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![Not meaning to sound louche, but who can resist a well-groomed Minor? Of the Morris variety, of course, lest anyone reading this harbour any doubt. I came upon this one, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_20210920_143515-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1959 Morris Minor 1000 – Little Britain")
Curbside Classic: 1959 Morris Minor 1000 – Little Britain
Posted on March 10, 2022 | 16 CommentsNot meaning to sound louche, but who can resist a well-groomed Minor? Of the Morris variety, of course, lest anyone reading this harbour any doubt. I came upon this one, […] -
![Encountering this rare pre-Nissan edition of the Gloria will doubtless be one of the biggest near misses of the year for me. As in: I nearly missed it: it was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_20220305_180954-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Classic: 1965 Prince Gloria (S41) Super 6 – Brief, But Still Glorious")
In-Motion Classic: 1965 Prince Gloria (S41) Super 6 – Brief, But Still Glorious
Posted on March 9, 2022 | 24 CommentsEncountering this rare pre-Nissan edition of the Gloria will doubtless be one of the biggest near misses of the year for me. As in: I nearly missed it: it was […] -
![Once again, the CC gods delivered. Who had “three-seater mid-engined ‘80s French orphan sports car in pristine nick” in their finds-of-2022 predictions? Nobody, that’s who! Least of all yours truly, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_20220223_115544-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1983 Talbot-Matra Murena “Préparation 142“ – The End Of The Wedge")
Curbside Classic: 1983 Talbot-Matra Murena “Préparation 142“ – The End Of The Wedge
Posted on March 8, 2022 | 14 CommentsOnce again, the CC gods delivered. Who had “three-seater mid-engined ‘80s French orphan sports car in pristine nick” in their finds-of-2022 predictions? Nobody, that’s who! Least of all yours truly, […] -
![We’ve shown a lot of love on this site for the Nissan Fairlady Z – perhaps better known as the Datsun 240Z for many of you. It came in several […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_20220206_160814-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1972 Nissan Fairlady ZG (HS30) – Catching Some Quick Zs")
Curbside Classic: 1972 Nissan Fairlady ZG (HS30) – Catching Some Quick Zs
Posted on March 4, 2022 | 5 CommentsWe’ve shown a lot of love on this site for the Nissan Fairlady Z – perhaps better known as the Datsun 240Z for many of you. It came in several […] -
![There are generalists and there are specialists. Some carmakers can pretty much do anything well. Take Toyota, Ford or Mercedes: anything from taxis to racecars, no specific body style, etc. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_20210715_174107-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2000 Volvo C70 – The Prancing Moose")
Curbside Classic: 2000 Volvo C70 – The Prancing Moose
Posted on March 3, 2022 | 10 CommentsThere are generalists and there are specialists. Some carmakers can pretty much do anything well. Take Toyota, Ford or Mercedes: anything from taxis to racecars, no specific body style, etc. […] -
![The domestic car post started with a twofer pic, so this one will too. The ’62 Caddy is a period import and still has its original license plates. The Continental […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_20220103_163542-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (January-February 2022) – Part 2: Foreign Cars")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (January-February 2022) – Part 2: Foreign Cars
Posted on March 2, 2022 | 17 CommentsThe domestic car post started with a twofer pic, so this one will too. The ’62 Caddy is a period import and still has its original license plates. The Continental […] -
![The dead of winter is a great time for CC spotting in Tokyo. After close to a decade living in places like Bangkok, the cold (but usually above freezing) and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_20220223_121959-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (January-February 2022) – Part 1: Japanese Cars")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (January-February 2022) – Part 1: Japanese Cars
Posted on March 1, 2022 | 19 CommentsThe dead of winter is a great time for CC spotting in Tokyo. After close to a decade living in places like Bangkok, the cold (but usually above freezing) and […] -
![I’ve seen my fair share of souped up Skylines with dodgy decals and fart-canned Supras with ridiculous rims. There are many wannabe drifters and boy racers prancing about the streets […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_20211008_101205-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1987 Honda Civic Si (AT) Mugen Motul – Lost On The Way To (Or From) Suzuka")
Curbside Classic: 1987 Honda Civic Si (AT) Mugen Motul – Lost On The Way To (Or From) Suzuka
Posted on February 24, 2022 | 12 CommentsI’ve seen my fair share of souped up Skylines with dodgy decals and fart-canned Supras with ridiculous rims. There are many wannabe drifters and boy racers prancing about the streets […] -
![I don’t keep up with the gossip columns and the society pages, so this one kind of took me by surprise. I’ve seen a few Maybached S-Class saloons and limos, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_20220130_153716-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2020 Mercedes-Maybach V-Class (W447) – Brougham Cubed")
CC Capsule: 2020 Mercedes-Maybach V-Class (W447) – Brougham Cubed
Posted on February 23, 2022 | 8 CommentsI don’t keep up with the gossip columns and the society pages, so this one kind of took me by surprise. I’ve seen a few Maybached S-Class saloons and limos, […] -
![The case has already been made, by none other than Our Editor, that this is one of the most important Toyotas ever. Road & Track also hinted at this in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_20220130_145113-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1985 Toyota Vista (V10) 1.8 Ci VF – Hasta La… Camry?")
