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About Author: Jim Brophy
Posts by Jim Brophy
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![Here are just a few more observations and recollections of police vehicles I had the opportunity to drive over my 28 year military law enforcement career. Again, photos are not […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/28e77d2a7ee6128da004529b528f094c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Police COAL: 1978-2006 Ford, Chevy, Jeep, and ??? – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Part Deux")
Police COAL: 1978-2006 Ford, Chevy, Jeep, and ??? – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Part Deux
Posted on April 10, 2021 | 13 CommentsHere are just a few more observations and recollections of police vehicles I had the opportunity to drive over my 28 year military law enforcement career. Again, photos are not […] -
![I began my 28 year career in military law enforcement (USAF) in 1978. It may not have had the excitement or splendor of flying an F-15, but it was enjoyable. […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/images.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Police COAL: 1978-2006; Ford, Chevy, Chrysler, AMC, Subaru, and Toyota – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly…")
Police COAL: 1978-2006; Ford, Chevy, Chrysler, AMC, Subaru, and Toyota – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly…
Posted on March 28, 2021 | 74 CommentsI began my 28 year career in military law enforcement (USAF) in 1978. It may not have had the excitement or splendor of flying an F-15, but it was enjoyable. […] -
![A few weeks back we looked at the Toyota Probox, which during one of our Sunday walks won the title of “most seen”. I guess we live in a Toyota-friendly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/PXL_20210307_060555528-1-e1615430095556.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 2006-2021 Nissan NV150 AD – Just The Basics, Part II")
Curbside Outtake: 2006-2021 Nissan NV150 AD – Just The Basics, Part II
Posted on March 13, 2021 | 16 CommentsA few weeks back we looked at the Toyota Probox, which during one of our Sunday walks won the title of “most seen”. I guess we live in a Toyota-friendly […] -
![(Note: We have a real CC effect going on here in Tokyo – unknown to the other, Tatra87 and I both recently came across a Takeoka microcar – so his […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/PXL_20210205_070930027.MP_-1-e1612769268828.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Takeoka Abbey – Micro…Real Micro…")
CC Outtake: Takeoka Abbey – Micro…Real Micro…
Posted on February 14, 2021 | 9 Comments(Note: We have a real CC effect going on here in Tokyo – unknown to the other, Tatra87 and I both recently came across a Takeoka microcar – so his […] -
![While doing a little research for the Probox article last week, I was reviewing Toyota’s Japanese website and saw several models that were priced under $10K. That got me thinking; […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Imperial_Processional_Car-e1611886590688.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Comparison: Century and Pixis Pickup – Toyota’s Most and Least Expensive Models")
Curbside Comparison: Century and Pixis Pickup – Toyota’s Most and Least Expensive Models
Posted on February 6, 2021 | 17 CommentsWhile doing a little research for the Probox article last week, I was reviewing Toyota’s Japanese website and saw several models that were priced under $10K. That got me thinking; […] -
![Taking our Sunday walk recently, the wife and I played a little game we sometimes engage in – count the car we most frequently encounter in our small suburb here […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/PXL_20210125_072306597-1-e1611714813343.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 2002-2021 Toyota Probox – Just the Basics")
Curbside Outtake: 2002-2021 Toyota Probox – Just the Basics
Posted on January 30, 2021 | 21 CommentsTaking our Sunday walk recently, the wife and I played a little game we sometimes engage in – count the car we most frequently encounter in our small suburb here […] -
![Another Youtube guilty pleasure popped up this week – this is a GE promotional video from circa 1952. In it the company discusses the challenges of urban transportation and various […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1_0S6BXSkQCV6IuGAmH2hzLQ-e1610874385474.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Cinema: General Electric (GE) Promotional Video on Urban Transit – 1952")
CC Cinema: General Electric (GE) Promotional Video on Urban Transit – 1952
Posted on January 23, 2021 | 20 CommentsAnother Youtube guilty pleasure popped up this week – this is a GE promotional video from circa 1952. In it the company discusses the challenges of urban transportation and various […] -
![I was primarily a Ford guy in my younger years, so that’s why it never ceases to amaze me when I stumble across another old MOPAR here in of all […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/PXL_20201220_070850691.MP_-1-e1610624828387.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1966 Dodge Charger – Ghosts of Highland Park…")
CC Outtake: 1966 Dodge Charger – Ghosts of Highland Park…
Posted on January 16, 2021 | 25 CommentsI was primarily a Ford guy in my younger years, so that’s why it never ceases to amaze me when I stumble across another old MOPAR here in of all […] -
![About a year ago, we reviewed this question – “used to hate it but now I like it” – and received a lot of great responses. My choice in this […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/8e06cb5bfecb96335ceed986e8270691-e1609753113809.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC QOTD: Redux – What Make and Model Did You Initially Dislike But Grew Fonder of Later?")
