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Curbside Classics Archives
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![(first posted 1/15/2016) Four decades is an eternity in the automobile business, with new technology and design trends constantly changing automotive design, so there are few vehicles produced today that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/1-Front-View.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1995- Toyota Crown Comfort — Living Fossil")
CC Capsule: 1995- Toyota Crown Comfort — Living Fossil
Posted on January 15, 2022 | 42 Comments(first posted 1/15/2016) Four decades is an eternity in the automobile business, with new technology and design trends constantly changing automotive design, so there are few vehicles produced today that […] -
![(first posted 1/15/2016) From some perspectives, the Toyota Crown was the car that paved the way for the great leap upwards into the Lexus brand. In hindsight, its existence seems […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/s40e.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1962-67 S40 Toyota Crown – The Generation Gap")
Curbside Classic: 1962-67 S40 Toyota Crown – The Generation Gap
Posted on January 15, 2022 | 55 Comments(first posted 1/15/2016) From some perspectives, the Toyota Crown was the car that paved the way for the great leap upwards into the Lexus brand. In hindsight, its existence seems […] -
![(first posted 1/14/2016) Toyota’s batting average has generally been high over the decades, but not everything carrying the big “T” has been a long-term winner. One of Toyota’s biggest challenges […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/sup.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1986 – 1992 Toyota Supra – Chasing Elusive Ponies")
Curbside Classic: 1986 – 1992 Toyota Supra – Chasing Elusive Ponies
Posted on January 14, 2022 | 51 Comments(first posted 1/14/2016) Toyota’s batting average has generally been high over the decades, but not everything carrying the big “T” has been a long-term winner. One of Toyota’s biggest challenges […] -
![This black beauty is an early model fourth generation Gloria. I don’t think we’ve had one of these on CC before and I’m not sure many of these were exported […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_20211105_131909-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1971 Nissan Gloria (230) GL Saloon – Who Do We Think You Are?")
Curbside Classic: 1971 Nissan Gloria (230) GL Saloon – Who Do We Think You Are?
Posted on January 13, 2022 | 18 CommentsThis black beauty is an early model fourth generation Gloria. I don’t think we’ve had one of these on CC before and I’m not sure many of these were exported […] -
![(first posted 1/12/2016) Finding old Toyotas anywhere except on the West Coast can be a challenge.That’s where most were sold, and most older Japanese vehicles, like many European (and a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Toyota-Hilux-close-up.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: First Generation Toyota Hilux – Building Block")
Curbside Classic: First Generation Toyota Hilux – Building Block
Posted on January 12, 2022 | 43 Comments(first posted 1/12/2016) Finding old Toyotas anywhere except on the West Coast can be a challenge.That’s where most were sold, and most older Japanese vehicles, like many European (and a […] -
![(first posted 2/27/2013) We recently discussed the Fiat X1/9 as both a CCOTY nomination, and in Sean Cornelis’ amazing test drive of a Bertone-badged variant one snowy Christmas Eve. The […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/nose-e1360618632563.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1986 Toyota MR2 – They Call Me MISTER Two!")
Curbside Classic: 1986 Toyota MR2 – They Call Me MISTER Two!
Posted on January 11, 2022 | 55 Comments(first posted 2/27/2013) We recently discussed the Fiat X1/9 as both a CCOTY nomination, and in Sean Cornelis’ amazing test drive of a Bertone-badged variant one snowy Christmas Eve. The […] -
![(first posted 2/18/2013) Datsun started a gold mine for itself when they introduced the 240Z in 1970. All through the ’70s, it and its 260Z and 280Z successors were consistently […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/09-14-2012-008-e1358980415659.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1983 Datsun 280ZX – The Cutlass Supreme Brougham Z?")
Curbside Classic: 1983 Datsun 280ZX – The Cutlass Supreme Brougham Z?
