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![In my recent quest to discover the wild world of JDM cars in their natural habitat, there are times when I hesitate to take certain photos. I’ve lived in Asia […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190831_160614-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1981 Nissan Gloria (430) SDL Turbo Hardtop – Madam Gloria Will See You Now")
Curbside Classic: 1981 Nissan Gloria (430) SDL Turbo Hardtop – Madam Gloria Will See You Now
Posted on September 5, 2019 | 35 CommentsIn my recent quest to discover the wild world of JDM cars in their natural habitat, there are times when I hesitate to take certain photos. I’ve lived in Asia […] -
![Even in Japan, where the average car owner is usually scrupulous about his or her steed’s spotlessness and mechanical fitness, cars eventually end up at the knacker’s yard. It is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_20190818_145831-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classics: Three-In-One JDM ‘60s Special Edition: Toyota FC, Nissan Gloria (A30) and Daihatsu CM")
Junkyard Classics: Three-In-One JDM ‘60s Special Edition: Toyota FC, Nissan Gloria (A30) and Daihatsu CM
Posted on September 1, 2019 | 15 CommentsEven in Japan, where the average car owner is usually scrupulous about his or her steed’s spotlessness and mechanical fitness, cars eventually end up at the knacker’s yard. It is […] -
![Yes, I know, it’s getting repetitive. “Yet another late 20th Century white Toyota JDM-only hardtop sedan? It’s the third in as many days, T87. You’ve changed, man,” some will object, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_20190823_162026-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1987 Toyota Cresta GT Twin Turbo (GX71) – The Faux Hardtop That’s Hard To Top")
Curbside Classic: 1987 Toyota Cresta GT Twin Turbo (GX71) – The Faux Hardtop That’s Hard To Top
Posted on August 31, 2019 | 34 CommentsYes, I know, it’s getting repetitive. “Yet another late 20th Century white Toyota JDM-only hardtop sedan? It’s the third in as many days, T87. You’ve changed, man,” some will object, […] -
![Let’s carry on from yesterday’s JDM hardtop sedan theme, but kick it up a notch or two. Here, in all its faded glory and peeling paintwork, we have the first […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_20190825_152143-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1993 Toyota Crown Majesta V8 (S140) – Try, Try, Again")
Curbside Classic: 1993 Toyota Crown Majesta V8 (S140) – Try, Try, Again
Posted on August 30, 2019 | 22 CommentsLet’s carry on from yesterday’s JDM hardtop sedan theme, but kick it up a notch or two. Here, in all its faded glory and peeling paintwork, we have the first […] -
![I’m going to level with you, my fellow CCurbivores: Thailand was not the greatest place on Earth to find CC fodder. I did find a few presentable classics here and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_20190724_102619-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1989 Toyota Mark II Grande (X80) – Onwards And Eastwards")
CC Capsule: 1989 Toyota Mark II Grande (X80) – Onwards And Eastwards
Posted on August 29, 2019 | 45 CommentsI’m going to level with you, my fellow CCurbivores: Thailand was not the greatest place on Earth to find CC fodder. I did find a few presentable classics here and […] -
![Wooster: Pity about my idea of investing in this Real Estate scheme on the Galapagos Islands. Jeeves: I did caution against it, Sir. W: Yes. Rotten luck. And just when […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_20190621_154025-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Humour: 1983 Renault 5 TL – P. G. Wodehouse Edition")
CC Humour: 1983 Renault 5 TL – P. G. Wodehouse Edition
Posted on August 21, 2019 | 19 CommentsWooster: Pity about my idea of investing in this Real Estate scheme on the Galapagos Islands. Jeeves: I did caution against it, Sir. W: Yes. Rotten luck. And just when […] -
![It’s funny how certain marques or models become dominant in certain markets. When I lived in Myanmar, something like 70% of cars were Toyotas, mostly second-hand JDM imports. And the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_20190215_101417-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Thailand’s Obsession With Isuzu")
CC Global: Thailand’s Obsession With Isuzu
Posted on August 20, 2019 | 19 CommentsIt’s funny how certain marques or models become dominant in certain markets. When I lived in Myanmar, something like 70% of cars were Toyotas, mostly second-hand JDM imports. And the […] -
![Aren’t foreign languages wonderful? And don’t the Japanese suck at them? They’re not the only ones, for sure. But when your country is archipelagic, it can increase linguistic isolation. Britain […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_20190216_090452-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1985 Mitsubishi Pajero – Kama Sutra For One")
