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Curbside Classics Archives
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![There was a time when a young man’s automotive yearnings wasn’t for big double-cab 4×4 pickups. Like in 1981-1982, when inflation-adjusted gas prices were right at $4/gallon. And the economy […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/CC-430-003.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1982 Subaru BRAT – The Young Man’s Choice Of Pickup In Those Terrible Times")
Curbside Classic: 1982 Subaru BRAT – The Young Man’s Choice Of Pickup In Those Terrible Times
Posted on February 26, 2021 | 40 CommentsThere was a time when a young man’s automotive yearnings wasn’t for big double-cab 4×4 pickups. Like in 1981-1982, when inflation-adjusted gas prices were right at $4/gallon. And the economy […] -
![(first posted 2/25/2011) This is a companion piece to the 1981 Mazda GLC Hatchback CC I haven’t yet have found an old-school RWD GLC hatchback, but this GLC wagon is […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/a-ma.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Ten Years Ago Today–CC Capsule: 1981 Mazda GLC/323 Wagon – Not Quite As Great")
Ten Years Ago Today–CC Capsule: 1981 Mazda GLC/323 Wagon – Not Quite As Great
Posted on February 25, 2021 | 9 Comments(first posted 2/25/2011) This is a companion piece to the 1981 Mazda GLC Hatchback CC I haven’t yet have found an old-school RWD GLC hatchback, but this GLC wagon is […] -
![The late ‘60s were a blessed time. Judging by the music, the movies and the arts in general, not to mention progress in medicine, science and technology, it looks like […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_20210131_121446-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1968 Datsun Bluebird (510) SSS – Sweet-Spot Saloon")
Curbside Classic: 1968 Datsun Bluebird (510) SSS – Sweet-Spot Saloon
Posted on February 25, 2021 | 21 CommentsThe late ‘60s were a blessed time. Judging by the music, the movies and the arts in general, not to mention progress in medicine, science and technology, it looks like […] -
![We’ve covered the SVX (a.k.a Alcyone SVX in Japan) in several posts over the years, so I’ll try and look at this from a novel perspective – that of someone […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_20210126_084911-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1996 Subaru Alcyone SVX S4 – What’s Happening, Duds?")
CC Capsule: 1996 Subaru Alcyone SVX S4 – What’s Happening, Duds?
Posted on February 23, 2021 | 14 CommentsWe’ve covered the SVX (a.k.a Alcyone SVX in Japan) in several posts over the years, so I’ll try and look at this from a novel perspective – that of someone […] -
![It’s hard to resist these Mitsubishi Jeep wagons at the best of times, but this one was really drop dead gorgeous. The two-tone paintwork, the ample chrome, the interior – […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_20201210_154545-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep J36 Wagon – Just A Tad Over The Top")
CC Capsule: 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep J36 Wagon – Just A Tad Over The Top
Posted on February 19, 2021 | 11 CommentsIt’s hard to resist these Mitsubishi Jeep wagons at the best of times, but this one was really drop dead gorgeous. The two-tone paintwork, the ample chrome, the interior – […] -
![Nissan didn’t do things by halves with their smaller cars, did they? In the ‘60s, they bet the farm on flashy Italian styling and matched Toyota model for model. It […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_20201211_094838-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1982 Nissan Sunny (B11) 1.5 SGL – Immobile, But Halfway Decent")
Curbside Classic: 1982 Nissan Sunny (B11) 1.5 SGL – Immobile, But Halfway Decent
Posted on February 16, 2021 | 14 CommentsNissan didn’t do things by halves with their smaller cars, did they? In the ‘60s, they bet the farm on flashy Italian styling and matched Toyota model for model. It […] -
![Over the ten years of CC, I have heard endless sad stories here of old car ownership woe: Expensive repairs, headaches, frustration, regret. Meanwhile, I’ve been peppering you with an […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/CC-434-110.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 41 Years Of 1980 Toyota Corolla Ownership – 261K Miles, $500 In Repair Parts")
Curbside Classic: 41 Years Of 1980 Toyota Corolla Ownership – 261K Miles, $500 In Repair Parts
Posted on February 12, 2021 | 36 CommentsOver the ten years of CC, I have heard endless sad stories here of old car ownership woe: Expensive repairs, headaches, frustration, regret. Meanwhile, I’ve been peppering you with an […] -
![Toyota had a very simple range, once upon a time. Circa 1970, the hierarchy was clear. Between the tiny Publica and the exclusive Century lay five lines — Corolla, Carina, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_20201119_101500-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979 Toyota Chaser SXL Hardtop Coupé (X40) – Is It A Bird? Is It A Plane? No, It’s Superfluous!")
