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Curbside Classics Archives
Curbside Classics – Asian Brands Archive
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![Of all the Japanese carmakers, Honda has always been a bit of an oddity. They were neither an offshoot of a powerful industrial group like Mitsubishi, Mazda or Subaru, nor […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_20201123_135839-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1992 Honda Accord Wagon (CB9) – Reverse Migration")
CC Capsule: 1992 Honda Accord Wagon (CB9) – Reverse Migration
Posted on March 9, 2021 | 33 CommentsOf all the Japanese carmakers, Honda has always been a bit of an oddity. They were neither an offshoot of a powerful industrial group like Mitsubishi, Mazda or Subaru, nor […] -
![(first published 4/10/2012) Although at least two new cars were for sale at the time, 1995 was a lousy year for Nissan. What once was a company that produced (relatively) […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/1996Nissan200SX-001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1997 Nissan 200SX SE – Have We Met?")
Curbside Classic: 1997 Nissan 200SX SE – Have We Met?
Posted on March 4, 2021 | 69 Comments(first published 4/10/2012) Although at least two new cars were for sale at the time, 1995 was a lousy year for Nissan. What once was a company that produced (relatively) […] -
![What you’re seeing here is half of my current embarrassment of riches. By which I mean that I caught two ‘60s Fairlady roadsters relatively recently, and this is one of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_20210117_161230-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1969 Datsun Fairlady 2000 (SR311) – Putting The “Lion” In Pygmalion")
CC Capsule: 1969 Datsun Fairlady 2000 (SR311) – Putting The “Lion” In Pygmalion
Posted on March 3, 2021 | 6 CommentsWhat you’re seeing here is half of my current embarrassment of riches. By which I mean that I caught two ‘60s Fairlady roadsters relatively recently, and this is one of […] -
![(first posted 2/28/2015) Free from its relationship with Ford, Mazda is forging ahead as an independent against unfavorable odds. Perhaps it’s only natural for a carmaker born out of Hiroshima’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/a-mpv.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1989 Mazda MPV – A Flash In The Minivan Pan")
Curbside Classic: 1989 Mazda MPV – A Flash In The Minivan Pan
Posted on February 28, 2021 | 58 Comments(first posted 2/28/2015) Free from its relationship with Ford, Mazda is forging ahead as an independent against unfavorable odds. Perhaps it’s only natural for a carmaker born out of Hiroshima’s […] -
![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://i0.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 | 41 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://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/a-ma.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1981 Mazda GLC/323 Wagon – Not Quite As Great")
CC Capsule: 1981 Mazda GLC/323 Wagon – Not Quite As Great
Posted on February 25, 2021 | 11 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://i0.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 | 23 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://i0.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://i0.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 | 12 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://i0.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 | 39 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 | 22 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://i0.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://i0.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://i0.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 | 168 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 […]
