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Curbside Classics Archives
Museum Archive
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![Welcome to the final leg in our loooong tour of the Toyota Collection. This will probably be the one most of you will relate to best, but it will also […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSC_3025_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Toyota Automobile Museum – Part 4: The “Modern” Era (1960-1990)")
The Toyota Automobile Museum – Part 4: The “Modern” Era (1960-1990)
Posted on June 5, 2025 | 17 CommentsWelcome to the final leg in our loooong tour of the Toyota Collection. This will probably be the one most of you will relate to best, but it will also […] -
![The fabulous ‘50s are finally upon us! In today’s post, we can look forward to weird and wonderful designs, with fins, chrome and furry dice. Nah, just kidding about that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSC_3011_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Toyota Automobile Museum – Part 3: Early Post-War (1945-1960)")
The Toyota Automobile Museum – Part 3: Early Post-War (1945-1960)
Posted on June 4, 2025 | 22 CommentsThe fabulous ‘50s are finally upon us! In today’s post, we can look forward to weird and wonderful designs, with fins, chrome and furry dice. Nah, just kidding about that […] -
![OK, now we’re really getting this tour of the Toyota Museum into high gear! The spindly horseless carriages and baroque brass era cars are nice, but a bit too alien […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSC_3004_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Toyota Automobile Museum – Part 2: Classics And Streamliners (1925-1945)")
The Toyota Automobile Museum – Part 2: Classics And Streamliners (1925-1945)
Posted on June 3, 2025 | 12 CommentsOK, now we’re really getting this tour of the Toyota Museum into high gear! The spindly horseless carriages and baroque brass era cars are nice, but a bit too alien […] -
![Taking a bit of a break from my recent ’80s binge, I hope you will join me as we visit an outstanding car museum. It took me quite a while, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSC_2333_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Toyota Automobile Museum – Part 1: Pioneers, Veterans & Early Classics (1890-1925)")
The Toyota Automobile Museum – Part 1: Pioneers, Veterans & Early Classics (1890-1925)
Posted on June 2, 2025 | 20 CommentsTaking a bit of a break from my recent ’80s binge, I hope you will join me as we visit an outstanding car museum. It took me quite a while, […] -
![Weathered just shy of the point of no return, you can practically hear this old truck crying out to anyone close enough to see it to please find it a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20200124_140035.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Classic: 1927 Seagrave Fire Engine – Future Hall Of Flamer?")
Museum Classic: 1927 Seagrave Fire Engine – Future Hall Of Flamer?
Posted on December 12, 2024 | 11 CommentsWeathered just shy of the point of no return, you can practically hear this old truck crying out to anyone close enough to see it to please find it a […] -
Dockside Tech: How to Operate A 1943 Aircraft Carrier Elevator
Posted on December 2, 2024 | 50 Comments(first posted 12/2/2018) I am talking about an aircraft elevator circa 1943 on an Essex Class carrier that is still functional. -
![If rail transport is almost a religion in Japan, and it most certainly is, then this is the equivalent of Mecca or the Vatican. Over thirty railway cars, locomotives, or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_20241024_134617_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum / Trackside Classic: The Railway Museum at Ōmiya")
Museum / Trackside Classic: The Railway Museum at Ōmiya
Posted on November 11, 2024 | 17 CommentsIf rail transport is almost a religion in Japan, and it most certainly is, then this is the equivalent of Mecca or the Vatican. Over thirty railway cars, locomotives, or […] -
![Reporting on a museum having 2,000 vehicles is tough. The ongoing decision of what to show, what to say, and trying to keep a neutral tone made Part 1 fun, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_1623.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auto Museum Report: The Orlando Auto Museum at Dezerland Park, Part 2 – Second Verse Different Than The First")
Auto Museum Report: The Orlando Auto Museum at Dezerland Park, Part 2 – Second Verse Different Than The First
Posted on October 11, 2024 | 25 CommentsReporting on a museum having 2,000 vehicles is tough. The ongoing decision of what to show, what to say, and trying to keep a neutral tone made Part 1 fun, […] -
