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			Curbside Finds: Daihatsu Copen / Toyota Crown Comfort – Japan, Land Of ParadoxesPosted on September 16, 2025 | 27 Comments(Updated 9/16/2025) It’s difficult to make sweeping generalizations about Japanese cars, especially those that you actually find on the streets and parking lots of Japan. Take these two, […]
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			1998 Daihatsu Atrai Classic & 1997 Mitsuoka Ray – Double Triple Retro MadnessPosted on August 29, 2025 | 17 Comments(first posted 2/27/2019) I found these unusual Japanese keis a block or two apart, virtually at the same time, in Chiang Mai. Two examples of the Pike car […]
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			Museum Classics: 1949 and 1952 Tatra T600 Tatraplan – Two Halves Almost Make A WholePosted on August 13, 2025 | 41 Comments(first posted 8/14/2019) Finally, something right up my dorsal fin. It’s no secret that I have a slight preference for the T87, but any Tatra sighting is a post-worthy […]
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			Curbside Finds: 1984 Autobianchi A112 Abarth (6th & 7th Series) – How To Tell Them AbarthPosted on June 13, 2025 | 6 CommentsIt’s been a while since we’ve had a dose of A112 sweetness on CC, so I thought we’d delve into the model’s final years in a little detail by way […]
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			CC Twofer: 1968 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super / 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 – For Your Four Eyes OnlyPosted on October 2, 2024 | 26 Comments(first posted 10/3/2018) Some cars have a split personality. It’s all in the front fascia. The headlamps, the trim, the model year changes and the colour all play a […]
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			CC Twofer: 1965 Mustang / 1978 Escort Mk II – Unlikely Red Ford DuoPosted on September 24, 2024 | 39 Comments(first posted 9/25/2018) Beware: one CC can hide another. It has happened to me a few times now, so when I find a good subject, I know […]
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			Curbside Classic: 1970 & 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda – Woulda And ShouldaPosted on April 24, 2024 | 24 CommentsIn the pony car wars of the ‘60s and ‘70s, Ford won the first round. Then GM got a bite at the apple a couple of years later with the […]
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			CC Twofer: 1973 & 1975 Alpine A310 – The French 912?Posted on April 9, 2024 | 4 CommentsBoy, this is going to be a challenge. Don Andreina, the sorely missed recently returning contributor from Down Under who authored so many quintessential CC posts, really outdid himself when […]
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			CC Twofer: 1987 Ferrari Mondial 3.2 & 1975 Suzuki Fronte Coupé – Opposites AttractPosted on March 8, 2024 | 8 CommentsA classic Ferrari and an iconic Suzuki, both unlicensed but not yet completely derelict, gathering weeds in a parking lot? Yep, this is Tokyo all right. Of the twofers we’ve […]
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			CC Twofer: 1975 Jeep Wagoneer & 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX STI – Different Takes For Different MakesPosted on March 7, 2024 | 6 CommentsNow that’s a power couple if I’ve ever seen one! Jeep and Subaru are two major proponents of all-wheel drive, but that’s probably the only common trait these two share, […]
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			CC Twofer: 1993 Porsche 968 CS & 1996 Toyota Sprinter Carib (E110) S Touring – Strange BedfellowsPosted on March 5, 2024 | 12 CommentsIt’s been a while since I’ve written up a twofer, and as a result, I have a few in store. So this will be T87’s Twofer Week, live from the […]
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			CC Twofer: 1972 Renault Estafette / 1976 Citroën HY – A Couple Of Your Best Van De Table, See-voo-playPosted on January 19, 2024 | 44 Comments(first posted 1/19/2018) From 1960 to 1980, the Renault Estafette and the Citroën HY (a.k.a “Type H” or “Tub”) were straight up rivals in the small world of […]
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			CC Twofer: 1970 Citroën DS 21 & 1974 Citroën DS 23 – The Goddess Is In The DetailsPosted on December 7, 2023 | 33 Comments(first posted 12/6/2017) The year is 1976 and the place is anywhere they drive on the left. You are in the market for a saloon, but […]
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			Curbside Classic: The Japanese Retro Trial (1st Witness) – Daihatsu Mira Gino Series 1 & 2Posted on November 10, 2023 | 28 Comments(first posted 11/10/2017) The retro thing is anything but new – and not limited to Japan, of course, but Japanese automakers have pushed the envelope quite a bit […]
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			CC Twofer: 1930 Model A, 1936 Ford – The Fords of IcelandPosted on October 4, 2023 | 22 Comments(first posted 10/3/2017) I’m done with the French cars for a bit, so here are some of the CCs I found over the summer in weird and interesting places. […]
 
