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![As per usual, there were more foreign cars than domestic ones sighted over the past couple of months. And it’s all going to be in one biiiig post, just to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20240107_110049_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (January-February 2024) – Part 2: Foreign Cars")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (January-February 2024) – Part 2: Foreign Cars
Posted on March 2, 2024 | 19 CommentsAs per usual, there were more foreign cars than domestic ones sighted over the past couple of months. And it’s all going to be in one biiiig post, just to […] -
![Here we go again for another round of the odds and sods of the Tokyo CCs. I know I hesitated to give this regular series a miss last time, but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20240201_113135_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (January-February 2024) – Part 1: Japanese Cars")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (January-February 2024) – Part 1: Japanese Cars
Posted on March 1, 2024 | 11 CommentsHere we go again for another round of the odds and sods of the Tokyo CCs. I know I hesitated to give this regular series a miss last time, but […] -
![Back in the old days – by which I mean up to the ‘50s/’60s, one-off or extremely limited-run coachbuilt cars were quite rare, by definition, but they did exist. Then […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20231217_103158_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2015 Maserati Mostro Zagato – The Monster Returns")
CC Capsule: 2015 Maserati Mostro Zagato – The Monster Returns
Posted on February 27, 2024 | 8 CommentsBack in the old days – by which I mean up to the ‘50s/’60s, one-off or extremely limited-run coachbuilt cars were quite rare, by definition, but they did exist. Then […] -
![(first posted 2/23/2018) Now that we nibbled some Autobianchi and had a good slice of Iso, how about we end this three-course Italian Deadly Sins menu with something […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italian_Deadly_Sins3_Lancia.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 3) – The Many Sins Of Lancia")
Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 3) – The Many Sins Of Lancia
Posted on February 23, 2024 | 80 Comments(first posted 2/23/2018) Now that we nibbled some Autobianchi and had a good slice of Iso, how about we end this three-course Italian Deadly Sins menu with something […] -
![Early hybrids are a strange world. The 1st generation Prius (1997-2003) was the trailblazer, but it looked unremarkable. Its blobby and uninspiring 4-door body seemed designed to hide its innovative […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20221211_105743_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2002 Honda Insight (ZE1) – Slippery When Dry")
Curbside Classic: 2002 Honda Insight (ZE1) – Slippery When Dry
Posted on February 23, 2024 | 11 CommentsEarly hybrids are a strange world. The 1st generation Prius (1997-2003) was the trailblazer, but it looked unremarkable. Its blobby and uninspiring 4-door body seemed designed to hide its innovative […] -
![(first posted 2/22/2018) As we gather our thoughts from yesterday’s Autobianchi post and anticipate the sadness of tomorrow’s Lancia story (spoiler alert: Lancia dies at the beginning and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italian_Deadly_Sins2_Iso.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 2) – Iso Rivolta, The Impossible Dream")
Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 2) – Iso Rivolta, The Impossible Dream
Posted on February 22, 2024 | 38 Comments(first posted 2/22/2018) As we gather our thoughts from yesterday’s Autobianchi post and anticipate the sadness of tomorrow’s Lancia story (spoiler alert: Lancia dies at the beginning and […] -
![Peugeot have a justly-earned reputation for being a very prudent and serious outfit – in a good way. The company was initially started in 1810 and is still thriving, so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20230528_133113_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2007 Peugeot 1007 – The Faceplant Pug")
Curbside Classic: 2007 Peugeot 1007 – The Faceplant Pug
Posted on February 22, 2024 | 13 CommentsPeugeot have a justly-earned reputation for being a very prudent and serious outfit – in a good way. The company was initially started in 1810 and is still thriving, so […] -
![(first posted 2/21/2018) Welcome to another edition of our European Deadly Sins Tour, now in its seventh round after having visited France (twice), Britain (twice) and Germany (also twice). […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italian_Deadly_Sins1_autobianchi.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 1) – Autobianchi A111, Who Do You Think You Are?")
Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 1) – Autobianchi A111, Who Do You Think You Are?
