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![It’s amazing how few TVRs have graced CC by their presence, for a marque that died comparatively recently. But then, it’s amazing how little TVR exported their products to the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_20200517_155449-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1998 TVR Cerbera Speed Eight 4.5 – The Budget Supercar")
Curbside Classic: 1998 TVR Cerbera Speed Eight 4.5 – The Budget Supercar
Posted on June 19, 2020 | 24 CommentsIt’s amazing how few TVRs have graced CC by their presence, for a marque that died comparatively recently. But then, it’s amazing how little TVR exported their products to the […] -
![I happened upon this unlikely trio of last week, as I meandered in a part of the city I thought I knew. Talk about a trifecta! Tokyo’s full of surprises. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_20200611_094237-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classics: 1974 Isuzu Florian TS, 1975 Isuzu 117 XT & 1979 Isuzu 117 – The Good, The Bad And The Ugly")
Junkyard Classics: 1974 Isuzu Florian TS, 1975 Isuzu 117 XT & 1979 Isuzu 117 – The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
Posted on June 15, 2020 | 23 CommentsI happened upon this unlikely trio of last week, as I meandered in a part of the city I thought I knew. Talk about a trifecta! Tokyo’s full of surprises. […] -
![I’ve seen this one on the street a couple times – it’s definitely still in use. I recently found its nesting place and couldn’t resist taking a few photos. It’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_20200602_151918-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1969 Datsun 1500 (521) Pickup – Hard Labour With A Dash Of Style")
Curbside Classic: 1969 Datsun 1500 (521) Pickup – Hard Labour With A Dash Of Style
Posted on June 11, 2020 | 13 CommentsI’ve seen this one on the street a couple times – it’s definitely still in use. I recently found its nesting place and couldn’t resist taking a few photos. It’s […] -
![When trawling for CCs out in the mystic East, one does not often catch American metal. But Japan has a stronger connection with the US than places I’ve lived in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_20200421_151514-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1977 Chevrolet Blazer – Just Call Me “Blasé”")
Curbside Classic: 1977 Chevrolet Blazer – Just Call Me “Blasé”
Posted on June 8, 2020 | 24 CommentsWhen trawling for CCs out in the mystic East, one does not often catch American metal. But Japan has a stronger connection with the US than places I’ve lived in […] -
![In the eternal struggle between the two Japanese automotive giants that are Toyota and Nissan, few cases of oneupmanship were as symbolic and as the protracted Battle of the Barges […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_20200527_171105-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1999 Nissan President (PHG50) Sovereign – Losing The Battle")
Curbside Classic: 1999 Nissan President (PHG50) Sovereign – Losing The Battle
Posted on June 4, 2020 | 18 CommentsIn the eternal struggle between the two Japanese automotive giants that are Toyota and Nissan, few cases of oneupmanship were as symbolic and as the protracted Battle of the Barges […] -
![These Jeeps Cherokees were very popular in Europe, back in the day. One of the few American cars that you would see pretty frequently, at least in my corner of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_20200513_102238-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (May 2020) – Part 2: Foreign Cars")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (May 2020) – Part 2: Foreign Cars
Posted on June 2, 2020 | 26 CommentsThese Jeeps Cherokees were very popular in Europe, back in the day. One of the few American cars that you would see pretty frequently, at least in my corner of […] -
![Here we go again for another round of CCs caught in Tokyo. This month was the lockdown, but the government and police here decided they had no legal means to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_20200509_181332-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (May 2020) – Part 1: Japanese Cars")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (May 2020) – Part 1: Japanese Cars
Posted on June 1, 2020 | 21 CommentsHere we go again for another round of CCs caught in Tokyo. This month was the lockdown, but the government and police here decided they had no legal means to […] -
![It was one of those time when you do a genuine double take. I saw this car go past me – didn’t notice anything articular about it, just another 2002-08 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_20200410_105618-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2005 “BSW 306i” (Suzuki Lapin) – Frankenrabbit")
CC Capsule: 2005 “BSW 306i” (Suzuki Lapin) – Frankenrabbit
Posted on May 29, 2020 | 17 CommentsIt was one of those time when you do a genuine double take. I saw this car go past me – didn’t notice anything articular about it, just another 2002-08 […] -
![Woah! This gave me a bit of a start when I saw it. Well, that’s not something you’d expect to just appear in a small Tokyo side street, now, is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_20200520_151442-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1956 Ford F-100 Panel Truck – Feeling Kinda Low, Are We?")
