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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Jim Brophy
Posts by Jim Brophy
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![CC readers may remember Robin Leach and his 80’s TV program “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous”. If Robin had been around a few decades earlier he no doubt would […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ExecutiveFlagship_02-1-e1628303949932.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Motorhome Classic: 1952 Mid-States Executive Flagship – Livin’ Large in the Fifties…")
Motorhome Classic: 1952 Mid-States Executive Flagship – Livin’ Large in the Fifties…
Posted on August 14, 2021 | 16 CommentsCC readers may remember Robin Leach and his 80’s TV program “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous”. If Robin had been around a few decades earlier he no doubt would […] -
![Paul’s find the other day of the “Advanced Design” Chevy Hippie Bus once again got me fired up to go see what vintage buses might be out there for sale. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/school-front-e1539888557360-630x390-1-e1627024416343.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: Vintage Buses for Sale – Ready for a Fixer-Upper?")
Bus Stop Classics: Vintage Buses for Sale – Ready for a Fixer-Upper?
Posted on July 24, 2021 | 17 CommentsPaul’s find the other day of the “Advanced Design” Chevy Hippie Bus once again got me fired up to go see what vintage buses might be out there for sale. […] -
![The wife decided our 2007 Toyota Estima Van is too big for our now empty nest – both kids are out of the house and on their own. We both […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Toyota-Previa-1-1-e1625556273597.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Newsstand: RIP Toyota Estima (Previa) Van and Mark X Sedan – So Long to a Couple of Toyota Stalwarts")
Curbside Newsstand: RIP Toyota Estima (Previa) Van and Mark X Sedan – So Long to a Couple of Toyota Stalwarts
Posted on July 10, 2021 | 14 CommentsThe wife decided our 2007 Toyota Estima Van is too big for our now empty nest – both kids are out of the house and on their own. We both […] -
![Since 1955, almost like clockwork, every four years or so Toyota has introduced a new Crown model. The current S220 version is the fifteenth generation of that line – with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/toyota-crown-kluger-2021-f-424a-1-e1623473313713.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Newsstand: Will the Next Toyota Crown Be a SUV?")
Curbside Newsstand: Will the Next Toyota Crown Be a SUV?
Posted on June 13, 2021 | 16 CommentsSince 1955, almost like clockwork, every four years or so Toyota has introduced a new Crown model. The current S220 version is the fifteenth generation of that line – with […] -
![I passed by this third generation Mitsubishi 4WD Delica van the other day, and it brought to mind a recent article I read where Toyota is offering a “Woodland Special […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/PXL_20210428_074400994-1-e1619695259811.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Mitsubishi Delica 4WD Van – the First Minivan/Sport Utility Vehicle (M/SUV)")
Curbside Outtake: Mitsubishi Delica 4WD Van – the First Minivan/Sport Utility Vehicle (M/SUV)
Posted on May 1, 2021 | 11 CommentsI passed by this third generation Mitsubishi 4WD Delica van the other day, and it brought to mind a recent article I read where Toyota is offering a “Woodland Special […] -
![As Paul outlines in his excellent GM PD-4501 Scenicruiser article, early attempts at making a forty-foot intercity coach didn’t always go smoothly. That put off operators and manufacturers from building […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unnamed-5B-e1617855296373.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: 1964-1980 Motor Coach Industries (MCI) MC-5 – Middle Hauler…")
Bus Stop Classics: 1964-1980 Motor Coach Industries (MCI) MC-5 – Middle Hauler…
Posted on April 17, 2021 | 13 CommentsAs Paul outlines in his excellent GM PD-4501 Scenicruiser article, early attempts at making a forty-foot intercity coach didn’t always go smoothly. That put off operators and manufacturers from building […] -
![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://i0.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://i0.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 […] -
![(First posted 02/14/2021) Tatra87 has been fortunate enough to find several of these Takeoka microcars here in Japan, but in my nearly thirty years here, I just came across my […]](https://i0.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 | 12 Comments(First posted 02/14/2021) Tatra87 has been fortunate enough to find several of these Takeoka microcars here in Japan, but in my nearly thirty years here, I just came across my […] -
![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://i0.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://i0.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://i0.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://i0.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 […]
