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Curbside Classics – Asian Brands Archive
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![(Updated 2/12/2026) The Fiat 500 Abarth and the MINI Cooper S have brought some welcome relief for those long pining for a little pocket rocket. It had been a […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/CC-117-059-1200.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1987 Chevrolet Turbo Sprint (Suzuki Cultus) – The Fiat 500 Abarth Of Its Time")
Curbside Classic: 1987 Chevrolet Turbo Sprint (Suzuki Cultus) – The Fiat 500 Abarth Of Its Time
Posted on February 12, 2026 | 79 Comments(Updated 2/12/2026) The Fiat 500 Abarth and the MINI Cooper S have brought some welcome relief for those long pining for a little pocket rocket. It had been a […] -
![(Updated 2/2/2026) The 1980s are not remembered as a time of subtlety, and after nearly fifteen years characterized by social consciousness and morality, overindulgence was back in. It usually takes […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Screen-shot-2014-01-17-at-6.59.15-PM.png "Curbside Classic: 1986-1989 Honda Accord – Ignoring The Future In Favor Of The Present")
Curbside Classic: 1986-1989 Honda Accord – Ignoring The Future In Favor Of The Present
Posted on February 2, 2026 | 97 Comments(Updated 2/2/2026) The 1980s are not remembered as a time of subtlety, and after nearly fifteen years characterized by social consciousness and morality, overindulgence was back in. It usually takes […] -
![(Updated 1/29/2026) When it comes to describing the trending automotive styling in the mid-00s, “peak retro” just might best the best description. Popularized by mass market mainstream cars […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/jwirgY0IQsi837hf06RS4Q_thumb_800.jpg "Curbside Find: 1991 Nissan Figaro – Figaro, Figaro, Figawi?")
Curbside Find: 1991 Nissan Figaro – Figaro, Figaro, Figawi?
Posted on January 29, 2026 | 32 Comments(Updated 1/29/2026) When it comes to describing the trending automotive styling in the mid-00s, “peak retro” just might best the best description. Popularized by mass market mainstream cars […] -
![A little spice does help things, doesn’t it? Whether we’re talking cuisine, marriage or economy car, the addition of a smidgen of excitement or exoticism can be truly transformative. Take […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_20240114_092329_edited-115x115.jpg "JDM Classic: 1972 Datsun Sunny (B110) 1200 GX5 – Brighter Than The Rest")
JDM Classic: 1972 Datsun Sunny (B110) 1200 GX5 – Brighter Than The Rest
Posted on January 16, 2026 | 2 CommentsA little spice does help things, doesn’t it? Whether we’re talking cuisine, marriage or economy car, the addition of a smidgen of excitement or exoticism can be truly transformative. Take […] -
![Well, it’s a late ‘70s Cressida by another name, isn’t it? All well and good, but why should anyone care? It may not be obvious to the naked eye, but […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_20250204_095939_edited-115x115.jpg "JDM Classic: 1978 Toyota Mark II Grande 2600 – With All The Fixin’s")
JDM Classic: 1978 Toyota Mark II Grande 2600 – With All The Fixin’s
Posted on January 14, 2026 | 6 CommentsWell, it’s a late ‘70s Cressida by another name, isn’t it? All well and good, but why should anyone care? It may not be obvious to the naked eye, but […] -
![I’ve been on the lookout for a first generation Debonair ever since I landed in this country back in 2019, and I’ve seen a few, occasionally. But most times, I […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC_1824_edited-115x115.jpg "1974 Mitsubishi Debonair Deluxe Executive – Diamond Geezer")
1974 Mitsubishi Debonair Deluxe Executive – Diamond Geezer
Posted on January 12, 2026 | 14 CommentsI’ve been on the lookout for a first generation Debonair ever since I landed in this country back in 2019, and I’ve seen a few, occasionally. But most times, I […] -
![(Updated 1/5/2026) It all started with this car, just over 30 years ago. The two top Japanese carmakers, Nissan and Toyota, were taking their never-ending duel to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_20191208_151324-copy.jpg "JDM Classic: 1988 Nissan Gloria Cima (FPY31) Type II Limited – An Infinitely Better Version Of The Infiniti Beta Version")
JDM Classic: 1988 Nissan Gloria Cima (FPY31) Type II Limited – An Infinitely Better Version Of The Infiniti Beta Version
Posted on January 5, 2026 | 21 Comments(Updated 1/5/2026) It all started with this car, just over 30 years ago. The two top Japanese carmakers, Nissan and Toyota, were taking their never-ending duel to […] -
