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![(first posted 3/16/2018) Although some of you may have discovered the existence of Belgian cars in yesterday’s post, it is likely that many CC readers will be able […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1_OTHER_DS1_topPic_monteverdi.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Other European Deadly Sins (Part 2) – Monteverdi, Italicized Helvetica Bold")
Automotive History: Other European Deadly Sins (Part 2) – Monteverdi, Italicized Helvetica Bold
Posted on March 16, 2024 | 42 Comments(first posted 3/16/2018) Although some of you may have discovered the existence of Belgian cars in yesterday’s post, it is likely that many CC readers will be able […] -
![(first posted 3/15/2018) We’ve seen the big European nations have had more than a few Deadly Sins, but let’s not forget the smaller countries. This three-part installment will […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1_OTHER_DS1_topPic_Minerva.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Other European Deadly Sins (Part 1) – Minerva-Impéria, Belgium’s Automotive Waterloo")
Automotive History: Other European Deadly Sins (Part 1) – Minerva-Impéria, Belgium’s Automotive Waterloo
Posted on March 15, 2024 | 26 Comments(first posted 3/15/2018) We’ve seen the big European nations have had more than a few Deadly Sins, but let’s not forget the smaller countries. This three-part installment will […] -
![It may (not) come as a surprise to some of you, but customized cars aren’t exactly my thing. They do crop up on occasion, though, so I have a few […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20230604_165159_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: Seven Customized Chevrolets – From Souped Up To Nuts")
CC Outtakes: Seven Customized Chevrolets – From Souped Up To Nuts
Posted on March 12, 2024 | 24 CommentsIt may (not) come as a surprise to some of you, but customized cars aren’t exactly my thing. They do crop up on occasion, though, so I have a few […] -
![A classic Ferrari and an iconic Suzuki, both unlicensed but not yet completely derelict, gathering weeds in a parking lot? Yep, this is Tokyo all right. Of the twofers we’ve […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20240229_125335_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Twofer: 1987 Ferrari Mondial 3.2 & 1975 Suzuki Fronte Coupé – Opposites Attract")
CC Twofer: 1987 Ferrari Mondial 3.2 & 1975 Suzuki Fronte Coupé – Opposites Attract
Posted on March 8, 2024 | 8 CommentsA classic Ferrari and an iconic Suzuki, both unlicensed but not yet completely derelict, gathering weeds in a parking lot? Yep, this is Tokyo all right. Of the twofers we’ve […] -
![Now that’s a power couple if I’ve ever seen one! Jeep and Subaru are two major proponents of all-wheel drive, but that’s probably the only common trait these two share, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20231013_111913_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Twofer: 1975 Jeep Wagoneer & 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX STI – Different Takes For Different Makes")
CC Twofer: 1975 Jeep Wagoneer & 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX STI – Different Takes For Different Makes
Posted on March 7, 2024 | 6 CommentsNow that’s a power couple if I’ve ever seen one! Jeep and Subaru are two major proponents of all-wheel drive, but that’s probably the only common trait these two share, […] -
![It’s been a while since I’ve written up a twofer, and as a result, I have a few in store. So this will be T87’s Twofer Week, live from the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20221208_111746_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Twofer: 1993 Porsche 968 CS & 1996 Toyota Sprinter Carib (E110) S Touring – Strange Bedfellows")
CC Twofer: 1993 Porsche 968 CS & 1996 Toyota Sprinter Carib (E110) S Touring – Strange Bedfellows
Posted on March 5, 2024 | 12 CommentsIt’s been a while since I’ve written up a twofer, and as a result, I have a few in store. So this will be T87’s Twofer Week, live from the […] -
![As per usual, there were more foreign cars than domestic ones sighted over the past couple of months. And it’s all going to be in one biiiig post, just to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20240107_110049_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (January-February 2024) – Part 2: Foreign Cars")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (January-February 2024) – Part 2: Foreign Cars
Posted on March 2, 2024 | 19 CommentsAs per usual, there were more foreign cars than domestic ones sighted over the past couple of months. And it’s all going to be in one biiiig post, just to […] -
![Here we go again for another round of the odds and sods of the Tokyo CCs. I know I hesitated to give this regular series a miss last time, but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20240201_113135_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (January-February 2024) – Part 1: Japanese Cars")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (January-February 2024) – Part 1: Japanese Cars
