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![Benz-wise, the year 2022 will forever be the year of the 300 for yours truly. This year, I found and wrote up a W109 300SEL 3.5 saloon (utterly beautiful) and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_20220327_155354-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL (W109) 6.3 – The Car, The Myth, The Legend")
Curbside Classic: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL (W109) 6.3 – The Car, The Myth, The Legend
Posted on December 9, 2022 | 35 CommentsBenz-wise, the year 2022 will forever be the year of the 300 for yours truly. This year, I found and wrote up a W109 300SEL 3.5 saloon (utterly beautiful) and […] -
![As I was saying in my previous post, I’m going to try and only post “CC virgins” this month – stuff we’ve not had a look at before. There is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_20210718_112324-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1998 Nissan R’nessa – Rock Bottom Wagon With A High Floor")
Curbside Classic: 1998 Nissan R’nessa – Rock Bottom Wagon With A High Floor
Posted on December 7, 2022 | 12 CommentsAs I was saying in my previous post, I’m going to try and only post “CC virgins” this month – stuff we’ve not had a look at before. There is […] -
![Enough of the usual suspects, down with the run-of-the-mill regulars and plain common vehicles already featured in half a dozen CC posts! I’m fixing to kick things into high gear […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_20221105_105735-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2015 Lamborghini Estoque By Fighting Star – DIY Or WTF?")
Curbside Classic: 2015 Lamborghini Estoque By Fighting Star – DIY Or WTF?
Posted on December 5, 2022 | 14 CommentsEnough of the usual suspects, down with the run-of-the-mill regulars and plain common vehicles already featured in half a dozen CC posts! I’m fixing to kick things into high gear […] -
![Subarus come in all shapes and sizes, as I’m sure we can all agree. But the shape and size that really helped the marque make its mark was the mid-sized […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_20220806_165056-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979 Subaru Leone 4WD Wagon – The Prodigal Subie Returns")
Curbside Classic: 1979 Subaru Leone 4WD Wagon – The Prodigal Subie Returns
Posted on December 2, 2022 | 11 CommentsSubarus come in all shapes and sizes, as I’m sure we can all agree. But the shape and size that really helped the marque make its mark was the mid-sized […] -
![I have a problem. It’s not a calamity, but it is a bit of a concern. I try to keep the types CCs I am posting in balance. As some […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_20210626_171747-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1985 Rolls-Royce Camargue – An Embarrassment Of Rollers")
CC Capsule: 1985 Rolls-Royce Camargue – An Embarrassment Of Rollers
Posted on November 25, 2022 | 17 CommentsI have a problem. It’s not a calamity, but it is a bit of a concern. I try to keep the types CCs I am posting in balance. As some […] -
![The first generation Toyota Soarer (1981-85) was a true milestone in Toyota’s history. It was the first step towards Lexus and the Japanese assault on the higher end of the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_20220911_135004-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1982 Toyota Soarer (Z10) VX – Soaring To The Top")
Curbside Classic: 1982 Toyota Soarer (Z10) VX – Soaring To The Top
Posted on November 24, 2022 | 11 CommentsThe first generation Toyota Soarer (1981-85) was a true milestone in Toyota’s history. It was the first step towards Lexus and the Japanese assault on the higher end of the […] -
![I don’t see classic Saabs too often, sadly. In fact, this might be the first non-V4 96 I’ve studied up close in over a decade. I wasn’t even sure if […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_20220926_092923-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1967 Saab 96 – The Last Two-Stroke")
Curbside Classic: 1967 Saab 96 – The Last Two-Stroke
Posted on November 21, 2022 | 17 CommentsI don’t see classic Saabs too often, sadly. In fact, this might be the first non-V4 96 I’ve studied up close in over a decade. I wasn’t even sure if […] -
![We like our Fairladies here at CC, or Z-Cars if you prefer. It seems the second gen Z, despite having been abundantly covered on this website over the past decade, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_20221009_133916-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1983 Nissan Fairlady Z (S130) Turbo T-Top – With Aftermarket Staring Wheel!")
CC Capsule: 1983 Nissan Fairlady Z (S130) Turbo T-Top – With Aftermarket Staring Wheel!
