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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Robert Kim
Posts by Robert Kim
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![(first posted 1/15/2016) Four decades is an eternity in the automobile business, with new technology and design trends constantly changing automotive design, so there are few vehicles produced today that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/1-Front-View.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1995- Toyota Crown Comfort — Living Fossil")
CC Capsule: 1995- Toyota Crown Comfort — Living Fossil
Posted on January 15, 2022 | 42 Comments(first posted 1/15/2016) Four decades is an eternity in the automobile business, with new technology and design trends constantly changing automotive design, so there are few vehicles produced today that […] -
![(first posted 3/17/2013) In the first five minutes of every introductory Russian language class, one learns that the letter resembling a B in the Cyrillic alphabet is the letter for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/3ee.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "GAZ-24 Volga: The Near-Immortal GM B-Body Of Russia")
GAZ-24 Volga: The Near-Immortal GM B-Body Of Russia
Posted on November 22, 2021 | 46 Comments(first posted 3/17/2013) In the first five minutes of every introductory Russian language class, one learns that the letter resembling a B in the Cyrillic alphabet is the letter for […] -
![(first posted 10/27/2015) The Honda CB750 of 1969-78 has already become a universally recognized milestone in motorcycle history and a blue chip collectible classic. The same cannot be said yet […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/mfrt.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Kickstand Classic: 1979-82 Honda CB750F — The Second Wave Starts The Mopping Up Operation")
Kickstand Classic: 1979-82 Honda CB750F — The Second Wave Starts The Mopping Up Operation
Posted on October 27, 2021 | 31 Comments(first posted 10/27/2015) The Honda CB750 of 1969-78 has already become a universally recognized milestone in motorcycle history and a blue chip collectible classic. The same cannot be said yet […] -
![(first posted 10/26/2015) Among the many products of the oft-maligned automobile industries of the Soviet bloc of the Cold War era, the 4×4 trucks have garnered a considerable amount of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/odh.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: ARO 244 — AROmanian 4×4")
Curbside Classic: ARO 244 — AROmanian 4×4
Posted on October 26, 2021 | 66 Comments(first posted 10/26/2015) Among the many products of the oft-maligned automobile industries of the Soviet bloc of the Cold War era, the 4×4 trucks have garnered a considerable amount of […] -
![(first posted 10/2/2015) A Lancia of any era and model is not a common sight in the U.S. The Lancia Beta of 1972-84 was the first and only Lancia marketed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Lancia-Flavia-coupe.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1967-69 Lancia Flavia Coupe — Rare Classical Artefact")
Curbside Classic: 1967-69 Lancia Flavia Coupe — Rare Classical Artefact
Posted on October 2, 2021 | 50 Comments(first posted 10/2/2015) A Lancia of any era and model is not a common sight in the U.S. The Lancia Beta of 1972-84 was the first and only Lancia marketed […] -
![(first posted 9/3/2015) Earlier this year, Paul declared the 1965 Chrysler New Yorker to be “The Last Great Chrysler” for its distinctive style, fine engineering, and solid build quality, and it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Chrysler-1965-NY.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1965 Chrysler New Yorker Town Sedan — The Better Last Great Chrysler?")
CC Capsule: 1965 Chrysler New Yorker Town Sedan — The Better Last Great Chrysler?