CC QOTD: Redux – What Make and Model Did You Initially Dislike But Grew Fonder of Later?
Posted on January 9, 2021 | 46 CommentsAbout a year ago, we reviewed this question – “used to hate it but now I like it” – and received a lot of great responses. My choice in this […] -
![Paul mentioned in his most recent PD 4104 post that we had yet to review the GM PD 4106; the 4104’s immediate successor. Indeed – let’s correct that oversight, and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Greyhound7743-vi-e1607837522929.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: 1961-1965 GM PD 4106 Intercity Coach – How Do You Replace an Icon?")
Bus Stop Classics: 1961-1965 GM PD 4106 Intercity Coach – How Do You Replace an Icon?
Posted on December 19, 2020 | 10 CommentsPaul mentioned in his most recent PD 4104 post that we had yet to review the GM PD 4106; the 4104’s immediate successor. Indeed – let’s correct that oversight, and […] -
![Here’s a model that I still see occasionally around our Tokyo neighborhood – and one I don’t believe we’ve covered here at CC yet – the Toyota Granvia. It’s probably […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Toyota_Granvia_001-e1606363156357.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 1995-2002 Toyota Granvia – Ditching the Dog House")
Curbside Outtake: 1995-2002 Toyota Granvia – Ditching the Dog House
Posted on November 28, 2020 | 19 CommentsHere’s a model that I still see occasionally around our Tokyo neighborhood – and one I don’t believe we’ve covered here at CC yet – the Toyota Granvia. It’s probably […] -
![In 1983 I was enjoying driving my 1976 Mazda Cosmo around Tokyo, though not the frequent trips to the gas pumps, when an acquaintance who I was taking night courses […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/0411-1-e1604922459982.jpg?resize=115%2C100&ssl=1 "COAL: 1978 Nissan Fairlady Z – The One I Wish I’d Kept")
COAL: 1978 Nissan Fairlady Z – The One I Wish I’d Kept
Posted on November 7, 2020 | 13 CommentsIn 1983 I was enjoying driving my 1976 Mazda Cosmo around Tokyo, though not the frequent trips to the gas pumps, when an acquaintance who I was taking night courses […] -
![In 1982 I had a year under my belt at my new military assignment in Japan. My 1974 Toyota Crown MS60 “Kujira” had proved a comfortable and reliable steed for […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/4314513tumblr_kwl0ppTpMW1qzhb89o1_500.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1976 Mazda Cosmo AP – Maximum Spin")
COAL: 1976 Mazda Cosmo AP – Maximum Spin
Posted on October 24, 2020 | 21 CommentsIn 1982 I had a year under my belt at my new military assignment in Japan. My 1974 Toyota Crown MS60 “Kujira” had proved a comfortable and reliable steed for […] -
![No, this is not a concept vehicle for a new Moon Rover…even though the large Japanese characters on the side say “Apollo”. This is Mazda’s first entry into the Japanese […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/4584279032_12a86937da_o-e1600832900514.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: 1965 Mazda Type-A Light Bus – Mazda’s “Fishbowl”")
Bus Stop Classics: 1965 Mazda Type-A Light Bus – Mazda’s “Fishbowl”
Posted on October 3, 2020 | 18 CommentsNo, this is not a concept vehicle for a new Moon Rover…even though the large Japanese characters on the side say “Apollo”. This is Mazda’s first entry into the Japanese […] -
![A few weeks back we reviewed the Transportation Products Twin Coach TC 25/29 bus – a medium sized coach designed for shuttle, para-transit, and cross-town work. That coach didn’t quite […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2526493449_a89a0e81e0_b-1-e1600682916901.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: Transmark RE/Eldorado – If You Rented a Car in the US, You’ve Probably Rode On This Bus")
Bus Stop Classics: Transmark RE/Eldorado – If You Rented a Car in the US, You’ve Probably Rode On This Bus
Posted on September 26, 2020 | 23 CommentsA few weeks back we reviewed the Transportation Products Twin Coach TC 25/29 bus – a medium sized coach designed for shuttle, para-transit, and cross-town work. That coach didn’t quite […]