CC Capsule: 1956 Ford F-100 Panel Truck – Feeling Kinda Low, Are We?
Posted on May 27, 2020 | 12 CommentsWoah! This gave me a bit of a start when I saw it. Well, that’s not something you’d expect to just appear in a small Tokyo side street, now, is […] -
![As previously mentioned in my monthly round-ups of Tokyo CCs (e.g. this one), there are a fair few W123s about in Japan – pretty much like anywhere on the planet, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_20200520_175504-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 TE (W123) Wagon – Estate Of Ecstasy")
CC Capsule: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 TE (W123) Wagon – Estate Of Ecstasy
Posted on May 25, 2020 | 28 CommentsAs previously mentioned in my monthly round-ups of Tokyo CCs (e.g. this one), there are a fair few W123s about in Japan – pretty much like anywhere on the planet, […] -
![When Sundays actually are sunny in Tokyo, the true classics will occasionally venture out. I knew this from experience already. But knowing is one thing – seeing the most gorgeous […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_20200517_123036_1-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Classic: 1967 Ferrari 330 GT – Lightning Strikes Twice (EDIT: Well, Thrice)")
In-Motion Classic: 1967 Ferrari 330 GT – Lightning Strikes Twice (EDIT: Well, Thrice)
Posted on May 24, 2020 | 14 CommentsWhen Sundays actually are sunny in Tokyo, the true classics will occasionally venture out. I knew this from experience already. But knowing is one thing – seeing the most gorgeous […] -
![You don’t come across many Japanese cars from the early ‘60s around Tokyo. Foreign ones from that period are much more sought after, it seems – and always immaculately (or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_20200326_110037-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1962 Datsun Bluebird (P312) 1200 Deluxe – Still Looking Chirpy")
Curbside Classic: 1962 Datsun Bluebird (P312) 1200 Deluxe – Still Looking Chirpy
Posted on May 22, 2020 | 18 CommentsYou don’t come across many Japanese cars from the early ‘60s around Tokyo. Foreign ones from that period are much more sought after, it seems – and always immaculately (or […] -
![Meeting a legend is a strange experience. If you’re an admirer, there can be too many things that pop up in your head at once, which you then try not […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_20200504_172027-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1988 Audi Quattro – Stumped")
CC Capsule: 1988 Audi Quattro – Stumped
Posted on May 15, 2020 | 16 CommentsMeeting a legend is a strange experience. If you’re an admirer, there can be too many things that pop up in your head at once, which you then try not […] -
![In the long story of the Gloria, the late ‘90s were probably the most interesting for a number of reasons. As we’ve seen before, the Gloria wagon stayed in production […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_20200228_170623-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Twofer: 1998 Nissan Gloria (Y33) Gran Turismo Ultima & Gloria (Y30) Wagon – Dr Nissan and Ms Gloria")
CC Twofer: 1998 Nissan Gloria (Y33) Gran Turismo Ultima & Gloria (Y30) Wagon – Dr Nissan and Ms Gloria
Posted on May 13, 2020 | 14 CommentsIn the long story of the Gloria, the late ‘90s were probably the most interesting for a number of reasons. As we’ve seen before, the Gloria wagon stayed in production […] -
![For such a recently-departed maker, there are not many Saabs about the streets of Tokyo. Even later models than this one are rare sightings. Not sure how to explain that, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_20200426_115146-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (April 2020) – Part 2: Foreign Cars")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (April 2020) – Part 2: Foreign Cars
Posted on May 1, 2020 | 19 CommentsFor such a recently-departed maker, there are not many Saabs about the streets of Tokyo. Even later models than this one are rare sightings. Not sure how to explain that, […]
