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![Cute though it may be, this little Jimny’s not going to have its big long-form CC post, sorry – just another CCapsule. When they’re too small, you have to throw […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_20201113_085622-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1980 Suzuki Jimny (SJ10) – Fishing For Keis")
CC Capsule: 1980 Suzuki Jimny (SJ10) – Fishing For Keis
Posted on November 20, 2020 | 5 CommentsCute though it may be, this little Jimny’s not going to have its big long-form CC post, sorry – just another CCapsule. When they’re too small, you have to throw […] -
![There are strange encounters, serendipitous coincidences and then there’s this. How chalk and cheese can you get? It could have been worse, of course. A Model T paired with an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_20201031_115328-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Twofer: 1989 Porsche 928 S4 & Morgan 4/4 – The Oddest Couple")
CC Twofer: 1989 Porsche 928 S4 & Morgan 4/4 – The Oddest Couple
Posted on November 18, 2020 | 17 CommentsThere are strange encounters, serendipitous coincidences and then there’s this. How chalk and cheese can you get? It could have been worse, of course. A Model T paired with an […] -
![R31 – another alphanumeric, another Skyline. This is the seventh generation of the breed, made in Japan from 1985 to 1990. Those were the origami years. Not my favourite era […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_20201103_085347-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988 Nissan Skyline (R31) GTS Turbo Hardtop – At Least, It’s Not A Pintara")
Curbside Classic: 1988 Nissan Skyline (R31) GTS Turbo Hardtop – At Least, It’s Not A Pintara
Posted on November 16, 2020 | 11 CommentsR31 – another alphanumeric, another Skyline. This is the seventh generation of the breed, made in Japan from 1985 to 1990. Those were the origami years. Not my favourite era […] -
![I love the Alfa Romeo 105/115 Bertone coupés. Who doesn’t? I caught a couple in quick succession around town recently, both of which will grace these pages eventually. They’re both […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_20201031_125652_1-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1967 Alfa Romeo GT 1300 Junior – Little Red Booster")
CC Capsule: 1967 Alfa Romeo GT 1300 Junior – Little Red Booster
Posted on November 12, 2020 | 9 CommentsI love the Alfa Romeo 105/115 Bertone coupés. Who doesn’t? I caught a couple in quick succession around town recently, both of which will grace these pages eventually. They’re both […] -
![I’m on the fence with Japanese retro styling. I think many of us are. Sometimes it works ok, many times it’s just awkward and feels forced. For the latter category, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_20201104_085256-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2001 Toyota Origin – The Baby Century")
Curbside Classic: 2001 Toyota Origin – The Baby Century
Posted on November 11, 2020 | 20 CommentsI’m on the fence with Japanese retro styling. I think many of us are. Sometimes it works ok, many times it’s just awkward and feels forced. For the latter category, […] -
![Why was I not surprised to find a Messerschmitt in Tokyo? That old Axis connection, perhaps. And the well-known local penchant for everything exotic, unusual and left-field, at least in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_20201024_162617-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1959 FMR Messerschmitt KR200 – No Wing And A Prayer")
Curbside Classic: 1959 FMR Messerschmitt KR200 – No Wing And A Prayer
Posted on November 10, 2020 | 20 CommentsWhy was I not surprised to find a Messerschmitt in Tokyo? That old Axis connection, perhaps. And the well-known local penchant for everything exotic, unusual and left-field, at least in […] -
![Welcome to part 2 – let’s kick things off with American metal, as there were several noteworthy sightings from that continent these past few weeks. I just caught the tail […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_20201018_163356-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (Sept./Oct. 2020) – Part 2: Foreign Cars")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (Sept./Oct. 2020) – Part 2: Foreign Cars
Posted on November 5, 2020 | 22 CommentsWelcome to part 2 – let’s kick things off with American metal, as there were several noteworthy sightings from that continent these past few weeks. I just caught the tail […] -