![(Updated 12/18/2025) Skyline at night, CC’s delight. I saw this ‘80s-looking coupé in the dusk and snapped it up quickly, without knowing I was photographing the JDM equivalent of the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_20191124_165546-copy.jpg "1983 Nissan Skyline (DR30) RS-Turbo Coupé: Straight Out Of Central Casting")
1983 Nissan Skyline (DR30) RS-Turbo Coupé: Straight Out Of Central Casting
Posted on December 18, 2025 | 17 Comments(Updated 12/18/2025) Skyline at night, CC’s delight. I saw this ‘80s-looking coupé in the dusk and snapped it up quickly, without knowing I was photographing the JDM equivalent of the […] -
![(Updated 12/14/2025) Finding a car like this is a real test of a CC writer’s character. I mean, aside from its advancing years and relative rarity, this thing […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_20191204_152719-copy.jpg "1983 Mitsubishi Minica Ami L CX: Mini Dinosaur")
1983 Mitsubishi Minica Ami L CX: Mini Dinosaur
Posted on December 14, 2025 | 22 Comments(Updated 12/14/2025) Finding a car like this is a real test of a CC writer’s character. I mean, aside from its advancing years and relative rarity, this thing […] -
![(Updated 12/12/2025) Even as I photographed this car, I was dreading having to write it up. I had seen these before many times and read up a […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_20190911_142057-copy.jpg "1999 Toyota Progrès NC 250 – Bland On The Run")
1999 Toyota Progrès NC 250 – Bland On The Run
Posted on December 12, 2025 | 20 Comments(Updated 12/12/2025) Even as I photographed this car, I was dreading having to write it up. I had seen these before many times and read up a […] -
![(Updated 12/8/2025) Imagine you are shopping for a car in Japan 30 years ago. You are keen to purchase a fairly large car – none of those […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_20191115_123316-copy.jpg "1988 Toyota Crown (S130) Deluxe: The Hairshirt Special")
1988 Toyota Crown (S130) Deluxe: The Hairshirt Special
Posted on December 8, 2025 | 18 Comments(Updated 12/8/2025) Imagine you are shopping for a car in Japan 30 years ago. You are keen to purchase a fairly large car – none of those […] -
![(Updated 12/7/2025) Ah, the late ‘90s. When life was simpler and cars were deadly dull. Maybe not quite as dull as the early ‘90s, but still […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_20191119_144613-copy.jpg "Curbside Find: 2000 Nissan March (K11) Rumba by Autech – Dancing With The Uglier Of The March Sisters")
Curbside Find: 2000 Nissan March (K11) Rumba by Autech – Dancing With The Uglier Of The March Sisters
Posted on December 7, 2025 | 15 Comments(Updated 12/7/2025) Ah, the late ‘90s. When life was simpler and cars were deadly dull. Maybe not quite as dull as the early ‘90s, but still […] -
![(Updated 11/24/2025) I spent eight years in the tropics, where the seasons are either scorching and sunny or steamy and wet. I am therefore really enjoying my […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_20191114_101315-copy.jpg "In-Motion Classic: 1970 Nissan Skyline 2000GT (C10) – Heaven Sent")
In-Motion Classic: 1970 Nissan Skyline 2000GT (C10) – Heaven Sent
Posted on November 24, 2025 | 13 Comments(Updated 11/24/2025) I spent eight years in the tropics, where the seasons are either scorching and sunny or steamy and wet. I am therefore really enjoying my […] -
![(Updated 11/23/2025) Kei cabover pickups and vans are not the most stylish vehicles on the JDM, usually. It’s not part of their brief. They’re strictly business, with very […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_20191103_144224-copy.jpg "1982 Mazda Porter Cab: Back When Kei Trucks Looked Cool")
1982 Mazda Porter Cab: Back When Kei Trucks Looked Cool
Posted on November 23, 2025 | 13 Comments(Updated 11/23/2025) Kei cabover pickups and vans are not the most stylish vehicles on the JDM, usually. It’s not part of their brief. They’re strictly business, with very […] -
![(Updated 11/20/2025) Ah, Lexus. Although it needs no formal introduction, it’s difficult even mentioning the brand without highlighting its significance as one of the greatest automotive success […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/wJOzQ0hR8e4HinULeTWqA_thumb_123.jpg "1992 Lexus LS 400: The Industry’s Greatest Hit Of The Last 50 Years?")
1992 Lexus LS 400: The Industry’s Greatest Hit Of The Last 50 Years?
Posted on November 20, 2025 | 105 Comments(Updated 11/20/2025) Ah, Lexus. Although it needs no formal introduction, it’s difficult even mentioning the brand without highlighting its significance as one of the greatest automotive success […]
