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![(first posted 2/21/2017) The CC Deadly Sins World Tour moves to the United Kingdom, a country that made so many DSs, it could be a rival to GM. As previously […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/GB_DS_jowett.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (‘50s Edition, Part 1) – Jowett Javelin and Jupiter")
Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (‘50s Edition, Part 1) – Jowett Javelin and Jupiter
Posted on February 21, 2023 | 56 Comments(first posted 2/21/2017) The CC Deadly Sins World Tour moves to the United Kingdom, a country that made so many DSs, it could be a rival to GM. As previously […] -
![(first posted 2/12/2017) When I was a kid in high school, I remember an older student had a bright yellow VW Type 3 wagon, which he and his buddies called […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/octavia_combi-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1961 Škoda Octavia Combi – Boxy Czech Checks Boxes")
Curbside Classic: 1961 Škoda Octavia Combi – Boxy Czech Checks Boxes
Posted on February 12, 2023 | 45 Comments(first posted 2/12/2017) When I was a kid in high school, I remember an older student had a bright yellow VW Type 3 wagon, which he and his buddies called […] -
![(first posted 2/8/2017) So we know the Czechoslovakian Tatras (a T603 is seen here in ’70s Bratislava), as well as those 411/412 VeeDubs with their awkward looks and poor performance, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/tatra_in_traffic_Bratislava.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Big Rear-Engine Four-Door Cars: Part 2; The Europeans")
Big Rear-Engine Four-Door Cars: Part 2; The Europeans
Posted on February 8, 2023 | 36 Comments(first posted 2/8/2017) So we know the Czechoslovakian Tatras (a T603 is seen here in ’70s Bratislava), as well as those 411/412 VeeDubs with their awkward looks and poor performance, […] -
![(first posted 2/7/2017) How many large (over 1.6 litres) rear-engined four-door cars can you name, offhand? The Corvair, obviously: the most widely-built “big” rear-engined car, over 1.6 million made. The […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/boatright-building-1948-tucker-auto-in-front.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Big Rear-Engine Four-Door Cars: Part 1; The Americans")
Big Rear-Engine Four-Door Cars: Part 1; The Americans
Posted on February 7, 2023 | 62 Comments(first posted 2/7/2017) How many large (over 1.6 litres) rear-engined four-door cars can you name, offhand? The Corvair, obviously: the most widely-built “big” rear-engined car, over 1.6 million made. The […] -
![(first posted 1/22/2017) All good things come in threes and the best is usually left for last… Let’s see if you agree with these platitudes as we consider our final […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/FrDs2_mon.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: French Deadly Sins (Sports/Luxury Edition, Part 3) – Monica 560")
Automotive History: French Deadly Sins (Sports/Luxury Edition, Part 3) – Monica 560
Posted on January 22, 2023 | 33 Comments(first posted 1/22/2017) All good things come in threes and the best is usually left for last… Let’s see if you agree with these platitudes as we consider our final […] -
![(first posted 1/21/2017) Welcome to part two of this new round of French Deadly Sins. As we saw yesterday, Bugatti was an old marque at the end of its rope, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/FrDs2_facel.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: French Deadly Sins (Sports/Luxury Edition, Part 2) – Facel-Vega Facellia")
Automotive History: French Deadly Sins (Sports/Luxury Edition, Part 2) – Facel-Vega Facellia
Posted on January 21, 2023 | 52 Comments(first posted 1/21/2017) Welcome to part two of this new round of French Deadly Sins. As we saw yesterday, Bugatti was an old marque at the end of its rope, […] -
![(first posted 1/20/2017) Welcome to another edition of the French Deadly Sins. Over the next three days, we will focus on three sports/luxury cars made in France from the ‘50s, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/FrDs2_-bug.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: French Deadly Sins (Sports/Luxury Edition, Part 1) – Bugatti Type 101")
Automotive History: French Deadly Sins (Sports/Luxury Edition, Part 1) – Bugatti Type 101
Posted on January 20, 2023 | 33 Comments(first posted 1/20/2017) Welcome to another edition of the French Deadly Sins. Over the next three days, we will focus on three sports/luxury cars made in France from the ‘50s, […] -
![Even storied nameplates like the Skyline have had their low points. Some might say the R34 (1998-2002) was one, when production dropped below six figures. But if looks are the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_20221009_124926-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1980 Nissan Skyline (C210) 2000 GT-EL – Facelift Facepalm")
Curbside Classic: 1980 Nissan Skyline (C210) 2000 GT-EL – Facelift Facepalm
