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Curbside Classics Archives
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![I keep surprising myself with how many variations on the oxymoronic “pillared hardtop” theme bloomed across the Toyota range in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Well, I say Toyota because we’re […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_20211030_162918-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1994 Toyota Corona Exiv (ST200) TR-R – The Four-Door Celica")
Curbside Classic: 1994 Toyota Corona Exiv (ST200) TR-R – The Four-Door Celica
Posted on June 6, 2022 | 12 CommentsI keep surprising myself with how many variations on the oxymoronic “pillared hardtop” theme bloomed across the Toyota range in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Well, I say Toyota because we’re […] -
![It’s always good policy to keep the best for last, so after having examined the minutiae of the Suzuki Cappuccino and put the Honda Beat under the microscope, time has […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_20220412_132244-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1993-94 Autozam AZ-1 – Small Wonder")
Curbside Classic: 1993-94 Autozam AZ-1 – Small Wonder
Posted on June 2, 2022 | 11 CommentsIt’s always good policy to keep the best for last, so after having examined the minutiae of the Suzuki Cappuccino and put the Honda Beat under the microscope, time has […] -
![I went recently to a Secretary Of State office in downtown Chicago to get my Real ID. Part of my thought process was that since I had all of the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/011-2004-Kia-Sedona-LX-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Musings: 2004 Kia Sedona LX – Vacation Attire")
Curbside Musings: 2004 Kia Sedona LX – Vacation Attire
Posted on May 31, 2022 | 37 CommentsI went recently to a Secretary Of State office in downtown Chicago to get my Real ID. Part of my thought process was that since I had all of the […] -
![We’ve been here before. The Nissan 330, whether wearing a Cedric or a Gloria badge, has graced these pages before. Our sorely missed Professor Andreina was an avid fan, alerting […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_20220526_100213-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1978 Nissan Gloria (330) Deluxe – Killer Vanilla")
CC Capsule: 1978 Nissan Gloria (330) Deluxe – Killer Vanilla
Posted on May 30, 2022 | 17 CommentsWe’ve been here before. The Nissan 330, whether wearing a Cedric or a Gloria badge, has graced these pages before. Our sorely missed Professor Andreina was an avid fan, alerting […] -
![Just when you think you’ve seen it all, this materializes on a cool day. I don’t mean “seen it all” as in every type of car of course, but I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_20211219_144907-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1998 Mitsuoka Viewt (FHK11) Convertible – Just Plain Viewtiful")
CC Capsule: 1998 Mitsuoka Viewt (FHK11) Convertible – Just Plain Viewtiful
Posted on May 25, 2022 | 18 CommentsJust when you think you’ve seen it all, this materializes on a cool day. I don’t mean “seen it all” as in every type of car of course, but I […] -
![It’s a great learning experience for a European such as yours truly to discover the many older JDM models that crop up randomly around Japan, as many are completely new […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_20220206_153151-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1983 Toyota Carina (A60) ST – Folding To The Origami")
Curbside Classic: 1983 Toyota Carina (A60) ST – Folding To The Origami
Posted on May 23, 2022 | 19 CommentsIt’s a great learning experience for a European such as yours truly to discover the many older JDM models that crop up randomly around Japan, as many are completely new […] -
![(first posted 10/8/2013) By 1995, it was crystal clear that Chrysler’s minivan was a runaway success. Both of Mopar’s main domestic rivals had taken (at least) one swing at building […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1996HondaOdyssey02.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1995 Honda Odyssey EX: How Hard Can It Be to Make a Minivan? (Part 4)")
Curbside Classic: 1995 Honda Odyssey EX: How Hard Can It Be to Make a Minivan? (Part 4)
Posted on May 18, 2022 | 68 Comments(first posted 10/8/2013) By 1995, it was crystal clear that Chrysler’s minivan was a runaway success. Both of Mopar’s main domestic rivals had taken (at least) one swing at building […] -
![(first posted 5/17/2016) Billed as “Precision Crafted Performance”, Acura, Honda’s upscale brand, launched in March 1986 with the sporty-looking Integra 3-door and 5-door hatchbacks, and the conservative yet sleek-styled Legend […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_2005.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988 Acura Legend Coupe – Precision Crafted Performance")
