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![During the 1980s, one of Nissan’s advertising taglines was “Major Motion” — cheesy to be sure, but looking at the company’s products with hindsight, Nissan did move majorly up the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Four-Nissans.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: 1980s Nissans – Four Doses Of Major Motion")
CC Outtakes: 1980s Nissans – Four Doses Of Major Motion
Posted on September 5, 2019 | 32 CommentsDuring the 1980s, one of Nissan’s advertising taglines was “Major Motion” — cheesy to be sure, but looking at the company’s products with hindsight, Nissan did move majorly up the […] -
![In my recent quest to discover the wild world of JDM cars in their natural habitat, there are times when I hesitate to take certain photos. I’ve lived in Asia […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190831_160614-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1981 Nissan Gloria (430) SDL Turbo Hardtop – Madam Gloria Will See You Now")
Curbside Classic: 1981 Nissan Gloria (430) SDL Turbo Hardtop – Madam Gloria Will See You Now
Posted on September 5, 2019 | 35 CommentsIn my recent quest to discover the wild world of JDM cars in their natural habitat, there are times when I hesitate to take certain photos. I’ve lived in Asia […] -
![I found this 1998 Fiat Barchetta (= little boat) for sale on a small lot in Waterloo, Ontario. The Barchetta was produced from 1995-2005, with a 2 year hiatus from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/P_20190830_102428.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1998 Fiat Barchetta – This Little Boat Wants To Set Sail")
CC For Sale: 1998 Fiat Barchetta – This Little Boat Wants To Set Sail
Posted on September 4, 2019 | 32 CommentsI found this 1998 Fiat Barchetta (= little boat) for sale on a small lot in Waterloo, Ontario. The Barchetta was produced from 1995-2005, with a 2 year hiatus from […] -
![I frequently visit a local 7-11. Another one of their regular customers is a pretty lady who owns this nice Fiat 500 Gucci edition. When I first saw it, the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/20180730_082456.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Fiat 500 by Gucci – A Matador for Our Times?")
CC Capsule: Fiat 500 by Gucci – A Matador for Our Times?
Posted on September 4, 2019 | 30 CommentsI frequently visit a local 7-11. Another one of their regular customers is a pretty lady who owns this nice Fiat 500 Gucci edition. When I first saw it, the […] -
![This is probably my favorite Danish car and it is so because its story so beautifully serves as a metaphor for the Danish post-war car industry (prior to WWII there […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_20190817_134236.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Danish Delights #9: 1983 Hope Whisper")
Danish Delights #9: 1983 Hope Whisper
Posted on September 4, 2019 | 22 CommentsThis is probably my favorite Danish car and it is so because its story so beautifully serves as a metaphor for the Danish post-war car industry (prior to WWII there […] -
![We recently took a spin in my imaginary time machine to go back to a Packard dealer of 1958. Today we do not need the time machine because this almost […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1966-Dodge-D100-01-Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1966 Dodge D100 – New Old Stock?")
Curbside Classic: 1966 Dodge D100 – New Old Stock?
Posted on September 4, 2019 | 50 CommentsWe recently took a spin in my imaginary time machine to go back to a Packard dealer of 1958. Today we do not need the time machine because this almost […] -
![I was struck by the sheer audacity of the paint job of this Ford Windstar I saw in Seattle. It looks like Grimace was squirted with grape soda while carrying […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/97-ford-escort.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtakes: These Violet Delights Have Violet Ends")
Cohort Outtakes: These Violet Delights Have Violet Ends
Posted on September 3, 2019 | 49 CommentsI was struck by the sheer audacity of the paint job of this Ford Windstar I saw in Seattle. It looks like Grimace was squirted with grape soda while carrying […] -
![As summer draws to a close, I’m saddened to see the days become shorter, but I’m also thankful to see the temperatures begin dropping. This has certainly been one of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/thumb_IMG_1173_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1971 Chevrolet Impala Convertible – It Was A Hot August Night")
CC Outtake: 1971 Chevrolet Impala Convertible – It Was A Hot August Night
Posted on September 3, 2019 | 32 CommentsAs summer draws to a close, I’m saddened to see the days become shorter, but I’m also thankful to see the temperatures begin dropping. This has certainly been one of […] -
![This week’s post is rather brief, but that’s because things flowed very smoothly, and I didn’t encounter a single hiccup. So it can happen. For those keeping score, it’s happened […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Mirror-dfferences.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Tech: Electric Power Mirrors")
Curbside Tech: Electric Power Mirrors
Posted on September 3, 2019 | 20 CommentsThis week’s post is rather brief, but that’s because things flowed very smoothly, and I didn’t encounter a single hiccup. So it can happen. For those keeping score, it’s happened […] -
![Everybody has their favorite time of year. Each season has its own particular set of perks but none of them equal the sheer splendor and joy that come with summer. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_0482.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1963 Ford Thunderbird – Farewell Summer")
CC Capsule: 1963 Ford Thunderbird – Farewell Summer
Posted on September 3, 2019 | 22 CommentsEverybody has their favorite time of year. Each season has its own particular set of perks but none of them equal the sheer splendor and joy that come with summer. […] -
![Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September in both Canada and the US. Besides being another great excuse for a BBQ, block party or a trip to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1967-1968-pontiac-firebird-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: Sun Lovers Of Vancouver")
CC Outtakes: Sun Lovers Of Vancouver
Posted on September 2, 2019 | 13 CommentsLabor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September in both Canada and the US. Besides being another great excuse for a BBQ, block party or a trip to […] -
![Our last challenge here at CC was The Great Vega Hunt – a challenge for one of our intrepid photographers to locate a Vega still running on its original engine. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Camaro-PO2-Wheelcover.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Challenge – A Camaro . . . with wheelcovers?")
CC Challenge – A Camaro . . . with wheelcovers?
Posted on September 2, 2019 | 41 CommentsOur last challenge here at CC was The Great Vega Hunt – a challenge for one of our intrepid photographers to locate a Vega still running on its original engine. […] -
![Only three weeks ago, I was back in my hometown of Flint, Michigan for the annual Back To The Bricks car festival, which is now in its fifteenth year. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/087-1953-Chevrolet-Corvette-253-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1953 Chevrolet Corvette – An Argument For Originality")
Car Show Classic: 1953 Chevrolet Corvette – An Argument For Originality
Posted on September 2, 2019 | 31 CommentsOnly three weeks ago, I was back in my hometown of Flint, Michigan for the annual Back To The Bricks car festival, which is now in its fifteenth year. […] -
![I thought I’d done the 330 Cedric, then this cherrybombed my phone courtesy of AVL. A rare-these-days generation, an almost immaculate example of a rarer variant and, on the hood, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cedbro3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Nissan 330 Cedric Hardtop Sedan Brougham – Spirit of ’67")
Curbside Classic: Nissan 330 Cedric Hardtop Sedan Brougham – Spirit of ’67
Posted on September 2, 2019 | 32 CommentsI thought I’d done the 330 Cedric, then this cherrybombed my phone courtesy of AVL. A rare-these-days generation, an almost immaculate example of a rarer variant and, on the hood, […] -
![The history of the British owned elements of the motor industry in Australia is not as straight forward as you might have expected. The story is not simply of cars […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/DSC00100.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1975 Leyland P76 Executive V8 – The End Of Empire")
Curbside Classic: 1975 Leyland P76 Executive V8 – The End Of Empire
Posted on September 1, 2019 | 42 CommentsThe history of the British owned elements of the motor industry in Australia is not as straight forward as you might have expected. The story is not simply of cars […]
