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![As a devout lover of ‘30s vehicles, I don’t get many chances to unearth and write about my favourite era. But luckily, one such gem was to be found hidden […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_20220805_174915-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1935 Ford Model 50 Half-Ton Pickup – Going Stag?")
CC Capsule: 1935 Ford Model 50 Half-Ton Pickup – Going Stag?
Posted on August 19, 2022 | 16 CommentsAs a devout lover of ‘30s vehicles, I don’t get many chances to unearth and write about my favourite era. But luckily, one such gem was to be found hidden […] -
![Once again, we are faced with a familiar Japanese car whose name doesn’t quite match the CCollective memory. Yes, this is a Terrano, and yes, you probably know it as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_20220624_111431-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1989 Nissan Terrano (WD21) – The Path Less Found")
Curbside Classic: 1989 Nissan Terrano (WD21) – The Path Less Found
Posted on August 18, 2022 | 7 CommentsOnce again, we are faced with a familiar Japanese car whose name doesn’t quite match the CCollective memory. Yes, this is a Terrano, and yes, you probably know it as […] -
![It’s impossible to overstate how revered this variant of the ADO16 is in Japan, but I trust those of you who read my posts will know that already. Aside from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_20220611_134442-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1969 Vanden Plas Princess 1300 Mark II – Minor Royalty, Major Icon")
Curbside Classic: 1969 Vanden Plas Princess 1300 Mark II – Minor Royalty, Major Icon
Posted on August 17, 2022 | 32 CommentsIt’s impossible to overstate how revered this variant of the ADO16 is in Japan, but I trust those of you who read my posts will know that already. Aside from […] -
![Hondas remain a largely unknown quantity for me, sorry to say. They were not overly popular in continental Europe, where I spent my formative years – particularly the big ones. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_20220626_162520-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1990 Honda Accord Inspire (CB5) AX-i – Big Accord Or Lacking Vigor?")
Curbside Classic: 1990 Honda Accord Inspire (CB5) AX-i – Big Accord Or Lacking Vigor?
Posted on August 10, 2022 | 18 CommentsHondas remain a largely unknown quantity for me, sorry to say. They were not overly popular in continental Europe, where I spent my formative years – particularly the big ones. […] -
![BMWs used to be so great. What happened, man? Present-day BMW have a plethoric range, with a bunch more numerical nameplates than the tried and trusted 3-/5-/7-Series range of the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_20220720_162640-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1980 BMW 318i (E21) – Beige Motor Wonderful")
Curbside Classic: 1980 BMW 318i (E21) – Beige Motor Wonderful
Posted on August 8, 2022 | 7 CommentsBMWs used to be so great. What happened, man? Present-day BMW have a plethoric range, with a bunch more numerical nameplates than the tried and trusted 3-/5-/7-Series range of the […] -
![The new generation Crown was launched a couple of weeks ago. It is allegedly going to be marketed globally, including in North America, for MY 2023 as a crossover, sedan […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_20220528_140937-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1986 Toyota Crown (S120) Hardtop Super Select – The Lucky Seventh")
Curbside Classic: 1986 Toyota Crown (S120) Hardtop Super Select – The Lucky Seventh
Posted on August 5, 2022 | 4 CommentsThe new generation Crown was launched a couple of weeks ago. It is allegedly going to be marketed globally, including in North America, for MY 2023 as a crossover, sedan […] -
![Why are four-door cars considered less desirable than two-door ones? The coupé or convertible almost universally commands more interest from the gearhead crowd than the so-called “mundane” sedan. This has […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_20220515_141423-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2007 Maserati Quattroporte V Sport GTS – Pleading The Fifth")
Curbside Classic: 2007 Maserati Quattroporte V Sport GTS – Pleading The Fifth
Posted on August 1, 2022 | 14 CommentsWhy are four-door cars considered less desirable than two-door ones? The coupé or convertible almost universally commands more interest from the gearhead crowd than the so-called “mundane” sedan. This has […] -
![It was great while it lasted – and to be fair, it lasted a very long time. Just a few years shy of four decades. From the mid-‘60s to the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_20220503_151943-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1998 Nissan Skyline (R34) 25GT-t – End Of The (Sky)Line")
