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Curbside Classic: Subaru Vivio Bistro – Boxster Day Find
Posted on January 11, 2017 | 22 CommentsDecember 26th is known as Boxing Day in the United Kingdom and many former colonies like Canada. Traditionally it was a time to give a small gift (or Christmas box) […] -
CC Capsule: 1981 Toyota Corolla 3-Door Wagon – Too Beige, Or Not Too Beige?
Posted on January 4, 2017 | 27 CommentsThe ‘80s are not my favourite decade of the last centrury, nor are Toyotas my number one automotive fantasy, but one should take a moment (and a few snaps) when […] -
Curbside Classic: 2007 Mitsuoka Galue MkIII — Bentley/Cadillac Tribute Band Goes Off Key
Posted on December 14, 2016 | 57 CommentsThey say imitation is the most sincere form of flattery. But where does imitation stop and where does caricature begin? Probably in Japan. If you’ve ever seen a Mitsuoka, you’ll […] -
Curbside Capsule: 2008-10 FAW F1 – All Cars Go To China
Posted on December 1, 2016 | 38 CommentsChina is where, in one form or another and for one reason or another, old cars are shipped. Many cars are recycled for their steel, while others find their mechanicals […] -
Cohort Classic: 2001 Toyota Crown Majesta – The People’s Century
Posted on November 8, 2016 | 23 CommentsAs you know, I have something of a liking for strange cars from the land of the rising sun. That weird blend of seemingly endless money and technological prowess that […] -
Curbside Classic: 1985 Toyota Tercel Wagon: Built For The Really Long Haul
Posted on October 30, 2016 | 39 Comments(first posted 3/17/2011) What would a maker and restorer of old violins drive? For the last twenty five thirty years that is. And what would he live in, also for […] -
In-Motion Classic: Toyota Crown Royal Extra Estate – Wrong White Whale
Posted on October 28, 2016 | 45 CommentsWe all have a white whale. An obsession, what makes us go where we would not and ask questions we shouldn’t, what gives life its zest (and its disappointments). My […] -
Curbside Classic: 1982 Toyota Truck – When Compact Pickups Roamed The Land
Posted on August 21, 2016 | 70 Comments(first posted 5/9/2012) About thirty years ago, Toyota pickups such as our featured CC were everywhere. And why not? They were tough, efficient, and hauled a fair amount of stuff. […] -
Curbside Cartoon Character: Mazda RX-7 FD Drift Racer
Posted on June 14, 2016 | 21 CommentsMazda’s RX-7 FD was developed during the heady days of the Japanese real-estate bubble. The Japanese were flush with cash and their domestic automakers catered to this new-found affluence with […] -
Curbside Cute-Ute: The Nissan Sunny GB120
Posted on May 26, 2016 | 20 CommentsIt is proving to be harder than I ever imagined to find great curbside classics in Japan. I’ve thought a lot about the reasons why and the only reasonable explanation […] -
CC Capsule: Monday Morning Rarities – Suzuki Wagon R+
Posted on May 23, 2016 | 20 CommentsIt seems like there is a never-ending stream of niche vehicles that find their way to Australia hoping they will catch on, such as this over-engined (a whopping 1000 cc […] -
Curbside Classic Capsule: 1977 Toyota Cortez Sleeper Cab Pickup
Posted on May 17, 2016 | 17 Comments(first posted 3/27/2011) For some odd reason’ I find myself drawn to summer time shots this morning, despite their strong shadows. Before the advent of factory extended cab small […] -
Future CC/Driving Impressions: 2005 Lexus RX330 – Rollin’ Like The Desperate Housewives
Posted on May 6, 2016 | 62 CommentsHow often is it that we get the chance to drive the same car (or in this case, a mechanically identical one) as the very first one we owned? To answer […] -
Curbside Classic: The Humble But Well-Travelled Datsun 210
Posted on April 29, 2016 | 52 Comments(first posted 7/31/2012) Fast, sexy, and exotic. None of these words have ever been used to describe the Datsun 210. Homely, reliable, and adequate have likely been used more often […]
![Curbside Classic: Subaru Vivio Bistro – Boxster Day Find December 26th is known as Boxing Day in the United Kingdom and many former colonies like Canada. Traditionally it was a time to give a small gift (or Christmas box) […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Subaru-Vivio-Bistro-4a.jpg)
