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Curbside Classics Archives
CC Capsule Archive
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![Here we go for another JDM parallel universe oddball, this time in two-door form: the curious case of the Celica notchback that got facelifted and rebranded as a Corona. Was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_20211113_135025-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule : 1988 Toyota Corona Coupé (T160) 2.0 GT-R – Identity Crisis")
CC Capsule : 1988 Toyota Corona Coupé (T160) 2.0 GT-R – Identity Crisis
Posted on October 6, 2022 | 9 CommentsHere we go for another JDM parallel universe oddball, this time in two-door form: the curious case of the Celica notchback that got facelifted and rebranded as a Corona. Was […] -
![(first posted 10/5/2016) For us Curbavores, it’s always a satisfying moment to spot an older car that has since become a rare sight on the road. However, it’s infrequently the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Cadillac-CTS-V-wagon-2014.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC: 2014 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon – Born A Classic")
Future CC: 2014 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon – Born A Classic
Posted on October 5, 2022 | 100 Comments(first posted 10/5/2016) For us Curbavores, it’s always a satisfying moment to spot an older car that has since become a rare sight on the road. However, it’s infrequently the […] -
![I don’t know what it was like before the Edsel came out. Nor did I witness the launch of the Citroën Ami 6, the Austin Allegro or the VW 411/412. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_20220821_134133-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2002 Fiat Multipla – Muffin Top")
CC Capsule: 2002 Fiat Multipla – Muffin Top
Posted on October 5, 2022 | 24 CommentsI don’t know what it was like before the Edsel came out. Nor did I witness the launch of the Citroën Ami 6, the Austin Allegro or the VW 411/412. […] -
![(first posted 10/3/2016) In Part 1 of this series, we looked at the four-cylinder engine available in Ford trucks in the early 1940s. For Part 2, let’s jump ahead twenty […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/170-slant-six.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Little Engines That Could, Part 2: How 170 Cubic Inches Of Dodge Rammed A Challenge By Volkswagen")
The Little Engines That Could, Part 2: How 170 Cubic Inches Of Dodge Rammed A Challenge By Volkswagen
Posted on October 3, 2022 | 62 Comments(first posted 10/3/2016) In Part 1 of this series, we looked at the four-cylinder engine available in Ford trucks in the early 1940s. For Part 2, let’s jump ahead twenty […] -
![(first posted 9/29/2016) Welcome to Part 1 of an intermittent dive into the depths of automotive (and truck) history, outlining relatively small displacement engines that did a lot of work […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1941-Ford-Truck-Foldout-01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Little Engines That Could, Part 1: 1941-1942 Ford 30 HP Four Cylinder Truck Engine")
The Little Engines That Could, Part 1: 1941-1942 Ford 30 HP Four Cylinder Truck Engine
Posted on September 29, 2022 | 37 Comments(first posted 9/29/2016) Welcome to Part 1 of an intermittent dive into the depths of automotive (and truck) history, outlining relatively small displacement engines that did a lot of work […] -
![For a car with such a stellar name, the Nissan Pulsar usually isn’t the shiniest object in the vicinity. At least, that’s been true of my (admittedly limited) past Pulsar […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_20220221_163749-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1992 Nissan Pulsar (N14) GTI-R – B-List Star Tries Breaking Into Group A")
CC Capsule: 1992 Nissan Pulsar (N14) GTI-R – B-List Star Tries Breaking Into Group A
Posted on September 27, 2022 | 5 CommentsFor a car with such a stellar name, the Nissan Pulsar usually isn’t the shiniest object in the vicinity. At least, that’s been true of my (admittedly limited) past Pulsar […] -
![(first posted 9/26/2016) A gigantic red roadster from the first decade of the 20th century is not typical fodder for this website, but I was so bowled over by its […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/021.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Capsule: 1907 Ford Model K Roadster – Watch The Malcomsons Go By")
Car Show Capsule: 1907 Ford Model K Roadster – Watch The Malcomsons Go By
Posted on September 26, 2022 | 40 Comments(first posted 9/26/2016) A gigantic red roadster from the first decade of the 20th century is not typical fodder for this website, but I was so bowled over by its […] -