Posted on January 9, 2023 | 17 CommentsEven storied nameplates like the Skyline have had their low points. Some might say the R34 (1998-2002) was one, when production dropped below six figures. But if looks are the […] -
![It’s a rare treat to introduce a new marque into the CCannon. We’ve had a lot of obscure oddballs on this site over the years – some home-made one-offs, even […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_20221002_121448-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1995 DARE Ginetta G12 – Who DAREs Wins")
Curbside Classic: 1995 DARE Ginetta G12 – Who DAREs Wins
Posted on January 4, 2023 | 9 CommentsIt’s a rare treat to introduce a new marque into the CCannon. We’ve had a lot of obscure oddballs on this site over the years – some home-made one-offs, even […] -
![Welcome to part two – as per usual, this one will be slightly longer. And full of fun and colourful things like this ochre Fiat 500, which I believe has […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_20221106_124329-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (November-December 2022) – Part 2: Foreign Cars")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (November-December 2022) – Part 2: Foreign Cars
Posted on January 3, 2023 | 11 CommentsWelcome to part two – as per usual, this one will be slightly longer. And full of fun and colourful things like this ochre Fiat 500, which I believe has […] -
![‘Tis the season to check on random cars in Tokyo, as per our usual bi-monthly arrangement. Lots to get through in this edition, but given the time of year and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_20221225_125409-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (November-December 2022) – Part 1: Japanese Cars")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (November-December 2022) – Part 1: Japanese Cars
Posted on January 2, 2023 | 17 Comments‘Tis the season to check on random cars in Tokyo, as per our usual bi-monthly arrangement. Lots to get through in this edition, but given the time of year and […] -
![(first posted 12/22/2016; revised, augmented and re-illustrated 12/22/2022) Here we go for the final installment of the First Batch of the French Deadly Sins. In doing these in chronological […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/FrDs1_rsze3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: French Deadly Sins (First Batch) – 1973-75 Citroën GS Birotor: Rotary Death-Spiral")
Automotive History: French Deadly Sins (First Batch) – 1973-75 Citroën GS Birotor: Rotary Death-Spiral
Posted on December 22, 2022 | 68 Comments(first posted 12/22/2016; revised, augmented and re-illustrated 12/22/2022) Here we go for the final installment of the First Batch of the French Deadly Sins. In doing these in chronological […] -
![(first posted 12/21/2016, revised, augmented and re-illustrated 12/21/2022) Welcome to the second post in this first edition of the French Deadly Sins series (see Part 1 here). Today, we […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/FrDs1_rsze2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: French Deadly Sins (First Batch) – 1954-65 Panhard Dyna Z / PL 17: Faustian Bargain")
Automotive History: French Deadly Sins (First Batch) – 1954-65 Panhard Dyna Z / PL 17: Faustian Bargain
Posted on December 21, 2022 | 46 Comments(first posted 12/21/2016, revised, augmented and re-illustrated 12/21/2022) Welcome to the second post in this first edition of the French Deadly Sins series (see Part 1 here). Today, we […] -
![(first posted 12/18/2016, revised, augmented and re-illustrated 12/19/2022) Last month’s GM Deadly Sins™ recap has occasioned some lively debates, but the General’s fall from grace has had many parallels throughout […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/FrDs1_rsze1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: French Deadly Sins (First Batch) – 1951-54 Hotchkiss-Grégoire: Hotchkiss Of Death")
Automotive History: French Deadly Sins (First Batch) – 1951-54 Hotchkiss-Grégoire: Hotchkiss Of Death
Posted on December 20, 2022 | 63 Comments(first posted 12/18/2016, revised, augmented and re-illustrated 12/19/2022) Last month’s GM Deadly Sins™ recap has occasioned some lively debates, but the General’s fall from grace has had many parallels throughout […] -
![Toyota’s Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno coupés shone brightly, but not for all that long. Today, let’s look at the last generation of this family of sporty, affordable two-doors – […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_20220613_094548-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1996 Toyota Corolla Levin (AE110) BZ-G – Turning Into Levinegar")
CC Capsule: 1996 Toyota Corolla Levin (AE110) BZ-G – Turning Into Levinegar
Posted on December 12, 2022 | 17 CommentsToyota’s Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno coupés shone brightly, but not for all that long. Today, let’s look at the last generation of this family of sporty, affordable two-doors – […]
