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Curbside Classics Archives
CC Capsule Archive
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![Can you believe we haven’t had a single BMW 2002 on CC all year? Unmöglich! Quick, here’s 1990cc’s worth of pure Bavarian sweetness, by way of one of Tokyo’s biggest […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_20191026_124737-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1972 BMW 2002 Tii – Simplii Extraordinarii")
CC Capsule: 1972 BMW 2002 Tii – Simplii Extraordinarii
Posted on November 20, 2019 | 32 CommentsCan you believe we haven’t had a single BMW 2002 on CC all year? Unmöglich! Quick, here’s 1990cc’s worth of pure Bavarian sweetness, by way of one of Tokyo’s biggest […] -
![Folklore is that the only James Bond movie where he doesn’t actually drive a car is Moonraker. Not quite true. But try as I may, I cannot find a moment […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/mooncover.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Cinema: 007 The Cars That Never Were – Ford XD Fairmont Ghia")
CC Cinema: 007 The Cars That Never Were – Ford XD Fairmont Ghia
Posted on November 5, 2019 | 43 CommentsFolklore is that the only James Bond movie where he doesn’t actually drive a car is Moonraker. Not quite true. But try as I may, I cannot find a moment […] -
![Well, that’s it, I’m done for. It’s a fair cop. Turns out smuggling narcotics, manufacturing fake ¥3000 notes and leaving sushi restaurants without paying the check are all illegal in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_20191019_130031-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2011 Toyota Crown (S200) Patrol Car – You’re Nicked!")
CC Capsule: 2011 Toyota Crown (S200) Patrol Car – You’re Nicked!
Posted on October 24, 2019 | 19 CommentsWell, that’s it, I’m done for. It’s a fair cop. Turns out smuggling narcotics, manufacturing fake ¥3000 notes and leaving sushi restaurants without paying the check are all illegal in […] -
![We remember the famous mountaineers like Sir Edmund Hillary but, apart from Tenzing Norgay, less well-known are the dedicated, dependable sherpas who complete the same ascent. So, too, with Subaru […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/subaru-sherpa-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1983-89 Subaru Sherpa – Carrying Its Weight")
Curbside Capsule: 1983-89 Subaru Sherpa – Carrying Its Weight
Posted on October 22, 2019 | 15 CommentsWe remember the famous mountaineers like Sir Edmund Hillary but, apart from Tenzing Norgay, less well-known are the dedicated, dependable sherpas who complete the same ascent. So, too, with Subaru […] -
![Custom trucks and lowriders are definitely not my bag, but there’s no denying that seeing a dealership / workshop that specializes in these is something to behold – and take […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_20191017_102659-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Dealer Classics Capsule: Observing Local Customs")
Dealer Classics Capsule: Observing Local Customs
Posted on October 21, 2019 | 8 CommentsCustom trucks and lowriders are definitely not my bag, but there’s no denying that seeing a dealership / workshop that specializes in these is something to behold – and take […] -
![I generally welcome the recent embrace of patina in the old car world. Not every worthwhile classic should be restored to better than new. On the other hand, the fetishization […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Truck-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1951 Chevrolet Pickup – Perfect Patina?")
CC Capsule: 1951 Chevrolet Pickup – Perfect Patina?
Posted on October 18, 2019 | 24 CommentsI generally welcome the recent embrace of patina in the old car world. Not every worthwhile classic should be restored to better than new. On the other hand, the fetishization […] -
![(First Posted September 29, 2013) Some cars have all the luck; other cars, not so much. Some cars come home every night to a cozy garage, and others sit outside, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/rusty-volkswagen_20.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Hometown Classic: Malaise-Era Beetle – There’s Nothing Sadder Than A Forgotten Project Car")
Hometown Classic: Malaise-Era Beetle – There’s Nothing Sadder Than A Forgotten Project Car
Posted on October 9, 2019 | 27 Comments(First Posted September 29, 2013) Some cars have all the luck; other cars, not so much. Some cars come home every night to a cozy garage, and others sit outside, […] -
![Unlike so many other neighborhoods, which have seen their identities become much more anonymous through the gentrification process, South Boston, or “Southie” as it’s known to locals remains one of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/LOiyr3juQQiQOpfE3Cw15A_thumb_8b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis – The Southie Stalwart")
CC Capsule: 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis – The Southie Stalwart
Posted on October 8, 2019 | 25 CommentsUnlike so many other neighborhoods, which have seen their identities become much more anonymous through the gentrification process, South Boston, or “Southie” as it’s known to locals remains one of […] -
![Is there any way to tell the model year of a 1967-72 GMC truck other than decoding the VIN? I’m not aware that GMC made any styling changes to this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/6872GMCd.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1968-72 GMC 2500 – Well-Amortized Truck Part Tooling")
CC Capsule: 1968-72 GMC 2500 – Well-Amortized Truck Part Tooling
Posted on October 7, 2019 | 22 CommentsIs there any way to tell the model year of a 1967-72 GMC truck other than decoding the VIN? I’m not aware that GMC made any styling changes to this […] -
![When I saw this faded red coupé sitting forlorn on a parking lot the other day, I figured I had finally found a genuine banger. The sort of thing one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190828_164933-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1984 Toyota Corolla Levin (AE85) – You’re Tired, You’re Poor, You’re A Huddled Mess")
CC Capsule: 1984 Toyota Corolla Levin (AE85) – You’re Tired, You’re Poor, You’re A Huddled Mess
Posted on October 4, 2019 | 22 CommentsWhen I saw this faded red coupé sitting forlorn on a parking lot the other day, I figured I had finally found a genuine banger. The sort of thing one […] -
![When it was first launched, the Chevrolet Beretta was a sharp-looking coupe. Its powertrain line-up, however, was nothing exceptional. It used the same four-cylinder and V6 engines that powered tens […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/chevrolet-beretta-gtz-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1990-93 Chevrolet Beretta GTZ – Locked And Loaded")
Curbside Capsule: 1990-93 Chevrolet Beretta GTZ – Locked And Loaded
Posted on October 2, 2019 | 29 CommentsWhen it was first launched, the Chevrolet Beretta was a sharp-looking coupe. Its powertrain line-up, however, was nothing exceptional. It used the same four-cylinder and V6 engines that powered tens […] -
![On this past Monday, I had taken another evening walk through my neighborhood on the first day of fall of this year. Locusts were chirping loudly, and the air was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/019-1976-Oldsmobile-Cutlass-Supreme-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme – An Acrostic Poem")
Curbside Classic: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme – An Acrostic Poem
Posted on September 30, 2019 | 33 CommentsOn this past Monday, I had taken another evening walk through my neighborhood on the first day of fall of this year. Locusts were chirping loudly, and the air was […] -
![(First Posted September 5, 2013) When I was growing up, there was one sure thing around our household–come Labor Day weekend, you could be sure Dad would have some labor […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013_62falcon_rfront.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1962 Ford Falcon + Teardrop Camper – Drivin’ The Dream")
Curbside Capsule: 1962 Ford Falcon + Teardrop Camper – Drivin’ The Dream
Posted on September 28, 2019 | 35 Comments(First Posted September 5, 2013) When I was growing up, there was one sure thing around our household–come Labor Day weekend, you could be sure Dad would have some labor […] -
![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 […] -
Double CC Capsule: Twin Trackers – Same Same But Different
Posted on September 22, 2019 | 11 CommentsIf you find a vehicle that works well, why not double-up?