Curbside Classic: 1998 Nissan Skyline (R34) 25GT-t – End Of The (Sky)Line
Posted on July 27, 2022 | 6 CommentsIt was great while it lasted – and to be fair, it lasted a very long time. Just a few years shy of four decades. From the mid-‘60s to the […] -
![Traffic in most of Tokyo is usually light on weekends. Except in a few places, like Harajuku – that’s always a very busy area, with vast crowds on the sidewalks […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_20220529_161935-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Classic: 1954 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Coupe – Upsetting The Old Order")
In-Motion Classic: 1954 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Coupe – Upsetting The Old Order
Posted on July 20, 2022 | 24 CommentsTraffic in most of Tokyo is usually light on weekends. Except in a few places, like Harajuku – that’s always a very busy area, with vast crowds on the sidewalks […] -
![Why do the CC Gods mock me so? I’m extremely keen on the first Mitsubishi Debonair, the ‘60s one that looks like a 7/8th scale Continental. I’ve seen a couple […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_20220613_165359-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair V 2000 – Desperately Seeking Relevance")
Curbside Classic: 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair V 2000 – Desperately Seeking Relevance
Posted on July 19, 2022 | 17 CommentsWhy do the CC Gods mock me so? I’m extremely keen on the first Mitsubishi Debonair, the ‘60s one that looks like a 7/8th scale Continental. I’ve seen a couple […] -
![To find one classic hydro Citroën may be regarded as good fortune; to find three in an advanced state of decay looks like a black swan sat on a unicorn […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_20220613_095710-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Storage Lot Classics: 1973 Citroën DS-23 Pallas, 1974 Citroën SM & 1984 Citroën GSA X3 – A Most Unexpected Ci-Trio-Ën")
Storage Lot Classics: 1973 Citroën DS-23 Pallas, 1974 Citroën SM & 1984 Citroën GSA X3 – A Most Unexpected Ci-Trio-Ën
Posted on July 18, 2022 | 12 CommentsTo find one classic hydro Citroën may be regarded as good fortune; to find three in an advanced state of decay looks like a black swan sat on a unicorn […] -
![As is amply documented on this website, I’m not typically a fan of modded cars, though I will concede that sometimes some mods (in moderation) can make a lot of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_20220526_125527-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1993 Mazda B-Series (UF) Proceed Marvie – You Will Meet A Low Dark Stranger")
Curbside Classic: 1993 Mazda B-Series (UF) Proceed Marvie – You Will Meet A Low Dark Stranger
Posted on July 15, 2022 | 16 CommentsAs is amply documented on this website, I’m not typically a fan of modded cars, though I will concede that sometimes some mods (in moderation) can make a lot of […] -
![There are still quite a few W201s around in Japan. One reason may be that these were made back when buying a Mercedes actually guaranteed you ownership of a comfortable […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_20220604_133024-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E (W201) 2.5-16 – The Flying Brick")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E (W201) 2.5-16 – The Flying Brick
Posted on July 14, 2022 | 7 CommentsThere are still quite a few W201s around in Japan. One reason may be that these were made back when buying a Mercedes actually guaranteed you ownership of a comfortable […] -
![I recently wrote a post about a certain tree-lined street, at the Meiji memorial garden, where classic cars tend to gather on weekends. Well, truth be told, that was just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_20220501_113956-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1986 Toyota Mark II Hardtop (X70) Grande Twin Cam 24 – Over On CC Street")
Curbside Classic: 1986 Toyota Mark II Hardtop (X70) Grande Twin Cam 24 – Over On CC Street
Posted on July 13, 2022 | 5 CommentsI recently wrote a post about a certain tree-lined street, at the Meiji memorial garden, where classic cars tend to gather on weekends. Well, truth be told, that was just […] -
![Well over 500 photos in, we’re finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. And that light emanates from a set of quad square headlamps, set wide apart […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_20220626_122218-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (May-June 2022) – Part 2c: American, Swedish & Miscellaneous Vehicles")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (May-June 2022) – Part 2c: American, Swedish & Miscellaneous Vehicles
Posted on July 9, 2022 | 19 CommentsWell over 500 photos in, we’re finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. And that light emanates from a set of quad square headlamps, set wide apart […]
