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![Given that this week will be dedicated to Japanese long-roofs, the thorny issue of definitions might have to be broached at some point. So, what are Japanese? Ok, that’s pretty […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_20240625_111804_ed.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1996 Mitsubishi Minica Toppo – On Toppo The World")
Curbside Classic: 1996 Mitsubishi Minica Toppo – On Toppo The World
Posted on August 21, 2024 | 11 CommentsGiven that this week will be dedicated to Japanese long-roofs, the thorny issue of definitions might have to be broached at some point. So, what are Japanese? Ok, that’s pretty […] -
![I had thought of my XJS as a long-term project. I had read on the Jaguar Forums that the ’97-’99 Jaguar XJ6 was the most reliable and trouble-free later […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DSC09445.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Hobby Car Of A Lifetime #14: 1997 Jaguar XJ6L — “Is This What It Feels Like To Be Rich?”")
My Hobby Car Of A Lifetime #14: 1997 Jaguar XJ6L — “Is This What It Feels Like To Be Rich?”
Posted on August 21, 2024 | 19 CommentsI had thought of my XJS as a long-term project. I had read on the Jaguar Forums that the ’97-’99 Jaguar XJ6 was the most reliable and trouble-free later […] -
![(first posted 1/8/2013) The Triumph TR7 is an uncommon sight in the United States these days. Last produced in 1981, the TR7 was briefly popular following its introduction in 1975, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/1-600-TR7-Street.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Triumph TR7 – The Shape Of Things To Come; Or Not")
Curbside Classic: Triumph TR7 – The Shape Of Things To Come; Or Not
Posted on August 20, 2024 | 82 Comments(first posted 1/8/2013) The Triumph TR7 is an uncommon sight in the United States these days. Last produced in 1981, the TR7 was briefly popular following its introduction in 1975, […] -
![(first posted 8/21/2018) America’s love affair with pickups is hardly new. Sure, it took a while for them to become the perennial best sellers, but ever since the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/CC-350-084.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1961 Ford Ranchero – America’s Lowest Price and Hippest Pickup")
Curbside Classic: 1961 Ford Ranchero – America’s Lowest Price and Hippest Pickup
Posted on August 20, 2024 | 79 Comments(first posted 8/21/2018) America’s love affair with pickups is hardly new. Sure, it took a while for them to become the perennial best sellers, but ever since the […] -
Curbside Find: 1965 Ford Thunderbird – No Glitz Landau
Posted on August 20, 2024 | 5 CommentsPhotos from the CC Cohort by nifticus392. -
![Let’s go for some rocket action with this gallery of images covering Oldsmobile’s Rocket days. These date from the early ’50s to the late ’60s, and the folks pictured seem […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/27866026025_b9015dd3c1_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: Oldsmobile Owners In The ’50s-’60s – Images From The ‘Rocket Age’")
Vintage Snapshots: Oldsmobile Owners In The ’50s-’60s – Images From The ‘Rocket Age’
Posted on August 20, 2024 | 17 CommentsLet’s go for some rocket action with this gallery of images covering Oldsmobile’s Rocket days. These date from the early ’50s to the late ’60s, and the folks pictured seem […] -
![Nowadays, authenticity is a deeply-celebrated concept. People want to have authentic experiences while on vacation; to see authentic culture and not tourist-trap fodder. We want authentic stories told by people […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PXL_20240804_164338551.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1983 Blakely Bernardi – Hooray for Beefaroni")
Car Show Classic: 1983 Blakely Bernardi – Hooray for Beefaroni
Posted on August 20, 2024 | 18 CommentsNowadays, authenticity is a deeply-celebrated concept. People want to have authentic experiences while on vacation; to see authentic culture and not tourist-trap fodder. We want authentic stories told by people […] -
![I learned pretty early on in my fitness journey that nutrition is just as important as what you do with resistance training, among other things. I was in my mid-twenties […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/020-1971-Ford-Mustang-Convertible-for-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Musings: 1971 Ford Mustang Convertible – Bananas For Bulk")
Curbside Musings: 1971 Ford Mustang Convertible – Bananas For Bulk
Posted on August 20, 2024 | 32 CommentsI learned pretty early on in my fitness journey that nutrition is just as important as what you do with resistance training, among other things. I was in my mid-twenties […] -