![A few weeks ago, we looked at the Autozam Carol – another kei car from the very early 660cc period. A very prim and proper little thing, totally stock, with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_20220903_145700-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1990 Suzuki Alto (CN21) Works RS/X – Miniature Hot Hatch")
CC Capsule: 1990 Suzuki Alto (CN21) Works RS/X – Miniature Hot Hatch
Posted on September 21, 2022 | 8 CommentsA few weeks ago, we looked at the Autozam Carol – another kei car from the very early 660cc period. A very prim and proper little thing, totally stock, with […] -
![It was a sunny weekend and I was in a part of town I hadn’t yet explored. Suddenly, I caught a glimpse of the Volvo’s characteristic rear fin gleaming from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_20220826_163459-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1971 Volvo 1800E – Scandinavian Grime Drama")
CC Capsule: 1971 Volvo 1800E – Scandinavian Grime Drama
Posted on September 20, 2022 | 16 CommentsIt was a sunny weekend and I was in a part of town I hadn’t yet explored. Suddenly, I caught a glimpse of the Volvo’s characteristic rear fin gleaming from […] -
![(first posted 9/19/2016) This is a one-hit (or rather one-year) wonder. Take the advanced, yet proven engine and drivetrain of a popular car, the Citroën 11CV Traction Avant, and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Rosengart_Supetrac_coupe1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: Monday Morning Rarities – 1939 Rosengart Supertraction LR 539")
Car Show Classic: Monday Morning Rarities – 1939 Rosengart Supertraction LR 539
Posted on September 19, 2022 | 64 Comments(first posted 9/19/2016) This is a one-hit (or rather one-year) wonder. Take the advanced, yet proven engine and drivetrain of a popular car, the Citroën 11CV Traction Avant, and […] -
![(first posted 9/18/2016) When we use the phrase, “separated at birth”, we often apply it to similar looking celebrities born to different generations. It also spawned this post, because the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/reliant-and-valiant-revised.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Family Values: May They Be Valiant, May They Be Reliant")
Family Values: May They Be Valiant, May They Be Reliant
Posted on September 18, 2022 | 98 Comments(first posted 9/18/2016) When we use the phrase, “separated at birth”, we often apply it to similar looking celebrities born to different generations. It also spawned this post, because the […] -
![Here we go for another dive into the ocean of oddities that is GM’s Japanese market offerings. Today, we are faced with one of the few mid-‘80s Chevrolets that would […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_20220828_153953-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1986(ish) Chevrolet Caprice Classic Wagon – Big In Japan")
CC Capsule: 1986(ish) Chevrolet Caprice Classic Wagon – Big In Japan
Posted on September 16, 2022 | 27 CommentsHere we go for another dive into the ocean of oddities that is GM’s Japanese market offerings. Today, we are faced with one of the few mid-‘80s Chevrolets that would […] -
![(first posted 9/15/2016) The Continental Mark V has received considerable attention here as the epitome of the 1970s Brougham Era of American cars, including as “The Mayor of Brougham City” […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1200-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: Go West, 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V")
CC Road Trip: Go West, 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V
Posted on September 15, 2022 | 79 Comments(first posted 9/15/2016) The Continental Mark V has received considerable attention here as the epitome of the 1970s Brougham Era of American cars, including as “The Mayor of Brougham City” […] -
![It’s been a minute since we’ve had a gander at the R4, hasn’t it? Fortunately, these are an object of worship in this country (still baffling to me, but what […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_20220526_115229-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1988 Renault 4 GTL Clan – The Fantastique Four’s Finale")
CC Capsule: 1988 Renault 4 GTL Clan – The Fantastique Four’s Finale
Posted on September 13, 2022 | 7 CommentsIt’s been a minute since we’ve had a gander at the R4, hasn’t it? Fortunately, these are an object of worship in this country (still baffling to me, but what […] -
![(first posted 4/23/2013) While we have already done the first-gen Cordoba story here on CC, both the original and the facelifted ’78, today I want to tell you a little […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/aaDSC00879.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1979 Chrysler 300 – Red, White And Brougham")
Curbside Capsule: 1979 Chrysler 300 – Red, White And Brougham
Posted on September 10, 2022 | 56 Comments(first posted 4/23/2013) While we have already done the first-gen Cordoba story here on CC, both the original and the facelifted ’78, today I want to tell you a little […]
