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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Jim Brophy
Posts by Jim Brophy
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![Our only daughter graduated college and left the house about a year ago to work at a job in downtown Tokyo. She lives in Koto Ward, which is one of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMGP2643-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Global: Toyota Megaweb – JDM Fantasyland")
Curbside Global: Toyota Megaweb – JDM Fantasyland
Posted on January 27, 2018 | 9 CommentsOur only daughter graduated college and left the house about a year ago to work at a job in downtown Tokyo. She lives in Koto Ward, which is one of […] -
![You don’t see many of these anymore. Hard to imagine in today’s online, interconnected world that there was a time when libraries were the main source of non-electronic information and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/195ail4j1hzeejpg-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule/QOTD: 1960’s Gerstenslager Bookmobile – When Was the Last Time You Saw a Bookmobile?")
CC Capsule/QOTD: 1960’s Gerstenslager Bookmobile – When Was the Last Time You Saw a Bookmobile?
Posted on January 1, 2018 | 64 CommentsYou don’t see many of these anymore. Hard to imagine in today’s online, interconnected world that there was a time when libraries were the main source of non-electronic information and […] -
![I’m old….AARP eligible old. So maybe that’s why I’ve been casting an approving eye at some of the new station wagon models that have recently hit the scene. I mean, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/01072017-IMG_8120.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Is This the Golden Age of Station Wagon Styling?")
QOTD: Is This the Golden Age of Station Wagon Styling?
Posted on December 16, 2017 | 113 CommentsI’m old….AARP eligible old. So maybe that’s why I’ve been casting an approving eye at some of the new station wagon models that have recently hit the scene. I mean, […] -
CC Clue: It’s Not A Nash
Posted on December 9, 2017 | 13 CommentsOK CC readers – here’s one for you – name the make and model of this vehicle. I’ll give you one hint – its not a Nash… -
![A few weeks ago we looked at several current Toyota and Lexus models that had at best some questionable styling elements. As evidence that those models weren’t outliers, allow me to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/59306a-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Outtake: Current Toyota Styling, Take Two; Toyota Alphard – In Need of Rhinoplasty")
Curbside Classic Outtake: Current Toyota Styling, Take Two; Toyota Alphard – In Need of Rhinoplasty
Posted on November 26, 2017 | 74 CommentsA few weeks ago we looked at several current Toyota and Lexus models that had at best some questionable styling elements. As evidence that those models weren’t outliers, allow me to […] -
![I have been a fan of Toyota for many years – must have had over ten since my first 1974 MS60 Toyota Crown “Kujira” in 1981. Of the three cars […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/800x-1-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Current Toyota Styling – Let the Tears Flow")
Curbside Outtake: Current Toyota Styling – Let the Tears Flow
Posted on November 11, 2017 | 128 CommentsI have been a fan of Toyota for many years – must have had over ten since my first 1974 MS60 Toyota Crown “Kujira” in 1981. Of the three cars […] -
![Last week we reviewed the Autotram Extra Grand, the longest bus currently in operation. That begs the question; what’s the shortest bus out there? Well, let’s refine our criteria a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Image03-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Outtake: Technobus Gulliver U520 – World’s Shortest Bus")
Bus Stop Outtake: Technobus Gulliver U520 – World’s Shortest Bus
Posted on November 4, 2017 | 25 CommentsLast week we reviewed the Autotram Extra Grand, the longest bus currently in operation. That begs the question; what’s the shortest bus out there? Well, let’s refine our criteria a […] -
![Stepped bi-level or “deck and a half” buses were once very popular – Paul previously wrote a great overview of perhaps the most famous example, the GM PD 4501 Scenicruiser. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/1951-krupp-sc3bcdwerke-faun-aero-04-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Outtake: 1951 Krupp SWO 480 – European Scenicruiser")
Bus Stop Outtake: 1951 Krupp SWO 480 – European Scenicruiser
Posted on September 30, 2017 | 27 CommentsStepped bi-level or “deck and a half” buses were once very popular – Paul previously wrote a great overview of perhaps the most famous example, the GM PD 4501 Scenicruiser. […] -
