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In Motion Classic Archive
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In Motion Classic: 1989 Pontiac Sunbird GT Convertible – The Spirit of ’89
Posted on August 10, 2026 | 39 Comments(Updated 8/10/2026) This car could be viewed in two ways. Was it a comically tarted-up version of an outdated economy car? Or was […] -
In-Motion Classic: First Generation Chrysler Concorde – The Wheels Don’t Look Bad
Posted on June 30, 2026 | 15 CommentsIt’s not uncommon downtown to see old cars with huge wheels and ultra-low-profile tires. In my personal upper-middle-aged opinion they look completely wrong and horrible. I’m talking about an ’85 […] -
In-Motion Classic: 1967 Ferrari 330 GT – Lightning Strikes Thrice
Posted on May 31, 2026 | 24 Comments(Updated 5/31/2026) When Sundays actually are sunny in Tokyo, the true classics will occasionally venture out. I knew this from experience already. But knowing is one thing […] -
In-Motion / Future Classic: 2019 Toyota Century (G60) – It’s Lovely At The Top
Posted on February 27, 2026 | 52 Comments(Updated 2/27/2026) Since I’ve been in Japan, I’ve seen a few Toyota Centuries about, but always older G50s. It figures, as those were made from 1997 to […] -
In-Motion Classic: 1977 Cadillac Coupe DeVille – Like A Butter Mint In The Rain
Posted on February 14, 2026 | 47 Comments(Updated 2/14/2026) The official paint color of this 1977 Cadillac Coupe DeVille was “Seamist Green”. This shade reminds me of a candy my grandparents used to […] -
Rare Find: 1981 Ford Durango In Motion – The Foxiest Fairmont Variant?
Posted on January 3, 2026 | 48 Comments(Updated 1/3/2026) I’ve long agreed with the theory that if one spends enough time in Southern California, eventually an example of any vehicle ever made anywhere will […] -
In-Motion Classic: 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse – Red With Envy
Posted on December 11, 2025 | 16 Comments(Updated 12/11/2025) I was in college when the second-generation Mitsubishi Eclipse made its debut for model year ’95. Having been a fan of the previous, first-generation […] -
CCs In Israel: From Hatchbacks to Land-Yachts
Posted on December 10, 2025 | 26 Comments(Updated 12/10/2025) Here is another batch of would-be-interesting vehicles, captured in Israel during the two recent months. That’s because CC captures were slow, as I had […] -
In-Motion Classic: 1970 Nissan Skyline 2000GT (C10) – Heaven Sent
Posted on November 24, 2025 | 13 Comments(Updated 11/24/2025) I spent eight years in the tropics, where the seasons are either scorching and sunny or steamy and wet. I am therefore really enjoying my […] -
In Motion Classic: 1954–1956 Jaguar MkVIIM – Prima Ballerina
Posted on November 20, 2025 | 29 Comments(Updated 11/20/2025) For the passing observer, old cars just seem to blend into each other or fall into cliché. Take this Jaguar MkVIIM for example; ostensibly […] -
In-Motion Classic: 1984 Mercury Grand Marquis Two-Door Sedan – Once Taken For Granite
Posted on November 12, 2025 | 45 Comments(Updated 11/12/2025) It snowed all day on Halloween this year in Chicago. In fact, not only did the snow accumulate, but it remained overnight for the first […] -
1999 Daihatsu Midget II: This Tiny Japanese Van Wants To Be A Benz G-Wagen When It Grows Up
Posted on November 4, 2025 | 8 Comments(Updated 11/4/2025) There are quite a few G-Wagens around Japan. Why should it be any different here? Those things are everywhere, be they in full Russian mafia-style black […] -
In Motion Classic: 1959–1966 Alfa Romeo Giulietta/Giulia Sprint Speciale – They Drive On The Wrong Side In Japan As Well
Posted on November 3, 2025 | 15 Comments(Updated 11/3/2025) There’s nothing more frustrating than seeing something special approaching from more than a block away and realizing there is no way to get any closer […] -
In Motion Classic: 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais – And The Survivor’s Prize Goes To…
Posted on October 12, 2025 | 58 Comments(Updated 10/12/2025) If there were a prize for cars that have gone from Being Everywhere to Being Nearly Extinct, GM’s N body may win first place. Not […] -
In Motion Classic: Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV – Pure Seduction
Posted on September 7, 2025 | 11 CommentsThere I was, waiting for an old friend of mine in the corner of 24th and Mission in San Francisco, just by the BART station, when this white Alfa Romeo […]
![In Motion Classic: 1989 Pontiac Sunbird GT Convertible – The Spirit of ’89 (Updated 8/10/2026) This car could be viewed in two ways. Was it a comically tarted-up version of an outdated economy car? Or was […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Sunbird-1.jpg)
