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![Life is tough for some, but not for everyone. The owner of this Ferrari, though, are probably not going to worry about having a roof over their head or rice […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_20201110_092826-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2001 Ferrari 456M GTA – How The Other Half Lives")
CC Capsule: 2001 Ferrari 456M GTA – How The Other Half Lives
Posted on November 27, 2020 | 10 CommentsLife is tough for some, but not for everyone. The owner of this Ferrari, though, are probably not going to worry about having a roof over their head or rice […] -
![Finally found one! Had to go all the way to bloody Japan, but there it is, in front of me, glaring at me with its sad eyes. I hadn’t seen […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_20201118_161618-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2007 Lancia Thesis – PhD In Deadly Sin")
Curbside Classic: 2007 Lancia Thesis – PhD In Deadly Sin
Posted on November 26, 2020 | 26 CommentsFinally found one! Had to go all the way to bloody Japan, but there it is, in front of me, glaring at me with its sad eyes. I hadn’t seen […] -
![The link between Nissan and Austin is an ancient one, but this is taking it to a whole nother level. As I’ve documented before, the 1992-2002 Nissan March / Micra […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_20201114_163341-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1997 Nissan March (K11) Mooku Tokio Princess – Van Den Whaaa?")
CC Capsule: 1997 Nissan March (K11) Mooku Tokio Princess – Van Den Whaaa?
Posted on November 25, 2020 | 8 CommentsThe link between Nissan and Austin is an ancient one, but this is taking it to a whole nother level. As I’ve documented before, the 1992-2002 Nissan March / Micra […] -
![No, we’ve not seen everything on CC yet. There are still some stories to tell, in a Deadly Sins vein, about colossal missteps by ancient conglomerates who should have known […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_20201109_090228-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2000-01 Mitsubishi Proudia – It Came Before A Fall")
Curbside Classic: 2000-01 Mitsubishi Proudia – It Came Before A Fall
Posted on November 24, 2020 | 22 CommentsNo, we’ve not seen everything on CC yet. There are still some stories to tell, in a Deadly Sins vein, about colossal missteps by ancient conglomerates who should have known […] -
![Autumn is so beautiful in Japan. It’s the best time of year, no question. Long walks and bike rides in cool and sunny weather have enabled me to discover many […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_20201119_091931-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Peace, Wisdom, Calm And A Flat-Four")
CC Outtake: Peace, Wisdom, Calm And A Flat-Four
Posted on November 21, 2020 | 18 CommentsAutumn is so beautiful in Japan. It’s the best time of year, no question. Long walks and bike rides in cool and sunny weather have enabled me to discover many […] -
![Cute though it may be, this little Jimny’s not going to have its big long-form CC post, sorry – just another CCapsule. When they’re too small, you have to throw […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_20201113_085622-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1980 Suzuki Jimny (SJ10) – Fishing For Keis")
CC Capsule: 1980 Suzuki Jimny (SJ10) – Fishing For Keis
Posted on November 20, 2020 | 4 CommentsCute though it may be, this little Jimny’s not going to have its big long-form CC post, sorry – just another CCapsule. When they’re too small, you have to throw […] -
![There are strange encounters, serendipitous coincidences and then there’s this. How chalk and cheese can you get? It could have been worse, of course. A Model T paired with an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_20201031_115328-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Twofer: 1989 Porsche 928 S4 & Morgan 4/4 – The Oddest Couple")
CC Twofer: 1989 Porsche 928 S4 & Morgan 4/4 – The Oddest Couple
Posted on November 18, 2020 | 17 CommentsThere are strange encounters, serendipitous coincidences and then there’s this. How chalk and cheese can you get? It could have been worse, of course. A Model T paired with an […] -
![R31 – another alphanumeric, another Skyline. This is the seventh generation of the breed, made in Japan from 1985 to 1990. Those were the origami years. Not my favourite era […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_20201103_085347-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988 Nissan Skyline (R31) GTS Turbo Hardtop – At Least, It’s Not A Pintara")
Curbside Classic: 1988 Nissan Skyline (R31) GTS Turbo Hardtop – At Least, It’s Not A Pintara
