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Curbside Find: 2003 Volkswagen Sedan (Type 1) – Finally Final Edition
Posted on July 7, 2025 | 24 CommentsThis month, chez T87, will be dedicated to the 21st Century. Stretching the “classic” part of CC a wee bit, but I’m sure there are a few modern cars that […] -
Curbside Classic: 1966 Porsche 912 – I Must Make Amends
Posted on July 4, 2025 | 35 Comments(first posted 7/3/2019) I don’t know about you, but I usually avoid talking about cars with most people, as I find most people don’t care much about these […] -
T87’s Singles Collection, Spring 2025 Edition – Part 3: Italian, British & Swedish Cars
Posted on July 3, 2025 | 17 CommentsLet’s end this edition on a high, shall we? Various Volvos, juicy Jaguars and delicious Dinos… Well, one delicious Dino GT4, anyway. So I guess that means we’ll kick things […] -
T87’s Singles Collection, Spring 2025 Edition – Part 2: American, French & German Cars
Posted on July 2, 2025 | 9 CommentsThe usual ratio of about two imports for every JDM classic has remained steady, so I’ve had to split the foreign cars into two posts. The American metal was out […] -
T87’s Singles Collection, Spring 2025 Edition – Part 1: Japanese Cars
Posted on July 1, 2025 | 19 CommentsWell, looks like it’s time for another collection of bits and bobs from the Land of the Rising Sun! Might as well throw ourselves in the deep end with a […] -
Curbside Find: 1984 Mazda Cosmo (HB) Coupé – Yes, But Not This One
Posted on June 26, 2025 | 18 CommentsI’ve been in this country for close to six years now, so I’m getting a sense of which JDM cars have become rare and which ones, though made in small […] -
Curbside Find: 1989 Honda Accord (CA) 2.0 Si – Name’s Familiar, But That Face?
Posted on June 24, 2025 | 9 CommentsI’m sure we all know (and, presumably. appreciate) the 3rd generation Honda Accord. You know, the cool late ‘80s one with the pop-up headlights. Honda sold boatloads of these everywhere […] -
Curbside Classic: 1988 Nissan Exa Coupé – Too Fun For Japan
Posted on June 23, 2025 | 12 CommentsCC has told the Nissan Exa’s story before; here it is again from the JDM perspective – it was pretty different in Japan, and not just because the steering wheel […] -
CC Find: 1985 Mitsubishi Mirage (C10) 3-Door – When Origami Was All The (Mi)Rage
Posted on June 20, 2025 | 11 CommentsI was navigating a CC desert in the nether regions of north Tokyo. In those latitudes, the chances of encountering the older exotics that are often found on Sunday in […] -
Curbside Classic: 1982 Toyota Corolla Levin (TE71) – In Its Successor’s Long Shadow
Posted on June 19, 2025 | 9 CommentsIf you say Toyota Levin (or Trueno) in Japan, anyone with even a basic amount of automotive knowledge will immediately respond “AE86.” There are so many of those around. Their […] -
Curbside Classic: 1984 Subaru Turbo 4WD Wagon – Back From The Sweetheart City
Posted on June 17, 2025 | 11 CommentsToot, toot! The T87 Eighties Train is pulling up into the Japanese carmakers’ station. Our first stop will be Subaru, with none other than the legendary Leone Turbo wagon. You […] -
Curbside Finds: 1984 Autobianchi A112 Abarth (6th & 7th Series) – How To Tell Them Abarth
Posted on June 13, 2025 | 6 CommentsIt’s been a while since we’ve had a dose of A112 sweetness on CC, so I thought we’d delve into the model’s final years in a little detail by way […] -
Curbside Classic: 1989 Lancia Thema Turbo 16v – Lancia’s Last Luxury Liner
Posted on June 12, 2025 | 14 CommentsBefore you reach for the CComment section, let’s acknowledge that there should be an asterisk on this title – this is Lancia’s last successful luxury liner. There were several subsequent […] -
Curbside Find: 1988 Ferrari F40 – Enzo’s Last Thrill And Testament
Posted on June 9, 2025 | 8 CommentsBack to the ‘80s grindstone, and boy have I got an icon for you. Sure, by virtue of its prancing horse badge, some might argue it’s iconic by default. But […] -
Curbside Find: 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph – Retreat Of The Clones
Posted on June 7, 2025 | 18 Comments(first posted 6/3/2019) I encountered this relatively rare Rolls near my place in Bangkok a couple of times and finally tried to photograph it. Unfortunately, it was […]
