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![(first posted 9/26/2013) The Van Wars were in full swing by the early ’90s. The dreaded crossovers hadn’t yet put in an appearance, and the Minivan was King. Dodge and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/aa-6-11-and-6-12-2013-008.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1993 Volkswagen EuroVan – The Vanagon That Wasn’t There")
Curbside Classic: 1993 Volkswagen EuroVan – The Vanagon That Wasn’t There
Posted on December 2, 2019 | 37 Comments(first posted 9/26/2013) The Van Wars were in full swing by the early ’90s. The dreaded crossovers hadn’t yet put in an appearance, and the Minivan was King. Dodge and […] -
![In a slight deviation from the JDM stuff I’ve been posting lately, here’s a little something I found in an old stash of photos I took back in August 2008 […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/28140002-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Capsule: 1983 Citroën CX Orphée by Deslandes – Hello Strangest")
Car Show Capsule: 1983 Citroën CX Orphée by Deslandes – Hello Strangest
Posted on November 26, 2019 | 30 CommentsIn a slight deviation from the JDM stuff I’ve been posting lately, here’s a little something I found in an old stash of photos I took back in August 2008 […] -
![Can you believe we haven’t had a single BMW 2002 on CC all year? Unmöglich! Quick, here’s 1990cc’s worth of pure Bavarian sweetness, by way of one of Tokyo’s biggest […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_20191026_124737-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1972 BMW 2002 Tii – Simplii Extraordinarii")
CC Capsule: 1972 BMW 2002 Tii – Simplii Extraordinarii
Posted on November 20, 2019 | 32 CommentsCan you believe we haven’t had a single BMW 2002 on CC all year? Unmöglich! Quick, here’s 1990cc’s worth of pure Bavarian sweetness, by way of one of Tokyo’s biggest […] -
![On a bright and beautiful Saturday morning last month, CC Editor Jim Klein and I were on our way to the Toyota Megaweb museum by way of an elevated train. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_20191026_122426-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1961 BMW Isetta 300 – BMW Lays An Egg")
Curbside Classic: 1961 BMW Isetta 300 – BMW Lays An Egg
Posted on November 16, 2019 | 21 CommentsOn a bright and beautiful Saturday morning last month, CC Editor Jim Klein and I were on our way to the Toyota Megaweb museum by way of an elevated train. […] -
![(First Posted November 13, 2013) Needless to say, I’m a lover of vans, especially those suitable for camping. Few things beat hopping into a vehicle with all the basic necessities […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/CC-59-001-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Mercedes-Benz 207D (T1) And Other Vintage MBZ Vans")
Curbside Classic: Mercedes-Benz 207D (T1) And Other Vintage MBZ Vans
Posted on November 3, 2019 | 32 Comments(First Posted November 13, 2013) Needless to say, I’m a lover of vans, especially those suitable for camping. Few things beat hopping into a vehicle with all the basic necessities […] -
![(First Posted November 8, 2013) This Opel Kadett C hatchback was an unexpected find. I’d seen an online ad for it a few months back; it was located a couple […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Opel_Kadett_A.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1978 Opel Kadett City Berlina – The German Chevette")
Curbside Classic: 1978 Opel Kadett City Berlina – The German Chevette
Posted on November 1, 2019 | 50 Comments(First Posted November 8, 2013) This Opel Kadett C hatchback was an unexpected find. I’d seen an online ad for it a few months back; it was located a couple […] -
![(First Posted November 4, 2013) With Alfa’s return to our shores delayed once again (to mid 2014), its easy to forget that it seems like just yesterday (to us oldsters) […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/CC-P80-056-925.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 – Alfa’s American Farewell Present")
Curbside Classic: 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 – Alfa’s American Farewell Present
Posted on October 29, 2019 | 46 Comments(First Posted November 4, 2013) With Alfa’s return to our shores delayed once again (to mid 2014), its easy to forget that it seems like just yesterday (to us oldsters) […] -
![I’ve had a real itch to travel, lately. Almost exactly two years ago, I was preparing for my first trip to Italy, which was also my first trip to Europe […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1965-Jaguar-E-Type-1-6-20-2010-Sunday-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: c. 1965 Series I Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Roadster – Things Or Travel?")
