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About Author: Tatra87
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![On CC and elsewhere, the paternity of the SUV has usually been attributed to the Jeep Wagoneer, and rightly so. Perhaps that makes the Range Rover the mad spinster aunt, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_20200313_093649-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser (FJ56) – Mama Mia!")
Curbside Classic: 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser (FJ56) – Mama Mia!
Posted on March 18, 2020 | 19 CommentsOn CC and elsewhere, the paternity of the SUV has usually been attributed to the Jeep Wagoneer, and rightly so. Perhaps that makes the Range Rover the mad spinster aunt, […] -
![Did you ever wonder who buys Lotus cars? Aside from the Brits, I mean? Well, I’m starting to think it’s the Japanese. Last month, I caught three (an Elan, an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_20200316_162628-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1987 Lotus Excel SE – Brutish Ricing Green")
CC Capsule: 1987 Lotus Excel SE – Brutish Ricing Green
Posted on March 17, 2020 | 23 CommentsDid you ever wonder who buys Lotus cars? Aside from the Brits, I mean? Well, I’m starting to think it’s the Japanese. Last month, I caught three (an Elan, an […] -
![Welcome to the open air section of the Tokyo Natural History Museum, a.k.a one of the little side streets in my new neighbourhood. I recently unearthed this Gloria there and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_20200307_142541-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1995 Nissan Gloria (Y30) Wagon – Nissanosaurus Rex")
Curbside Classic: 1995 Nissan Gloria (Y30) Wagon – Nissanosaurus Rex
Posted on March 16, 2020 | 23 CommentsWelcome to the open air section of the Tokyo Natural History Museum, a.k.a one of the little side streets in my new neighbourhood. I recently unearthed this Gloria there and […] -
![If you ever go to Ikebukuro in the northern Tokyo ward of Toshima, you might see one of these strange contraptions ambling about. Ikebukuro is one of Tokyo’s many “centres” […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_20200312_104826-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classic: 2020 eCOM-10 Ikebus – Electric Ladybird")
Bus Stop Classic: 2020 eCOM-10 Ikebus – Electric Ladybird
Posted on March 13, 2020 | 6 CommentsIf you ever go to Ikebukuro in the northern Tokyo ward of Toshima, you might see one of these strange contraptions ambling about. Ikebukuro is one of Tokyo’s many “centres” […] -
![Ah, the good old Stroke-8. What a legend. Designed by Bracq and Sacco, built like a tank, pioneer of Benz’s post-swing axle era. Between 1968 and 1976, Mercedes made close […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_20200303_094532-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1975 Mercedes-Benz 280 (W114) – Lucky Stroke")
Curbside Classic: 1975 Mercedes-Benz 280 (W114) – Lucky Stroke
Posted on March 11, 2020 | 22 CommentsAh, the good old Stroke-8. What a legend. Designed by Bracq and Sacco, built like a tank, pioneer of Benz’s post-swing axle era. Between 1968 and 1976, Mercedes made close […] -
![Being in Japan is doing wonders for my education. Learning a new language, getting to know the local customs, developing my knowledge of an ancient culture and all that. And […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_20200228_101706-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2000 Nissan Silvia (S15) Spec.R – A Not Insignificant Spec")
Curbside Classic: 2000 Nissan Silvia (S15) Spec.R – A Not Insignificant Spec
Posted on March 7, 2020 | 11 CommentsBeing in Japan is doing wonders for my education. Learning a new language, getting to know the local customs, developing my knowledge of an ancient culture and all that. And […] -
![Finding a CC-worthy car at night is always a crapshoot. Nighttime photography by complete amateurs such as your favourite air-cooled author doesn’t usually make for great results, especially when the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_20191212_180713-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1984 Toyota Celica (A60) GT-T Coupé – Hello Darkness My Old Friend")
Curbside Classic: 1984 Toyota Celica (A60) GT-T Coupé – Hello Darkness My Old Friend
Posted on March 4, 2020 | 24 CommentsFinding a CC-worthy car at night is always a crapshoot. Nighttime photography by complete amateurs such as your favourite air-cooled author doesn’t usually make for great results, especially when the […] -
