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![What we have here is a rather typical example of the most common automotive customization/accessorizing trend of the 21st century, so far: The overlanding look, although in this case it’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_2295.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1992 Subaru Legacy – Eggs, Milk, Bananas, Bread, Ham, Pepper")
Curbside Find: 1992 Subaru Legacy – Eggs, Milk, Bananas, Bread, Ham, Pepper
Posted on November 18, 2024 | 21 CommentsWhat we have here is a rather typical example of the most common automotive customization/accessorizing trend of the 21st century, so far: The overlanding look, although in this case it’s […] -
![Pre-war cars. Can’t live with ‘em, can’t live… er… with ‘em. Just too slow, cramped, impractical, unreliable, and so on. Well, luckily for those of us who love them, some […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_20240407_120610_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1929 Austin Seven Coupé – Behold, The Mighty 747 (cc)")
Car Show Classic: 1929 Austin Seven Coupé – Behold, The Mighty 747 (cc)
Posted on November 18, 2024 | 11 CommentsPre-war cars. Can’t live with ‘em, can’t live… er… with ‘em. Just too slow, cramped, impractical, unreliable, and so on. Well, luckily for those of us who love them, some […] -
![Unlikely cars pop up in unlikely places. When was the last time you saw an early ’80s Cordoba–and in such cream puff condition? It’s for sale just down the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241113_161319.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1983 Chrysler Cordoba–Is A 2nd Gen. Cordoba Really Worth $12,500?")
Curbside Classic: 1983 Chrysler Cordoba–Is A 2nd Gen. Cordoba Really Worth $12,500?
Posted on November 18, 2024 | 52 CommentsUnlikely cars pop up in unlikely places. When was the last time you saw an early ’80s Cordoba–and in such cream puff condition? It’s for sale just down the […] -
![(first posted 3/15/2013) If I ever run out of cars to shoot in Eugene (not likely), I’ll just start hanging out in our sister city to the east, Springfield. The […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/CC-193-003-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Lot Classic: 1980 Mercury Cougar XR-7 – That Very Common Dishonest Car – Yours For $2995; Hurry!")
Car Lot Classic: 1980 Mercury Cougar XR-7 – That Very Common Dishonest Car – Yours For $2995; Hurry!
Posted on November 17, 2024 | 139 Comments(first posted 3/15/2013) If I ever run out of cars to shoot in Eugene (not likely), I’ll just start hanging out in our sister city to the east, Springfield. The […] -
![(first posted 8/25/2018) I wouldn’t classify it as such. I think it’s important to limit the Brougham classification to those primarily American (and sometimes foreign, usually Japanese) […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Screenshot-2014-08-01-00.48.20.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Capsule: Vanden Plas Princess 4-Litre R – International Brougham?")
Cohort Capsule: Vanden Plas Princess 4-Litre R – International Brougham?
Posted on November 17, 2024 | 84 Comments(first posted 8/25/2018) I wouldn’t classify it as such. I think it’s important to limit the Brougham classification to those primarily American (and sometimes foreign, usually Japanese) […] -
![Photos from the CC Cohort by Guillaume Vachey. As soon as I saw the image of these two Américaines, I was transported back to the mid-90s. Never mind that they […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/54143293641_c4da4ec39c_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Finds: Cadillac STS & Chrysler Vision – Back To The ’90s, In France")
Curbside Finds: Cadillac STS & Chrysler Vision – Back To The ’90s, In France
Posted on November 17, 2024 | 15 CommentsPhotos from the CC Cohort by Guillaume Vachey. As soon as I saw the image of these two Américaines, I was transported back to the mid-90s. Never mind that they […] -
![I live in north Tokyo, so I do have a tendency to go south into the city for my regular CC hunting trips. Last week though, I decided to go […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_20241108_095452_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Dealer Classics: JDM Smörgåsbord In Saitama")
Dealer Classics: JDM Smörgåsbord In Saitama
Posted on November 16, 2024 | 23 CommentsI live in north Tokyo, so I do have a tendency to go south into the city for my regular CC hunting trips. Last week though, I decided to go […] -
![(first posted 5/14/2013) Pontiac had an interesting lineup in the Sixties. While most people remember the Catalina, Grand Prix, GTO and Bonneville when it comes to ’60s Ponchos, the Star […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/09-08-2012-016-e1367075768112.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1962 Pontiac Star Chief – If You Can’t Decide Between The Bonneville Or The Catalina…")
