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![(first posted 8/5/2013) As a kid, my uncle the Naval Flight Officer drove a Jaguar XK-E. Both he and my Grandpa were car guys, and when my uncle visited we shared an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Front-Three-Quarter.2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Jaguar XK-E Series II: The Stuff Of Dreams, The Source Of Nightmares")
Curbside Classic: Jaguar XK-E Series II: The Stuff Of Dreams, The Source Of Nightmares
Posted on March 13, 2024 | 64 Comments(first posted 8/5/2013) As a kid, my uncle the Naval Flight Officer drove a Jaguar XK-E. Both he and my Grandpa were car guys, and when my uncle visited we shared an […] -
![(first posted 3/11/2018) While stopped at a traffic light a little while back I was surprised to see one of Audi’s aluminium wonders in a dealer’s used car […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Audi-A2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2003 Audi A2 – Aluminium Wonder Or Folly?")
Curbside Classic: 2003 Audi A2 – Aluminium Wonder Or Folly?
Posted on March 11, 2024 | 48 Comments(first posted 3/11/2018) While stopped at a traffic light a little while back I was surprised to see one of Audi’s aluminium wonders in a dealer’s used car […] -
![A classic Ferrari and an iconic Suzuki, both unlicensed but not yet completely derelict, gathering weeds in a parking lot? Yep, this is Tokyo all right. Of the twofers we’ve […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20240229_125335_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Twofer: 1987 Ferrari Mondial 3.2 & 1975 Suzuki Fronte Coupé – Opposites Attract")
CC Twofer: 1987 Ferrari Mondial 3.2 & 1975 Suzuki Fronte Coupé – Opposites Attract
Posted on March 8, 2024 | 8 CommentsA classic Ferrari and an iconic Suzuki, both unlicensed but not yet completely derelict, gathering weeds in a parking lot? Yep, this is Tokyo all right. Of the twofers we’ve […] -
![The Mercedes Benz W123 is justifiably legendary in the car world because of its rational engineering, solid build, and exceptional durability and longevity. W123s are so overbuilt that they can […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FB_IMG_1705943311721.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Driving Impressions: 1980 Mercedes Benz W123 200D — What’s the Hurry, Anyway?")
CC Driving Impressions: 1980 Mercedes Benz W123 200D — What’s the Hurry, Anyway?
Posted on March 8, 2024 | 42 CommentsThe Mercedes Benz W123 is justifiably legendary in the car world because of its rational engineering, solid build, and exceptional durability and longevity. W123s are so overbuilt that they can […] -
![It’s been a while since I’ve written up a twofer, and as a result, I have a few in store. So this will be T87’s Twofer Week, live from the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20221208_111746_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Twofer: 1993 Porsche 968 CS & 1996 Toyota Sprinter Carib (E110) S Touring – Strange Bedfellows")
CC Twofer: 1993 Porsche 968 CS & 1996 Toyota Sprinter Carib (E110) S Touring – Strange Bedfellows
Posted on March 5, 2024 | 12 CommentsIt’s been a while since I’ve written up a twofer, and as a result, I have a few in store. So this will be T87’s Twofer Week, live from the […] -
![(first posted 2/29/2016) From the formation of British Leyland in 1968 onwards, at almost every car launch we were told that the product was either central, critical, or crucial […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2004rover75.4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2004 Rover 75 2.5V6 – High Expectations of Drinking In The Last Chance Saloon")
Curbside Classic: 2004 Rover 75 2.5V6 – High Expectations of Drinking In The Last Chance Saloon
Posted on February 29, 2024 | 64 Comments(first posted 2/29/2016) From the formation of British Leyland in 1968 onwards, at almost every car launch we were told that the product was either central, critical, or crucial […] -
![Back in the old days – by which I mean up to the ‘50s/’60s, one-off or extremely limited-run coachbuilt cars were quite rare, by definition, but they did exist. Then […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20231217_103158_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2015 Maserati Mostro Zagato – The Monster Returns")
CC Capsule: 2015 Maserati Mostro Zagato – The Monster Returns
Posted on February 27, 2024 | 8 CommentsBack in the old days – by which I mean up to the ‘50s/’60s, one-off or extremely limited-run coachbuilt cars were quite rare, by definition, but they did exist. Then […] -
![(first posted 2/23/2018) Now that we nibbled some Autobianchi and had a good slice of Iso, how about we end this three-course Italian Deadly Sins menu with something […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italian_Deadly_Sins3_Lancia.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 3) – The Many Sins Of Lancia")
Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 3) – The Many Sins Of Lancia
Posted on February 23, 2024 | 80 Comments(first posted 2/23/2018) Now that we nibbled some Autobianchi and had a good slice of Iso, how about we end this three-course Italian Deadly Sins menu with something […] -
![(first posted 2/22/2018) As we gather our thoughts from yesterday’s Autobianchi post and anticipate the sadness of tomorrow’s Lancia story (spoiler alert: Lancia dies at the beginning and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italian_Deadly_Sins2_Iso.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 2) – Iso Rivolta, The Impossible Dream")
Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 2) – Iso Rivolta, The Impossible Dream
Posted on February 22, 2024 | 38 Comments(first posted 2/22/2018) As we gather our thoughts from yesterday’s Autobianchi post and anticipate the sadness of tomorrow’s Lancia story (spoiler alert: Lancia dies at the beginning and […] -
![Peugeot have a justly-earned reputation for being a very prudent and serious outfit – in a good way. The company was initially started in 1810 and is still thriving, so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20230528_133113_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2007 Peugeot 1007 – The Faceplant Pug")
Curbside Classic: 2007 Peugeot 1007 – The Faceplant Pug
Posted on February 22, 2024 | 13 CommentsPeugeot have a justly-earned reputation for being a very prudent and serious outfit – in a good way. The company was initially started in 1810 and is still thriving, so […] -
![(first posted 2/21/2018) Welcome to another edition of our European Deadly Sins Tour, now in its seventh round after having visited France (twice), Britain (twice) and Germany (also twice). […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italian_Deadly_Sins1_autobianchi.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 1) – Autobianchi A111, Who Do You Think You Are?")
Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 1) – Autobianchi A111, Who Do You Think You Are?
Posted on February 21, 2024 | 52 Comments(first posted 2/21/2018) Welcome to another edition of our European Deadly Sins Tour, now in its seventh round after having visited France (twice), Britain (twice) and Germany (also twice). […] -
![NSU 1000. The “Prinz” was dropped from the name in 1967. (first posted 2/20/2018) In 1963 NSU introduced the NSU Prinz 1000 and entered direct competition with the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/EM_NSU_Prinz_5868.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: NSU Prinz – The 4 Cylinder Models, Part 1: Grocery Getters with Pizzaz")
Automotive History: NSU Prinz – The 4 Cylinder Models, Part 1: Grocery Getters with Pizzaz
Posted on February 20, 2024 | 85 CommentsNSU 1000. The “Prinz” was dropped from the name in 1967. (first posted 2/20/2018) In 1963 NSU introduced the NSU Prinz 1000 and entered direct competition with the […] -
![(first posted 2/19/2018) I recently wrote about my Fiat Dino Spider which was featured here. I thought it might be interesting to put the Spider next to her beautiful […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_6086.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Comparison: 1970 Ferrari Dino 246GT and 1967 Fiat Dino Spider – Beautiful Sisters")
Curbside Comparison: 1970 Ferrari Dino 246GT and 1967 Fiat Dino Spider – Beautiful Sisters
Posted on February 19, 2024 | 23 Comments(first posted 2/19/2018) I recently wrote about my Fiat Dino Spider which was featured here. I thought it might be interesting to put the Spider next to her beautiful […] -
![(first posted 9/28/2013) The desire to distinguish ourselves from the masses with a bit of fashion, flair and style is irrepressible, one that automotive custom coach builders long exploited. Their […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/CC-140-079-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1970 Karmann Ghia – The Fairest Volkswagen Of Them All")
Curbside Classic: 1970 Karmann Ghia – The Fairest Volkswagen Of Them All
Posted on February 18, 2024 | 96 Comments(first posted 9/28/2013) The desire to distinguish ourselves from the masses with a bit of fashion, flair and style is irrepressible, one that automotive custom coach builders long exploited. Their […] -
![Just like the Bluebird we saw a couple days ago, we’re going against type here and checking out a Tokyo find that is not the traditional trailer queen, to say […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20210520_100831_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1997 Mercedes-Benz S600 (W140) Lorinser – Panzer In The Weeds")
Curbside Classic: 1997 Mercedes-Benz S600 (W140) Lorinser – Panzer In The Weeds
Posted on February 16, 2024 | 13 CommentsJust like the Bluebird we saw a couple days ago, we’re going against type here and checking out a Tokyo find that is not the traditional trailer queen, to say […]
