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Curbside Classics Archives
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![In the fall of 1983, Honda dropped a bombshell. The new generation of Civics were not only all-new and highly advanced, but there were four complete unique and distinct bodies. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CC-423-030-c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic/Vintage Review: 1984 Honda CRX – “Mind-Boggling. Simply Mind-Boggling”")
Curbside Classic/Vintage Review: 1984 Honda CRX – “Mind-Boggling. Simply Mind-Boggling”
Posted on October 1, 2020 | 42 CommentsIn the fall of 1983, Honda dropped a bombshell. The new generation of Civics were not only all-new and highly advanced, but there were four complete unique and distinct bodies. […] -
![All good things come to an end. While the old saloon-based station wagon is still far from dead and buried, there’s no question that it’s a far less popular body […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_20190818_133833-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classics: 1999-2007 Toyota Crown (S170) Estate – Japan’s Last Luxury Wagon")
Curbside Classics: 1999-2007 Toyota Crown (S170) Estate – Japan’s Last Luxury Wagon
Posted on September 30, 2020 | 8 CommentsAll good things come to an end. While the old saloon-based station wagon is still far from dead and buried, there’s no question that it’s a far less popular body […] -
Curbside Classic: 1964 Isuzu Bellett – Canadian CC Holy Grail
Posted on September 21, 2020 | 45 CommentsI have literally been looking for this car my whole life, and here it is. -
![(first posted 9/19/2014) There’s nothing like stable or slightly declining fuel prices to induce Metro-amnesia, like the now-forgotten fact that someone bid up the price of a sixteen-year-old 1992 Metro […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/CC-223-048-1200-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991 Geo Metro XFi – The Pre-Prius Mileage Champ")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Geo Metro XFi – The Pre-Prius Mileage Champ
Posted on September 19, 2020 | 98 Comments(first posted 9/19/2014) There’s nothing like stable or slightly declining fuel prices to induce Metro-amnesia, like the now-forgotten fact that someone bid up the price of a sixteen-year-old 1992 Metro […] -
![When I first saw this car from a block or so away, it looked like a familiar shape that was somehow distorted to appear smaller. Upon getting closer, I thought… […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/1995-Mitsubishi-Pajero-Mini-LF-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1995 Mitsubishi Pajero Mini VR-II – Little Car, Big Personality")
Curbside Classic: 1995 Mitsubishi Pajero Mini VR-II – Little Car, Big Personality
Posted on September 17, 2020 | 31 CommentsWhen I first saw this car from a block or so away, it looked like a familiar shape that was somehow distorted to appear smaller. Upon getting closer, I thought… […] -
![Yes, yes, we’ve already seen this model. Twice, in fact. But you know what, I’ve grown quite fond of these and the other week this I found this one, an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_20200830_123408-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1994 Nissan Gloria (Y30) V-20E SGL Wagon – Indulging In Overindulgence")
CC Capsule: 1994 Nissan Gloria (Y30) V-20E SGL Wagon – Indulging In Overindulgence
Posted on September 14, 2020 | 21 CommentsYes, yes, we’ve already seen this model. Twice, in fact. But you know what, I’ve grown quite fond of these and the other week this I found this one, an […] -
![(first posted August 28, 2014) Once upon a time, the two-door sedan was essentially the default body style in much of the world. It was a bit cheaper, and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/CC-157-012-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1972 Datsun 1200 – Two Door Sedan, Size XS")
Curbside Classic: 1972 Datsun 1200 – Two Door Sedan, Size XS
Posted on September 12, 2020 | 40 Comments(first posted August 28, 2014) Once upon a time, the two-door sedan was essentially the default body style in much of the world. It was a bit cheaper, and […] -
![(first posted 9/11/2014) I’ve been around a lot of Mazda cars in my life but one of two that have left a lasting impression was a test drive in a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Photo-Apr-27-7-16-57-PM.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988 Mazda 323 – A Better Little (And Very Basic) Car")
Curbside Classic: 1988 Mazda 323 – A Better Little (And Very Basic) Car