Curbside Classic: c. 1965 Series I Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Roadster – Things Or Travel?
Posted on October 28, 2019 | 37 CommentsI’ve had a real itch to travel, lately. Almost exactly two years ago, I was preparing for my first trip to Italy, which was also my first trip to Europe […] -
![Surprisingly, the first-generation Audi TT has never gotten the proper Curbside Classic treatment, despite no fewer than two of this site’s contributors having owned one at some point (here, and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_0541-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2000 Audi TT – Singing The Blues")
Curbside Classic: 2000 Audi TT – Singing The Blues
Posted on October 27, 2019 | 20 CommentsSurprisingly, the first-generation Audi TT has never gotten the proper Curbside Classic treatment, despite no fewer than two of this site’s contributors having owned one at some point (here, and […] -
![They love their Minis in Japan. Can you blame them? I mean, who doesn’t love Minis? They’re cute, cool, sporty, revolutionary and iconic. And in a country where about one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_20191002_092548-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Austin Mini Mark III “Cooper” – How Do You Say “Fugazi” In Japanese?")
Curbside Classic: Austin Mini Mark III “Cooper” – How Do You Say “Fugazi” In Japanese?
Posted on October 26, 2019 | 29 CommentsThey love their Minis in Japan. Can you blame them? I mean, who doesn’t love Minis? They’re cute, cool, sporty, revolutionary and iconic. And in a country where about one […] -
![(First Posted October 26, 2013) The early eighties were likely the single most challenging time for car manufacturers ever. In 1980, average oil prices hit a record high of $99 […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/CC-62-028-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1984 BMW 528e – The Low Rev Modest Driving Machine")
Curbside Classic: 1984 BMW 528e – The Low Rev Modest Driving Machine
Posted on October 25, 2019 | 71 Comments(First Posted October 26, 2013) The early eighties were likely the single most challenging time for car manufacturers ever. In 1980, average oil prices hit a record high of $99 […] -
![(First Posted October 21, 2013) The Renault 16 probably needs little introduction, but if you need a refresher this is a good place to start. Unarguably, it is one of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSC03907.featured.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic – 1973 Renault 16 and Asymmetric Suspension Configuration")
Car Show Classic – 1973 Renault 16 and Asymmetric Suspension Configuration
Posted on October 21, 2019 | 56 Comments(First Posted October 21, 2013) The Renault 16 probably needs little introduction, but if you need a refresher this is a good place to start. Unarguably, it is one of […] -
![(First Posted October 2, 2013) The 1979 incarnation of the historic Talbot name had a very high ambition-to-achievement ratio, the zenith of which was the Talbot Tagora. It was also […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/DSC04426.11.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: Talbot Tagora – Never A Chrysler, Nearly A Peugeot")
Car Show Classic: Talbot Tagora – Never A Chrysler, Nearly A Peugeot
Posted on October 12, 2019 | 79 Comments(First Posted October 2, 2013) The 1979 incarnation of the historic Talbot name had a very high ambition-to-achievement ratio, the zenith of which was the Talbot Tagora. It was also […] -
![(First Posted September 27, 2013) I found this pickup a couple of weeks ago, and have been holding it in reserve for Volkswagen week. With its shiny red paint job […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Front-quarter.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1980 Volkswagen Pickup – Beating The Tariff, But Taking A Beating")
Curbside Classic: 1980 Volkswagen Pickup – Beating The Tariff, But Taking A Beating
Posted on October 7, 2019 | 35 Comments(First Posted September 27, 2013) I found this pickup a couple of weeks ago, and have been holding it in reserve for Volkswagen week. With its shiny red paint job […] -
Curbside Classics: Strange Things in Wyoming
Posted on October 6, 2019 | 22 CommentsA holiday in Wyoming can be relied on to include great things by the roadside. Such as bears, moose, elk and buffalo. But a 1926 Alvis?