Posted on September 1, 2021 | 84 Comments(first posted 9/3/2015) Earlier this year, Paul declared the 1965 Chrysler New Yorker to be “The Last Great Chrysler” for its distinctive style, fine engineering, and solid build quality, and it […] -
![(first posted 7/15/2015) “It’s complicated.” This 21st Century catchphrase sums up the origins of the Porsche 914 and the relationship between it and Porsche enthusiasts that began upon its introduction […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Porsche-914-2.0.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1973-74 Porsche 914 2.0 — Entry Level Porsche 1.0")
Curbside Classic: 1973-74 Porsche 914 2.0 — Entry Level Porsche 1.0
Posted on July 15, 2021 | 63 Comments(first posted 7/15/2015) “It’s complicated.” This 21st Century catchphrase sums up the origins of the Porsche 914 and the relationship between it and Porsche enthusiasts that began upon its introduction […] -
![(first posted 6/16/2015) Well known as the titular small human-like race of J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel, made even more famous by Peter Jackson’s movie adaptations, Hobbits lent their name to a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Honda-Hobbit.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Kickstand Classic: Honda Hobbit — From a Tiny, Vanished Race of Motorbikes")
Kickstand Classic: Honda Hobbit — From a Tiny, Vanished Race of Motorbikes
Posted on June 16, 2021 | 55 Comments(first posted 6/16/2015) Well known as the titular small human-like race of J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel, made even more famous by Peter Jackson’s movie adaptations, Hobbits lent their name to a […] -
![(first posted 5/22/2015) A street, curbside or parking lot sighting of a sports car from the 1940s or early 1950s is a rare occurrence, and such sightings of coveted high-end […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Jaguar-xk-120.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Jaguar XK120 — Rare Sighting in the Wild")
Curbside Classic: Jaguar XK120 — Rare Sighting in the Wild
Posted on May 22, 2021 | 38 Comments(first posted 5/22/2015) A street, curbside or parking lot sighting of a sports car from the 1940s or early 1950s is a rare occurrence, and such sightings of coveted high-end […] -
![(first posted 4/6/2015) Toyota Motor Corporation CEO, President, and founding family scion Akio Toyoda and the most diehard American hater of Japanese cars quite likely have something in common: Their […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Toyota-Crown-Comfort.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 1995- Toyota Crown Comfort – Japan’s Crown Victoria")
CC Global: 1995- Toyota Crown Comfort – Japan’s Crown Victoria
Posted on April 7, 2021 | 73 Comments(first posted 4/6/2015) Toyota Motor Corporation CEO, President, and founding family scion Akio Toyoda and the most diehard American hater of Japanese cars quite likely have something in common: Their […] -
![(first posted 2/9/2015) Friends, Romans, CCers, lend me your ears! I come to praise this 1980 Cadillac Sedan DeVille despite its decrepit exterior condition, not to bury it. The evil […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/a-cad.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1980 Cadillac Sedan DeVille – Et Tu, Brougham?")
Curbside Classic: 1980 Cadillac Sedan DeVille – Et Tu, Brougham?
Posted on February 9, 2021 | 68 Comments(first posted 2/9/2015) Friends, Romans, CCers, lend me your ears! I come to praise this 1980 Cadillac Sedan DeVille despite its decrepit exterior condition, not to bury it. The evil […] -
![(first posted 2/5/2015) “Chrysler Corrrdoba. Corrrinthian leather.” Forty years ago, a one minute advertisement with these words made Ricardo Montalban the most memorable automotive pitchman of all time. Ricardo Montalban, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/a-cor.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC TV: The Chrysler Commercials of Ricardo Montalban")
CC TV: The Chrysler Commercials of Ricardo Montalban
Posted on February 5, 2021 | 56 Comments(first posted 2/5/2015) “Chrysler Corrrdoba. Corrrinthian leather.” Forty years ago, a one minute advertisement with these words made Ricardo Montalban the most memorable automotive pitchman of all time. Ricardo Montalban, […] -
![(first posted 1/16/2015) Epic road trips are close to the heart of every automobile enthusiast, and among road trips, venturing into uncharted territory has been an ultimate experience achieved by […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/a-road.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip History: Dodge Power Wagon True Tales of Adventure")
Road Trip History: Dodge Power Wagon True Tales of Adventure
Posted on January 17, 2021 | 50 Comments(first posted 1/16/2015) Epic road trips are close to the heart of every automobile enthusiast, and among road trips, venturing into uncharted territory has been an ultimate experience achieved by […] -
![(first posted 11/18/2014) Having profiled a 1959 Imperial sedan from one of the wildest-looking years of Chrysler’s Forward Look era, it will be interesting to contrast it with a car of the same make and model, and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/a-imp.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1964 Imperial – I Don’t Hate You, I Nothing You")
CC Capsule: 1964 Imperial – I Don’t Hate You, I Nothing You
Posted on November 18, 2020 | 85 Comments(first posted 11/18/2014) Having profiled a 1959 Imperial sedan from one of the wildest-looking years of Chrysler’s Forward Look era, it will be interesting to contrast it with a car of the same make and model, and […] -
![(first posted 11/5/2014) What was the most memorable Mercury Cougar of all time? For some, it may be the original 1967-68 Cougar with its clean styling. For racing or muscle […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p01vhn5j.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Cinema: Mrs. James Bond’s 1969 Cougar")
CC Cinema: Mrs. James Bond’s 1969 Cougar
Posted on November 5, 2020 | 64 Comments(first posted 11/5/2014) What was the most memorable Mercury Cougar of all time? For some, it may be the original 1967-68 Cougar with its clean styling. For racing or muscle […]
