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![Bailiff: All raise the roof. Honourable Judge James Tiberius Klein presiding. Judge Klein: Be sweetened. As you know, I have been put in charge of all cases brought forth to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190827_105206-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: The Japanese Retro Re-Trial (2nd Witness) – Nissan March “Herbie”")
Curbside Classic: The Japanese Retro Re-Trial (2nd Witness) – Nissan March “Herbie”
Posted on October 2, 2019 | 22 CommentsBailiff: All raise the roof. Honourable Judge James Tiberius Klein presiding. Judge Klein: Be sweetened. As you know, I have been put in charge of all cases brought forth to […] -
![Bailiff: All rise! Honourable Judge Paul Niedermeyer presiding. Judge Niedermeyer: Ladies and gentlemen, the Automotive Tribunal has referred three new witnesses in the case of The People versus Japanese Retro […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190827_112346-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: The Japanese Retro Re-Trial (1st Witness) – Suzuki Every “French Bus”")
Curbside Classic: The Japanese Retro Re-Trial (1st Witness) – Suzuki Every “French Bus”
Posted on October 1, 2019 | 29 CommentsBailiff: All rise! Honourable Judge Paul Niedermeyer presiding. Judge Niedermeyer: Ladies and gentlemen, the Automotive Tribunal has referred three new witnesses in the case of The People versus Japanese Retro […] -
![It’s not every day that we host a marque for the first time on CC, especially one that made great cars on an industrial scale, as opposed to some obscure […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190923_161922-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1968 Prince Skyline (S57) 1500 Deluxe – Positively Charming")
Curbside Classic: 1968 Prince Skyline (S57) 1500 Deluxe – Positively Charming
Posted on September 29, 2019 | 23 CommentsIt’s not every day that we host a marque for the first time on CC, especially one that made great cars on an industrial scale, as opposed to some obscure […] -
![The world really is chock full of surprises. No one foresaw the First World War and the 1929 Wall Street Crash. No one expects the Spanish Inquisition. Nobody knows the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190924_114429-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Conundrum: 2012 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon RHD – Those Inscrutable Americans")
CC Conundrum: 2012 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon RHD – Those Inscrutable Americans
Posted on September 28, 2019 | 19 CommentsThe world really is chock full of surprises. No one foresaw the First World War and the 1929 Wall Street Crash. No one expects the Spanish Inquisition. Nobody knows the […] -
![All froth and no espresso shot? Not this little mug. It’s full of beans and ready to deliver 660cc of Robusta excitement. All you good folks out in the US […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190922_134854-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1996 Suzuki Cappuccino – Perfect For Cars And Coffee")
CC Capsule: 1996 Suzuki Cappuccino – Perfect For Cars And Coffee
Posted on September 25, 2019 | 22 CommentsAll froth and no espresso shot? Not this little mug. It’s full of beans and ready to deliver 660cc of Robusta excitement. All you good folks out in the US […] -
![Yes, even waaaaay over in Tokyo, you can find an old Fiat 500 parked on the curb. Makes a nice change from all the JDM stuff, doesn’t it? The Fiat […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190729_182353-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1970 Fiat 500 L – The Immortal Yoghurt Pot")
Curbside Classic: 1970 Fiat 500 L – The Immortal Yoghurt Pot
Posted on September 24, 2019 | 18 CommentsYes, even waaaaay over in Tokyo, you can find an old Fiat 500 parked on the curb. Makes a nice change from all the JDM stuff, doesn’t it? The Fiat […] -
![I found something rather rare and interesting the other day: a used car dealer specialized in “Premium Used Cars,” i.e. old luxury barges in various state of disrepair. Used car […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190831_160730-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1980 Toyota Crown Super Saloon (S110) Hardtop Sedan – Forecourt Queen")
Curbside Classic: 1980 Toyota Crown Super Saloon (S110) Hardtop Sedan – Forecourt Queen
Posted on September 21, 2019 | 11 CommentsI found something rather rare and interesting the other day: a used car dealer specialized in “Premium Used Cars,” i.e. old luxury barges in various state of disrepair. Used car […] -
![We’ve had some really good luck with JDM Nissans recently and there will be other great ones soon, but let’s be realistic, here: there were always a number of stinkers […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190909_111442-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1978 Nissan Bluebird (811) 1800 – Pilloried Sedan")
Curbside Classic: 1978 Nissan Bluebird (811) 1800 – Pilloried Sedan
Posted on September 19, 2019 | 29 CommentsWe’ve had some really good luck with JDM Nissans recently and there will be other great ones soon, but let’s be realistic, here: there were always a number of stinkers […] -
![It’s fascinating to discover the bigger JDM cars, but there are many, many kei cars, vans and trucks around that also want a little attention (usually just 300-600cc’s worth). Trouble […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190825_151000-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1985 Honda Acty 4WD Pickup – ¡Kei Suerte!")