Curbside Classic: 1979 Toyota Chaser SXL Hardtop Coupé (X40) – Is It A Bird? Is It A Plane? No, It’s Superfluous!
Posted on February 11, 2021 | 20 CommentsToyota had a very simple range, once upon a time. Circa 1970, the hierarchy was clear. Between the tiny Publica and the exclusive Century lay five lines — Corolla, Carina, […] -
![It’s been a while since CC broke new ground and inducted a completely novel marque to its Pantheon of Asian carmakers. Provided we stretch the meaning of “car” a wee […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_20201109_091259-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2002 Takeoka Abbey Carrot – Spirit Of Egg-Stacy")
Curbside Classic: 2002 Takeoka Abbey Carrot – Spirit Of Egg-Stacy
Posted on February 9, 2021 | 13 CommentsIt’s been a while since CC broke new ground and inducted a completely novel marque to its Pantheon of Asian carmakers. Provided we stretch the meaning of “car” a wee […] -
![It’s the first Mitsuoka of the year, and boy is it a whopper. Looks like this was fished out of the Marianna Trench, underwent some sort of explosive decompression along […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_20210117_154303-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2008 Mitsuoka Orochi – Kill It Before It Spreads")
Curbside Classic: 2008 Mitsuoka Orochi – Kill It Before It Spreads
Posted on February 1, 2021 | 32 CommentsIt’s the first Mitsuoka of the year, and boy is it a whopper. Looks like this was fished out of the Marianna Trench, underwent some sort of explosive decompression along […] -
![(first posted 1/28/2015) Jackie or Marilyn? Rolling Stones or Beatles? Mustang or Camaro? These epic comparisons often border on epic rivalries that in turn, lead to die hard fans. While […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Camcord-comparison.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classics: 1997 Toyota Camry and 1998 Honda Accord – Two Very Different Paths")
Curbside Classics: 1997 Toyota Camry and 1998 Honda Accord – Two Very Different Paths
Posted on January 28, 2021 | 161 Comments(first posted 1/28/2015) Jackie or Marilyn? Rolling Stones or Beatles? Mustang or Camaro? These epic comparisons often border on epic rivalries that in turn, lead to die hard fans. While […] -
![In the long history of the Cedric / Gloria, the Y32 (i.e. the 8th generation for the Cedric, 9th for the Gloria) is the anti-climax of the saga. At this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_20201105_155641-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1994 Nissan Cedric (Y32) Brougham J – The Unravelling Beckons")
CC Capsule: 1994 Nissan Cedric (Y32) Brougham J – The Unravelling Beckons
Posted on January 26, 2021 | 18 CommentsIn the long history of the Cedric / Gloria, the Y32 (i.e. the 8th generation for the Cedric, 9th for the Gloria) is the anti-climax of the saga. At this […] -
![I currently have a variety of fruit juices in my refrigerator. I’ve never been that big into soft drinks, though I do enjoy one from time to time. I grew […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/043-1990-Toyota-Celica-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1990 Toyota Celica GT-S – Cranberry Delight")
Curbside Classic: 1990 Toyota Celica GT-S – Cranberry Delight
Posted on January 26, 2021 | 54 CommentsI currently have a variety of fruit juices in my refrigerator. I’ve never been that big into soft drinks, though I do enjoy one from time to time. I grew […] -
![Enough with all those weird parallel-universe JDM-only cars! For once, here’s one we can all remember – the Toyota saloon that the whole world knows and, presumably, loves. But even […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_20201202_090513-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991 Toyota Corolla (E90) 1.5 SE Limited – White Rice Deluxe")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Toyota Corolla (E90) 1.5 SE Limited – White Rice Deluxe
Posted on January 21, 2021 | 15 CommentsEnough with all those weird parallel-universe JDM-only cars! For once, here’s one we can all remember – the Toyota saloon that the whole world knows and, presumably, loves. But even […] -
![Well, now that this brief French interlude is over and done with and that Japan is closing its borders, looks like it’s back to our regular JDM finds for the […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_20201207_154607-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1975 Isuzu 117 XC Coupé (Series 2) – Quite XC-Looking, For An Isuzu")
Curbside Classic: 1975 Isuzu 117 XC Coupé (Series 2) – Quite XC-Looking, For An Isuzu
Posted on January 15, 2021 | 11 CommentsWell, now that this brief French interlude is over and done with and that Japan is closing its borders, looks like it’s back to our regular JDM finds for the […]
