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![I recently went back to the Toyota Megaweb History Garage, which Jim Klein and I visited last year, and saw a number of cars that were not there last time […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_20200801_164727-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Classics: 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider 1600 Duetto – Music By Simon & Garfunkuttlefish")
Museum Classics: 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider 1600 Duetto – Music By Simon & Garfunkuttlefish
Posted on August 14, 2020 | 1 CommentI recently went back to the Toyota Megaweb History Garage, which Jim Klein and I visited last year, and saw a number of cars that were not there last time […] -
![How’s about going to a Japanese junkyard on the outskirts of Asahikawa, a town nestled in the middle of Hokkaido Island, for a little visit? Just head south for a […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_20200728_143943-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classics: A Quick Walkthrough In Asahikawa")
Junkyard Classics: A Quick Walkthrough In Asahikawa
Posted on August 11, 2020 | 33 CommentsHow’s about going to a Japanese junkyard on the outskirts of Asahikawa, a town nestled in the middle of Hokkaido Island, for a little visit? Just head south for a […] -
![Cedric. They went for Cedric. Nobody made them do it. Toyota selected Crown, Prince picked Gloria, but in 1960, Nissan just aimed far towards left field and “Cedric” happened. The […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_20200726_142114-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1986 Nissan Cedric (Y30) V-30 E Brougham – The C-Word Saloon")
Curbside Classic: 1986 Nissan Cedric (Y30) V-30 E Brougham – The C-Word Saloon
Posted on August 7, 2020 | 12 CommentsCedric. They went for Cedric. Nobody made them do it. Toyota selected Crown, Prince picked Gloria, but in 1960, Nissan just aimed far towards left field and “Cedric” happened. The […] -
![How do you create an automotive legend? If you’re Rolls-Royce or Ferrari, that sort of takes care of itself: whatever comes out of your factory is exclusive and immediately revered, […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_20200727_161859-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Twofer: 1995 Toyota Century VG 40 & VG 45 Type L – Two Flavours Of Top Notch")
CC Twofer: 1995 Toyota Century VG 40 & VG 45 Type L – Two Flavours Of Top Notch
Posted on August 6, 2020 | 11 CommentsHow do you create an automotive legend? If you’re Rolls-Royce or Ferrari, that sort of takes care of itself: whatever comes out of your factory is exclusive and immediately revered, […] -
![I didn’t uncover this Big Bird in some far-flung Norwegian woods, but tucked besides a few old houses by a country road in the middle of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost and […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_20200728_140818-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Capsule: 1975 Ford Thunderbird – Sumo Bird")
Junkyard Capsule: 1975 Ford Thunderbird – Sumo Bird
Posted on August 4, 2020 | 27 CommentsI didn’t uncover this Big Bird in some far-flung Norwegian woods, but tucked besides a few old houses by a country road in the middle of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost and […] -
![What is the deal with Japanese motorists and idling? It’s like a national pastime here. I’ve seen it time and again. Sometimes, folks even recline their seat and take a […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_20200715_172014-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1984 Isuzu Piazza – An Unmoving Encounter")
Curbside Classic: 1984 Isuzu Piazza – An Unmoving Encounter
Posted on August 3, 2020 | 31 CommentsWhat is the deal with Japanese motorists and idling? It’s like a national pastime here. I’ve seen it time and again. Sometimes, folks even recline their seat and take a […] -
![I really don’t know why the universe wanted me to encounter one of these bastardized Biturbos again. I thought I had made myself clear the last year: I really can’t […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_20200731_171429-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1997 Maserati Ghibli GT – The Last Vulgarati")
CC Capsule: 1997 Maserati Ghibli GT – The Last Vulgarati
Posted on July 31, 2020 | 37 CommentsI really don’t know why the universe wanted me to encounter one of these bastardized Biturbos again. I thought I had made myself clear the last year: I really can’t […] -
![I’m writing this literally from the middle of nowhere, otherwise known as the island of Hokkaido. And it so happens that on the western shore of said island, in a […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_20200722_101822-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1974 Citroën HY Van – Corrugated Irony")