CC Capsule: 1985 Mitsubishi Pajero – Kama Sutra For One
Posted on August 18, 2019 | 29 CommentsAren’t foreign languages wonderful? And don’t the Japanese suck at them? They’re not the only ones, for sure. But when your country is archipelagic, it can increase linguistic isolation. Britain […] -
![For our final foray through the copious collection at Jesada Technik Museum, let’s look at those exhibits that might be categorized under “Other” – two- and three wheelers, microcars, bubble […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_20190710_105230-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Classics: Jesada Technik Museum – Part 3: The Stranger Stuff")
Museum Classics: Jesada Technik Museum – Part 3: The Stranger Stuff
Posted on August 17, 2019 | 26 CommentsFor our final foray through the copious collection at Jesada Technik Museum, let’s look at those exhibits that might be categorized under “Other” – two- and three wheelers, microcars, bubble […] -
![Welcome to the second (or third, depending on how you count) part of this series dedicated to the biggest car museum in Thailand. Let’s jump right back in to the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_20190710_111110-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Classics: Jesada Technik Museum – Part 2: The Newer Stuff (1960-1990)")
Museum Classics: Jesada Technik Museum – Part 2: The Newer Stuff (1960-1990)
Posted on August 15, 2019 | 30 CommentsWelcome to the second (or third, depending on how you count) part of this series dedicated to the biggest car museum in Thailand. Let’s jump right back in to the […] -
![Finally, something right up my dorsal fin. It’s no secret that I have a slight preference for the T87, but any Tatra sighting is a post-worthy occurrence. And it so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_20190710_110038-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Classics / Twofer: 1949 and 1952 Tatra T600 Tatraplan – Two Halves Almost Make A Whole")
Museum Classics / Twofer: 1949 and 1952 Tatra T600 Tatraplan – Two Halves Almost Make A Whole
Posted on August 14, 2019 | 36 CommentsFinally, something right up my dorsal fin. It’s no secret that I have a slight preference for the T87, but any Tatra sighting is a post-worthy occurrence. And it so […] -
![Can you believe there is a guy in Thailand who went on a massive 500-car shopping spree over a few years and then thought “Well, might as well display these […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_20190710_105930-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Classics: Jesada Technik Museum – Part 1: The Older Stuff (Pre-1960)")
Museum Classics: Jesada Technik Museum – Part 1: The Older Stuff (Pre-1960)
Posted on August 11, 2019 | 25 CommentsCan you believe there is a guy in Thailand who went on a massive 500-car shopping spree over a few years and then thought “Well, might as well display these […] -
![When is the last time you saw a real legend out on the street? When I encountered this little critter in Bangkok the other day, I immediately thought it was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_20190707_143909-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1968 Fiat 124 – Ain’t Seen A Lada Those Round Here")
Curbside Classic: 1968 Fiat 124 – Ain’t Seen A Lada Those Round Here
Posted on August 5, 2019 | 20 CommentsWhen is the last time you saw a real legend out on the street? When I encountered this little critter in Bangkok the other day, I immediately thought it was […] -
![The great thing about concours-type classic car shows is one can usually find great CCs in the visitor car park. The Concours d’Élégance Suisse I attended recently had plenty – […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_20190622_164435-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1960 Facel-Vega HK 500 – Black Beauty")
Curbside Classic: 1960 Facel-Vega HK 500 – Black Beauty
Posted on July 9, 2019 | 19 CommentsThe great thing about concours-type classic car shows is one can usually find great CCs in the visitor car park. The Concours d’Élégance Suisse I attended recently had plenty – […] -
![Following on from the pre-war treasures seen in Part One, here are some of the amazing post-war cars I photographed recently on the outskirts of Geneva. These will not be […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_20190622_150836-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: 2019 Concours d’Élégance Suisse (Part Two – Post-war Stunners)")
Car Show Classics: 2019 Concours d’Élégance Suisse (Part Two – Post-war Stunners)
Posted on July 7, 2019 | 30 CommentsFollowing on from the pre-war treasures seen in Part One, here are some of the amazing post-war cars I photographed recently on the outskirts of Geneva. These will not be […]
