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Curbside Classics – Asian Brands Archive
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![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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20231013_111913_edited.jpg "CC Twofer: 1975 Jeep Wagoneer & 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX STI – Different Takes For Different Makes")
CC Twofer: 1975 Jeep Wagoneer & 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX STI – Different Takes For Different Makes
Posted 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, […] -
![(first posted 3/4/2018) After working out that my grandfather used to own a Daihatsu Compagno ute, I was inspired to return to this car that I photographed at […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/711px-1957_Daihatsu_Midget_01.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1969 Daihatsu Compagno Convertible")
Curbside Classic: 1969 Daihatsu Compagno Convertible
Posted on March 5, 2024 | 43 Comments(first posted 3/4/2018) After working out that my grandfather used to own a Daihatsu Compagno ute, I was inspired to return to this car that I photographed at […] -
![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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20221208_111746_edited.jpg "CC Twofer: 1993 Porsche 968 CS & 1996 Toyota Sprinter Carib (E110) S Touring – Strange Bedfellows")
CC Twofer: 1993 Porsche 968 CS & 1996 Toyota Sprinter Carib (E110) S Touring – Strange Bedfellows
Posted 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 […] -
![(first posted 3/2/2018) From some distance across the parking lot, I thought maybe I was really going to score. That mellow-honey colored peanut of a car just screamed […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/CC-343-068.jpg "Curbside Classic: Datsun B210 – Bit•O•Honey")
Curbside Classic: Datsun B210 – Bit•O•Honey
Posted on March 2, 2024 | 74 Comments(first posted 3/2/2018) From some distance across the parking lot, I thought maybe I was really going to score. That mellow-honey colored peanut of a car just screamed […] -
![Early hybrids are a strange world. The 1st generation Prius (1997-2003) was the trailblazer, but it looked unremarkable. Its blobby and uninspiring 4-door body seemed designed to hide its innovative […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20221211_105743_edited.jpg "Curbside Classic: 2002 Honda Insight (ZE1) – Slippery When Dry")
Curbside Classic: 2002 Honda Insight (ZE1) – Slippery When Dry
Posted on February 23, 2024 | 11 CommentsEarly hybrids are a strange world. The 1st generation Prius (1997-2003) was the trailblazer, but it looked unremarkable. Its blobby and uninspiring 4-door body seemed designed to hide its innovative […] -
![What’s the usual taxi in your area? It obviously depends where you are, but I bet it’s something decently large, but also economical. Like a Prius or a Ford Escape. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20230421_101541_edited.jpg "CC Capsule: 2006 Toyota Century (G50) Taxi – Wouldn’t You Love To Meter?")
CC Capsule: 2006 Toyota Century (G50) Taxi – Wouldn’t You Love To Meter?
Posted on February 19, 2024 | 13 CommentsWhat’s the usual taxi in your area? It obviously depends where you are, but I bet it’s something decently large, but also economical. Like a Prius or a Ford Escape. […] -
![(first posted 2/14/2018) What’s there to be said about the Honda Accord that hasn’t been said already? It consistently ranks among the top ten best-selling vehicles in America. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/thumb_IMG_7928_1024.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1992 Honda Accord EX – Simply The Best?")
Curbside Classic: 1992 Honda Accord EX – Simply The Best?
