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Curbside Classics Archives
CC Capsule Archive
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![We’ve seen a few “Datsun 280ZXs” on CC over the years, but how about the Nissan Fairlady Z? It’s the exact same, but with subtitles. And LHD, seat doilies, fender […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_20201012_120113-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1982 Nissan Fairlady Z (S130) Turbo – Found In Translation")
CC Capsule: 1982 Nissan Fairlady Z (S130) Turbo – Found In Translation
Posted on October 21, 2020 | 17 CommentsWe’ve seen a few “Datsun 280ZXs” on CC over the years, but how about the Nissan Fairlady Z? It’s the exact same, but with subtitles. And LHD, seat doilies, fender […] -
![(first posted 10/14/2014) A couple of months ago, Perry shared his thoughts on the first generation of the Nissan Stanza, in a post titled “Queen Dork”. This is the third […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/CC-233-066-1200-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1989-1992 Nissan Stanza (Bluebird U12): The Shrinking Violet")
Curbside Classic: 1989-1992 Nissan Stanza (Bluebird U12): The Shrinking Violet
Posted on October 14, 2020 | 59 Comments(first posted 10/14/2014) A couple of months ago, Perry shared his thoughts on the first generation of the Nissan Stanza, in a post titled “Queen Dork”. This is the third […] -
![I watched a fair amount of animated Disney films when I was growing up. The ones I liked best usually had some dark overtones or truly frightening characters. I can’t […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5547-1988-Suzuki-Samurai-AWD-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1988 Suzuki Samurai – Jimny Cricket")
Curbside Capsule: 1988 Suzuki Samurai – Jimny Cricket
Posted on October 13, 2020 | 23 CommentsI watched a fair amount of animated Disney films when I was growing up. The ones I liked best usually had some dark overtones or truly frightening characters. I can’t […] -
![Last year, I wrote a pretty long post about the Porsche 912. It was a green US-market car, also from 1966, which belonged to a friend of mine in Bangkok. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_20200927_122528-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1966 Porsche 912 – We’ll Meet Again, Don’t Know Where, Don’t Know When")
CC Capsule: 1966 Porsche 912 – We’ll Meet Again, Don’t Know Where, Don’t Know When
Posted on October 12, 2020 | 13 CommentsLast year, I wrote a pretty long post about the Porsche 912. It was a green US-market car, also from 1966, which belonged to a friend of mine in Bangkok. […] -
![(first posted 10/7/2014) Say hello to the Tercel from Hell. As this old California plate indicates, it’s been in use for a very long time, and as all this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/a-tercel.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1980 Toyota Corolla Tercel – A Definitive CC")
Curbside Capsule: 1980 Toyota Corolla Tercel – A Definitive CC
Posted on October 7, 2020 | 86 Comments(first posted 10/7/2014) Say hello to the Tercel from Hell. As this old California plate indicates, it’s been in use for a very long time, and as all this […] -
![CC hunting is a game of chance, but it can also be a game of patience. Among the parking areas and side streets familiar to me in the little corner […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_20200930_085835-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T – The Big Reveal")
CC Capsule: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T – The Big Reveal
Posted on October 2, 2020 | 13 CommentsCC hunting is a game of chance, but it can also be a game of patience. Among the parking areas and side streets familiar to me in the little corner […] -
![(first posted 10/1/2014) Loyal CC follower Big Paws spotted this Thunderbird on holiday in Sonoma, and what a good reason this is for having gone there. He was only able to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/DSC_9291.crop_.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1962 Ford Thunderbird SportsWagon Conversion – What’s Not To Like About The Vista-Bird Thunder Cruiser?")
CC Capsule: 1962 Ford Thunderbird SportsWagon Conversion – What’s Not To Like About The Vista-Bird Thunder Cruiser?