![In-Motion Classic: First Generation Chrysler Concorde – The Wheels Don’t Look Bad It’s not uncommon downtown to see old cars with huge wheels and ultra-low-profile tires. In my personal upper-middle-aged opinion they look completely wrong and horrible. I’m talking about an ’85 […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Chrysler-Concorde-scaled-e1782580989858-115x115.jpg)
![In-Motion Classic: 1967 Ferrari 330 GT – Lightning Strikes Thrice (Updated 5/31/2026) When Sundays actually are sunny in Tokyo, the true classics will occasionally venture out. I knew this from experience already. But knowing is one thing […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_20200517_123036_1-copy.jpg)
![In-Motion / Future Classic: 2019 Toyota Century (G60) – It’s Lovely At The Top (Updated 2/27/2026) Since I’ve been in Japan, I’ve seen a few Toyota Centuries about, but always older G50s. It figures, as those were made from 1997 to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_20200226_150019-copy.jpg)
![In-Motion Classic: 1977 Cadillac Coupe DeVille – Like A Butter Mint In The Rain (Updated 2/14/2026) The official paint color of this 1977 Cadillac Coupe DeVille was “Seamist Green”. This shade reminds me of a candy my grandparents used to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2011-04-28-1977-Cadillac-Coupe-DeVille-2-CC.jpg)
![Rare Find: 1981 Ford Durango In Motion – The Foxiest Fairmont Variant? (Updated 1/3/2026) I’ve long agreed with the theory that if one spends enough time in Southern California, eventually an example of any vehicle ever made anywhere will […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_8243-2.jpg)
![In-Motion Classic: 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse – Red With Envy (Updated 12/11/2025) I was in college when the second-generation Mitsubishi Eclipse made its debut for model year ’95. Having been a fan of the previous, first-generation […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/045-1995-Mitsubishi-Eclipse-CC.jpg)
![CCs In Israel: From Hatchbacks to Land-Yachts (Updated 12/10/2025) Here is another batch of would-be-interesting vehicles, captured in Israel during the two recent months. That’s because CC captures were slow, as I had […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/New-Yorker-featured.jpg)
![In-Motion Classic: 1970 Nissan Skyline 2000GT (C10) – Heaven Sent (Updated 11/24/2025) I spent eight years in the tropics, where the seasons are either scorching and sunny or steamy and wet. I am therefore really enjoying my […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_20191114_101315-copy.jpg)
![In Motion Classic: 1954–1956 Jaguar MkVIIM – Prima Ballerina (Updated 11/20/2025) For the passing observer, old cars just seem to blend into each other or fall into cliché. Take this Jaguar MkVIIM for example; ostensibly […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MK7d.jpg)
![In-Motion Classic: 1984 Mercury Grand Marquis Two-Door Sedan – Once Taken For Granite (Updated 11/12/2025) It snowed all day on Halloween this year in Chicago. In fact, not only did the snow accumulate, but it remained overnight for the first […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/021-1984-Grand-Marquis-CC.jpg)
![1999 Daihatsu Midget II: This Tiny Japanese Van Wants To Be A Benz G-Wagen When It Grows Up (Updated 11/4/2025) There are quite a few G-Wagens around Japan. Why should it be any different here? Those things are everywhere, be they in full Russian mafia-style black […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_20191017_113211_cropped.jpg)
![In Motion Classic: 1959–1966 Alfa Romeo Giulietta/Giulia Sprint Speciale – They Drive On The Wrong Side In Japan As Well (Updated 11/3/2025) There’s nothing more frustrating than seeing something special approaching from more than a block away and realizing there is no way to get any closer […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_6781-2.jpg)
![In Motion Classic: 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais – And The Survivor’s Prize Goes To… (Updated 10/12/2025) If there were a prize for cars that have gone from Being Everywhere to Being Nearly Extinct, GM’s N body may win first place. Not […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Calais-1.jpg)
![In Motion Classic: Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV – Pure Seduction There I was, waiting for an old friend of mine in the corner of 24th and Mission in San Francisco, just by the BART station, when this white Alfa Romeo […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_20241205_151228_aHDR-115x115.jpg)


