Curbside Classic Archives
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Curbside Classics – Asian Brands Archive
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CC Taxi Ride: The Modern Chinese Taxi – Emgrand EC8
Posted on February 15, 2023 | 27 CommentsCuba is not all classic American cars with some Russian ones sprinkled in. There is more variety than likely most any other place I can think of. Heck, we saw […] -
Curbside Classic: 1987 Hyundai Excel – The Damn Near Deadly Sin
Posted on February 9, 2023 | 80 Comments(first posted 5/7/2012) Americans are a forgiving sort, and redemption from sin is just the right gesture away. Well, that applies more to politicians and celebrities than to car companies. […] -
Curbside Classic: 1994 Toyota Camry LE – The Benchmark For Being Beige
Posted on February 6, 2023 | 72 Comments(first posted 1/6/2017) Can a product be so strong that it builds a nearly indestructible reputation, and one that holds for decades in the minds of many consumers, even […] -
Curbside Classic: 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse – A Victim Of Its Target Demographic
Posted on January 30, 2023 | 75 Comments(first posted 4/19/2013) You try finding an intact gen-one Eclipse; it took me months, and this one isn’t even one of the hidden-headlight early ones (1990-1991). Forget about finding a […] -
Curbside Classic: 1982-86 Mazda 626 – Deserving Of Success
Posted on January 24, 2023 | 86 Comments(first posted 1/24/2017) Is it possible to feel sorry for a corporation? I have to admit, I really empathise with Mazda and their continuing struggle to convince consumers of their […] -
Curbside Classic: 1977 Datsun F10 Sportwagon – Ugly? No, It’s Cute!
Posted on January 23, 2023 | 37 CommentsTwelve long years ago I found an F10 coupe here in Eugene still being driven by its original owner. I wrote it up at the other site, and titled it […] -
Curbside Classic: 1994 Lexus ES 300 – A Drinkable Prosecco Among Pricier Champagnes
Posted on January 18, 2023 | 75 Comments(first posted 1/18/2017) Lexus. An automotive brand that instantly conjures images of classical music, golf courses, and a tower of champagne coupes resting on its hood. Lexus. An automotive brand […] -
Curbside Classic: 1980 Nissan Skyline (C210) 2000 GT-EL – Facelift Facepalm
Posted on January 9, 2023 | 17 CommentsEven storied nameplates like the Skyline have had their low points. Some might say the R34 (1998-2002) was one, when production dropped below six figures. But if looks are the […] -
Curbside Classic: Toyota Lo-Lux Pickup – The Minimalist Edition
Posted on December 16, 2022 | 64 Comments(first posted 6/29/2014) Old Toyota Hi-Lux pickups are one of the most ubiquitous “Eugene-mobiles”; there are scads of them everywhere, like the one that just moved into one of my […] -
Curbside Classic: 1995 Acura Legend L Coupe – Legends Never Die
Posted on December 13, 2022 | 90 Comments(first posted 12/13/2016) It’s no secret that I’ve been a longtime, nearly lifetime fan of the second generation Acura Legend. And while it was the far more frequently seen […] -
CC Capsule: 1996 Toyota Corolla Levin (AE110) BZ-G – Turning Into Levinegar
Posted on December 12, 2022 | 17 CommentsToyota’s Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno coupés shone brightly, but not for all that long. Today, let’s look at the last generation of this family of sporty, affordable two-doors – […] -
Curbside Classic: 1998 Nissan R’nessa – Rock Bottom Wagon With A High Floor
Posted on December 7, 2022 | 13 CommentsAs I was saying in my previous post, I’m going to try and only post “CC virgins” this month – stuff we’ve not had a look at before. There is […] -
Curbside Classic: 1979 Subaru Leone 4WD Wagon – The Prodigal Subie Returns
Posted on December 2, 2022 | 11 CommentsSubarus come in all shapes and sizes, as I’m sure we can all agree. But the shape and size that really helped the marque make its mark was the mid-sized […] -
Curbside Classic/Vintage Review: 1990 Lexus LS400 – Nothing To Hide
Posted on November 25, 2022 | 25 CommentsThere are certain landmark vehicles that us car nuts are naturally aware of. The Lexus LS400 is the sort of car my radar is always on for. I’ve been […] -
Curbside Classic: 1982 Toyota Soarer (Z10) VX – Soaring To The Top
Posted on November 24, 2022 | 11 CommentsThe first generation Toyota Soarer (1981-85) was a true milestone in Toyota’s history. It was the first step towards Lexus and the Japanese assault on the higher end of the […]
![CC Taxi Ride: The Modern Chinese Taxi – Emgrand EC8 Cuba is not all classic American cars with some Russian ones sprinkled in. There is more variety than likely most any other place I can think of. Heck, we saw […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Emgrand-EC7-a.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 1987 Hyundai Excel – The Damn Near Deadly Sin (first posted 5/7/2012) Americans are a forgiving sort, and redemption from sin is just the right gesture away. Well, that applies more to politicians and celebrities than to car companies. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/CC-26-022-800.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse – A Victim Of Its Target Demographic (first posted 4/19/2013) You try finding an intact gen-one Eclipse; it took me months, and this one isn’t even one of the hidden-headlight early ones (1990-1991). Forget about finding a […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/CC-86-010-800.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 1982-86 Mazda 626 – Deserving Of Success (first posted 1/24/2017) Is it possible to feel sorry for a corporation? I have to admit, I really empathise with Mazda and their continuing struggle to convince consumers of their […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/mazda-626-4.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 1977 Datsun F10 Sportwagon – Ugly? No, It’s Cute! Twelve long years ago I found an F10 coupe here in Eugene still being driven by its original owner. I wrote it up at the other site, and titled it […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0370.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 1980 Nissan Skyline (C210) 2000 GT-EL – Facelift Facepalm Even storied nameplates like the Skyline have had their low points. Some might say the R34 (1998-2002) was one, when production dropped below six figures. But if looks are the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_20221009_124926-copy.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: Toyota Lo-Lux Pickup – The Minimalist Edition (first posted 6/29/2014) Old Toyota Hi-Lux pickups are one of the most ubiquitous “Eugene-mobiles”; there are scads of them everywhere, like the one that just moved into one of my […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/CC-227-100-1200.jpg)
![CC Capsule: 1996 Toyota Corolla Levin (AE110) BZ-G – Turning Into Levinegar Toyota’s Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno coupés shone brightly, but not for all that long. Today, let’s look at the last generation of this family of sporty, affordable two-doors – […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_20220613_094548-copy.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 1998 Nissan R’nessa – Rock Bottom Wagon With A High Floor As I was saying in my previous post, I’m going to try and only post “CC virgins” this month – stuff we’ve not had a look at before. There is […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_20210718_112324-copy.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 1979 Subaru Leone 4WD Wagon – The Prodigal Subie Returns Subarus come in all shapes and sizes, as I’m sure we can all agree. But the shape and size that really helped the marque make its mark was the mid-sized […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_20220806_165056-copy.jpg)
![Curbside Classic/Vintage Review: 1990 Lexus LS400 – Nothing To Hide There are certain landmark vehicles that us car nuts are naturally aware of. The Lexus LS400 is the sort of car my radar is always on for. I’ve been […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20200830_144945crop.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 1982 Toyota Soarer (Z10) VX – Soaring To The Top The first generation Toyota Soarer (1981-85) was a true milestone in Toyota’s history. It was the first step towards Lexus and the Japanese assault on the higher end of the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_20220911_135004-copy.jpg)


