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About Author: Jim Brophy
Posts by Jim Brophy
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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 […] -
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… -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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. […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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, […] -
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 […] -
Curbside Outtake: Early 1990’s Starcraft Starquest Ford E-Series Recreational Van – A Long Way From Home
Posted on March 6, 2017 | 28 CommentsAs I’ve mentioned before, taking a stroll on a Sunday afternoon through our suburban Tokyo neighborhood always turns up something interesting. Last weekend was no exception – sitting back in […] -
Bus Stop Classics: 1951 Aerocoach Mastercraft P-372 – The Champ (GM) Scores Another Knockout
Posted on February 11, 2017 | 17 CommentsSeveral weeks ago we looked at the Fitzjohn Roadrunner, an intercity coach built from 1954 to 1958 that failed in the marketplace due to the overwhelming might of General Motors […]
![CC Capsule/QOTD: 1960’s Gerstenslager Bookmobile – When Was the Last Time You Saw a Bookmobile? 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/195ail4j1hzeejpg-1.jpg)
![QOTD: Is This the Golden Age of Station Wagon Styling? 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/01072017-IMG_8120.jpg)

![Curbside Classic Outtake: Current Toyota Styling, Take Two; Toyota Alphard – In Need of Rhinoplasty 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/59306a-1.jpg)
![Curbside Outtake: Current Toyota Styling – Let the Tears Flow 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/800x-1-1.jpg)
![Bus Stop Outtake: Technobus Gulliver U520 – World’s Shortest Bus 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Image03-1.jpg)
![Bus Stop Outtake: 1951 Krupp SWO 480 – European Scenicruiser 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/1951-krupp-sc3bcdwerke-faun-aero-04-1.jpg)
![Curbside Classic Outtake: 2017 Toyota Tank – Patton Would Not Be Impressed 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/tank-2-s-1.jpg)
![Curbside Classic Outtake: Late ‘60’s/Early ‘70’s Duo; Nissan Skyline GT (C10) and Mercedes 250 CE (W114) – Parking, Tokyo Style 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMGP2524-1.jpg)
![Bus Stop Outtake: 1948 General Motors TDH 4507 Old Look Coach – Take That Mother Nature 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_2230-1.jpg)
![Bus Stop Outtake: Another Look At the New and the Old (Look, That Is) 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_1468-1.jpg)
![Curbside Outtake: Dodge Dart, Plymouth Savoy and Plymouth Duster – There Were These Three Older Gentlemen Sitting at a Bar… 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMGP2495-1.jpg)
![Bus Stop Outtake: MCI 9 “Suncruiser” – The 47 Passenger Cabriolet 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2013-5-5-010-1.jpg)
![Curbside Outtake: Early 1990’s Starcraft Starquest Ford E-Series Recreational Van – A Long Way From Home As I’ve mentioned before, taking a stroll on a Sunday afternoon through our suburban Tokyo neighborhood always turns up something interesting. Last weekend was no exception – sitting back in […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMGP2487-1.jpg)
![Bus Stop Classics: 1951 Aerocoach Mastercraft P-372 – The Champ (GM) Scores Another Knockout Several weeks ago we looked at the Fitzjohn Roadrunner, an intercity coach built from 1954 to 1958 that failed in the marketplace due to the overwhelming might of General Motors […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2005-8-17_AerocoachRFWeb-Large-1.jpg)


