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Curbside Classics Archives
CC Outtakes Archive
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![Its predecessor, the W116-series S-Class, is a downright classic. But by now it also looks very classic, as in old. And its W140-successor is a pompous barge, although I must […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_6685.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtakes: 1979-1991 Mercedes-Benz W126 And C126 S-Class – Timeless Autobahn Gliders")
Car Show Outtakes: 1979-1991 Mercedes-Benz W126 And C126 S-Class – Timeless Autobahn Gliders
Posted on July 8, 2024 | 33 CommentsIts predecessor, the W116-series S-Class, is a downright classic. But by now it also looks very classic, as in old. And its W140-successor is a pompous barge, although I must […] -
![(Originally posted 7/03/2018) “On a lark” is a phrase that means “just for fun”, for those unfamiliar with it. I can think of few better ways to end a workweek […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_0845-1964-Buick-Skylark-convertible-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: 1964 Buick Skylark Convertible & 1980 Buick Skylark Sedan – On A Lark")
CC Outtakes: 1964 Buick Skylark Convertible & 1980 Buick Skylark Sedan – On A Lark
Posted on July 5, 2024 | 40 Comments(Originally posted 7/03/2018) “On a lark” is a phrase that means “just for fun”, for those unfamiliar with it. I can think of few better ways to end a workweek […] -
![Welcome to part three – the best part, in many ways, because we’re starting with Alfa Romeo. OK, so maybe the Coda Tronca isn’t your favourite model, but it’s the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_20240602_091003_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (May-June 2024) – Part 3: More Foreign Cars (Italian, French & American)")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (May-June 2024) – Part 3: More Foreign Cars (Italian, French & American)
Posted on July 5, 2024 | 23 CommentsWelcome to part three – the best part, in many ways, because we’re starting with Alfa Romeo. OK, so maybe the Coda Tronca isn’t your favourite model, but it’s the […] -
![Lots of imports to get through again, as always. But they weren’t all found in the usual tree-lined place, no no! One can encounter genuine in-motion classics, such as this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_20240616_114426_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (May-June 2024) – Part 2: Foreign Cars (British, Swedish & German)")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (May-June 2024) – Part 2: Foreign Cars (British, Swedish & German)
Posted on July 3, 2024 | 12 CommentsLots of imports to get through again, as always. But they weren’t all found in the usual tree-lined place, no no! One can encounter genuine in-motion classics, such as this […] -
![It’s that time of every-other-month again, folks! The pickings were (as ever) pretty rich, so let’s get to the JDM goodies already, starting with Toyota. This 2nd gen Celica GT […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_20240505_083042_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (May-June 2024) – Part 1: Japanese Cars")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (May-June 2024) – Part 1: Japanese Cars
Posted on July 1, 2024 | 9 CommentsIt’s that time of every-other-month again, folks! The pickings were (as ever) pretty rich, so let’s get to the JDM goodies already, starting with Toyota. This 2nd gen Celica GT […] -
![Japanese carmakers are well versed in the art of making large and exciting wares, but let’s not forget that small and dull has always been in their DNA. The issue, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_20210622_090433_1_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: Welcome To The Wild World Of Kei Vans")
CC Outtakes: Welcome To The Wild World Of Kei Vans
Posted on June 28, 2024 | 19 CommentsJapanese carmakers are well versed in the art of making large and exciting wares, but let’s not forget that small and dull has always been in their DNA. The issue, […] -
![Datsun (Nissan) was the pioneer in selling compact pickup trucks to Americans, starting way back in 1957. The Datsun 211 filled a small niche that no one else had identified, and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_0735-1.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1975 Toyota SR-5 Sport Truck – How Toyota Won The Compact Truck Crown, One Gear At A Time")
Curbside Find: 1975 Toyota SR-5 Sport Truck – How Toyota Won The Compact Truck Crown, One Gear At A Time
Posted on June 27, 2024 | 27 CommentsDatsun (Nissan) was the pioneer in selling compact pickup trucks to Americans, starting way back in 1957. The Datsun 211 filled a small niche that no one else had identified, and […] -
![Completely free of knickknacks and without stance ‘improvements’. As if they’ve just rolled off the production line. Or left the body manufacturer’s workshop. A trio of mighty fine classic Volkswagen […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_2430.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: All Cool Air-Cooled Things Come In Threes")
CC Outtakes: All Cool Air-Cooled Things Come In Threes
Posted on May 31, 2024 | 11 CommentsCompletely free of knickknacks and without stance ‘improvements’. As if they’ve just rolled off the production line. Or left the body manufacturer’s workshop. A trio of mighty fine classic Volkswagen […] -
![We’ll finish this edition of the T87 Singles Outtakes with a flourish, mark my words! We’re going to set the bar right from the off with a Dino 246GT and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_20240428_122258_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (March-April 2024) – Part 3: More Foreign Cars (Italian, German, Swedish, etc.)")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (March-April 2024) – Part 3: More Foreign Cars (Italian, German, Swedish, etc.)
Posted on May 3, 2024 | 13 CommentsWe’ll finish this edition of the T87 Singles Outtakes with a flourish, mark my words! We’re going to set the bar right from the off with a Dino 246GT and […] -
![The term “British Invasion” is usually used in reference to ‘60s pop groups making it in America (unless you live in the quarter of the globe that the British actually […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_20240428_094422_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (March-April 2024) – Part 2: Foreign Cars (British, French & American)")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (March-April 2024) – Part 2: Foreign Cars (British, French & American)
Posted on May 2, 2024 | 12 CommentsThe term “British Invasion” is usually used in reference to ‘60s pop groups making it in America (unless you live in the quarter of the globe that the British actually […] -
![Oh, is it time for one of those again? Might as well, given that the pickings were quite rich, over the past couple of months. Take the Isuzu 117 Coupé, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_20240310_095311_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (March-April 2024) – Part 1: Japanese Cars")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (March-April 2024) – Part 1: Japanese Cars
Posted on May 1, 2024 | 9 CommentsOh, is it time for one of those again? Might as well, given that the pickings were quite rich, over the past couple of months. Take the Isuzu 117 Coupé, […] -
![I wistfully remember the good old days when our daily urban walks would yield numerous CCs to shoot. That’s not quite so much the case anymore; is it me or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1950.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Threefer: Mazda RX-7 (gen1), Datsun 720 Pickup, “Catfish” Mercury Sable – Suddenly It’s 2006")
Curbside Threefer: Mazda RX-7 (gen1), Datsun 720 Pickup, “Catfish” Mercury Sable – Suddenly It’s 2006
Posted on April 4, 2024 | 12 CommentsI wistfully remember the good old days when our daily urban walks would yield numerous CCs to shoot. That’s not quite so much the case anymore; is it me or […] -
![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 […] -
![I’ve posted previously from trips to New Zealand, during which I captured various curbside and museum sightings of note. We’ve recently returned from another visit and, whilst I didn’t focus […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/bedford-1-tile.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtakes: New Zealand Never Disappoints")
Curbside Outtakes: New Zealand Never Disappoints
Posted on March 3, 2024 | 20 CommentsI’ve posted previously from trips to New Zealand, during which I captured various curbside and museum sightings of note. We’ve recently returned from another visit and, whilst I didn’t focus […] -
![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 […]
