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Curbside Classics Archives
Curbside Classics – Asian Brands Archive
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![Do not adjust your set. This is not an April Fools prank, it’s not some sort of Photoshoppery, nor did someone microdose your coffee this morning. This is a real […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_20220226_100723-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule/Future Classic/CC For Sale: 2019 Mitsuoka Rock Star S Special Package – Mitsuoka’s New Groove: Motown Classics")
CC Capsule/Future Classic/CC For Sale: 2019 Mitsuoka Rock Star S Special Package – Mitsuoka’s New Groove: Motown Classics
Posted on April 1, 2022 | 17 CommentsDo not adjust your set. This is not an April Fools prank, it’s not some sort of Photoshoppery, nor did someone microdose your coffee this morning. This is a real […] -
![Even the smartest and most competent of us have the occasional brainfart. Back at the turn of the Millennium, Toyota were doing a lot of things right: the Prius, the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_20220314_103207-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2002 Toyota Verossa (X110) V25 – The Lamest Duck")
Curbside Classic: 2002 Toyota Verossa (X110) V25 – The Lamest Duck
Posted on March 30, 2022 | 8 CommentsEven the smartest and most competent of us have the occasional brainfart. Back at the turn of the Millennium, Toyota were doing a lot of things right: the Prius, the […] -
![Attending the North American International Auto Show in Detroit for the first time in early 1987 was one event along my timeline that could be identified as lifechanging, without hyperbole. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/043-1989-Nissan-Pulsar-NX-XE-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1989 Nissan Pulsar NX XE – Beautiful Shapeshifter")
Curbside Classic: 1989 Nissan Pulsar NX XE – Beautiful Shapeshifter
Posted on March 29, 2022 | 39 CommentsAttending the North American International Auto Show in Detroit for the first time in early 1987 was one event along my timeline that could be identified as lifechanging, without hyperbole. […] -
![Not all cars achieve greatness. Of those that do, some are born great, but others only achieve it near the end of their production span. The 1963-73 Isuzu Bellett is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_20220228_115546-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1972 Isuzu Bellett 1600 GTR – The Best For Last")
Curbside Classic: 1972 Isuzu Bellett 1600 GTR – The Best For Last
Posted on March 25, 2022 | 14 CommentsNot all cars achieve greatness. Of those that do, some are born great, but others only achieve it near the end of their production span. The 1963-73 Isuzu Bellett is […] -
![(first posted 3/22/2016) Land Rover is releasing a convertible version of its Evoque soft-roader, similar to the recently discontinued Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. The German automakers are offering more and more […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/suzuki-x90-5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1996-98 Suzuki X-90 – Ahead Of Its Time?")
Curbside Classic: 1996-98 Suzuki X-90 – Ahead Of Its Time?
Posted on March 22, 2022 | 33 Comments(first posted 3/22/2016) Land Rover is releasing a convertible version of its Evoque soft-roader, similar to the recently discontinued Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. The German automakers are offering more and more […] -
![It never ceases to amaze me how many classic (i.e. 20-plus-year-old) Skylines are out and about in Japan. Some are in perfect as-new condition, some are dying carcasses and others […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_20211123_140725-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1984 Nissan Skyline (R30) RS Coupé – The Masked Cruise-Aider")
Curbside Classic: 1984 Nissan Skyline (R30) RS Coupé – The Masked Cruise-Aider
Posted on March 21, 2022 | 13 CommentsIt never ceases to amaze me how many classic (i.e. 20-plus-year-old) Skylines are out and about in Japan. Some are in perfect as-new condition, some are dying carcasses and others […] -
![Everyone knows and, presumably, loves the 1st generation Subaru Impreza. It looked cool, had a bunch of terrific boxer engines, featured Subaru’s excellent AWD transmission and had rally racing bona […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_20220121_140707-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1999 Subaru Impreza Casa Blanca – Less Than Imprezzed")
CC Capsule: 1999 Subaru Impreza Casa Blanca – Less Than Imprezzed
Posted on March 16, 2022 | 14 CommentsEveryone knows and, presumably, loves the 1st generation Subaru Impreza. It looked cool, had a bunch of terrific boxer engines, featured Subaru’s excellent AWD transmission and had rally racing bona […] -
![(first posted 8/30/2011. updated 3/12/2022) Talk about role reversal. Who in in 1975 or 1980 could have predicted that within a few years Mazda would be selling cars as big […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/CC-109-039-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1990 Mazda 929S – It’s As Big As A Cadillac!")
Curbside Classic: 1990 Mazda 929S – It’s As Big As A Cadillac!