Posted on September 11, 2020 | 45 Comments(first posted 9/11/2014) I’ve been around a lot of Mazda cars in my life but one of two that have left a lasting impression was a test drive in a […] -
![(first posted 8/27/2014) Here is one of the more obscure competitors from the beginning of the Great SUV Boom of the ’90s. The result of a lot of hard work […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-08-05-14.33.28.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1992 Isuzu Trooper – Really, Really, Big Horn")
Curbside Classic: 1992 Isuzu Trooper – Really, Really, Big Horn
Posted on August 27, 2020 | 43 Comments(first posted 8/27/2014) Here is one of the more obscure competitors from the beginning of the Great SUV Boom of the ’90s. The result of a lot of hard work […] -
![(first posted 8/22/2014) Toyota knocked one out of the park with the introduction of the MR2 in 1984 (February, 1985 in the US)–the first mass-produced mid-engine car to come from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/IMG_1724.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1989 Toyota MR2 SC – That’s Mister Two To You")
Curbside Classic: 1989 Toyota MR2 SC – That’s Mister Two To You
Posted on August 22, 2020 | 43 Comments(first posted 8/22/2014) Toyota knocked one out of the park with the introduction of the MR2 in 1984 (February, 1985 in the US)–the first mass-produced mid-engine car to come from […] -
![There are only so many ways to skin a cat, they say. Well, having zero experience or opinion on the flaying of felines, I really couldn’t comment. But what if […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_20200801_171204-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Classic: 1971 Isuzu 117 Coupé – Hang In There")
Museum Classic: 1971 Isuzu 117 Coupé – Hang In There
Posted on August 17, 2020 | 31 CommentsThere are only so many ways to skin a cat, they say. Well, having zero experience or opinion on the flaying of felines, I really couldn’t comment. But what if […] -
![Cedric. They went for Cedric. Nobody made them do it. Toyota selected Crown, Prince picked Gloria, but in 1960, Nissan just aimed far towards left field and “Cedric” happened. The […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_20200726_142114-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1986 Nissan Cedric (Y30) V-30 E Brougham – The C-Word Saloon")
Curbside Classic: 1986 Nissan Cedric (Y30) V-30 E Brougham – The C-Word Saloon
Posted on August 7, 2020 | 12 CommentsCedric. They went for Cedric. Nobody made them do it. Toyota selected Crown, Prince picked Gloria, but in 1960, Nissan just aimed far towards left field and “Cedric” happened. The […] -
![How do you create an automotive legend? If you’re Rolls-Royce or Ferrari, that sort of takes care of itself: whatever comes out of your factory is exclusive and immediately revered, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_20200727_161859-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Twofer: 1995 Toyota Century VG 40 & VG 45 Type L – Two Flavours Of Top Notch")
CC Twofer: 1995 Toyota Century VG 40 & VG 45 Type L – Two Flavours Of Top Notch
Posted on August 6, 2020 | 11 CommentsHow do you create an automotive legend? If you’re Rolls-Royce or Ferrari, that sort of takes care of itself: whatever comes out of your factory is exclusive and immediately revered, […] -
![What is the deal with Japanese motorists and idling? It’s like a national pastime here. I’ve seen it time and again. Sometimes, folks even recline their seat and take a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_20200715_172014-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1984 Isuzu Piazza – An Unmoving Encounter")
Curbside Classic: 1984 Isuzu Piazza – An Unmoving Encounter
Posted on August 3, 2020 | 32 CommentsWhat is the deal with Japanese motorists and idling? It’s like a national pastime here. I’ve seen it time and again. Sometimes, folks even recline their seat and take a […] -
![(first posted 7/25/2014) The hardtop was one of pillars of American automotive design. It originated in the heady post-war years, an extravagance that reflected America’s breezy optimism and one of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/CC-230-067-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1984 Subaru GL Hardtop Coupe – A Requiem For The Affordable Hardtop")
Curbside Classic: 1984 Subaru GL Hardtop Coupe – A Requiem For The Affordable Hardtop
Posted on July 27, 2020 | 100 Comments(first posted 7/25/2014) The hardtop was one of pillars of American automotive design. It originated in the heady post-war years, an extravagance that reflected America’s breezy optimism and one of […]