![(first posted 8/4/2018) (I had the pleasure to meet Don Kincl in Portland on Sunday, and encouraged him to start posting his excellent photography directly at CC. I’ve shared a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/39-Caddie.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Photography: Vashon Island, 1974")
Vintage Photography: Vashon Island, 1974
Posted on August 19, 2024 | 23 Comments(first posted 8/4/2018) (I had the pleasure to meet Don Kincl in Portland on Sunday, and encouraged him to start posting his excellent photography directly at CC. I’ve shared a […] -
![(first posted 8/20/2018) As a lifelong BMW fan, the enthusiast in me finds it somewhat discouraging that BMWs have given up some of their unmatched handling feel for increasing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/thumb_IMG_2258_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "New Car Review: 2018 BMW X2 – Why You Shouldn’t Judge A Book By Its Cover")
New Car Review: 2018 BMW X2 – Why You Shouldn’t Judge A Book By Its Cover
Posted on August 19, 2024 | 67 Comments(first posted 8/20/2018) As a lifelong BMW fan, the enthusiast in me finds it somewhat discouraging that BMWs have given up some of their unmatched handling feel for increasing […] -
![This week will be dedicated to two (hopefully) pretty popular subjects: JDM and wagons. So it makes sense to start with Subaru, whose main claim to automotive fame, it could […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_20240519_104925_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1969 Subaru FF-1 Super Deluxe Wagon – Subie, I Think This Is The Beginning Of A Beautiful Friendship")
Curbside Classic: 1969 Subaru FF-1 Super Deluxe Wagon – Subie, I Think This Is The Beginning Of A Beautiful Friendship
Posted on August 19, 2024 | 32 CommentsThis week will be dedicated to two (hopefully) pretty popular subjects: JDM and wagons. So it makes sense to start with Subaru, whose main claim to automotive fame, it could […] -
![There’s been a good mix of junkyard finds from canadiancatgreen appearing at the Cohort recently. So today we’ll feature a few of the more interesting and distinctive ones from the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/53728670674_1cde48bf46_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Finds: Old Iron From The ’60s-’70s – AMC Ambassador, Buick LeSabre, Meteor Convertible And More")
Junkyard Finds: Old Iron From The ’60s-’70s – AMC Ambassador, Buick LeSabre, Meteor Convertible And More
Posted on August 19, 2024 | 15 CommentsThere’s been a good mix of junkyard finds from canadiancatgreen appearing at the Cohort recently. So today we’ll feature a few of the more interesting and distinctive ones from the […] -
![We’re back to test your hubcap knowledge and car-spotting savvy. In Pt. 1 I introduced you to my uncle’s hubcap collection which he inherited from his dad, who collected most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/hubcaps1-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Quiz: Castoffs From The Peak Hubcap Era, Pt. 2 – Can You ID Them All?")
Curbside Quiz: Castoffs From The Peak Hubcap Era, Pt. 2 – Can You ID Them All?
Posted on August 19, 2024 | 10 CommentsWe’re back to test your hubcap knowledge and car-spotting savvy. In Pt. 1 I introduced you to my uncle’s hubcap collection which he inherited from his dad, who collected most […] -
![(first posted 6/20/2012. Since I’m out working on my van, this one comes to mind) The VW Vanagon, especially the Syncro AWD version, represents an ideal that no other […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/CC-166-089-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1990 VW LT 4×4 Westfalia Camper – The Vanagon Syncro’s Gnarly Globe-Trotting Big Brother")
Curbside Classic: 1990 VW LT 4×4 Westfalia Camper – The Vanagon Syncro’s Gnarly Globe-Trotting Big Brother
Posted on August 18, 2024 | 61 Comments(first posted 6/20/2012. Since I’m out working on my van, this one comes to mind) The VW Vanagon, especially the Syncro AWD version, represents an ideal that no other […] -
![(first posted 8/16/2018) We’ve previously looked at buses from North America, Asia, and Europe – let’s broaden our aperture a little and review a coach from South America – […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/74095e429e40632b5510c52a6837c6d5-e1533296835815.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: Marcopolo Paradiso 1800 DD G7 – One Big Bus")
Bus Stop Classics: Marcopolo Paradiso 1800 DD G7 – One Big Bus
Posted on August 18, 2024 | 47 Comments(first posted 8/16/2018) We’ve previously looked at buses from North America, Asia, and Europe – let’s broaden our aperture a little and review a coach from South America – […]