Posted on November 15, 2022 | 7 CommentsWe like our Fairladies here at CC, or Z-Cars if you prefer. It seems the second gen Z, despite having been abundantly covered on this website over the past decade, […] -
![It’s often been claimed, both on this website and elsewhere, that the late ‘80s / early ‘90s, otherwise known as the Roger Smith era, General Motors was at the bottom […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_20220517_091302-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1994 Buick Park Avenue Ultra – No Sin To See Here")
Curbside Classic: 1994 Buick Park Avenue Ultra – No Sin To See Here
Posted on November 14, 2022 | 48 CommentsIt’s often been claimed, both on this website and elsewhere, that the late ‘80s / early ‘90s, otherwise known as the Roger Smith era, General Motors was at the bottom […] -
![As we were reminded recently by Paul, the Toyota Crown, now entering its sixteenth generation, is set to make its grand global comeback. In North America, this will take place […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_20221001_144615-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1974 Toyota Crown (S60) Super Saloon – Hail To The Whale")
Curbside Classic: 1974 Toyota Crown (S60) Super Saloon – Hail To The Whale
Posted on November 11, 2022 | 17 CommentsAs we were reminded recently by Paul, the Toyota Crown, now entering its sixteenth generation, is set to make its grand global comeback. In North America, this will take place […] -
![Are we tired of seeing these big two-door BMWs yet? This is the ninth post on this model, so perhaps we’re hitting CC bedrock here, contents-wise. Fortunately, this one is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_20221023_155548-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1982 BMW Alpina B9 3.5 Coupé (E24) – Enough Already?")
CC Capsule: 1982 BMW Alpina B9 3.5 Coupé (E24) – Enough Already?
Posted on November 10, 2022 | 9 CommentsAre we tired of seeing these big two-door BMWs yet? This is the ninth post on this model, so perhaps we’re hitting CC bedrock here, contents-wise. Fortunately, this one is […] -
![This last portion of the traditional Tokyo tour will hopefully be appropriately populated by novel and interesting CCs hailing from Britain, France and the United States – three countries whose […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_20221027_134857-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (September-October 2022) – Part 2b: Foreign Cars (American, British, French)")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (September-October 2022) – Part 2b: Foreign Cars (American, British, French)
Posted on November 4, 2022 | 22 CommentsThis last portion of the traditional Tokyo tour will hopefully be appropriately populated by novel and interesting CCs hailing from Britain, France and the United States – three countries whose […] -
![(first posted 11/3/2016) I was literally sitting on this one. It hides in a car park under my apartment block in Rangoon. A few weeks ago, a friend of mine […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/S0993108.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991 Toyota Century VG40 Limousine – Just Short Of Pretentious")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Toyota Century VG40 Limousine – Just Short Of Pretentious
Posted on November 3, 2022 | 56 Comments(first posted 11/3/2016) I was literally sitting on this one. It hides in a car park under my apartment block in Rangoon. A few weeks ago, a friend of mine […] -
![Welcome to the best of the rest of the automotive world, at least as found in Tokyo over the past couple of months. The German contingent was the most numerous, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_20221030_131744-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (September-October 2022) – Part 2a: Foreign Cars (German, Swedish, Italian)")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (September-October 2022) – Part 2a: Foreign Cars (German, Swedish, Italian)
Posted on November 3, 2022 | 13 CommentsWelcome to the best of the rest of the automotive world, at least as found in Tokyo over the past couple of months. The German contingent was the most numerous, […] -
![Welcome to part two of four, wherein we will look at Mitsubishis and Nissans, as well as a few Isuzus, Subarus and (sort of) Mazdas. Nissans are always very well […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_20220910_101705-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (September-October 2022) – Part 1b: More Japanese Cars (Mitsubishi, Nissan, Isuzu, Subaru, etc.)")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (September-October 2022) – Part 1b: More Japanese Cars (Mitsubishi, Nissan, Isuzu, Subaru, etc.)
Posted on November 2, 2022 | 7 CommentsWelcome to part two of four, wherein we will look at Mitsubishis and Nissans, as well as a few Isuzus, Subarus and (sort of) Mazdas. Nissans are always very well […]