![It’s been a good month in old Tokyo, CC-wise. I trust I will be able to provide you with a few in-depth posts, but for now, here are some of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_20200226_142453-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection – Part 3 (February 2020)")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection – Part 3 (February 2020)
Posted on March 2, 2020 | 32 CommentsIt’s been a good month in old Tokyo, CC-wise. I trust I will be able to provide you with a few in-depth posts, but for now, here are some of […] -
CC Caption: Some Say Life’s Too Short, But In This Case…
Posted on March 1, 2020 | 6 Comments -
![Since I’ve been in Japan, I’ve seen a few Toyota Centuries about, but always older G50s. It figures, as those were made from 1997 to 2017, so nowadays they’re the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_20200226_150019-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion / Future Classic: 2019 Toyota Century (G60) – It’s Lovely At The Top")
In-Motion / Future Classic: 2019 Toyota Century (G60) – It’s Lovely At The Top
Posted on February 29, 2020 | 46 CommentsSince I’ve been in Japan, I’ve seen a few Toyota Centuries about, but always older G50s. It figures, as those were made from 1997 to 2017, so nowadays they’re the […] -
![The C15 is the ultimate myth-buster. When discussing Citroën, it’s easy to fall back on clichés and parrot “well-known facts” that are, at best, only half-truths. They went belly up […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_20191225_160625-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule / Twofer: 1984-2006 Citroën C15 – The French Camel")
CC Capsule / Twofer: 1984-2006 Citroën C15 – The French Camel
Posted on February 28, 2020 | 11 CommentsThe C15 is the ultimate myth-buster. When discussing Citroën, it’s easy to fall back on clichés and parrot “well-known facts” that are, at best, only half-truths. They went belly up […] -
![Peugeot have been making cars since 1891. When looking into this automaker’s rich history, several eras could be seen as more or less outstanding. The streamlined -02s of the ‘30s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_20170825_180035-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1970 Peugeot 204 – The Fabulous 04s")
CC Capsule: 1970 Peugeot 204 – The Fabulous 04s
Posted on February 24, 2020 | 14 CommentsPeugeot have been making cars since 1891. When looking into this automaker’s rich history, several eras could be seen as more or less outstanding. The streamlined -02s of the ‘30s […] -
![I photographed this Niva in a small town in France a couple years ago, but then sort of forgot about it. And that’s a damn shame. Because although the Lada […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_20170829_110208-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2004 Lada Niva – The Empire Strikes Gold")
Curbside Classic: 2004 Lada Niva – The Empire Strikes Gold
Posted on February 20, 2020 | 20 CommentsI photographed this Niva in a small town in France a couple years ago, but then sort of forgot about it. And that’s a damn shame. Because although the Lada […] -
![How’s this for a CCenterfold? Yes, ladies and gentlemen, today the Curbside ClassiXXX Cabaret and Revue is going to reveal a well-kept saucy secret from the Far East. She just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_20200205_162441-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2002 Daihatsu Naked – Full Frontal Nullity")
CC Capsule: 2002 Daihatsu Naked – Full Frontal Nullity
Posted on February 14, 2020 | 25 CommentsHow’s this for a CCenterfold? Yes, ladies and gentlemen, today the Curbside ClassiXXX Cabaret and Revue is going to reveal a well-kept saucy secret from the Far East. She just […] -
![Here are more selections from my vault of single-pic CCs. This sweet early model Mazda RX7 (1978-80, as far as I can tell) was captured on the same spot as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_20200208_153901-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection – Part 2")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection – Part 2
Posted on February 13, 2020 | 31 CommentsHere are more selections from my vault of single-pic CCs. This sweet early model Mazda RX7 (1978-80, as far as I can tell) was captured on the same spot as […]
