Curbside Classic Archives
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Blog Archive
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Cohort Outtakes: Geo Prizms On Patrol – The Corollas Of The Red, White, And Blue
Posted on May 30, 2016 | 39 CommentsI can’t remember the last time I saw a Geo Prizm of either generation in my locale, but apparently first generation Prizms are still kicking around in other parts of the […] -
CC Capsule: Monday Morning Rarities – Hummer H1
Posted on May 30, 2016 | 35 CommentsI assume that a Hummer H1 is not a common sight any more in North America, and believe me they are not a common sight in Australia; they never were… -
COAL Outtake: So This Is What Honda’s Double Wishbone Suspension Looks Like
Posted on May 29, 2016 | 67 CommentsThe tires on our Acura TSX Sport Wagon were overdue for a rotation, and it’s quicker to just do it at home than going somewhere, so out came my fleet […] -
CC For Sale: 1978 Oldsmobiler Cutlass Salon Aeroback – A Neighborhood Fixture Is Finally Going
Posted on May 29, 2016 | 67 CommentsI hate to see this one go. It’s been an institution in our neighborhood since we moved here 23 years ago, at a house owned by two women a block […] -
Skinner Butte Outtake: Better Than Average
Posted on May 28, 2016 | 12 CommentsThursday we headed (once again) to Skinner Butte for our daily walk-hike. There’s usually something up there to make worth fishing out my iPhone out of my pocket, and I […] -
Challenge Of The Day: “Say One Nice Thing” – Korean Edition
Posted on May 27, 2016 | 66 CommentsKorean cars sure have come a long way, haven’t they? My sister just bought a brand new Hyundai i30 (Elantra GT) that, even at the end of its generation, is […] -
Curbside Classic: 1977 Bedford CF Cab Chassis – Trying To Keep Up With The Transit
Posted on May 27, 2016 | 34 CommentsI’ve come across this Bedford a few times in the same industrial neighbourhood in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, so it must belong to someone working in the area. This […] -
Curbside Capsule: 1996-97 Mazda 929 – The Swan Becomes An Ugly Duckling
Posted on May 26, 2016 | 22 CommentsThe late 1980s and early 1990s was a time when Japanese automakers experimented with exciting new technology and styling. Amidst this, Mazda launched its most beautiful 929 (Sentia) yet, a sleek, sensuous […] -
Curbside Cute-Ute: The Nissan Sunny GB120
Posted on May 26, 2016 | 20 CommentsIt is proving to be harder than I ever imagined to find great curbside classics in Japan. I’ve thought a lot about the reasons why and the only reasonable explanation […] -
CC Outtake: Old Goat
Posted on May 25, 2016 | 15 CommentsAfter sampling a 1971 Buick Skylark living the good life curbside earlier today, it is an appropriate time to take a sobering look at how the ravages of time have affected a nearby example of […] -
CC Capsule: Beefy Buick
Posted on May 25, 2016 | 41 CommentsThe emergence from hibernation of classic cars this spring has been inhibited in Washington, DC and the mid-Atlantic region by weeks of continuous rains worthy of Washington State and the Pacific […] -
CC Outtake: 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport – The Fewer Doors, The Fewer Buyers
Posted on May 24, 2016 | 29 CommentsI don’t even need to bother searching for production figures — it’s clear that Jeep sold far fewer 2-door XJ Cherokees than 4-door, especially among the face-lifted 1997-2001 versions. It’s interesting […] -
CC Capsule: Monday Morning Rarities – Suzuki Wagon R+
Posted on May 23, 2016 | 20 CommentsIt seems like there is a never-ending stream of niche vehicles that find their way to Australia hoping they will catch on, such as this over-engined (a whopping 1000 cc […] -
Curbside Outtake: A CC Lover Lives Here
Posted on May 22, 2016 | 19 Comments(click on image for full size) I pass this rural farmhouse on my way to work, and finally caught all three CCs in the driveway together. I know which one […] -
See You In Nashville At The Lane Motor Museum In Four Weeks!
