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Curbside Classics – Asian Brands Archive
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![This town is crawling with old Toyota pickups; there’s gobs of the gen2 variety ( I did a CC on them over at the old place, which I’ll have to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/CC-196-137-900.jpg "Curbside Classic On The Go: I Snag My First Gen1 (1969-1972) Toyota Hilux Pickup")
Curbside Classic On The Go: I Snag My First Gen1 (1969-1972) Toyota Hilux Pickup
Posted on April 30, 2013 | 22 CommentsThis town is crawling with old Toyota pickups; there’s gobs of the gen2 variety ( I did a CC on them over at the old place, which I’ll have to […] -
![Toyota’s failure to crack the U.S. pony car market over the long term is one of its few major stumbles. When I found the pristine Celica Supra Mk I and […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/CC-10-033-950.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1987 Toyota Supra – Somebody Still Wants You")
Curbside Classic: 1987 Toyota Supra – Somebody Still Wants You
Posted on February 4, 2013 | 30 CommentsToyota’s failure to crack the U.S. pony car market over the long term is one of its few major stumbles. When I found the pristine Celica Supra Mk I and […] -
![There are certain indelible memories from one’s childhoo–and for an automotive enthusiast, there certainly will be some car experiences you never forget. While growing up, I was always at the local newsagent […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Caprice1.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1994-95 Holden VR Caprice – Broughams Down Under")
Curbside Classic: 1994-95 Holden VR Caprice – Broughams Down Under
Posted on January 30, 2013 | 33 CommentsThere are certain indelible memories from one’s childhoo–and for an automotive enthusiast, there certainly will be some car experiences you never forget. While growing up, I was always at the local newsagent […] -
![In 1981, a few years before I was conceived, my mom purchased her first brand-new car, a 1981 Celica ST in copper metallic. It was a great four-seasons car despite […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/DelawareQQWERTY.jpg "My Curbside Classic: 1981 Toyota Celica GT Liftback – Who Says You Can’t Go Back?")
My Curbside Classic: 1981 Toyota Celica GT Liftback – Who Says You Can’t Go Back?
Posted on January 17, 2013 | 64 CommentsIn 1981, a few years before I was conceived, my mom purchased her first brand-new car, a 1981 Celica ST in copper metallic. It was a great four-seasons car despite […] -
![The evergreen car is hardly a new concept, especially in Mexico. The VW Beetle was built there for some 40 years. After some 20 years in production, the Nissan Tsuru […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/CC-184-066-1200.jpg "Curbside Classico: Nissan Tsuru–Want A New 1991 B13 Sentra? They’re Still Making Them In Mexico")
Curbside Classico: Nissan Tsuru–Want A New 1991 B13 Sentra? They’re Still Making Them In Mexico
Posted on December 22, 2012 | 21 CommentsThe evergreen car is hardly a new concept, especially in Mexico. The VW Beetle was built there for some 40 years. After some 20 years in production, the Nissan Tsuru […] -
![Once upon a time visiting another country was exciting, from an automotive point of view. The streetscapes were replete with exotic cars, many not likely to be seen in the U.S., nor […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/CC-184-077-1200.jpg "Curbside Classico: Toyota Avanza–What Is That? A RWD Compact Wagon/MPV? Who Would Have Thought?")
Curbside Classico: Toyota Avanza–What Is That? A RWD Compact Wagon/MPV? Who Would Have Thought?