Curbside Classic: 1985 Toyota Vista (V10) 1.8 Ci VF – Hasta La… Camry?
Posted on February 22, 2022 | 9 CommentsThe case has already been made, by none other than Our Editor, that this is one of the most important Toyotas ever. Road & Track also hinted at this in […] -
![They say time heals all wounds. I suppose it does in most cases, but it also makes plastic brittle. So I’m going to have to be very careful in my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_20211121_105945-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette – Come Home, All Is C4given")
Curbside Classic: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette – Come Home, All Is C4given
Posted on February 21, 2022 | 20 CommentsThey say time heals all wounds. I suppose it does in most cases, but it also makes plastic brittle. So I’m going to have to be very careful in my […] -
![There are lots of things to be said on the subject of Mazda’s mid-‘90s mania. The continuing Wankel obsession; the quixotic quest for a multi-marque JDM empire; the dodgy (yet […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_20211015_090247-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1995 Mazda Lantis (323F) Type R – So Nice They Had To Get It Twice")
CC Capsule: 1995 Mazda Lantis (323F) Type R – So Nice They Had To Get It Twice
Posted on February 18, 2022 | 24 CommentsThere are lots of things to be said on the subject of Mazda’s mid-‘90s mania. The continuing Wankel obsession; the quixotic quest for a multi-marque JDM empire; the dodgy (yet […] -
![The two-door Silver Shadow, for that is literally what we have here, was a puzzling proposition, within the Rolls-Royce range. Looking at it logically, it offered fewer doors and a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_20210520_085405-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche Two-Door Saloon – More Dough, Fewer Doors, Same Everything Else")
Curbside Classic: 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche Two-Door Saloon – More Dough, Fewer Doors, Same Everything Else
Posted on February 17, 2022 | 30 CommentsThe two-door Silver Shadow, for that is literally what we have here, was a puzzling proposition, within the Rolls-Royce range. Looking at it logically, it offered fewer doors and a […] -
![“This again? Hey T87, we get it. You have a thing for those Nissan wagons. But come on man, there must be other JDM beauties you can showcase with your […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_20210927_150602-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991 Nissan Cedric (Y30) SGL Wagon – Just Can’t Get Enough")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Nissan Cedric (Y30) SGL Wagon – Just Can’t Get Enough
Posted on February 15, 2022 | 16 Comments“This again? Hey T87, we get it. You have a thing for those Nissan wagons. But come on man, there must be other JDM beauties you can showcase with your […] -
![Old Alfas are like film stars. They wait until the sunset hour to go out and parade on the strada, basking in the adulation of the cognoscenti (and the occasional […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_20211219_151641-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super – Ready For My Close-Up Now")
Curbside Classic: 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super – Ready For My Close-Up Now
Posted on February 14, 2022 | 25 CommentsOld Alfas are like film stars. They wait until the sunset hour to go out and parade on the strada, basking in the adulation of the cognoscenti (and the occasional […]
