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![After too long of a respite, let us resume our examination of the curious development of the American minivan. Yes, I know it has been a long time. Perhaps I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1991-Toyota-Previa-03-Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991-97 Toyota Previa – How Hard Can It Be To Make A Minivan? (Part 6)")
Curbside Classic: 1991-97 Toyota Previa – How Hard Can It Be To Make A Minivan? (Part 6)
Posted on October 18, 2019 | 65 CommentsAfter too long of a respite, let us resume our examination of the curious development of the American minivan. Yes, I know it has been a long time. Perhaps I […] -
![Returning from Dallas this week, I spotted this 1959 Ranchero in a car lot in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Appropriately enough, the lot faced Old Route 66 (the I-40 Frontage Road). […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Tucumcari-Dealer-5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Storage Lot Classics: Used Car Lot In Tucumcari, New Mexico")
Storage Lot Classics: Used Car Lot In Tucumcari, New Mexico
Posted on October 17, 2019 | 27 CommentsReturning from Dallas this week, I spotted this 1959 Ranchero in a car lot in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Appropriately enough, the lot faced Old Route 66 (the I-40 Frontage Road). […] -
![(First Posted October 12, 2013) Since I’ve started to post here at Curbside Classics, I’ve probably driven by 40 of these ’87 to ’93 Fox body Mustangs, and never even […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Front-3-Quarter.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1989 Ford Mustang LX – Our Dirty Little Secret")
Curbside Classic: 1989 Ford Mustang LX – Our Dirty Little Secret
Posted on October 17, 2019 | 101 Comments(First Posted October 12, 2013) Since I’ve started to post here at Curbside Classics, I’ve probably driven by 40 of these ’87 to ’93 Fox body Mustangs, and never even […] -
![Whilst perusing the Cohort, I came across this picture of a 1978 Lancia Beta Coupe posted by Paul Shawcross. Now, I was under the impression that these all rusted completely […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/LanciaBeta.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1978 Lancia Beta Coupe – How Does This Exist?")
Cohort Outtake: 1978 Lancia Beta Coupe – How Does This Exist?
Posted on October 17, 2019 | 40 CommentsWhilst perusing the Cohort, I came across this picture of a 1978 Lancia Beta Coupe posted by Paul Shawcross. Now, I was under the impression that these all rusted completely […] -
![My recent cheeky essay comparing a newer GMC crew cab pickup, along with a fairly recent Dodge Ram, to an early ’90s Dodge was quite intentional. Not only did it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/donkey-ball.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1972 Chevrolet C-10 – The Justified and Ancient Highwayman")
Curbside Classic: 1972 Chevrolet C-10 – The Justified and Ancient Highwayman
Posted on October 17, 2019 | 49 CommentsMy recent cheeky essay comparing a newer GMC crew cab pickup, along with a fairly recent Dodge Ram, to an early ’90s Dodge was quite intentional. Not only did it […] -
![Of course you can turn a Japanese turbodiesel SUV into a van to get it registered, priced and taxed as a commercial vehicle in the Netherlands, but there are options […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/gc1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC For Sale: 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Van – Surprise Everybody At Your Local Home Depot")
Future CC For Sale: 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Van – Surprise Everybody At Your Local Home Depot
Posted on October 16, 2019 | 28 CommentsOf course you can turn a Japanese turbodiesel SUV into a van to get it registered, priced and taxed as a commercial vehicle in the Netherlands, but there are options […] -
![(First Posted October 8, 2013) Here is an idea for a little game. Walk into ten separate social gatherings. Mention to everyone there that you drive an Isuzu Oasis. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1996IsuzuOasis061.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1996 Isuzu Oasis – A Full Serving of Honda, but with None of the Appeal!")
Curbside Classic: 1996 Isuzu Oasis – A Full Serving of Honda, but with None of the Appeal!