Posted on December 19, 2012 | 30 CommentsOnce upon a time visiting another country was exciting, from an automotive point of view. The streetscapes were replete with exotic cars, many not likely to be seen in the U.S., nor […] -
![The origins of the term CUV (“crossover utility vehicle”) are a bit vague. According to one source, it was used to describe the market segment of some AMC/Jeep vehicles (Eagle, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CC-89-062-800.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1998 Toyota RAV4 Two-Door – The First Modern CUV, And Electric One Too")
Curbside Classic: 1998 Toyota RAV4 Two-Door – The First Modern CUV, And Electric One Too
Posted on November 18, 2012 | 33 CommentsThe origins of the term CUV (“crossover utility vehicle”) are a bit vague. According to one source, it was used to describe the market segment of some AMC/Jeep vehicles (Eagle, […] -
![If I made a mental list of things I didn’t expect to see in a small, Southern Alberta city while riding home from work, I suspect a Japanese Midget would be […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Daihatsu-Midget-II-4.jpg "Curbside Classic: Daihatsu Midget II")
Curbside Classic: Daihatsu Midget II
Posted on October 9, 2012 | 45 CommentsIf I made a mental list of things I didn’t expect to see in a small, Southern Alberta city while riding home from work, I suspect a Japanese Midget would be […] -
![How many Datsun 710 wagons still roll on the streets of your town? I shot the first of three almost three years ago but never wrote it up. I met […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/CC-176-153-1200.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1974 Datsun 710 Wagon – Third Time’s The Charm; Or Not")
Curbside Classic: 1974 Datsun 710 Wagon – Third Time’s The Charm; Or Not
Posted on September 27, 2012 | 33 CommentsHow many Datsun 710 wagons still roll on the streets of your town? I shot the first of three almost three years ago but never wrote it up. I met […] -
![Toyota was on top of the world in the early ’90s. The 1989 launch of Lexus had exceeded all expectations. The Camry and Corolla were selling like gangbusters. It didn’t […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1024,height=768,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/DSC00560-e1346264817776.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1992-96 Toyota Camry – The Greatest Camry Of All Time?")
Curbside Classic: 1992-96 Toyota Camry – The Greatest Camry Of All Time?
Posted on September 4, 2012 | 128 CommentsToyota was on top of the world in the early ’90s. The 1989 launch of Lexus had exceeded all expectations. The Camry and Corolla were selling like gangbusters. It didn’t […] -
![Mention Mazda GLC to the average auto enthusiast and it’s likely they’ll think of the rear-wheel-drive GLC of the late 1970s. Mention GLC to the average Joe on the street […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Mazda-GLC.jpg "Curbside Classic: Mazda GLC, Gen Two: The First Really Modern Mazda")
Curbside Classic: Mazda GLC, Gen Two: The First Really Modern Mazda
Posted on July 24, 2012 | 36 CommentsMention Mazda GLC to the average auto enthusiast and it’s likely they’ll think of the rear-wheel-drive GLC of the late 1970s. Mention GLC to the average Joe on the street […] -
![There are pros and cons to being a landlord. Let’s skip the cons, having just had to tear out a rotted bathroom floor. One of the minor pros (or cons, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/CC-171-050-800.jpg "Curbside Beater: 1992 Toyota Corolla – The Almost Free, Almost Perfect Beater")
Curbside Beater: 1992 Toyota Corolla – The Almost Free, Almost Perfect Beater
Posted on July 10, 2012 | 46 CommentsThere are pros and cons to being a landlord. Let’s skip the cons, having just had to tear out a rotted bathroom floor. One of the minor pros (or cons, […] -
![It’s 10:03 PM, and there’s still a hint of daylight outside. It’s not exactly a good time to start a CC after a long day trying to hang a door […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/CC-165-087-800.jpg "Curbside Classics: 1982 – 1985 Toyota Celica Coupe And Liftback – Rice-fed Mustangs")
Curbside Classics: 1982 – 1985 Toyota Celica Coupe And Liftback – Rice-fed Mustangs
Posted on June 15, 2012 | 35 CommentsIt’s 10:03 PM, and there’s still a hint of daylight outside. It’s not exactly a good time to start a CC after a long day trying to hang a door […] -
![(first posted 7/6/2012) Time for something a little different. As diverse as the automotive makeup of Eugene is, there is very little chance of Paul running across one of […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/HD-Holden-estate-2-e1341160266289.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1965-66 HD Holden Special Station Sedan: The Down Under, 3/4 Scale 1962 Oldsmobile")
Curbside Classic: 1965-66 HD Holden Special Station Sedan: The Down Under, 3/4 Scale 1962 Oldsmobile
Posted on June 4, 2012 | 40 Comments(first posted 7/6/2012) Time for something a little different. As diverse as the automotive makeup of Eugene is, there is very little chance of Paul running across one of […] -
![Say what you will about Mercury, but they at least tried to make some interesting cars here and there. One of the more interesting cars from The Sign of The […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1024,height=7681,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/100_7563-e1337648220718.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1991 Mercury Capri – Birds Of A Feather")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Mercury Capri – Birds Of A Feather
Posted on May 26, 2012 | 57 CommentsSay what you will about Mercury, but they at least tried to make some interesting cars here and there. One of the more interesting cars from The Sign of The […]
