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Curbside Classics Archives
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![I’m almost ashamed to say it: I had no idea the Stagea existed. My knowledge of cars becomes pretty scattered around the 1990 mark, especially for non-European models. I know […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_20191103_153043-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1999 Nissan Stagea RS Four – One Unicorn Just Won’t Do")
Curbside Classic: 1999 Nissan Stagea RS Four – One Unicorn Just Won’t Do
Posted on November 14, 2019 | 23 CommentsI’m almost ashamed to say it: I had no idea the Stagea existed. My knowledge of cars becomes pretty scattered around the 1990 mark, especially for non-European models. I know […] -
![You can hail till you’re blue in the face, none of these will be taking you home. This is where taxis come to rest and rust, no longer fit for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_20191017_101127-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classics: Toyota Crown Comfort & Nissan Cedric – JDM Taxi Graveyard")
Junkyard Classics: Toyota Crown Comfort & Nissan Cedric – JDM Taxi Graveyard
Posted on November 12, 2019 | 17 CommentsYou can hail till you’re blue in the face, none of these will be taking you home. This is where taxis come to rest and rust, no longer fit for […] -
![I… just… cannot. No, this one is just too out there for me. Hard to believe this came out 20 years ago, though. It seems like it either crawled out […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_20191002_125940-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic / Design History: 2001 Toyota WiLL Vi – The Reverse Of Cant")
Curbside Classic / Design History: 2001 Toyota WiLL Vi – The Reverse Of Cant
Posted on November 6, 2019 | 21 CommentsI… just… cannot. No, this one is just too out there for me. Hard to believe this came out 20 years ago, though. It seems like it either crawled out […] -
![Objectively, there’s a lot to like about the Lexus SC430. There’s Lexus’ superlative reliability and build quality, a creamy smooth 4.3 V8, a secure and convenient folding roof and the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/lexus-sc430-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2002-10 Lexus SC430 – Personal Luxury Convertible")
Curbside Classic: 2002-10 Lexus SC430 – Personal Luxury Convertible
Posted on November 6, 2019 | 38 CommentsObjectively, there’s a lot to like about the Lexus SC430. There’s Lexus’ superlative reliability and build quality, a creamy smooth 4.3 V8, a secure and convenient folding roof and the […] -
![(First Posted November 2, 2013) Was it rust or ricers that brought so many 1980s Corollas to their unfortunate demise here in Indiana? These cars were certainly hardy enough to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/88ToyotaCorollaFX1jg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988 Toyota Corolla FX – Not Even Broken In Yet")
Curbside Classic: 1988 Toyota Corolla FX – Not Even Broken In Yet
Posted on October 30, 2019 | 42 Comments(First Posted November 2, 2013) Was it rust or ricers that brought so many 1980s Corollas to their unfortunate demise here in Indiana? These cars were certainly hardy enough to […] -
![Well, that’s it, I’m done for. It’s a fair cop. Turns out smuggling narcotics, manufacturing fake ¥3000 notes and leaving sushi restaurants without paying the check are all illegal in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_20191019_130031-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2011 Toyota Crown (S200) Patrol Car – You’re Nicked!")
CC Capsule: 2011 Toyota Crown (S200) Patrol Car – You’re Nicked!