Curbside Classic: 1974 Citroën HY Van – Corrugated Irony
Posted on July 25, 2020 | 8 CommentsI’m writing this literally from the middle of nowhere, otherwise known as the island of Hokkaido. And it so happens that on the western shore of said island, in a […] -
![Remember the heyday of Mitsubishi, back when the three-diamond marque’s automotive creations were conquering markets everywhere, even – nay, especially! – in the US? Perhaps because a lot of American […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_20200612_140807-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1973 Mitsubishi Colt Galant (A50) 16L GS – Preserved For Posterity")
Curbside Classic: 1973 Mitsubishi Colt Galant (A50) 16L GS – Preserved For Posterity
Posted on July 23, 2020 | 18 CommentsRemember the heyday of Mitsubishi, back when the three-diamond marque’s automotive creations were conquering markets everywhere, even – nay, especially! – in the US? Perhaps because a lot of American […] -
![The year 1990, as I’ve written several times before, is situated right in the middle of a most inauspicious period in automotive design. Even Jaguars looked ugly back then, for […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_20200604_115437-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Twofer: 1990 Nissan Skyline (R32) Saloon & GT-R Coupé – The Most Exciting Car Of A Lousy Era")
CC Twofer: 1990 Nissan Skyline (R32) Saloon & GT-R Coupé – The Most Exciting Car Of A Lousy Era
Posted on July 20, 2020 | 21 CommentsThe year 1990, as I’ve written several times before, is situated right in the middle of a most inauspicious period in automotive design. Even Jaguars looked ugly back then, for […] -
![It’s getting hot and steamy in this part of Asia. Makes you wonder how folks managed before A/C became widespread. (By taking more showers, I suppose). I’m not sure when […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_20200703_101856-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1995 Toyota Crown (S130) Super Deluxe Van – Ice-Cool Old School")
Curbside Classic: 1995 Toyota Crown (S130) Super Deluxe Van – Ice-Cool Old School
Posted on July 17, 2020 | 11 CommentsIt’s getting hot and steamy in this part of Asia. Makes you wonder how folks managed before A/C became widespread. (By taking more showers, I suppose). I’m not sure when […] -
![Much of Tokyo is composed of tightly-packed residential areas, with tiny two-story houses and very narrow streets. No wonder kei cars and electric bikes are so popular here. This can […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_20200602_093054-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1974 Lotus Europa Special – The Sports Hearse Strikes Again")
Curbside Classic: 1974 Lotus Europa Special – The Sports Hearse Strikes Again
Posted on July 16, 2020 | 27 CommentsMuch of Tokyo is composed of tightly-packed residential areas, with tiny two-story houses and very narrow streets. No wonder kei cars and electric bikes are so popular here. This can […] -
![CC hunting at night is not usually very successful. This exceptional Isuzu Bellett coupé is the exception that proved the rule. Well, what it really is, is it shows that […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_20200522_220137-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1971 Isuzu Bellett 1800 GT – Not Undercover Of The Night")
Curbside Classic: 1971 Isuzu Bellett 1800 GT – Not Undercover Of The Night
Posted on July 13, 2020 | 25 CommentsCC hunting at night is not usually very successful. This exceptional Isuzu Bellett coupé is the exception that proved the rule. Well, what it really is, is it shows that […] -
![Is there anything cooler than an Abarth? Tiny, powerful, nimble, stylish – the most fun to be had with pants on. The current Fiat 500 Abarth, sometimes known as la […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_20200602_094009-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1977 Autobianchi A112 Abarth – The Other Bombinetta")
CC Capsule: 1977 Autobianchi A112 Abarth – The Other Bombinetta
Posted on July 7, 2020 | 10 CommentsIs there anything cooler than an Abarth? Tiny, powerful, nimble, stylish – the most fun to be had with pants on. The current Fiat 500 Abarth, sometimes known as la […] -
![The French say that cuisine is the art of repurposing leftovers. It’s also about making the best out of what you have. Take a tough old rooster, simmer it for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_20200612_141059-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1982 Jeep Cherokee SJ – Toledo Casserole")
CC Capsule: 1982 Jeep Cherokee SJ – Toledo Casserole
Posted on July 6, 2020 | 22 CommentsThe French say that cuisine is the art of repurposing leftovers. It’s also about making the best out of what you have. Take a tough old rooster, simmer it for […]
