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About Author: Jim Klein
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![(first posted 12/21/2013) Even though Dave Skinner was in my town last week, he apparently did not take note of one of the more interesting vehicles I’ve seen recently. This […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/P1030792.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake – Homemade Camper For The Apocalypse That Never Happened (Yet)?")
CC Outtake – Homemade Camper For The Apocalypse That Never Happened (Yet)?
Posted on January 19, 2020 | 45 Comments(first posted 12/21/2013) Even though Dave Skinner was in my town last week, he apparently did not take note of one of the more interesting vehicles I’ve seen recently. This […] -
![Ah, the humble Ford Aspire. It’s been well documented that I can generally find something redeeming in most vehicles, but some do make the task a bit harder. The Aspire, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_8012.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1995 Ford Aspire – Killed In Action By Conscientious, Professional Maintenance?")
Junkyard Classic: 1995 Ford Aspire – Killed In Action By Conscientious, Professional Maintenance?
Posted on January 15, 2020 | 38 CommentsAh, the humble Ford Aspire. It’s been well documented that I can generally find something redeeming in most vehicles, but some do make the task a bit harder. The Aspire, […] -
![I’ve mentioned before that over the last few years I’ve evolved from not particularly liking this generation of Chevy Trucks to finding them one of the most attractive trucks ever […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_8225.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1983 Chevrolet C-10 Custom Deluxe – Basic Is As Basic Does")
Junkyard Classic: 1983 Chevrolet C-10 Custom Deluxe – Basic Is As Basic Does
Posted on January 7, 2020 | 41 CommentsI’ve mentioned before that over the last few years I’ve evolved from not particularly liking this generation of Chevy Trucks to finding them one of the most attractive trucks ever […] -
![I’ve long agreed with the theory that if one spends enough time in Southern California, eventually an example of any vehicle ever made anywhere will cross one’s path. The week […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_8243-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Outtake: 1981 Ford Durango – The Foxiest Fairmont Variant?")
In-Motion Outtake: 1981 Ford Durango – The Foxiest Fairmont Variant?
Posted on January 3, 2020 | 43 CommentsI’ve long agreed with the theory that if one spends enough time in Southern California, eventually an example of any vehicle ever made anywhere will cross one’s path. The week […] -
![There’s no need to be anything other than frank when discussing Fiat on these pages; while we can celebrate the rebirth of a storied brand on our shores, we also […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_7939.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2019 Fiat 500X Trekking Plus AWD – More Room To Carry The Baggage")
Curbside Review: 2019 Fiat 500X Trekking Plus AWD – More Room To Carry The Baggage
Posted on January 1, 2020 | 47 CommentsThere’s no need to be anything other than frank when discussing Fiat on these pages; while we can celebrate the rebirth of a storied brand on our shores, we also […] -
![I know CC Royalty when I see it and while I’m not sure if anything actually ranks higher than a Peugeot in wagon form, it’s at least very close to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_7811.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1980 Peugeot 504 Diesel Wagon – Paris’ 16th Arrondissement Just Got A Little Poorer")
Junkyard Classic: 1980 Peugeot 504 Diesel Wagon – Paris’ 16th Arrondissement Just Got A Little Poorer
Posted on December 24, 2019 | 45 CommentsI know CC Royalty when I see it and while I’m not sure if anything actually ranks higher than a Peugeot in wagon form, it’s at least very close to […] -
![I don’t think I can make a more Swedish-looking picture than an Astral Blue Saab in a snowy setting on a foggy day. Never mind the junkyard bit. Or perhaps […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_7829.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1977 Saab 99GL Combi Coupe – In Its Element")
Junkyard Classic: 1977 Saab 99GL Combi Coupe – In Its Element
Posted on December 19, 2019 | 35 CommentsI don’t think I can make a more Swedish-looking picture than an Astral Blue Saab in a snowy setting on a foggy day. Never mind the junkyard bit. Or perhaps […] -
![One of the absolute highlights of my Tokyo trip was visiting the Toyota Megaweb Museum with Tatra87. Besides being free of charge and remarkably uncrowded while the Tokyo Motor Show […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_6849.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Classics: Toyota Megaweb Fantasy Garage (Part 1B) – The Toyota Rally Cars")
Museum Classics: Toyota Megaweb Fantasy Garage (Part 1B) – The Toyota Rally Cars
Posted on December 8, 2019 | 9 CommentsOne of the absolute highlights of my Tokyo trip was visiting the Toyota Megaweb Museum with Tatra87. Besides being free of charge and remarkably uncrowded while the Tokyo Motor Show […] -
![My second full day in Tokyo was marked with exceedingly poor weather. While I had arrived late enough to miss Cyclone Hagibis, Japan caught the tail end of another one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_6683.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Tokyo Travel Outtake: 2008 Chevrolet MW – Little Big Block")
Tokyo Travel Outtake: 2008 Chevrolet MW – Little Big Block
Posted on December 6, 2019 | 17 CommentsMy second full day in Tokyo was marked with exceedingly poor weather. While I had arrived late enough to miss Cyclone Hagibis, Japan caught the tail end of another one […] -
![Color? Check. Smelly? Check. Solid and slow to move? Check. Alright, yes, the late 70’s and early 80’s were Diesel’s first time to shine in the United States passenger car […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_7610.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1980 Audi 5000S Diesel – All Signs Point To Turd")
Junkyard Classic: 1980 Audi 5000S Diesel – All Signs Point To Turd
Posted on December 3, 2019 | 48 CommentsColor? Check. Smelly? Check. Solid and slow to move? Check. Alright, yes, the late 70’s and early 80’s were Diesel’s first time to shine in the United States passenger car […] -
![I don’t believe we have featured one of these here on CC yet and I know this is the first one I’ve come across in the junkyard so this was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_7617.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1986 Subaru GL Coupe 4WD – The Shy But Prettier One")
Junkyard Classic: 1986 Subaru GL Coupe 4WD – The Shy But Prettier One
Posted on November 30, 2019 | 30 CommentsI don’t believe we have featured one of these here on CC yet and I know this is the first one I’ve come across in the junkyard so this was […] -
![Just outside of my hotel, as I was walking to the crosswalk in order to duck into yet another FamilyMart, one of the ubiquitous combinis blanketing Tokyo, I was stopped […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_7003.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Tokyo Traffic Capsule: 2001 Toyota Origin – Past Is Present")
Tokyo Traffic Capsule: 2001 Toyota Origin – Past Is Present
Posted on November 29, 2019 | 25 CommentsJust outside of my hotel, as I was walking to the crosswalk in order to duck into yet another FamilyMart, one of the ubiquitous combinis blanketing Tokyo, I was stopped […] -
![Our family had four of these, the Audi 100, the first generation of Audi’s larger sedan (C1 generation, current model now called A6). Two in Germany, and two more over […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_7576.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1977 Audi 100LS – My Dad Was The Lord Of The Four Rings")
Junkyard Classic: 1977 Audi 100LS – My Dad Was The Lord Of The Four Rings
Posted on November 28, 2019 | 49 CommentsOur family had four of these, the Audi 100, the first generation of Audi’s larger sedan (C1 generation, current model now called A6). Two in Germany, and two more over […] -
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: AMC Gremlin
Posted on November 27, 2019 | 38 CommentsThank you to nifty43 (nifiticus) -
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: Brazilian VW 1600 Variant
Posted on November 26, 2019 | 16 CommentsThank you to RiveraNotario