Posted on February 21, 2024 | 52 Comments(first posted 2/21/2018) Welcome to another edition of our European Deadly Sins Tour, now in its seventh round after having visited France (twice), Britain (twice) and Germany (also twice). […] -
![What’s the usual taxi in your area? It obviously depends where you are, but I bet it’s something decently large, but also economical. Like a Prius or a Ford Escape. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20230421_101541_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2006 Toyota Century (G50) Taxi – Wouldn’t You Love To Meter?")
CC Capsule: 2006 Toyota Century (G50) Taxi – Wouldn’t You Love To Meter?
Posted on February 19, 2024 | 13 CommentsWhat’s the usual taxi in your area? It obviously depends where you are, but I bet it’s something decently large, but also economical. Like a Prius or a Ford Escape. […] -
![Just like the Bluebird we saw a couple days ago, we’re going against type here and checking out a Tokyo find that is not the traditional trailer queen, to say […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20210520_100831_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1997 Mercedes-Benz S600 (W140) Lorinser – Panzer In The Weeds")
Curbside Classic: 1997 Mercedes-Benz S600 (W140) Lorinser – Panzer In The Weeds
Posted on February 16, 2024 | 13 CommentsJust like the Bluebird we saw a couple days ago, we’re going against type here and checking out a Tokyo find that is not the traditional trailer queen, to say […] -
![Tokyo’s a big place. If you look hard enough in this town, you can find anything. Even a scruffy-looking high-trim Bluebird. I actually have two of these SSS U12s in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20211023_152544_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991 Nissan Bluebird (U12) SSS Attesa-X Hardtop – This Bird Has Flown (A Lot)")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Nissan Bluebird (U12) SSS Attesa-X Hardtop – This Bird Has Flown (A Lot)
Posted on February 14, 2024 | 12 CommentsTokyo’s a big place. If you look hard enough in this town, you can find anything. Even a scruffy-looking high-trim Bluebird. I actually have two of these SSS U12s in […] -
![This could have been a QOTD: what post (or posts) first got you hooked on CC? I confess I cannot recall the exact one, but among the very earliest ones […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20220223_165923_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1990 Volvo 240 GL Wagon – Going Meta-CC")
Curbside Classic: 1990 Volvo 240 GL Wagon – Going Meta-CC
Posted on February 12, 2024 | 21 CommentsThis could have been a QOTD: what post (or posts) first got you hooked on CC? I confess I cannot recall the exact one, but among the very earliest ones […] -
![It all seemed rather inauspicious. Not being a fan of either Mitsubishi nor minivans, this Chariot might have been a bit of a challenge to write up, but no. I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20220504_141325-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1986 Mitsubishi Chariot – Swing Low")
Curbside Classic: 1986 Mitsubishi Chariot – Swing Low
Posted on February 9, 2024 | 16 CommentsIt all seemed rather inauspicious. Not being a fan of either Mitsubishi nor minivans, this Chariot might have been a bit of a challenge to write up, but no. I […] -
![What is it with avian car names? Firebird, Sunbird, Thunderbird, Bluebird, Lark, Skylark, Hawk, Skyhawk, Robin, Snipe, Kestrel, Aigle (French for eagle), Aronde (old French for swallow), Chaika (Russian for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20231027_105214_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1984 AMC Eagle Limited Wagon – On A Wing And A Prayer")
Curbside Classic: 1984 AMC Eagle Limited Wagon – On A Wing And A Prayer
Posted on February 8, 2024 | 16 CommentsWhat is it with avian car names? Firebird, Sunbird, Thunderbird, Bluebird, Lark, Skylark, Hawk, Skyhawk, Robin, Snipe, Kestrel, Aigle (French for eagle), Aronde (old French for swallow), Chaika (Russian for […] -
![I have a thing for the 4th gen Corolla. Unlike the 3rd, it actually looks good. I had a lot of seat time in the wagon version as a kid, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20230512_090948_edited_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1981 Toyota Corolla (E70) 1.5 GL Saloon – End Of Part One")
CC Capsule: 1981 Toyota Corolla (E70) 1.5 GL Saloon – End Of Part One
Posted on February 5, 2024 | 15 CommentsI have a thing for the 4th gen Corolla. Unlike the 3rd, it actually looks good. I had a lot of seat time in the wagon version as a kid, […]