Posted on November 16, 2020 | 10 CommentsR31 – another alphanumeric, another Skyline. This is the seventh generation of the breed, made in Japan from 1985 to 1990. Those were the origami years. Not my favourite era […] -
![I love the Alfa Romeo 105/115 Bertone coupés. Who doesn’t? I caught a couple in quick succession around town recently, both of which will grace these pages eventually. They’re both […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_20201031_125652_1-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1967 Alfa Romeo GT 1300 Junior – Little Red Booster")
CC Capsule: 1967 Alfa Romeo GT 1300 Junior – Little Red Booster
Posted on November 12, 2020 | 9 CommentsI love the Alfa Romeo 105/115 Bertone coupés. Who doesn’t? I caught a couple in quick succession around town recently, both of which will grace these pages eventually. They’re both […] -
![I’m on the fence with Japanese retro styling. I think many of us are. Sometimes it works ok, many times it’s just awkward and feels forced. For the latter category, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_20201104_085256-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2001 Toyota Origin – The Baby Century")
Curbside Classic: 2001 Toyota Origin – The Baby Century
Posted on November 11, 2020 | 20 CommentsI’m on the fence with Japanese retro styling. I think many of us are. Sometimes it works ok, many times it’s just awkward and feels forced. For the latter category, […] -
![Why was I not surprised to find a Messerschmitt in Tokyo? That old Axis connection, perhaps. And the well-known local penchant for everything exotic, unusual and left-field, at least in […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_20201024_162617-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1959 FMR Messerschmitt KR200 – No Wing And A Prayer")
Curbside Classic: 1959 FMR Messerschmitt KR200 – No Wing And A Prayer
Posted on November 10, 2020 | 20 CommentsWhy was I not surprised to find a Messerschmitt in Tokyo? That old Axis connection, perhaps. And the well-known local penchant for everything exotic, unusual and left-field, at least in […] -
![Welcome to part 2 – let’s kick things off with American metal, as there were several noteworthy sightings from that continent these past few weeks. I just caught the tail […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_20201018_163356-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (Sept./Oct. 2020) – Part 2: Foreign Cars")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (Sept./Oct. 2020) – Part 2: Foreign Cars
Posted on November 5, 2020 | 22 CommentsWelcome to part 2 – let’s kick things off with American metal, as there were several noteworthy sightings from that continent these past few weeks. I just caught the tail […] -
![September’s haul was lackluster and I was otherwise engaged for half of the month, so I decided to do two months’ worth of CC outtakes this time. For whatever reason, […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_20201023_163823-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (Sept./Oct. 2020) – Part 1: Japanese Cars")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (Sept./Oct. 2020) – Part 1: Japanese Cars
Posted on November 4, 2020 | 19 CommentsSeptember’s haul was lackluster and I was otherwise engaged for half of the month, so I decided to do two months’ worth of CC outtakes this time. For whatever reason, […] -
![Ah, the old Land Cruiser. Talk about a legend. Of all the first-generation 4x4s, this is one of the most iconic (alongside the Jeep and the Land Rover, obviously). But […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_20200911_083209-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 – All Kittied Up With Nowhere To Go")
CC Capsule: 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 – All Kittied Up With Nowhere To Go
Posted on October 28, 2020 | 13 CommentsAh, the old Land Cruiser. Talk about a legend. Of all the first-generation 4x4s, this is one of the most iconic (alongside the Jeep and the Land Rover, obviously). But […] -
![I bumped into this faded glory recently and thought I might share. This is the second Buick Regal I’ve caught in this city, but this one is the genuine article, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_20201019_100127-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1985 Buick Regal T-Type – Quite The DusT-Type")
CC Capsule: 1985 Buick Regal T-Type – Quite The DusT-Type
Posted on October 26, 2020 | 20 CommentsI bumped into this faded glory recently and thought I might share. This is the second Buick Regal I’ve caught in this city, but this one is the genuine article, […]
