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![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 […] -
![I listened to a lot of Depeche Mode as a depressed teenager. There was much in the often-dark lyrics of Dave Gahan and Martin Gore that spoke to me in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2012-12-11-Tuesday-1985-Pontiac-Firebird-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1985 Pontiac Firebird – Fast Fashion")
Curbside Classic: 1985 Pontiac Firebird – Fast Fashion
Posted on October 14, 2019 | 39 CommentsI listened to a lot of Depeche Mode as a depressed teenager. There was much in the often-dark lyrics of Dave Gahan and Martin Gore that spoke to me in […] -
![Is there another American automobile brand whose decline and ultimate demise was more painstaking to watch than Plymouth’s? Once Chrysler Corporation’s volume leader, decades of neglect from its parent company […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/N7umIXaZSymKESxTiwsxeA_thumb_1c6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1993 Plymouth Laser – Candle In The Water, Drifting Helplessly")
Curbside Classic: 1993 Plymouth Laser – Candle In The Water, Drifting Helplessly
Posted on October 14, 2019 | 31 CommentsIs there another American automobile brand whose decline and ultimate demise was more painstaking to watch than Plymouth’s? Once Chrysler Corporation’s volume leader, decades of neglect from its parent company […] -
![I have never aspired to own a brand new car. The biggest issue is most of them do not really interest me in any great way. For those that do […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_1011a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL (Continuation): 2012 Mazda 2 – A Reluctant First New Car")
COAL (Continuation): 2012 Mazda 2 – A Reluctant First New Car
Posted on October 13, 2019 | 30 CommentsI have never aspired to own a brand new car. The biggest issue is most of them do not really interest me in any great way. For those that do […] -
From The Cohort: 1964 Chrysler New Yorker – Hardtop Heaven
Posted on October 13, 2019 | 58 CommentsI had not looked through the Cohort in awhile, but am I glad I did. There to greet me was this gorgeous 1964 Chrysler New Yorker. -
![Brampton-Caledon’s Airport Day on September 8 featured a car, motorcycle, and vintage aircraft show. The Great War Flying Museum located here put their replica WWI aircraft in the air for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Hillman.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car/Moto/Air Show Classics: 2019 Brampton-Caledon Airport Day – Hillman Super Minx Convertible And More…")
Car/Moto/Air Show Classics: 2019 Brampton-Caledon Airport Day – Hillman Super Minx Convertible And More…
Posted on October 13, 2019 | 20 CommentsBrampton-Caledon’s Airport Day on September 8 featured a car, motorcycle, and vintage aircraft show. The Great War Flying Museum located here put their replica WWI aircraft in the air for […] -
![Here’s a little something for you all to salivate over under the sun (hopefully) while a Category 5 typhoon is pummeling the Island of Honshu, with yours truly and probably […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_20191011_113932-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1997 Toyota Mark II (X70) Van – The Emperor’s Old Clothes")
Curbside Classic: 1997 Toyota Mark II (X70) Van – The Emperor’s Old Clothes
Posted on October 13, 2019 | 20 CommentsHere’s a little something for you all to salivate over under the sun (hopefully) while a Category 5 typhoon is pummeling the Island of Honshu, with yours truly and probably […] -
![(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 | 81 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 […] -
Classic Advertising: A Selection Of Dealership Badges
Posted on October 12, 2019 | 57 CommentsLast month Jim wrote about car badges. This led to some discussion about the quite obscure subject of car dealership badges. -
![I’ve seen this motley group quite a few times, as they are located pretty close to where I’ve been staying for the past couple of months. I think it was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_20190726_085100-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside / Junkyard Classics: Somebody Likes Old Vans And Oddballs")
Curbside / Junkyard Classics: Somebody Likes Old Vans And Oddballs
Posted on October 12, 2019 | 22 CommentsI’ve seen this motley group quite a few times, as they are located pretty close to where I’ve been staying for the past couple of months. I think it was […] -
![It may sometimes seem as if this series is predominantly focusing on defunct brands but they do tend to be interesting and sometimes produce oddballs that seem like they should […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_6134.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1997 Eagle Vision TSi – One Of The Last To Be Shoved Out Of The Nest")
Junkyard Classic: 1997 Eagle Vision TSi – One Of The Last To Be Shoved Out Of The Nest
Posted on October 12, 2019 | 44 CommentsIt may sometimes seem as if this series is predominantly focusing on defunct brands but they do tend to be interesting and sometimes produce oddballs that seem like they should […] -
![Many Japanese SUVs (Stout Utility Vehicles) in the Netherlands are converted into a panel van for a registration as a commercial vehicle. Diesel power comes with the package. An example […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_8354.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2.5 TD GLS – Forget Sport, It’s All About Utility")
CC Global: 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2.5 TD GLS – Forget Sport, It’s All About Utility
Posted on October 11, 2019 | 23 CommentsMany Japanese SUVs (Stout Utility Vehicles) in the Netherlands are converted into a panel van for a registration as a commercial vehicle. Diesel power comes with the package. An example […] -
![If there were a prize for cars that have gone from Being Everywhere to Being Nearly Extinct, GM’s N body may win first place. Not long ago, N-bodies seemingly resided […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Calais-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Classic: 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais – And The Survivor’s Prize Goes To…")
In Motion Classic: 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais – And The Survivor’s Prize Goes To…
Posted on October 11, 2019 | 46 CommentsIf there were a prize for cars that have gone from Being Everywhere to Being Nearly Extinct, GM’s N body may win first place. Not long ago, N-bodies seemingly resided […]