Posted on October 1, 2020 | 74 Comments(first posted 10/1/2014) Loyal CC follower Big Paws spotted this Thunderbird on holiday in Sonoma, and what a good reason this is for having gone there. He was only able to […] -
![Earlier this week, I had written about a 1:24 scale model of a 1969 Ford Capri 1600 GT XLR I had recently purchased. I remain thoroughly impressed by manufacturer Welly’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/002-c.-1991-Mercury-Capri-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Coda: c. 1991 Mercury Capri – How It All Ended")
Curbside Coda: c. 1991 Mercury Capri – How It All Ended
Posted on September 25, 2020 | 18 CommentsEarlier this week, I had written about a 1:24 scale model of a 1969 Ford Capri 1600 GT XLR I had recently purchased. I remain thoroughly impressed by manufacturer Welly’s […] -
![(first posted 3/28/2012) On the Dodge Mirada’s Wikipedia page it states that one was used in Kenny Rogers’ theatrical acting debut, Six Pack, a film garnering an impressive 5.2/10 on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DodgeMiradaCMX-001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Dodge Mirada CMX – Loveable Orphan")
CC Capsule: Dodge Mirada CMX – Loveable Orphan
Posted on September 21, 2020 | 77 Comments(first posted 3/28/2012) On the Dodge Mirada’s Wikipedia page it states that one was used in Kenny Rogers’ theatrical acting debut, Six Pack, a film garnering an impressive 5.2/10 on […] -
![(originally posted 8/23/2011) As if Chevy wasn’t generous enough in gracing the autosphere with its superb new 1955s, it topped it with an unexpected boon, the Nomad. Not nearly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/CC-145-091.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Classic Car Show Capsule: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad – Stealing The Thunder From The High Priced Cars")
Classic Car Show Capsule: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad – Stealing The Thunder From The High Priced Cars
Posted on September 20, 2020 | 92 Comments(originally posted 8/23/2011) As if Chevy wasn’t generous enough in gracing the autosphere with its superb new 1955s, it topped it with an unexpected boon, the Nomad. Not nearly […] -
![(first posted 9/20/2014) The sight of a beat up Jag in a dilapidated neighborhood is one of autodom’s more frequent and depressing spectacles. But this particular XJ6 which I spotted […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/a-jag.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1986 Jaguar XJ6 – Destined For Abandonment")
CC Capsule: 1986 Jaguar XJ6 – Destined For Abandonment
Posted on September 20, 2020 | 61 Comments(first posted 9/20/2014) The sight of a beat up Jag in a dilapidated neighborhood is one of autodom’s more frequent and depressing spectacles. But this particular XJ6 which I spotted […] -
![Yes, yes, we’ve already seen this model. Twice, in fact. But you know what, I’ve grown quite fond of these and the other week this I found this one, an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_20200830_123408-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1994 Nissan Gloria (Y30) V-20E SGL Wagon – Indulging In Overindulgence")
CC Capsule: 1994 Nissan Gloria (Y30) V-20E SGL Wagon – Indulging In Overindulgence
Posted on September 14, 2020 | 21 CommentsYes, yes, we’ve already seen this model. Twice, in fact. But you know what, I’ve grown quite fond of these and the other week this I found this one, an […] -
![It should be a requirement that an example of every economy car should be stored in a museum. After all, these are cars that are such a fundamental part of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/1982-datsun-pulsar-coupe-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1982 Datsun Pulsar Coupe (N10) – Not Quite A Magnetic Star")
Curbside Capsule: 1982 Datsun Pulsar Coupe (N10) – Not Quite A Magnetic Star
Posted on August 28, 2020 | 19 CommentsIt should be a requirement that an example of every economy car should be stored in a museum. After all, these are cars that are such a fundamental part of […] -
![Imagine my surprise when, while driving along a local street in my town, I spotted this sleek white beauty! It’s a 1960 Chrysler Saratoga 4-door hardtop, one of only 4,099 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/20200823_104215-1_resized.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Capsule: 1960 Chrysler Saratoga Hardtop–Peak American Space Age?")
Curbside Classic Capsule: 1960 Chrysler Saratoga Hardtop–Peak American Space Age?
Posted on August 26, 2020 | 56 CommentsImagine my surprise when, while driving along a local street in my town, I spotted this sleek white beauty! It’s a 1960 Chrysler Saratoga 4-door hardtop, one of only 4,099 […] -
![Around here at Curbside Classic, the Chevy Astro Van is considered a Cockroach Of The Road™. Though not widely beloved when new, it has earned respect due to its utility, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200112_170859.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classics: Chevrolet Astro Vans – Your Choice: Pampered Or Patina’d?")
Curbside Classics: Chevrolet Astro Vans – Your Choice: Pampered Or Patina’d?
Posted on August 12, 2020 | 44 CommentsAround here at Curbside Classic, the Chevy Astro Van is considered a Cockroach Of The Road™. Though not widely beloved when new, it has earned respect due to its utility, […]