![Car sales here in Japan follow the typical Japanese retail model – customer service is key. Example – if it’s too bothersome to head down to the ‘ole dealership, a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/tank-2-s-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Outtake: 2017 Toyota Tank – Patton Would Not Be Impressed")
Curbside Classic Outtake: 2017 Toyota Tank – Patton Would Not Be Impressed
Posted on September 16, 2017 | 37 CommentsCar sales here in Japan follow the typical Japanese retail model – customer service is key. Example – if it’s too bothersome to head down to the ‘ole dealership, a […] -
![Another Sunday Tokyo sojourn and another interesting find – actually sharp-eyed readers may recognize this location from a previous post – yes, the pristine Nissan Laurel “Givenchy” edition is still […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMGP2524-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Outtake: Late ‘60’s/Early ‘70’s Duo; Nissan Skyline GT (C10) and Mercedes 250 CE (W114) – Parking, Tokyo Style")
Curbside Classic Outtake: Late ‘60’s/Early ‘70’s Duo; Nissan Skyline GT (C10) and Mercedes 250 CE (W114) – Parking, Tokyo Style
Posted on August 22, 2017 | 23 CommentsAnother Sunday Tokyo sojourn and another interesting find – actually sharp-eyed readers may recognize this location from a previous post – yes, the pristine Nissan Laurel “Givenchy” edition is still […] -
![Most of us here north of the equator are in the throes of summer – heat, humidity, and more heat….hopefully this post will allow you a zen-like moment of cool […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_2230-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Outtake: 1948 General Motors TDH 4507 Old Look Coach – Take That Mother Nature")
Bus Stop Outtake: 1948 General Motors TDH 4507 Old Look Coach – Take That Mother Nature
Posted on July 29, 2017 | 17 CommentsMost of us here north of the equator are in the throes of summer – heat, humidity, and more heat….hopefully this post will allow you a zen-like moment of cool […] -
![Paul has written informative articles on both of these coaches here at CC, but as I was doing some research for an upcoming post I came across this great old photo […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_1468-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Outtake: Another Look At the New and the Old (Look, That Is)")
Bus Stop Outtake: Another Look At the New and the Old (Look, That Is)
Posted on July 22, 2017 | 40 CommentsPaul has written informative articles on both of these coaches here at CC, but as I was doing some research for an upcoming post I came across this great old photo […] -
![While I always enjoy looking back at some of the classic motor coaches from the Golden Age of bus transportation, its also good to look forward to see where mass […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: Proterra All-Electric Urban Transit Bus – The Clean and Quiet Shape of Things to Come")
Bus Stop Classics: Proterra All-Electric Urban Transit Bus – The Clean and Quiet Shape of Things to Come
Posted on April 29, 2017 | 15 CommentsWhile I always enjoy looking back at some of the classic motor coaches from the Golden Age of bus transportation, its also good to look forward to see where mass […] -
![For those that have a little (or a lot) of military background, you’re no doubt familiar with the VFW. For those that aren’t, VFW stands for Veterans of Foreign Wars, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMGP2495-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Dodge Dart, Plymouth Savoy and Plymouth Duster – There Were These Three Older Gentlemen Sitting at a Bar…")
Curbside Outtake: Dodge Dart, Plymouth Savoy and Plymouth Duster – There Were These Three Older Gentlemen Sitting at a Bar…
Posted on April 15, 2017 | 20 CommentsFor those that have a little (or a lot) of military background, you’re no doubt familiar with the VFW. For those that aren’t, VFW stands for Veterans of Foreign Wars, […] -
![This unique vehicle certainly caught my attention when I was doing a little research recently for an upcoming MCI post. The first thing that popped into my head was “where and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2013-5-5-010-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Outtake: MCI 9 “Suncruiser” – The 47 Passenger Cabriolet")
Bus Stop Outtake: MCI 9 “Suncruiser” – The 47 Passenger Cabriolet
Posted on March 25, 2017 | 12 CommentsThis unique vehicle certainly caught my attention when I was doing a little research recently for an upcoming MCI post. The first thing that popped into my head was “where and […]