![This is likely the ultimate daydream for many of us. Think about it…if you own an old shopping mall and have just over 2,000 classic cars (that’s no typo), creation […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1623.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Museum Report: The Orlando Auto Museum at Dezerland Park, Part 1")
Car Museum Report: The Orlando Auto Museum at Dezerland Park, Part 1
Posted on October 4, 2024 | 47 CommentsThis is likely the ultimate daydream for many of us. Think about it…if you own an old shopping mall and have just over 2,000 classic cars (that’s no typo), creation […] -
![Here in New England, we savor the times of the year when weather accommodates the parking of cars on grass en-masse and having a good old fashioned lawn event car […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC_0079-1.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics — Driving on Isabel’s Lawn, Swedish Car Day 2024")
Car Show Classics — Driving on Isabel’s Lawn, Swedish Car Day 2024
Posted on August 23, 2024 | 16 CommentsHere in New England, we savor the times of the year when weather accommodates the parking of cars on grass en-masse and having a good old fashioned lawn event car […] -
![Well, well, well. Long time no see! An Opel Senator B (second generation), caught in the role of ringmaster, surrounded by many older family members. Kapitän-Admiral-Diplomat-Senator, historically, that’s the whole […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_2661.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Outtake: 1987 Opel Senator B 3.0 i CD – The Last Of The ‘Big Opels’")
Museum Outtake: 1987 Opel Senator B 3.0 i CD – The Last Of The ‘Big Opels’
Posted on August 17, 2024 | 35 CommentsWell, well, well. Long time no see! An Opel Senator B (second generation), caught in the role of ringmaster, surrounded by many older family members. Kapitän-Admiral-Diplomat-Senator, historically, that’s the whole […] -
![(first posted 8/1/2018) “The Shape of Speed” may well be a personal high watermark as regards automotive exhibits. I have been utterly fascinated with the streamlined era since I was a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IMG_0017.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Classics: “The Shape of Speed” – A Sublime Collection of Streamlined Cars")
Museum Classics: “The Shape of Speed” – A Sublime Collection of Streamlined Cars
Posted on August 1, 2024 | 67 Comments(first posted 8/1/2018) “The Shape of Speed” may well be a personal high watermark as regards automotive exhibits. I have been utterly fascinated with the streamlined era since I was a […] -
![(first posted 7/31/2018) It’s full-on monsoon season here in Thailand. The need to escape the overcast and humid city can be irresistible. A week-end in Khao Yai, a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IMG_20180729_110451.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Classics: 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic by Ghia – Fiat’s Only A-Lister")
Museum Classics: 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic by Ghia – Fiat’s Only A-Lister
Posted on July 31, 2024 | 23 Comments(first posted 7/31/2018) It’s full-on monsoon season here in Thailand. The need to escape the overcast and humid city can be irresistible. A week-end in Khao Yai, a […] -
![I shared a photo report from the recently opened Great British Car Journey museum, and teased that there was something else, other than a great collection of memorable British cars, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Minor.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Classic: 1957 Morris Minor 1000 Tourer – Driving Dad’s Car, Almost")
Museum Classic: 1957 Morris Minor 1000 Tourer – Driving Dad’s Car, Almost
Posted on July 17, 2024 | 39 CommentsI shared a photo report from the recently opened Great British Car Journey museum, and teased that there was something else, other than a great collection of memorable British cars, […] -
![The number of UK car museums –with heavily revised and expanded collections such as British Motor Museum (BMM)– available seems to be increasing and has inevitably led to some interesting […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20240616_125627.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Photo Report: The Great British Car Journey, Ambergate, England – For The Memories, Not The Glamour")
Museum Photo Report: The Great British Car Journey, Ambergate, England – For The Memories, Not The Glamour
Posted on July 15, 2024 | 19 CommentsThe number of UK car museums –with heavily revised and expanded collections such as British Motor Museum (BMM)– available seems to be increasing and has inevitably led to some interesting […]
