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![I’ve been walking by this 2nd Gen B-Series Dodge Conversion Van for several years – it sits in a parking lot near our home in suburban Tokyo. Knowing how much […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_20200212_153158-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1981 – 1993 Dodge Ram Conversion Van – Past Its Prime")
CC Outtake: 1981 – 1993 Dodge Ram Conversion Van – Past Its Prime
Posted on February 22, 2020 | 31 CommentsI’ve been walking by this 2nd Gen B-Series Dodge Conversion Van for several years – it sits in a parking lot near our home in suburban Tokyo. Knowing how much […] -
![When it comes to buying cars, there are only two things I really want to have: small size and bullet-proof reliability. If you’ve been reading my posts, it will […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/MG_2013.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2009 Toyota Yaris Sedan- Thinking Small")
COAL: 2009 Toyota Yaris Sedan- Thinking Small
Posted on February 22, 2020 | 57 CommentsWhen it comes to buying cars, there are only two things I really want to have: small size and bullet-proof reliability. If you’ve been reading my posts, it will […] -
![(first posted 2/13/2014) You are looking at the car that oversaw the decline of Volkswagen’s fortunes in the US market, but don’t hold that against it. The teal jellybean parked […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Mk2Golf.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Volkswagen Golf (A2) – Ready, Steady, Golf")
Curbside Classic: Volkswagen Golf (A2) – Ready, Steady, Golf
Posted on February 21, 2020 | 65 Comments(first posted 2/13/2014) You are looking at the car that oversaw the decline of Volkswagen’s fortunes in the US market, but don’t hold that against it. The teal jellybean parked […] -
![Well, it seems like we lost a few of you after the last segment of our neighborhood walk. Petered out, or just losing interest after the 14th Prius? Ok, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/CC-408-067.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Neighborhood Walk: Friendly St. Neighborhood, Part 3 – VW Bus Cluster and More")
Neighborhood Walk: Friendly St. Neighborhood, Part 3 – VW Bus Cluster and More
Posted on February 21, 2020 | 23 CommentsWell, it seems like we lost a few of you after the last segment of our neighborhood walk. Petered out, or just losing interest after the 14th Prius? Ok, […] -
![Many car shows are great because of the cars. Some are great because of the cars and the setting (Pebble Beach, anyone?). A few are great solely for the setting, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20191006_101402.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: Lexington – Coolest Show Venue Ever?")
Car Show Classic: Lexington – Coolest Show Venue Ever?
Posted on February 21, 2020 | 20 CommentsMany car shows are great because of the cars. Some are great because of the cars and the setting (Pebble Beach, anyone?). A few are great solely for the setting, […] -
Curtis Perry Outtake: Masking Is So Overrated
Posted on February 21, 2020 | 32 Comments -
![GM’s 1959 cars are an endless source of, ah, visual amusement (I’m trying to be generous). It’s best not to take them too seriously, as presumably the design studio water […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/CC-P80-027.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1959 Oldsmobile Super 88 – One Redeeming Feature on the Outside; Several Under the Skin")
Curbside Classic: 1959 Oldsmobile Super 88 – One Redeeming Feature on the Outside; Several Under the Skin
Posted on February 21, 2020 | 76 CommentsGM’s 1959 cars are an endless source of, ah, visual amusement (I’m trying to be generous). It’s best not to take them too seriously, as presumably the design studio water […] -
![Consumer Reports has released their 2020 Brand Report Card Rankings. To be a top recommendation, a vehicle must score well in road tests, predicted reliability, owner satisfaction and safety. Toyota […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/CR-2020-second-tier.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Newsstand: CR 2020 Brand Report Card: Porsche #1; Tesla #11 and Highest Of All Domestic Brands")
Curbside Newsstand: CR 2020 Brand Report Card: Porsche #1; Tesla #11 and Highest Of All Domestic Brands