CC Capsule: 1985 Honda Acty 4WD Pickup – ¡Kei Suerte!
Posted on September 18, 2019 | 11 CommentsIt’s fascinating to discover the bigger JDM cars, but there are many, many kei cars, vans and trucks around that also want a little attention (usually just 300-600cc’s worth). Trouble […] -
![It’s difficult to make sweeping generalizations about Japanese cars, especially those that you actually find on the streets and parking lots of Japan. Take these two, for instance. At first […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190831_143518-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Twofer: Daihatsu Copen / Toyota Crown Comfort – Japan, Land Of Paradoxes")
CC Twofer: Daihatsu Copen / Toyota Crown Comfort – Japan, Land Of Paradoxes
Posted on September 17, 2019 | 27 CommentsIt’s difficult to make sweeping generalizations about Japanese cars, especially those that you actually find on the streets and parking lots of Japan. Take these two, for instance. At first […] -
![It’s been a while since we haven’t had a Mitsuoka sedan on CC. I’ve been one of the main purveyors of these fascinating machines on this website, to the eternal […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190909_111323-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1998 Mitsuoka Galue (Series I) – Downhill From There")
CC Capsule: 1998 Mitsuoka Galue (Series I) – Downhill From There
Posted on September 15, 2019 | 22 CommentsIt’s been a while since we haven’t had a Mitsuoka sedan on CC. I’ve been one of the main purveyors of these fascinating machines on this website, to the eternal […] -
![Each of the ‘60s/’70s Euro-American V8 hybrids had its own quality. AC was the meanest, Monteverdi was the coolest, Iso was the sportiest, De Tomaso was the smarmiest, Facel-Vega the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/GB_DS4_cover3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (High-Brow Hybrids, Part 3) – Jensen-Healey, The Double-Barreled Deadly Sin")
Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (High-Brow Hybrids, Part 3) – Jensen-Healey, The Double-Barreled Deadly Sin
Posted on September 14, 2019 | 18 CommentsEach of the ‘60s/’70s Euro-American V8 hybrids had its own quality. AC was the meanest, Monteverdi was the coolest, Iso was the sportiest, De Tomaso was the smarmiest, Facel-Vega the […] -
![Many European aircraft-makers ended up dabbling in automobiles. Most started said dabble after the First World War – legendary names such as Armstrong Siddeley, Farman, Maybach, Salmson, Voisin and, most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/GB_DS4_cover2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (High-Brow Hybrids, Part 2) – Bristol 603 / Britannia / Blenheim: Arrested Development")
Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (High-Brow Hybrids, Part 2) – Bristol 603 / Britannia / Blenheim: Arrested Development
Posted on September 13, 2019 | 44 CommentsMany European aircraft-makers ended up dabbling in automobiles. Most started said dabble after the First World War – legendary names such as Armstrong Siddeley, Farman, Maybach, Salmson, Voisin and, most […] -
![‘Ello, guvs. It’s time for another paddle-less trip up the proverbial creek that is Britain’s overflowing carmaker graveyard. We’ve seen everything from toff-carriages and prol-mobiles, but for this fourth edition, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/GB_DS4_cover1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (High-Brow Hybrids, Part 1) – The Surprisingly Long Story Of AC")
Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (High-Brow Hybrids, Part 1) – The Surprisingly Long Story Of AC
Posted on September 12, 2019 | 40 Comments‘Ello, guvs. It’s time for another paddle-less trip up the proverbial creek that is Britain’s overflowing carmaker graveyard. We’ve seen everything from toff-carriages and prol-mobiles, but for this fourth edition, […] -
![Again with the Gloria?! Yep. Third time in one week. Isn’t CC-spotting a strange thing? Only one post, authored by Paul back in 2011, featured this long-lived nameplate before three […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190825_150535-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1990 Nissan Gloria (Y31) Gran Turismo SV – In Excelsis Deo")
Curbside Classic: 1990 Nissan Gloria (Y31) Gran Turismo SV – In Excelsis Deo
Posted on September 6, 2019 | 32 CommentsAgain with the Gloria?! Yep. Third time in one week. Isn’t CC-spotting a strange thing? Only one post, authored by Paul back in 2011, featured this long-lived nameplate before three […]