Posted on February 14, 2024 | 111 Comments(first posted 2/14/2018) What’s there to be said about the Honda Accord that hasn’t been said already? It consistently ranks among the top ten best-selling vehicles in America. […] -
![Tokyo’s a big place. If you look hard enough in this town, you can find anything. Even a scruffy-looking high-trim Bluebird. I actually have two of these SSS U12s in […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20211023_152544_edited.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1991 Nissan Bluebird (U12) SSS Attesa-X Hardtop – This Bird Has Flown (A Lot)")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Nissan Bluebird (U12) SSS Attesa-X Hardtop – This Bird Has Flown (A Lot)
Posted on February 14, 2024 | 12 CommentsTokyo’s a big place. If you look hard enough in this town, you can find anything. Even a scruffy-looking high-trim Bluebird. I actually have two of these SSS U12s in […] -
![It all seemed rather inauspicious. Not being a fan of either Mitsubishi nor minivans, this Chariot might have been a bit of a challenge to write up, but no. I […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20220504_141325-copy.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1986 Mitsubishi Chariot – Swing Low")
Curbside Classic: 1986 Mitsubishi Chariot – Swing Low
Posted on February 9, 2024 | 16 CommentsIt all seemed rather inauspicious. Not being a fan of either Mitsubishi nor minivans, this Chariot might have been a bit of a challenge to write up, but no. I […] -
![Not pictured: Gary’s ute (first posted 2/6/2018) Gary lives out in the bush, way out west. He wears Akubras, and his skin is rough and tanned from years […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/toyota-land-cruiser-landcruiser-william-8.jpg "Curbside Classic: Toyota LandCruiser 70-Series – Built For Hard Yakka")
Curbside Classic: Toyota LandCruiser 70-Series – Built For Hard Yakka
Posted on February 6, 2024 | 48 CommentsNot pictured: Gary’s ute (first posted 2/6/2018) Gary lives out in the bush, way out west. He wears Akubras, and his skin is rough and tanned from years […] -
![I have a thing for the 4th gen Corolla. Unlike the 3rd, it actually looks good. I had a lot of seat time in the wagon version as a kid, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20230512_090948_edited_edited.jpg "CC Capsule: 1981 Toyota Corolla (E70) 1.5 GL Saloon – End Of Part One")
CC Capsule: 1981 Toyota Corolla (E70) 1.5 GL Saloon – End Of Part One
Posted on February 5, 2024 | 15 CommentsI have a thing for the 4th gen Corolla. Unlike the 3rd, it actually looks good. I had a lot of seat time in the wagon version as a kid, […] -
![Like many in my age cohort, I was raised on a steady diet of ‘70s/‘80s American TV shows. I’m talking Dukes of Hazzard, Charlie’s Angels, Hawaii Five-O, The Fall Guy […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_20230625_123700_edited.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1974 Nissan Cedric (230) GL Hardtop Saloon – The Streets Of San Fran-Tokyo")
Curbside Classic: 1974 Nissan Cedric (230) GL Hardtop Saloon – The Streets Of San Fran-Tokyo
Posted on January 31, 2024 | 19 CommentsLike many in my age cohort, I was raised on a steady diet of ‘70s/‘80s American TV shows. I’m talking Dukes of Hazzard, Charlie’s Angels, Hawaii Five-O, The Fall Guy […] -
![Over the years, Toyota put out a slew of remarkable sports cars. From the Supra to the MR2 and from the 2000GT to the AE86, the Japanese giant has cause […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_20230702_092322_edited.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1966 Toyota Sports 800 – Humble (But Brilliant) Beginnings")
Curbside Classic: 1966 Toyota Sports 800 – Humble (But Brilliant) Beginnings
Posted on January 26, 2024 | 6 CommentsOver the years, Toyota put out a slew of remarkable sports cars. From the Supra to the MR2 and from the 2000GT to the AE86, the Japanese giant has cause […] -
![(first posted 1/24/2018) Bangkok is home to the largest Japanese expat community in the world. Some work here, but a considerable number also choose to retire in Thailand. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_20180119_121351.jpg "CC Capsule: 1994 Mazda Familia 1400 Super Cab – The Migrant Familia")
CC Capsule: 1994 Mazda Familia 1400 Super Cab – The Migrant Familia
Posted on January 24, 2024 | 15 Comments(first posted 1/24/2018) Bangkok is home to the largest Japanese expat community in the world. Some work here, but a considerable number also choose to retire in Thailand. […] -
![It took a few years, but I finally found one! Ever since moving to Japan back in 2019, I’ve been keeping my eyes peeled for a number of must-find JDM […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_20231119_094918_edited.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1968 Hino Contessa (PD) 1300 Coupé – Deadly Sin In The Rising Sun")
Curbside Classic: 1968 Hino Contessa (PD) 1300 Coupé – Deadly Sin In The Rising Sun
Posted on January 22, 2024 | 31 CommentsIt took a few years, but I finally found one! Ever since moving to Japan back in 2019, I’ve been keeping my eyes peeled for a number of must-find JDM […]