Posted on March 13, 2022 | 88 Comments(first posted 8/30/2011. updated 3/12/2022) Talk about role reversal. Who in in 1975 or 1980 could have predicted that within a few years Mazda would be selling cars as big […] -
![From an overseas perspective, high-end Japanese sedans of the ‘90s were fairly clear-cut. You had your Infiniti range, the Acura family and several offerings of Lexus, plus a couple of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_20211023_144840-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1996 Toyota Crown (S150) Majesta V8 – Lexus De Ville")
Curbside Classic: 1996 Toyota Crown (S150) Majesta V8 – Lexus De Ville
Posted on March 11, 2022 | 10 CommentsFrom an overseas perspective, high-end Japanese sedans of the ‘90s were fairly clear-cut. You had your Infiniti range, the Acura family and several offerings of Lexus, plus a couple of […] -
![(first posted 3/10/2016) The focal point of Nissan’s new prestige brand was the Q45, much like the LS400 was to the Lexus brand. Both Nissan and Toyota realized, though, that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/infiniti-m30-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1990-92 Infiniti M30 – To Infinity And Nowhere")
Curbside Classic: 1990-92 Infiniti M30 – To Infinity And Nowhere
Posted on March 10, 2022 | 46 Comments(first posted 3/10/2016) The focal point of Nissan’s new prestige brand was the Q45, much like the LS400 was to the Lexus brand. Both Nissan and Toyota realized, though, that […] -
![Encountering this rare pre-Nissan edition of the Gloria will doubtless be one of the biggest near misses of the year for me. As in: I nearly missed it: it was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_20220305_180954-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Classic: 1965 Prince Gloria (S41) Super 6 – Brief, But Still Glorious")
In-Motion Classic: 1965 Prince Gloria (S41) Super 6 – Brief, But Still Glorious
Posted on March 9, 2022 | 24 CommentsEncountering this rare pre-Nissan edition of the Gloria will doubtless be one of the biggest near misses of the year for me. As in: I nearly missed it: it was […] -
![(first posted 3/14/2011) If it wasn’t enough to build The Most Revolutionary Small Car In America (1973 Civic) And The Most Influential Modern Car In America, (1976 Accord), in 1982, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/caacc.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1983 Honda Accord – Honda Revolutionizes The US Industry, Again")
Curbside Classic: 1983 Honda Accord – Honda Revolutionizes The US Industry, Again
Posted on March 5, 2022 | 55 Comments(first posted 3/14/2011) If it wasn’t enough to build The Most Revolutionary Small Car In America (1973 Civic) And The Most Influential Modern Car In America, (1976 Accord), in 1982, […] -
![We’ve shown a lot of love on this site for the Nissan Fairlady Z – perhaps better known as the Datsun 240Z for many of you. It came in several […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_20220206_160814-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1972 Nissan Fairlady ZG (HS30) – Catching Some Quick Zs")
Curbside Classic: 1972 Nissan Fairlady ZG (HS30) – Catching Some Quick Zs
Posted on March 4, 2022 | 5 CommentsWe’ve shown a lot of love on this site for the Nissan Fairlady Z – perhaps better known as the Datsun 240Z for many of you. It came in several […] -
![(first posted 3/1/2016) Negating Lexus’ current RC-F, a Japanese, V8-powered, rear-wheel drive, fixed roof coupe sold in North America pretty much means one car, the 1992-2000 Lexus SC 400. Following […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/IMG_3911.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1997 Lexus SC 400 – V8-Powered Coupes From Japan Are Indeed A Rare Breed")
Curbside Classic: 1997 Lexus SC 400 – V8-Powered Coupes From Japan Are Indeed A Rare Breed
Posted on March 1, 2022 | 64 Comments(first posted 3/1/2016) Negating Lexus’ current RC-F, a Japanese, V8-powered, rear-wheel drive, fixed roof coupe sold in North America pretty much means one car, the 1992-2000 Lexus SC 400. Following […] -
![(first posted 1/18/2013) In the rich history of the Australian automotive industry, few cars have offered so much hope–and have provided so much disappointment–as GM’s ill-fated Australian J-car adaptation, the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ccnmh.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Holden Camira – The Short-Lived Australian J-Car")
Curbside Classic: Holden Camira – The Short-Lived Australian J-Car
Posted on February 26, 2022 | 65 Comments(first posted 1/18/2013) In the rich history of the Australian automotive industry, few cars have offered so much hope–and have provided so much disappointment–as GM’s ill-fated Australian J-car adaptation, the […]