![CC Capsule: 1981 Toyota Corolla 3-Door Wagon – Too Beige, Or Not Too Beige? The ‘80s are not my favourite decade of the last centrury, nor are Toyotas my number one automotive fantasy, but one should take a moment (and a few snaps) when […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20161225_104632.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 2007 Mitsuoka Galue MkIII — Bentley/Cadillac Tribute Band Goes Off Key They say imitation is the most sincere form of flattery. But where does imitation stop and where does caricature begin? Probably in Japan. If you’ve ever seen a Mitsuoka, you’ll […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/mitsuoka_Galue-6.jpg)
![Curbside Capsule: 2008-10 FAW F1 – All Cars Go To China China is where, in one form or another and for one reason or another, old cars are shipped. Many cars are recycled for their steel, while others find their mechanicals […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/faw-f1-3.jpg)
![Cohort Classic: 2001 Toyota Crown Majesta – The People’s Century As you know, I have something of a liking for strange cars from the land of the rising sun. That weird blend of seemingly endless money and technological prowess that […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/30400271870_d8e7c7b9f3_z.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 1985 Toyota Tercel Wagon: Built For The Really Long Haul (first posted 3/17/2011) What would a maker and restorer of old violins drive? For the last twenty five thirty years that is. And what would he live in, also for […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/CC-30-002-801.jpg)
![In-Motion Classic: Toyota Crown Royal Extra Estate – Wrong White Whale We all have a white whale. An obsession, what makes us go where we would not and ask questions we shouldn’t, what gives life its zest (and its disappointments). My […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/S0104011.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 1982 Toyota Truck – When Compact Pickups Roamed The Land (first posted 5/9/2012) About thirty years ago, Toyota pickups such as our featured CC were everywhere. And why not? They were tough, efficient, and hauled a fair amount of stuff. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05-01-2012-007-e1336520290206.jpg)
![Curbside Cartoon Character: Mazda RX-7 FD Drift Racer Mazda’s RX-7 FD was developed during the heady days of the Japanese real-estate bubble. The Japanese were flush with cash and their domestic automakers catered to this new-found affluence with […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_0906.jpg)
![Japanese Classic: Subaru B4 “Blitzen” A couple of weeks ago, Jim Brophy visited the lemon lot at Yokota Airbase and provided a good overview of the kinds of cars that are often purchased by American […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_0919.jpg)
![Curbside Cute-Ute: The Nissan Sunny GB120 It is proving to be harder than I ever imagined to find great curbside classics in Japan. I’ve thought a lot about the reasons why and the only reasonable explanation […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_0887.jpg)
![CC Capsule: Monday Morning Rarities – Suzuki Wagon R+ It seems like there is a never-ending stream of niche vehicles that find their way to Australia hoping they will catch on, such as this over-engined (a whopping 1000 cc […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Suzuki-Wagon-Rplus-1.jpg)
![Curbside Classic Capsule: 1977 Toyota Cortez Sleeper Cab Pickup (first posted 3/27/2011) For some odd reason’ I find myself drawn to summer time shots this morning, despite their strong shadows. Before the advent of factory extended cab small […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/CC-45-057-800.jpg)
![Future CC/Driving Impressions: 2005 Lexus RX330 – Rollin’ Like The Desperate Housewives How often is it that we get the chance to drive the same car (or in this case, a mechanically identical one) as the very first one we owned? To answer […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_5542.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: The Humble But Well-Travelled Datsun 210 (first posted 7/31/2012) Fast, sexy, and exotic. None of these words have ever been used to describe the Datsun 210. Homely, reliable, and adequate have likely been used more often […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Datsun-210-1.jpg)