![September’s haul was lackluster and I was otherwise engaged for half of the month, so I decided to do two months’ worth of CC outtakes this time. For whatever reason, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_20201023_163823-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (Sept./Oct. 2020) – Part 1: Japanese Cars")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (Sept./Oct. 2020) – Part 1: Japanese Cars
Posted on November 4, 2020 | 19 CommentsSeptember’s haul was lackluster and I was otherwise engaged for half of the month, so I decided to do two months’ worth of CC outtakes this time. For whatever reason, […] -
![Ah, the old Land Cruiser. Talk about a legend. Of all the first-generation 4x4s, this is one of the most iconic (alongside the Jeep and the Land Rover, obviously). But […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_20200911_083209-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 – All Kittied Up With Nowhere To Go")
CC Capsule: 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 – All Kittied Up With Nowhere To Go
Posted on October 28, 2020 | 13 CommentsAh, the old Land Cruiser. Talk about a legend. Of all the first-generation 4x4s, this is one of the most iconic (alongside the Jeep and the Land Rover, obviously). But […] -
![I bumped into this faded glory recently and thought I might share. This is the second Buick Regal I’ve caught in this city, but this one is the genuine article, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_20201019_100127-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1985 Buick Regal T-Type – Quite The DusT-Type")
CC Capsule: 1985 Buick Regal T-Type – Quite The DusT-Type
Posted on October 26, 2020 | 20 CommentsI bumped into this faded glory recently and thought I might share. This is the second Buick Regal I’ve caught in this city, but this one is the genuine article, […] -
![We’ve seen a few “Datsun 280ZXs” on CC over the years, but how about the Nissan Fairlady Z? It’s the exact same, but with subtitles. And LHD, seat doilies, fender […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_20201012_120113-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1982 Nissan Fairlady Z (S130) Turbo – Found In Translation")
CC Capsule: 1982 Nissan Fairlady Z (S130) Turbo – Found In Translation
Posted on October 21, 2020 | 17 CommentsWe’ve seen a few “Datsun 280ZXs” on CC over the years, but how about the Nissan Fairlady Z? It’s the exact same, but with subtitles. And LHD, seat doilies, fender […] -
![Last year, I wrote a pretty long post about the Porsche 912. It was a green US-market car, also from 1966, which belonged to a friend of mine in Bangkok. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_20200927_122528-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1966 Porsche 912 – We’ll Meet Again, Don’t Know Where, Don’t Know When")
CC Capsule: 1966 Porsche 912 – We’ll Meet Again, Don’t Know Where, Don’t Know When
Posted on October 12, 2020 | 13 CommentsLast year, I wrote a pretty long post about the Porsche 912. It was a green US-market car, also from 1966, which belonged to a friend of mine in Bangkok. […] -
![This car was one of the nicer surprises I’ve had this year. The Fiat Abarth, the Renault Gordini and the Mini Cooper all had a Japanese cousin, and I never […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_20200930_091038-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1968 Toyota 1600GT-5 – Corona Con Tequila")
Curbside Classic: 1968 Toyota 1600GT-5 – Corona Con Tequila
Posted on October 7, 2020 | 25 CommentsThis car was one of the nicer surprises I’ve had this year. The Fiat Abarth, the Renault Gordini and the Mini Cooper all had a Japanese cousin, and I never […] -
![CC hunting is a game of chance, but it can also be a game of patience. Among the parking areas and side streets familiar to me in the little corner […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_20200930_085835-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T – The Big Reveal")
CC Capsule: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T – The Big Reveal
Posted on October 2, 2020 | 13 CommentsCC hunting is a game of chance, but it can also be a game of patience. Among the parking areas and side streets familiar to me in the little corner […] -
![All good things come to an end. While the old saloon-based station wagon is still far from dead and buried, there’s no question that it’s a far less popular body […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_20190818_133833-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classics: 1999-2007 Toyota Crown (S170) Estate – Japan’s Last Luxury Wagon")
Curbside Classics: 1999-2007 Toyota Crown (S170) Estate – Japan’s Last Luxury Wagon
Posted on September 30, 2020 | 8 CommentsAll good things come to an end. While the old saloon-based station wagon is still far from dead and buried, there’s no question that it’s a far less popular body […]