Posted on October 24, 2019 | 19 CommentsWell, that’s it, I’m done for. It’s a fair cop. Turns out smuggling narcotics, manufacturing fake ¥3000 notes and leaving sushi restaurants without paying the check are all illegal in […] -
![Full-size pickup trucks may be a uniquely American thing, but as someone who has lived my entire life in the United States, it’s a vehicle whose immense popularity I’ve never […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/iaGA8HHR1KoFBkxKCqNw_thumb_9df5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1997 Toyota T100 – Small Can Be A Big Problem")
Curbside Classic: 1997 Toyota T100 – Small Can Be A Big Problem
Posted on October 24, 2019 | 87 CommentsFull-size pickup trucks may be a uniquely American thing, but as someone who has lived my entire life in the United States, it’s a vehicle whose immense popularity I’ve never […] -
![It was high noon in the sweltering humidity of the city of Tokyo (or was it Bangkok?). I trundled along, whistling a merry tune (sweating so much I could barely […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/title_pic_corona2fer2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Twofer: 1979 Toyota Corona T130 Sedan & Liftback – Forty Years Young, Forty Years Old")
CC Twofer: 1979 Toyota Corona T130 Sedan & Liftback – Forty Years Young, Forty Years Old
Posted on October 23, 2019 | 15 CommentsIt was high noon in the sweltering humidity of the city of Tokyo (or was it Bangkok?). I trundled along, whistling a merry tune (sweating so much I could barely […] -
![Sometimes, finding CCs is all about going the extra mile. As daytime temperatures started falling in my area, I’ve had more occasions to go for long walks. As I’m out […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_20191011_102808-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1966 Isuzu Bellel – Turkey On A Stick")
Junkyard Classic: 1966 Isuzu Bellel – Turkey On A Stick
Posted on October 19, 2019 | 32 CommentsSometimes, finding CCs is all about going the extra mile. As daytime temperatures started falling in my area, I’ve had more occasions to go for long walks. As I’m out […] -
![After too long of a respite, let us resume our examination of the curious development of the American minivan. Yes, I know it has been a long time. Perhaps I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1991-Toyota-Previa-03-Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991-97 Toyota Previa – How Hard Can It Be To Make A Minivan? (Part 6)")
Curbside Classic: 1991-97 Toyota Previa – How Hard Can It Be To Make A Minivan? (Part 6)
Posted on October 18, 2019 | 65 CommentsAfter too long of a respite, let us resume our examination of the curious development of the American minivan. Yes, I know it has been a long time. Perhaps I […] -
![(First Posted October 8, 2013) Here is an idea for a little game. Walk into ten separate social gatherings. Mention to everyone there that you drive an Isuzu Oasis. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1996IsuzuOasis061.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1996 Isuzu Oasis – A Full Serving of Honda, but with None of the Appeal!")
Curbside Classic: 1996 Isuzu Oasis – A Full Serving of Honda, but with None of the Appeal!
Posted on October 16, 2019 | 38 Comments(First Posted October 8, 2013) Here is an idea for a little game. Walk into ten separate social gatherings. Mention to everyone there that you drive an Isuzu Oasis. […] -
![Here’s a little something for you all to salivate over under the sun (hopefully) while a Category 5 typhoon is pummeling the Island of Honshu, with yours truly and probably […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_20191011_113932-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1997 Toyota Mark II (X70) Van – The Emperor’s Old Clothes")
Curbside Classic: 1997 Toyota Mark II (X70) Van – The Emperor’s Old Clothes
Posted on October 13, 2019 | 20 CommentsHere’s a little something for you all to salivate over under the sun (hopefully) while a Category 5 typhoon is pummeling the Island of Honshu, with yours truly and probably […] -
![I’ve seen this motley group quite a few times, as they are located pretty close to where I’ve been staying for the past couple of months. I think it was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_20190726_085100-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside / Junkyard Classics: Somebody Likes Old Vans And Oddballs")
Curbside / Junkyard Classics: Somebody Likes Old Vans And Oddballs
Posted on October 12, 2019 | 22 CommentsI’ve seen this motley group quite a few times, as they are located pretty close to where I’ve been staying for the past couple of months. I think it was […] -
![(First Posted October 3, 2013) The driver of this Datsun F-10 bought it new in 1977, and she’s still in love with her beautiful baby. Which raises the question: […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/CC-50-070-925.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1977 Datsun F-10 – It Got An F In Beauty School")
Curbside Classic: 1977 Datsun F-10 – It Got An F In Beauty School
Posted on October 11, 2019 | 81 Comments(First Posted October 3, 2013) The driver of this Datsun F-10 bought it new in 1977, and she’s still in love with her beautiful baby. Which raises the question: […] -
![(First Posted October 1, 2013) How often does a truly revolutionary car appear? Let’s disqualify uranium powered flying cars on the cover of Popular Science and other quirky eccentrics from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/CC-44-059-925.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1973-1979 Honda Civic – The Second Little Revolutionary")
Curbside Classic: 1973-1979 Honda Civic – The Second Little Revolutionary
Posted on October 8, 2019 | 94 Comments(First Posted October 1, 2013) How often does a truly revolutionary car appear? Let’s disqualify uranium powered flying cars on the cover of Popular Science and other quirky eccentrics from […]