Posted on March 1, 2024 | 11 CommentsHere we go again for another round of the odds and sods of the Tokyo CCs. I know I hesitated to give this regular series a miss last time, but […] -
![Back in the old days – by which I mean up to the ‘50s/’60s, one-off or extremely limited-run coachbuilt cars were quite rare, by definition, but they did exist. Then […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20231217_103158_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2015 Maserati Mostro Zagato – The Monster Returns")
CC Capsule: 2015 Maserati Mostro Zagato – The Monster Returns
Posted on February 27, 2024 | 8 CommentsBack in the old days – by which I mean up to the ‘50s/’60s, one-off or extremely limited-run coachbuilt cars were quite rare, by definition, but they did exist. Then […] -
![(first posted 2/23/2018) Now that we nibbled some Autobianchi and had a good slice of Iso, how about we end this three-course Italian Deadly Sins menu with something […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italian_Deadly_Sins3_Lancia.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 3) – The Many Sins Of Lancia")
Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 3) – The Many Sins Of Lancia
Posted on February 23, 2024 | 80 Comments(first posted 2/23/2018) Now that we nibbled some Autobianchi and had a good slice of Iso, how about we end this three-course Italian Deadly Sins menu with something […] -
![Early hybrids are a strange world. The 1st generation Prius (1997-2003) was the trailblazer, but it looked unremarkable. Its blobby and uninspiring 4-door body seemed designed to hide its innovative […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20221211_105743_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2002 Honda Insight (ZE1) – Slippery When Dry")
Curbside Classic: 2002 Honda Insight (ZE1) – Slippery When Dry
Posted on February 23, 2024 | 11 CommentsEarly hybrids are a strange world. The 1st generation Prius (1997-2003) was the trailblazer, but it looked unremarkable. Its blobby and uninspiring 4-door body seemed designed to hide its innovative […] -
![(first posted 2/22/2018) As we gather our thoughts from yesterday’s Autobianchi post and anticipate the sadness of tomorrow’s Lancia story (spoiler alert: Lancia dies at the beginning and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italian_Deadly_Sins2_Iso.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 2) – Iso Rivolta, The Impossible Dream")
Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 2) – Iso Rivolta, The Impossible Dream
Posted on February 22, 2024 | 38 Comments(first posted 2/22/2018) As we gather our thoughts from yesterday’s Autobianchi post and anticipate the sadness of tomorrow’s Lancia story (spoiler alert: Lancia dies at the beginning and […] -
![Peugeot have a justly-earned reputation for being a very prudent and serious outfit – in a good way. The company was initially started in 1810 and is still thriving, so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20230528_133113_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2007 Peugeot 1007 – The Faceplant Pug")
Curbside Classic: 2007 Peugeot 1007 – The Faceplant Pug
Posted on February 22, 2024 | 13 CommentsPeugeot have a justly-earned reputation for being a very prudent and serious outfit – in a good way. The company was initially started in 1810 and is still thriving, so […] -
![(first posted 2/21/2018) Welcome to another edition of our European Deadly Sins Tour, now in its seventh round after having visited France (twice), Britain (twice) and Germany (also twice). […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italian_Deadly_Sins1_autobianchi.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 1) – Autobianchi A111, Who Do You Think You Are?")
Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 1) – Autobianchi A111, Who Do You Think You Are?
Posted on February 21, 2024 | 52 Comments(first posted 2/21/2018) Welcome to another edition of our European Deadly Sins Tour, now in its seventh round after having visited France (twice), Britain (twice) and Germany (also twice). […] -
![What’s the usual taxi in your area? It obviously depends where you are, but I bet it’s something decently large, but also economical. Like a Prius or a Ford Escape. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20230421_101541_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2006 Toyota Century (G50) Taxi – Wouldn’t You Love To Meter?")
CC Capsule: 2006 Toyota Century (G50) Taxi – Wouldn’t You Love To Meter?
Posted on February 19, 2024 | 13 CommentsWhat’s the usual taxi in your area? It obviously depends where you are, but I bet it’s something decently large, but also economical. Like a Prius or a Ford Escape. […]