Posted on May 21, 2016 | 17 CommentsEvery time I do a Google image search for Lane Motor Museum, I get a bit more excited about our CC Meet Up there, in just four weeks, on Saturday, […]
![Cohort Outtakes: Geo Prizms On Patrol – The Corollas Of The Red, White, And Blue I can’t remember the last time I saw a Geo Prizm of either generation in my locale, but apparently first generation Prizms are still kicking around in other parts of the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/White_Prizm_cjz92.jpg)

![COAL Outtake: So This Is What Honda’s Double Wishbone Suspension Looks Like The tires on our Acura TSX Sport Wagon were overdue for a rotation, and it’s quicker to just do it at home than going somewhere, so out came my fleet […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/CC-294-004-1200.jpg)
![CC For Sale: 1978 Oldsmobiler Cutlass Salon Aeroback – A Neighborhood Fixture Is Finally Going I hate to see this one go. It’s been an institution in our neighborhood since we moved here 23 years ago, at a house owned by two women a block […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/CC-293-036-1200.jpg)
![Skinner Butte Outtake: Better Than Average Thursday we headed (once again) to Skinner Butte for our daily walk-hike. There’s usually something up there to make worth fishing out my iPhone out of my pocket, and I […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/CC-294-010-1200.jpg)
![Challenge Of The Day: “Say One Nice Thing” – Korean Edition Korean cars sure have come a long way, haven’t they? My sister just bought a brand new Hyundai i30 (Elantra GT) that, even at the end of its generation, is […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/kia_amanti_2003_pictures_1_b.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 1977 Bedford CF Cab Chassis – Trying To Keep Up With The Transit I’ve come across this Bedford a few times in the same industrial neighbourhood in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, so it must belong to someone working in the area. This […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Bedford-CF-cab-chassis-1.jpg)
![Curbside Capsule: 1996-97 Mazda 929 – The Swan Becomes An Ugly Duckling The late 1980s and early 1990s was a time when Japanese automakers experimented with exciting new technology and styling. Amidst this, Mazda launched its most beautiful 929 (Sentia) yet, a sleek, sensuous […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1998-mazda-sentia-Jdm-interior.jpg)
![Curbside Cute-Ute: The Nissan Sunny GB120 It is proving to be harder than I ever imagined to find great curbside classics in Japan. I’ve thought a lot about the reasons why and the only reasonable explanation […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_0887.jpg)
![CC Outtake: Old Goat After sampling a 1971 Buick Skylark living the good life curbside earlier today, it is an appropriate time to take a sobering look at how the ravages of time have affected a nearby example of […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/GTO-6-1200.jpg)
![CC Capsule: Beefy Buick The emergence from hibernation of classic cars this spring has been inhibited in Washington, DC and the mid-Atlantic region by weeks of continuous rains worthy of Washington State and the Pacific […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Buick-GS-1-1200.jpg)
![CC Outtake: 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport – The Fewer Doors, The Fewer Buyers I don’t even need to bother searching for production figures — it’s clear that Jeep sold far fewer 2-door XJ Cherokees than 4-door, especially among the face-lifted 1997-2001 versions. It’s interesting […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_5217.jpg)
![CC Capsule: Monday Morning Rarities – Suzuki Wagon R+ It seems like there is a never-ending stream of niche vehicles that find their way to Australia hoping they will catch on, such as this over-engined (a whopping 1000 cc […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Suzuki-Wagon-Rplus-1.jpg)
![Curbside Outtake: A CC Lover Lives Here (click on image for full size) I pass this rural farmhouse on my way to work, and finally caught all three CCs in the driveway together. I know which one […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cc_lover.jpg)
![See You In Nashville At The Lane Motor Museum In Four Weeks! Every time I do a Google image search for Lane Motor Museum, I get a bit more excited about our CC Meet Up there, in just four weeks, on Saturday, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Lane-motor-museum.jpg)