				![Curbside Finds: Daihatsu Copen / Toyota Crown Comfort – Japan, Land Of Paradoxes (Updated 9/16/2025)       It’s difficult to make sweeping generalizations about Japanese cars, especially those that you actually find on the streets and parking lots of Japan. Take these two, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190831_143518-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![1998 Daihatsu Atrai Classic & 1997 Mitsuoka Ray – Double Triple Retro Madness (first posted 2/27/2019)      I found these unusual Japanese keis a block or two apart, virtually at the same time, in Chiang Mai. Two examples of the Pike car […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_20190210_141755.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Museum Classics: 1949 and 1952 Tatra T600 Tatraplan – Two Halves Almost Make A Whole (first posted 8/14/2019)     Finally, something right up my dorsal fin. It’s no secret that I have a slight preference for the T87, but any Tatra sighting is a post-worthy […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_20190710_110038-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Finds: 1984 Autobianchi A112 Abarth (6th & 7th Series) – How To Tell Them Abarth It’s been a while since we’ve had a dose of A112 sweetness on CC, so I thought we’d delve into the model’s final years in a little detail by way […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_20221225_140433_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Twofer: 1968 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super / 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 – For Your Four Eyes Only (first posted 10/3/2018)    Some cars have a split personality. It’s all in the front fascia. The headlamps, the trim, the model year changes and the colour all play a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_20180609_191416-Copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Twofer: 1965 Mustang / 1978 Escort Mk II – Unlikely Red Ford Duo   (first posted 9/25/2018)      Beware: one CC can hide another. It has happened to me a few times now, so when I find a good subject, I know […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/redfords_pic.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1970 & 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda – Woulda And Shoulda In the pony car wars of the ‘60s and ‘70s, Ford won the first round. Then GM got a bite at the apple a couple of years later with the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_20240218_090538_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Twofer: 1973 & 1975 Alpine A310 – The French 912? Boy, this is going to be a challenge. Don Andreina, the sorely missed recently returning contributor from Down Under who authored so many quintessential CC posts, really outdid himself when […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_20240407_122017_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Twofer: 1987 Ferrari Mondial 3.2 & 1975 Suzuki Fronte Coupé – Opposites Attract A classic Ferrari and an iconic Suzuki, both unlicensed but not yet completely derelict, gathering weeds in a parking lot? Yep, this is Tokyo all right. Of the twofers we’ve […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20240229_125335_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Twofer: 1975 Jeep Wagoneer & 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX STI – Different Takes For Different Makes Now that’s a power couple if I’ve ever seen one! Jeep and Subaru are two major proponents of all-wheel drive, but that’s probably the only common trait these two share, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20231013_111913_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Twofer: 1993 Porsche 968 CS & 1996 Toyota Sprinter Carib (E110) S Touring – Strange Bedfellows It’s been a while since I’ve written up a twofer, and as a result, I have a few in store. So this will be T87’s Twofer Week, live from the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20221208_111746_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Twofer: 1972 Renault Estafette / 1976 Citroën HY – A Couple Of Your Best Van De Table, See-voo-play (first posted 1/19/2018)      From 1960 to 1980, the Renault Estafette and the Citroën HY (a.k.a “Type H” or “Tub”) were straight up rivals in the small world of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/page2garde_estaf_typeH.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Twofer: 1970 Citroën DS 21 & 1974 Citroën DS 23 – The Goddess Is In The Details (first posted 12/6/2017)          The year is 1976 and the place is anywhere they drive on the left. You are in the market for a saloon, but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_20171107_122411.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: The Japanese Retro Trial (1st Witness) – Daihatsu Mira Gino Series 1 & 2 (first posted 11/10/2017)       The retro thing is anything but new – and not limited to Japan, of course, but Japanese automakers have pushed the envelope quite a bit […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_20171024_124531.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Twofer: 1930 Model A, 1936 Ford – The Fords of Iceland (first posted 10/3/2017)    I’m done with the French cars for a bit, so here are some of the CCs I found over the summer in weird and interesting places. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_20170726_185218.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


