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![For a remarkably long time, VW and Karmann did great business manufacturing and selling sporty coupés based on VW’s contemporary bread-and-butter platform. It started with the Beetle-based Karmann-Ghia, then came […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_20230322_084107_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1991 Volkswagen Corrado G60 – Flawed Follow-up")
CC Capsule: 1991 Volkswagen Corrado G60 – Flawed Follow-up
Posted on September 5, 2024 | 20 CommentsFor a remarkably long time, VW and Karmann did great business manufacturing and selling sporty coupés based on VW’s contemporary bread-and-butter platform. It started with the Beetle-based Karmann-Ghia, then came […] -
![I’ve looked, believe me. I searched and searched online – and not just the Anglosphere, either. German-language, French-language, Japanese… Everyone and their cousin seems to agree: the C126 is an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_20230709_103659_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1983 Mercedes-Benz (C126) 500 SEC – Peak Benz?")
Curbside Classic: 1983 Mercedes-Benz (C126) 500 SEC – Peak Benz?
Posted on September 4, 2024 | 14 CommentsI’ve looked, believe me. I searched and searched online – and not just the Anglosphere, either. German-language, French-language, Japanese… Everyone and their cousin seems to agree: the C126 is an […] -
![I was mulling doing my regular two-month round-up of various cars I briefly encountered around the city, but this summer was a little lacklustre, so that will have to wait […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_20240704_102951_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1990 Porsche 928 GT – …And I Cannot Lie")
CC Capsule: 1990 Porsche 928 GT – …And I Cannot Lie
Posted on September 3, 2024 | 10 CommentsI was mulling doing my regular two-month round-up of various cars I briefly encountered around the city, but this summer was a little lacklustre, so that will have to wait […] -
![For the grand finale of Bespoke British Week, we’re going to look at something even more unusual: the “continuation” cars. Very rare and very desirable models (the two don’t necessarily […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_20240407_122330_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 2021 Alvis TE 21 Continuation Graber Super Coupé – Same Again, Please")
Car Show Classic: 2021 Alvis TE 21 Continuation Graber Super Coupé – Same Again, Please
Posted on August 30, 2024 | 11 CommentsFor the grand finale of Bespoke British Week, we’re going to look at something even more unusual: the “continuation” cars. Very rare and very desirable models (the two don’t necessarily […] -
![Ah, the shooting brake. That most elusive of body styles. Not always easy to pull off, either. Sure, Volvo did very well with the 1800ES, as did Reliant with the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_20240609_075015_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1985 Jaguar XJ-S Eventer by Lynx – Brake Or I’ll Shoot")
Curbside Classic: 1985 Jaguar XJ-S Eventer by Lynx – Brake Or I’ll Shoot
Posted on August 29, 2024 | 28 CommentsAh, the shooting brake. That most elusive of body styles. Not always easy to pull off, either. Sure, Volvo did very well with the 1800ES, as did Reliant with the […] -
![The collaboration between Aston Martin and Zagato brought us a small run of superb racing berlinettas back in the ‘60s. Only a couple of handfuls were made, but the event […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_20240218_110635_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupé by Zagato – Lightweight Unobtainium Brick")
Curbside Classic: 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupé by Zagato – Lightweight Unobtainium Brick
Posted on August 27, 2024 | 11 CommentsThe collaboration between Aston Martin and Zagato brought us a small run of superb racing berlinettas back in the ‘60s. Only a couple of handfuls were made, but the event […] -
![Coachbuilt cars – can’t live with ‘em, can’t afford ‘em. But somehow, some people with very deep pockets and a lot of taste can, so we can have a look […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_20240303_124004_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III “Korenental” Drophead Coupé by H.J. Mulliner-Park Ward *phew!* – The Sun Fin-ally Sets On British Coachbuilding")
Curbside Classic: 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III “Korenental” Drophead Coupé by H.J. Mulliner-Park Ward *phew!* – The Sun Fin-ally Sets On British Coachbuilding
Posted on August 26, 2024 | 34 CommentsCoachbuilt cars – can’t live with ‘em, can’t afford ‘em. But somehow, some people with very deep pockets and a lot of taste can, so we can have a look […] -
![Bluebirds have featured pretty prominently in my roster of Nissan products. As they should: with over four decades in the Datsun/Nissan JDM range, it was the carmaker’s most ancient nameplate, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_20240811_090432_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1966 Datsun Bluebird (411) Wagon – So Nice Of You To Droop By")
Curbside Classic: 1966 Datsun Bluebird (411) Wagon – So Nice Of You To Droop By
Posted on August 23, 2024 | 13 CommentsBluebirds have featured pretty prominently in my roster of Nissan products. As they should: with over four decades in the Datsun/Nissan JDM range, it was the carmaker’s most ancient nameplate, […] -
![Beauty is relative. Compared to most (but not all) ‘70s wagons I can think of, this Corona is really nothing special, looks-wise. A previous CC writer – William Stopford, to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_20231103_130559_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979 Toyota Corona (T130) GL Wagon – What’s Long, Brown And Hard To Polish?")
