (LB/BL)…")
Bus Stop Classics: 1996- 2002 Mauck/Advanced Bus Industries MSV/TSV – Little Bus/Big Limousine (LB/BL)…
Posted on January 7, 2017 | 24 CommentsCC’ers in North America may have came across this bus in the late 90’s or early 2000’s – it’s an Advanced Bus Industries (ABI) TSV 30 – a mid-sized, low […] -
![I imagine most folks head off to Disneyland to do the typical tourist things; ride the various attractions, see some of the live shows and musicals, and take in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Tokyo-Disney-Resort-Spring-2013-03762-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classic: Tokyo Disneyland Resort Cruiser Bus – Retro Disney…")
Bus Stop Classic: Tokyo Disneyland Resort Cruiser Bus – Retro Disney…
Posted on November 19, 2016 | 17 CommentsI imagine most folks head off to Disneyland to do the typical tourist things; ride the various attractions, see some of the live shows and musicals, and take in the […] -
![Last week we looked at some possible future trends in urban motor coach transportation – those that rode on good ole’ terrestrial mother earth. But there is another mass transit […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/no173_pic03_l-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: Tokyo Tama and Chiba City Monorail – The Bus with a Birds-Eye View…")
Bus Stop Classics: Tokyo Tama and Chiba City Monorail – The Bus with a Birds-Eye View…
Posted on November 5, 2016 | 22 CommentsLast week we looked at some possible future trends in urban motor coach transportation – those that rode on good ole’ terrestrial mother earth. But there is another mass transit […]
