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Blog Archive
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Wordless Outtake: Add Caption Here
Posted on October 31, 2019 | 39 Comments -
Car Lot Classics: What’s On The Lemon Lot – October 2019 Edition
Posted on October 30, 2019 | 28 CommentsIt’s been a couple years since we last perused the “Lemon Lot” here at the US military installation on the outskirts of Tokyo where I used to work. For new […] -
CC Newsstand/Capsule: Infiniti Axes The Q70 (M)
Posted on October 29, 2019 | 26 CommentsAfter three generations, the Infiniti Q70 – formerly known as the M – is no more. Nissan’s luxury brand has quietly withdrawn the model from the US market and there’s […] -
CC Outtake: 1955 Studebaker Conestoga Wagon – Less Dumpy Than the Sedan, Less Sleek Than the Coupe
Posted on October 29, 2019 | 40 CommentsOut for the morning fancy coffee run and came across this little gem. With a little better cropping and maybe some Kodachrome vibrancy, the picture could have been taken in […] -
Car Show Classic: The 60th Anniversary Of The El Camino – Part 2
Posted on October 28, 2019 | 22 CommentsI’ve returned this morning to wrap up the El Camino 60th Anniversary report, and will start with the only picture of my El Camino taken during the show itself. Thanks […] -
Car Show Classic- The 60th Anniversary of the El Camino Part 1
Posted on October 25, 2019 | 19 CommentsAs an owner of several classic cars, I’ve attended many classic car shows, and discovered each one has its own unique vibe. Despite that, there are common threads to each, […] -
CC Capsule: 2011 Toyota Crown (S200) Patrol Car – You’re Nicked!
Posted on October 24, 2019 | 19 CommentsWell, that’s it, I’m done for. It’s a fair cop. Turns out smuggling narcotics, manufacturing fake ¥3000 notes and leaving sushi restaurants without paying the check are all illegal in […] -
Cohort Outtake: Too Much Eyeliner?
Posted on October 24, 2019 | 47 CommentsWilliam Rubano never fails to deliver something good to the Cohort. While struggling with what to say about a different Buick, I found a set of Buicks that neatly show […] -
TQOTD – Which Historic Livery Would You like to See Again?
Posted on October 23, 2019 | 81 CommentsSeeing this beauty sweep past the bottom of the garden the other day made me wonder about what other historic liveries would bring a smile to a Curbivore. -
Layover Outtake: Beijing International Airport – The Ground Support Vehicles
Posted on October 23, 2019 | 42 CommentsYesterday I left home for Tokyo which involved a flight to LA, then the redeye to Beijing and now I sit here awaiting my connection to Tokyo. Beijing Airport is […] -
Hindsight Classic: 1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans Convertible – This Is What I Should Have Driven Back From Last Summer’s Meet-Up
Posted on October 21, 2019 | 37 CommentsAs the days grow cooler and the nights grow cold, ones thoughts sometimes turn introspective. This evening I found myself scanning through older photos and I came across these two […] -
Dealer Classics Capsule: Observing Local Customs
Posted on October 21, 2019 | 8 CommentsCustom trucks and lowriders are definitely not my bag, but there’s no denying that seeing a dealership / workshop that specializes in these is something to behold – and take […] -
Junkyard Classic: 1983 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Wagon – Goodbye, Jumbo
Posted on October 20, 2019 | 38 CommentsIf the GM B-Body in general is hallowed chassis here at CC, then the B-Body wagon must be even more sacred. After all, what vehicle was ever made worse by […] -
TOAL: 1976 Chevy Blazer (Mattel Power Shifter)
Posted on October 19, 2019 | 15 CommentsI love collecting older toys, especially anything having to do with cars. I found what I think is one the coolest pieces of my collection last night and would like […]

![Car Lot Classics: What’s On The Lemon Lot – October 2019 Edition It’s been a couple years since we last perused the “Lemon Lot” here at the US military installation on the outskirts of Tokyo where I used to work. For new […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/untitled-229-of-251-e1572487426263.jpg)
![CC Newsstand/Capsule: Infiniti Axes The Q70 (M) After three generations, the Infiniti Q70 – formerly known as the M – is no more. Nissan’s luxury brand has quietly withdrawn the model from the US market and there’s […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/infiniti_q70_2014_wallpapers_5_b.jpg)
![CC Outtake: 1955 Studebaker Conestoga Wagon – Less Dumpy Than the Sedan, Less Sleek Than the Coupe Out for the morning fancy coffee run and came across this little gem. With a little better cropping and maybe some Kodachrome vibrancy, the picture could have been taken in […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Studebaker.jpg)
![CC Television: A Few Of The Cars From “The Price Is Right” It would likely be impossible to list all the cars offered to contestants on The Price Is Right. The show has been in it’s current form since 1972; it is […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/tpir.jpg)
![Car Show Classic- The 60th Anniversary of the El Camino Part 1 As an owner of several classic cars, I’ve attended many classic car shows, and discovered each one has its own unique vibe. Despite that, there are common threads to each, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Gen-3-Take-1.jpg)
![CC Capsule: 2011 Toyota Crown (S200) Patrol Car – You’re Nicked! Well, that’s it, I’m done for. It’s a fair cop. Turns out smuggling narcotics, manufacturing fake ¥3000 notes and leaving sushi restaurants without paying the check are all illegal in […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_20191019_130031-copy.jpg)
![Cohort Outtake: Too Much Eyeliner? William Rubano never fails to deliver something good to the Cohort. While struggling with what to say about a different Buick, I found a set of Buicks that neatly show […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/30588165077_ba3c0cb12c_c.jpg)

![Layover Outtake: Beijing International Airport – The Ground Support Vehicles Yesterday I left home for Tokyo which involved a flight to LA, then the redeye to Beijing and now I sit here awaiting my connection to Tokyo. Beijing Airport is […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_6360.jpg)
![Hindsight Classic: 1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans Convertible – This Is What I Should Have Driven Back From Last Summer’s Meet-Up As the days grow cooler and the nights grow cold, ones thoughts sometimes turn introspective. This evening I found myself scanning through older photos and I came across these two […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_1472.jpg)
![Dealer Classics Capsule: Observing Local Customs Custom trucks and lowriders are definitely not my bag, but there’s no denying that seeing a dealership / workshop that specializes in these is something to behold – and take […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_20191017_102659-copy.jpg)
![Junkyard Classic: 1983 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Wagon – Goodbye, Jumbo If the GM B-Body in general is hallowed chassis here at CC, then the B-Body wagon must be even more sacred. After all, what vehicle was ever made worse by […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_5693.jpg)
![TOAL: 1976 Chevy Blazer (Mattel Power Shifter) I love collecting older toys, especially anything having to do with cars. I found what I think is one the coolest pieces of my collection last night and would like […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/QUICK-CHANGE-MACHINE-1.jpg)