Posted on January 9, 2022 | 65 Comments(first posted 2/18/2013) Datsun started a gold mine for itself when they introduced the 240Z in 1970. All through the ’70s, it and its 260Z and 280Z successors were consistently […] -
![It’s getting mighty tough to find something that hasn’t had its CC post already. But for my first piece of 2022, I thought I’d do just that. Feast your ravenous […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_20210606_163806-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1995 Copel Bonito (Nissan March K11) – Our Princess Is In Another Castle")
CC Capsule: 1995 Copel Bonito (Nissan March K11) – Our Princess Is In Another Castle
Posted on January 5, 2022 | 9 CommentsIt’s getting mighty tough to find something that hasn’t had its CC post already. But for my first piece of 2022, I thought I’d do just that. Feast your ravenous […] -
![During my formative years, back in the Old Europe of the ‘90s, the cars that most teenagers lusted after were the famous hot hatches. The Golf GTI, 205 GTI, Delta […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_20211218_104815-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1985 Honda City (FA) Turbo II – Hey Bulldog")
Curbside Classic: 1985 Honda City (FA) Turbo II – Hey Bulldog
Posted on December 22, 2021 | 20 CommentsDuring my formative years, back in the Old Europe of the ‘90s, the cars that most teenagers lusted after were the famous hot hatches. The Golf GTI, 205 GTI, Delta […] -
![I’ve been finding a number of ‘70s Nissans of late. They’re always a source of mixed emotions, as it’s certainly a pleasure to come across any 40-plus-year-old automobile in Tokyo. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_20210917_104152-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1976 Nissan Skyline (C110) 2000 GT-X Coupé – Kenmari’s Botox Overdose")
Curbside Classic: 1976 Nissan Skyline (C110) 2000 GT-X Coupé – Kenmari’s Botox Overdose
Posted on December 17, 2021 | 25 CommentsI’ve been finding a number of ‘70s Nissans of late. They’re always a source of mixed emotions, as it’s certainly a pleasure to come across any 40-plus-year-old automobile in Tokyo. […] -
![The Honda Accord quickly became the benchmark modern car in the 1970’s – 80’s with its superb fit and finish, good handling, and fuel efficiency. The Honda Accord […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Cover-Page-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Ultimate Honda Accord – And No, It’s Not the 4th Generation")
The Ultimate Honda Accord – And No, It’s Not the 4th Generation
Posted on December 16, 2021 | 26 CommentsThe Honda Accord quickly became the benchmark modern car in the 1970’s – 80’s with its superb fit and finish, good handling, and fuel efficiency. The Honda Accord […] -
![Another year, another Corona variant. He he he… That really never gets old, unlike the virus, which has now really overstayed its welcome. Toyota gave up the nameplate ages ago, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_20211008_095937-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1993 Toyota Corona (T190) 1.8 Select Saloon – Ending The ‘Rona")
Curbside Classic: 1993 Toyota Corona (T190) 1.8 Select Saloon – Ending The ‘Rona
Posted on December 9, 2021 | 30 CommentsAnother year, another Corona variant. He he he… That really never gets old, unlike the virus, which has now really overstayed its welcome. Toyota gave up the nameplate ages ago, […] -
![(first posted 12/8/2015) The Toyota Land Cruiser is inarguably one of Toyota’s most iconic nameplates. Continuously produced since 1951 (Toyota’s longest-running model) with over 5 million units produced, and currently […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/IMG_2194.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 40th Anniversary Edition – Conquering The Serengeti Or The Parking Lot At Bloomingdale’s")
Curbside Classic: 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 40th Anniversary Edition – Conquering The Serengeti Or The Parking Lot At Bloomingdale’s
Posted on December 8, 2021 | 54 Comments(first posted 12/8/2015) The Toyota Land Cruiser is inarguably one of Toyota’s most iconic nameplates. Continuously produced since 1951 (Toyota’s longest-running model) with over 5 million units produced, and currently […] -
![Usually, when it comes to ‘70s Nissan coupés, it’s all about Fairlady / 240Zs, Silvias and Skylines. They get all the plaudits and the rose-tinted glasses, despite questionable esthetics (the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_20211113_123025-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1975 Nissan Laurel (C130) SGX Coupé – Hog Bottom Is Top Dog")
Curbside Classic: 1975 Nissan Laurel (C130) SGX Coupé – Hog Bottom Is Top Dog
Posted on December 6, 2021 | 10 CommentsUsually, when it comes to ‘70s Nissan coupés, it’s all about Fairlady / 240Zs, Silvias and Skylines. They get all the plaudits and the rose-tinted glasses, despite questionable esthetics (the […] -
![(first posted 12/2/2015) On the surface, these two vehicles have a lot in common. Both represent Honda’s finest North American front-wheel-drive small cars from their respective eras; both are […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/PICT00741.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classics : 1990/2003 Honda Civic – A Tale Of Two Civics")
Curbside Classics : 1990/2003 Honda Civic – A Tale Of Two Civics
Posted on December 2, 2021 | 62 Comments(first posted 12/2/2015) On the surface, these two vehicles have a lot in common. Both represent Honda’s finest North American front-wheel-drive small cars from their respective eras; both are […]
