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Curbside Classics Archives
CC Outtakes Archive
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![Happy new year to all! Check out what I have for your viewing pleasure: the best of last year’s Tokyo CC sightings. Autumn is easily the most classic-friendly time of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_20241215_090255_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (October-December 2024) – Part 1: Japanese Cars (Honda, Mitsubishi & Nissan)")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (October-December 2024) – Part 1: Japanese Cars (Honda, Mitsubishi & Nissan)
Posted on January 2, 2025 | 14 CommentsHappy new year to all! Check out what I have for your viewing pleasure: the best of last year’s Tokyo CC sightings. Autumn is easily the most classic-friendly time of […] -
![2024 is ending; how about a quick canter through some of the best parts of it, from a European perspective? In no particular order, and with no controlling theme or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/WP_20151219_003.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtakes: My Pick Of 2024")
Curbside Outtakes: My Pick Of 2024
Posted on December 23, 2024 | 14 Comments2024 is ending; how about a quick canter through some of the best parts of it, from a European perspective? In no particular order, and with no controlling theme or […] -
![(first posted 12/6/2018) For the past couple of years or so, I have been making an effort to explore new-to-me parts of the greater Chicago area. By “greater Chicago”, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_5305-1990-91-Toyota-4Runner-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1990 Toyota 4Runner – Duct Tape Fire!")
Curbside Find: 1990 Toyota 4Runner – Duct Tape Fire!
Posted on December 6, 2024 | 32 Comments(first posted 12/6/2018) For the past couple of years or so, I have been making an effort to explore new-to-me parts of the greater Chicago area. By “greater Chicago”, […] -
![The GMT400 pickup was launched in 1987 for the 1988 model year and continued in production in various forms until 2002. I’ve never owned one but their appeal to me […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_0507.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtakes: General Motors GMT400 Pickups at Work and Play")
Curbside Outtakes: General Motors GMT400 Pickups at Work and Play
Posted on December 6, 2024 | 32 CommentsThe GMT400 pickup was launched in 1987 for the 1988 model year and continued in production in various forms until 2002. I’ve never owned one but their appeal to me […] -
![It’s always a bit heart-warming to run into an old friend that you haven’t seen in 15 years and didn’t know that they were still around. I first shot this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_2249.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1962 Ford Falcon Sports Futura Hipster Found Hiding In Alley 15 Years After Its CC Debut")
1962 Ford Falcon Sports Futura Hipster Found Hiding In Alley 15 Years After Its CC Debut
Posted on November 3, 2024 | 9 CommentsIt’s always a bit heart-warming to run into an old friend that you haven’t seen in 15 years and didn’t know that they were still around. I first shot this […] -
![(first posted 10/12/2018) Early evening has long been one of my favorite times of the day, when there’s still enough light outside to see things plainly and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_1143-1968-Lincoln-Continental-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Outtakes: 1968 Lincoln Continental Coupe – Cruising At Dusk")
In-Motion Outtakes: 1968 Lincoln Continental Coupe – Cruising At Dusk
Posted on October 12, 2024 | 52 Comments(first posted 10/12/2018) Early evening has long been one of my favorite times of the day, when there’s still enough light outside to see things plainly and […] -
![Wilkommen to the third and final part of the summer roundup of Tokyo’s CC scene. I don’t think the W123 would be in my top three classic Mercedes, but it’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_20240915_093647_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (July-September 2024) – Part 3: More Foreign Cars (German & British)")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (July-September 2024) – Part 3: More Foreign Cars (German & British)
Posted on October 3, 2024 | 11 CommentsWilkommen to the third and final part of the summer roundup of Tokyo’s CC scene. I don’t think the W123 would be in my top three classic Mercedes, but it’s […] -
![There are always about twice as many imported CCs as there are JDM classics around Tokyo. This time, we’re kicking off the foreign car double post with the Detroit iron. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_20240915_091816_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (July-September 2024) – Part 2: Foreign Cars (American, Italian & French)")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (July-September 2024) – Part 2: Foreign Cars (American, Italian & French)
Posted on October 2, 2024 | 15 CommentsThere are always about twice as many imported CCs as there are JDM classics around Tokyo. This time, we’re kicking off the foreign car double post with the Detroit iron. […] -
![‘Tis the time of the season for yet another one of these little wrap-up posts. The summer heat was brutal this year, so yours truly did not prowl the pavement […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_20240926_110938_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (July-September 2024) – Part 1: Japanese Cars")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (July-September 2024) – Part 1: Japanese Cars
Posted on October 1, 2024 | 9 Comments‘Tis the time of the season for yet another one of these little wrap-up posts. The summer heat was brutal this year, so yours truly did not prowl the pavement […] -
![Parked at a Volvo cars event, a duo of Ford Transits with a 35 years age gap, give or take a few years. Only a Hymer RV was sitting between […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_3317.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Parking Lot Finds: Ford Transit Recreational Vehicles – Generations Apart")
Parking Lot Finds: Ford Transit Recreational Vehicles – Generations Apart
Posted on September 29, 2024 | 14 CommentsParked at a Volvo cars event, a duo of Ford Transits with a 35 years age gap, give or take a few years. Only a Hymer RV was sitting between […] -
![We took a recent quick trip to Portland for a wedding, and to visit our kids who both live there now. The morning dog walks around the neighborhood of our […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_0154.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Finds: Portland, Oregon Edition")
Curbside Finds: Portland, Oregon Edition
Posted on August 18, 2024 | 19 CommentsWe took a recent quick trip to Portland for a wedding, and to visit our kids who both live there now. The morning dog walks around the neighborhood of our […] -
![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 […]