Curbside Classic: 1979 Toyota Corona (T130) GL Wagon – What’s Long, Brown And Hard To Polish?
Posted on August 22, 2024 | 10 CommentsBeauty is relative. Compared to most (but not all) ‘70s wagons I can think of, this Corona is really nothing special, looks-wise. A previous CC writer – William Stopford, to […] -
![Given that this week will be dedicated to Japanese long-roofs, the thorny issue of definitions might have to be broached at some point. So, what are Japanese? Ok, that’s pretty […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_20240625_111804_ed.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1996 Mitsubishi Minica Toppo – On Toppo The World")
Curbside Classic: 1996 Mitsubishi Minica Toppo – On Toppo The World
Posted on August 21, 2024 | 11 CommentsGiven that this week will be dedicated to Japanese long-roofs, the thorny issue of definitions might have to be broached at some point. So, what are Japanese? Ok, that’s pretty […] -
![This week will be dedicated to two (hopefully) pretty popular subjects: JDM and wagons. So it makes sense to start with Subaru, whose main claim to automotive fame, it could […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_20240519_104925_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1969 Subaru FF-1 Super Deluxe Wagon – Subie, I Think This Is The Beginning Of A Beautiful Friendship")
Curbside Classic: 1969 Subaru FF-1 Super Deluxe Wagon – Subie, I Think This Is The Beginning Of A Beautiful Friendship
Posted on August 19, 2024 | 32 CommentsThis week will be dedicated to two (hopefully) pretty popular subjects: JDM and wagons. So it makes sense to start with Subaru, whose main claim to automotive fame, it could […] -
![(first posted 8/16/2018) In two years of writing for CC, I haven’t had many chances to feature Detroit’s fine products all that much. There are not many left […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_20180731_101538.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1964 Plymouth Valiant Signet Convertible – Unicorn Needs Rescue")
Curbside Classic: 1964 Plymouth Valiant Signet Convertible – Unicorn Needs Rescue
Posted on August 16, 2024 | 34 Comments(first posted 8/16/2018) In two years of writing for CC, I haven’t had many chances to feature Detroit’s fine products all that much. There are not many left […] -
![There were many options to end this little two-week drop-top stint in style. Lots of worthy British roadsters, some tasty Italian spyders and other options aplenty, but none felt appropriate. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_20230212_125240_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible – Float like A Butterfly, Sting Like A Ray")
Curbside Classic: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible – Float like A Butterfly, Sting Like A Ray
Posted on August 16, 2024 | 13 CommentsThere were many options to end this little two-week drop-top stint in style. Lots of worthy British roadsters, some tasty Italian spyders and other options aplenty, but none felt appropriate. […] -
![It’s getting harder and harder to break new ground at CC. One way to go is exotic. Another is to find something super exclusive. Or perhaps pre-war. Combine all three […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_20240114_094436_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1926 Bugatti Type 37 – Hot One Hundred (Year Old)")
Curbside Classic: 1926 Bugatti Type 37 – Hot One Hundred (Year Old)
Posted on August 15, 2024 | 17 CommentsIt’s getting harder and harder to break new ground at CC. One way to go is exotic. Another is to find something super exclusive. Or perhaps pre-war. Combine all three […] -
![(first posted 8/14/2018) Ok, hands up who would miss SsangYong if they gave up making cars? Hmmm. Direct democracy isn’t going to work here. So I’ll just talk […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_20180729_103620.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1997 SsangYong “Benz” Musso – Ssurely You Can’t Be SseriousS")
Curbside Classic: 1997 SsangYong “Benz” Musso – Ssurely You Can’t Be SseriousS
Posted on August 13, 2024 | 52 Comments(first posted 8/14/2018) Ok, hands up who would miss SsangYong if they gave up making cars? Hmmm. Direct democracy isn’t going to work here. So I’ll just talk […]