Curbside Classic: 1988 Acura Legend Coupe – Precision Crafted Performance
Posted on May 17, 2022 | 43 Comments(first posted 5/17/2016) Billed as “Precision Crafted Performance”, Acura, Honda’s upscale brand, launched in March 1986 with the sporty-looking Integra 3-door and 5-door hatchbacks, and the conservative yet sleek-styled Legend […] -
![You have to hand it to Honda: they really had a knack for designing iconic cars. At a time when most economy cars were boring, boxy-looking things like the Fiat […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_20211008_085840-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1987 Honda Today G – The Tomorrow You Worried About Yesterday")
CC Capsule: 1987 Honda Today G – The Tomorrow You Worried About Yesterday
Posted on May 17, 2022 | 17 CommentsYou have to hand it to Honda: they really had a knack for designing iconic cars. At a time when most economy cars were boring, boxy-looking things like the Fiat […] -
![(first posted 5/13/2016) It’s important, when looking at this Nissan Stanza, to consider the historical context. Nissan was embracing front-wheel-drive for its non-sporting offerings, ditching the overwrought design language that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/5yyg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1982-86 Nissan Stanza – Well-Versed")
Curbside Classic: 1982-86 Nissan Stanza – Well-Versed
Posted on May 13, 2022 | 51 Comments(first posted 5/13/2016) It’s important, when looking at this Nissan Stanza, to consider the historical context. Nissan was embracing front-wheel-drive for its non-sporting offerings, ditching the overwrought design language that […] -
![I don’t often find interesting SUVs. Nor do I usually find SUVs interesting, so there might be a correlation there. But slap a little bling on an older orphan brand […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_20220413_102120-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1997 Isuzu Rodeo LS – From A Mr. J. Isuzu Of Indiana")
Curbside Classic: 1997 Isuzu Rodeo LS – From A Mr. J. Isuzu Of Indiana
Posted on May 13, 2022 | 14 CommentsI don’t often find interesting SUVs. Nor do I usually find SUVs interesting, so there might be a correlation there. But slap a little bling on an older orphan brand […] -
![In his post on the Nissan Pao, CC Founder and Editor Paul Niedermeyer called it “Retro done right.” It’s about the most succinct way to put it. There are so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_20220223_121646-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1989 Nissan Pao – Making Retro Cool Again")
Curbside Classic: 1989 Nissan Pao – Making Retro Cool Again
Posted on May 10, 2022 | 19 CommentsIn his post on the Nissan Pao, CC Founder and Editor Paul Niedermeyer called it “Retro done right.” It’s about the most succinct way to put it. There are so […] -
![Finding a first generation Corolla is always a (rare) occasion to wonder why Toyota, and Japanese carmakers in general, lost the vaguely Italian flavour in their ’60s styling. This is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_20220410_115841-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1970 Toyota Corolla Sprinter (E17) 1200 SL – Off To A Running Start")
CC Capsule: 1970 Toyota Corolla Sprinter (E17) 1200 SL – Off To A Running Start
Posted on May 5, 2022 | 16 CommentsFinding a first generation Corolla is always a (rare) occasion to wonder why Toyota, and Japanese carmakers in general, lost the vaguely Italian flavour in their ’60s styling. This is […] -
![Last week, we had a look at the unfortunate situation Mazda put themselves in by fielding the overly portly Cronos (marketed as the Mazda 626 abroad) to take over from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_20220220_143240-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1993 ɛ̃fini MS-9 – Mazda’s Catastrophic Clustermarque Cacophony")
Curbside Classic: 1993 ɛ̃fini MS-9 – Mazda’s Catastrophic Clustermarque Cacophony
Posted on April 25, 2022 | 20 CommentsLast week, we had a look at the unfortunate situation Mazda put themselves in by fielding the overly portly Cronos (marketed as the Mazda 626 abroad) to take over from […] -
![(first posted 4/22/2016) Nissan has a rich performance pedigree, with models like the 240Z, 510 and Skyline GT-R revered by enthusiasts. The torch is carried today by the awe-inspiring GT-R […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/nissan-nx-6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991-95 Nissan NX – Not That Hard A Pill To Swallow")
Curbside Classic: 1991-95 Nissan NX – Not That Hard A Pill To Swallow
Posted on April 22, 2022 | 26 Comments(first posted 4/22/2016) Nissan has a rich performance pedigree, with models like the 240Z, 510 and Skyline GT-R revered by enthusiasts. The torch is carried today by the awe-inspiring GT-R […]