Posted on October 16, 2019 | 38 Comments(First Posted October 8, 2013) Here is an idea for a little game. Walk into ten separate social gatherings. Mention to everyone there that you drive an Isuzu Oasis. […] -
![Some of the junkyards I’ve been to have a small area in front where occasionally they sell some of the cars. The establishment where I found this thing at had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_5913.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Outtake: 1980 Comuta-Car – This Was The Future In The ’70s")
Junkyard Outtake: 1980 Comuta-Car – This Was The Future In The ’70s
Posted on October 16, 2019 | 41 CommentsSome of the junkyards I’ve been to have a small area in front where occasionally they sell some of the cars. The establishment where I found this thing at had […] -
![Count me as one who likes the styling of the newest Thunderbird. I’m okay but not in love with the first generation, not a fan of the second, absolutely adore […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_4308.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bodyshop Classic: 2005 Ford Thunderbird – Has Parts, Needs Labor")
Bodyshop Classic: 2005 Ford Thunderbird – Has Parts, Needs Labor
Posted on October 16, 2019 | 52 CommentsCount me as one who likes the styling of the newest Thunderbird. I’m okay but not in love with the first generation, not a fan of the second, absolutely adore […] -
![Recently I ran across an old Infiniti key that’s been in my drawer for a while, it’s either from an old Q45 or an I30, but it’s the same as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_6207.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What’s Your Favorite Car Key?")
QOTD: What’s Your Favorite Car Key?
Posted on October 15, 2019 | 97 CommentsRecently I ran across an old Infiniti key that’s been in my drawer for a while, it’s either from an old Q45 or an I30, but it’s the same as […] -
![I dusted these pictures of an M30 Convertible off after I read William’s draft of his Infiniti piece that ran earlier this morning and figured this would be as good […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_2736.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1992 Infiniti M30 Convertible – Hidden Under A Rock Behind A Tree")
Junkyard Classic: 1992 Infiniti M30 Convertible – Hidden Under A Rock Behind A Tree
Posted on October 15, 2019 | 27 CommentsI dusted these pictures of an M30 Convertible off after I read William’s draft of his Infiniti piece that ran earlier this morning and figured this would be as good […] -
![It’s hard not to compare Infiniti’s commercial success with Lexus’s, seeing as they are both Japanese luxury brands initially aimed squarely at the North American market and which both arrived […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/infiniti-range-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Editorial: Infiniti – What They’re Doing Right, What They’re Doing Wrong")
CC Editorial: Infiniti – What They’re Doing Right, What They’re Doing Wrong
Posted on October 15, 2019 | 40 CommentsIt’s hard not to compare Infiniti’s commercial success with Lexus’s, seeing as they are both Japanese luxury brands initially aimed squarely at the North American market and which both arrived […] -
![Wandering around Tokyo can lead to pleasant surprises. A hyper-modern city populated by folks who value conformity makes for some colorful contrasts. The conservative culture is stifling for certain individuals, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_20190909_111959-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1958 Datsun 1000 (210) – Sublime Sexagenarian")
Curbside Classic: 1958 Datsun 1000 (210) – Sublime Sexagenarian
Posted on October 15, 2019 | 20 CommentsWandering around Tokyo can lead to pleasant surprises. A hyper-modern city populated by folks who value conformity makes for some colorful contrasts. The conservative culture is stifling for certain individuals, […] -
![Back when I still lived in California, it seemed that every gardener/landscaper used a small and old Toyota or Nissan truck. A really big operator might spring for a T-100 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_5968.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1980 Jeep J-10 – Flower Power")
CC Outtake: 1980 Jeep J-10 – Flower Power
Posted on October 14, 2019 | 18 CommentsBack when I still lived in California, it seemed that every gardener/landscaper used a small and old Toyota or Nissan truck. A really big operator might spring for a T-100 […] -
![Canadiancatgreen has an unusual find posted to the CCohort, a 1981 Buick Skylark convertible. Such a thing being created back in the dark days of factory built convertibles being taboo […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/48806532996_b1f9d7a930_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1981 Buick Skylark Convertible – On The Chopping Block")
Cohort Outtake: 1981 Buick Skylark Convertible – On The Chopping Block
Posted on October 14, 2019 | 22 CommentsCanadiancatgreen has an unusual find posted to the CCohort, a 1981 Buick Skylark convertible. Such a thing being created back in the dark days of factory built convertibles being taboo […]