![Curbside Find: 2003 Volkswagen Sedan (Type 1) – Finally Final Edition This month, chez T87, will be dedicated to the 21st Century. Stretching the “classic” part of CC a wee bit, but I’m sure there are a few modern cars that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_20221204_124422_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1966 Porsche 912 – I Must Make Amends (first posted 7/3/2019) I don’t know about you, but I usually avoid talking about cars with most people, as I find most people don’t care much about these […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/0-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![T87’s Singles Collection, Spring 2025 Edition – Part 3: Italian, British & Swedish Cars Let’s end this edition on a high, shall we? Various Volvos, juicy Jaguars and delicious Dinos… Well, one delicious Dino GT4, anyway. So I guess that means we’ll kick things […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC_3176_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![T87’s Singles Collection, Spring 2025 Edition – Part 2: American, French & German Cars The usual ratio of about two imports for every JDM classic has remained steady, so I’ve had to split the foreign cars into two posts. The American metal was out […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC_1875_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![T87’s Singles Collection, Spring 2025 Edition – Part 1: Japanese Cars Well, looks like it’s time for another collection of bits and bobs from the Land of the Rising Sun! Might as well throw ourselves in the deep end with a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG20250612130309_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Find: 1984 Mazda Cosmo (HB) Coupé – Yes, But Not This One I’ve been in this country for close to six years now, so I’m getting a sense of which JDM cars have become rare and which ones, though made in small […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_20230924_103903_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Find: 1989 Honda Accord (CA) 2.0 Si – Name’s Familiar, But That Face? I’m sure we all know (and, presumably. appreciate) the 3rd generation Honda Accord. You know, the cool late ‘80s one with the pop-up headlights. Honda sold boatloads of these everywhere […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_20230528_132534_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1988 Nissan Exa Coupé – Too Fun For Japan CC has told the Nissan Exa’s story before; here it is again from the JDM perspective – it was pretty different in Japan, and not just because the steering wheel […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_20230528_145255_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Find: 1985 Mitsubishi Mirage (C10) 3-Door – When Origami Was All The (Mi)Rage I was navigating a CC desert in the nether regions of north Tokyo. In those latitudes, the chances of encountering the older exotics that are often found on Sunday in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_20250127_092722_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1982 Toyota Corolla Levin (TE71) – In Its Successor’s Long Shadow If you say Toyota Levin (or Trueno) in Japan, anyone with even a basic amount of automotive knowledge will immediately respond “AE86.” There are so many of those around. Their […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_20240928_103417_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1984 Subaru Turbo 4WD Wagon – Back From The Sweetheart City Toot, toot! The T87 Eighties Train is pulling up into the Japanese carmakers’ station. Our first stop will be Subaru, with none other than the legendary Leone Turbo wagon. You […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_20240721_091048_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Finds: 1984 Autobianchi A112 Abarth (6th & 7th Series) – How To Tell Them Abarth It’s been a while since we’ve had a dose of A112 sweetness on CC, so I thought we’d delve into the model’s final years in a little detail by way […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_20221225_140433_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1989 Lancia Thema Turbo 16v – Lancia’s Last Luxury Liner Before you reach for the CComment section, let’s acknowledge that there should be an asterisk on this title – this is Lancia’s last successful luxury liner. There were several subsequent […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC_1464_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Find: 1988 Ferrari F40 – Enzo’s Last Thrill And Testament Back to the ‘80s grindstone, and boy have I got an icon for you. Sure, by virtue of its prancing horse badge, some might argue it’s iconic by default. But […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC_1305_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Find: 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph – Retreat Of The Clones (first posted 6/3/2019) I encountered this relatively rare Rolls near my place in Bangkok a couple of times and finally tried to photograph it. Unfortunately, it was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_20190507_161859-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