Car Show Classic: 1962 Pontiac Star Chief – If You Can’t Decide Between The Bonneville Or The Catalina…
Posted on November 15, 2024 | 63 Comments(first posted 5/14/2013) Pontiac had an interesting lineup in the Sixties. While most people remember the Catalina, Grand Prix, GTO and Bonneville when it comes to ’60s Ponchos, the Star […] -
![(first posted 11/11/2018) Sometimes automakers come up with a timeless model name that can be transferred from generation to generation. One of them is Transit, everybody […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_7263.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Ford Transit Mk2 Phase2 – Mid-Eighties Blue And White Transit Bus")
CC Global: Ford Transit Mk2 Phase2 – Mid-Eighties Blue And White Transit Bus
Posted on November 15, 2024 | 41 Comments(first posted 11/11/2018) Sometimes automakers come up with a timeless model name that can be transferred from generation to generation. One of them is Transit, everybody […] -
![Ah yes, the intriguing world of special and heavy haulage once again, starring a semi with a payload capacity of 116 tonnes (255,700 lbs). An extendable Broshuis semi-low loader with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_2740.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2024 Volvo FH16 8×4/4 And 2021 Broshuis PL2 3+7 – Adding Up To a 52-Wheeler (Without Spares)")
CC Global: 2024 Volvo FH16 8×4/4 And 2021 Broshuis PL2 3+7 – Adding Up To a 52-Wheeler (Without Spares)
Posted on November 15, 2024 | 14 CommentsAh yes, the intriguing world of special and heavy haulage once again, starring a semi with a payload capacity of 116 tonnes (255,700 lbs). An extendable Broshuis semi-low loader with […] -
![In reality, there is really no conflict between “Real Car Guys” and “Tourists”. One of my favorite blog sites has been “My Jaguar Experience”, which presented a dichotomy of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/us-vs-them-jpg.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Commentary: “Real Car Guys” vs “Tourists.”")
Curbside Commentary: “Real Car Guys” vs “Tourists.”
Posted on November 15, 2024 | 49 CommentsIn reality, there is really no conflict between “Real Car Guys” and “Tourists”. One of my favorite blog sites has been “My Jaguar Experience”, which presented a dichotomy of […] -
![I stumbled into this ad from 1961 and just had to share it with you. The continental spare mount is bad enough ($29.95), but it’s also available with a trailer […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/sprite-tow-hitch.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: Continental Kit With Trailer Hitch For Bugeye Sprite – “Want To Haul A Trailer?”")
Vintage Ad: Continental Kit With Trailer Hitch For Bugeye Sprite – “Want To Haul A Trailer?”
Posted on November 14, 2024 | 16 CommentsI stumbled into this ad from 1961 and just had to share it with you. The continental spare mount is bad enough ($29.95), but it’s also available with a trailer […] -
![Doesn’t that lovely line of Volvo 140 butts make you want to say “Man, I remember when cars came in so many different colors!”? That’s been my comment on that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/DSC_0129.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Musings: Bringing Color Back – There’s Actually A Lot Out There, Curbside and Otherwise")
Curbside Musings: Bringing Color Back – There’s Actually A Lot Out There, Curbside and Otherwise
Posted on November 14, 2024 | 71 CommentsDoesn’t that lovely line of Volvo 140 butts make you want to say “Man, I remember when cars came in so many different colors!”? That’s been my comment on that […] -
![Nissan’s former reputation for sportiness, dating back to its days peddling Datsuns, is all but gone today. The Maxima died in 2023, but the manufacturer still maintains a well-rounded lineup […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/stanza-8.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1987 Nissan Stanza – Mini Maxima")
Junkyard Classic: 1987 Nissan Stanza – Mini Maxima
Posted on November 14, 2024 | 11 CommentsNissan’s former reputation for sportiness, dating back to its days peddling Datsuns, is all but gone today. The Maxima died in 2023, but the manufacturer still maintains a well-rounded lineup […] -
![Whether it’s obscure ancient European racers or one of the myriad JDM sub-models I’ve never seen or heard of before in my life, CC hunting in Tokyo never fails to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_20240519_093644_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Clueless Outtake: Get A Load Of That Road Hog")
Curbside Clueless Outtake: Get A Load Of That Road Hog
Posted on November 13, 2024 | 9 CommentsWhether it’s obscure ancient European racers or one of the myriad JDM sub-models I’ve never seen or heard of before in my life, CC hunting in Tokyo never fails to […]