Posted on February 20, 2020 | 34 CommentsConsumer Reports has released their 2020 Brand Report Card Rankings. To be a top recommendation, a vehicle must score well in road tests, predicted reliability, owner satisfaction and safety. Toyota […] -
![(first posted 2/14/2014) When walking the dog a while back, I came across a non-V8 300SEL parked in the street. “What’s this,” I thought. “Another cowboy putting California headlights where […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/W109a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Mercedes 300SEL (W109) – Trying To Make Sense Of The Magic Number “300”")
Curbside Classic: Mercedes 300SEL (W109) – Trying To Make Sense Of The Magic Number “300”
Posted on February 20, 2020 | 74 Comments(first posted 2/14/2014) When walking the dog a while back, I came across a non-V8 300SEL parked in the street. “What’s this,” I thought. “Another cowboy putting California headlights where […] -
![Back in 1989, Ms. D and I drove our Celica down to the Bay Area to visit my brother for Thanksgiving. He was attending Stanford at the time and living […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img381.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: Cars of the San Francisco Bay Area – 1989")
Vintage Snapshots: Cars of the San Francisco Bay Area – 1989
Posted on February 20, 2020 | 27 CommentsBack in 1989, Ms. D and I drove our Celica down to the Bay Area to visit my brother for Thanksgiving. He was attending Stanford at the time and living […] -
![Is there anything more fun than ice racing? I cannot think of many activities that are and can also be enjoyed as a family. It has been about six years […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_8184a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Goes Ice Racing")
CC Goes Ice Racing
Posted on February 20, 2020 | 12 CommentsIs there anything more fun than ice racing? I cannot think of many activities that are and can also be enjoyed as a family. It has been about six years […] -
![As a 33 year old, I have to make excuses for visiting the toy aisle. These days I have two. The first is Star Wars. The second is Tomica’s Mazda […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/20200218_001221.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Miniature Curbside Comparison: The Beatles Revolver “Combat Medic” Vs. An Ancestor That Has Seen Some Combat – My Desk Gets Some New Additions")
Miniature Curbside Comparison: The Beatles Revolver “Combat Medic” Vs. An Ancestor That Has Seen Some Combat – My Desk Gets Some New Additions
Posted on February 20, 2020 | 10 CommentsAs a 33 year old, I have to make excuses for visiting the toy aisle. These days I have two. The first is Star Wars. The second is Tomica’s Mazda […] -
![This is not a vanilla pudding from a mold; it’s a genuine Packard. And a deadly one, at that. I’m not sure of its exact year, but it’s from that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1573540313_6f82acba64_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curtis Perry Outtake: 1948-1950 Packard – Toxic Vanilla Pudding")
Curtis Perry Outtake: 1948-1950 Packard – Toxic Vanilla Pudding
Posted on February 20, 2020 | 32 CommentsThis is not a vanilla pudding from a mold; it’s a genuine Packard. And a deadly one, at that. I’m not sure of its exact year, but it’s from that […] -
![I photographed this Niva in a small town in France a couple years ago, but then sort of forgot about it. And that’s a damn shame. Because although the Lada […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_20170829_110208-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2004 Lada Niva – The Empire Strikes Gold")
Curbside Classic: 2004 Lada Niva – The Empire Strikes Gold
Posted on February 20, 2020 | 20 CommentsI photographed this Niva in a small town in France a couple years ago, but then sort of forgot about it. And that’s a damn shame. Because although the Lada […] -
![(first posted 2/14/2014) My apologies to the Ford Tempo’s fans, but here is one of the cars I most hated during my childhood. I have to thank pv dave for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Tempo1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Ford Tempo – A Car I Love To Hate")
Curbside Classic: Ford Tempo – A Car I Love To Hate
Posted on February 19, 2020 | 141 Comments(first posted 2/14/2014) My apologies to the Ford Tempo’s fans, but here is one of the cars I most hated during my childhood. I have to thank pv dave for […]
