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Curbside Classics Archives
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CC Capsule: 1978 Toyota Starlet – What’s In A Face?
Posted on April 9, 2023 | 18 CommentsHere’s a face that didn’t make it Stateside; the round-eyed 1978-80 Starlet. And while the square-headlight ’81-’84 model had a pleasant enough face, wasn’t this just friendlier looking? -
![I’ll come out in the open, this was no casual CC find. Chances played no part in this ‘find,’ instead this ’77 Cherry was hunted and pursued by yours truly. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_20220803_144703227_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: ’74-’77 Datsun 100a (Cherry E10) – Cherry Picking")
Curbside Classic: ’74-’77 Datsun 100a (Cherry E10) – Cherry Picking
Posted on January 5, 2023 | 13 CommentsI’ll come out in the open, this was no casual CC find. Chances played no part in this ‘find,’ instead this ’77 Cherry was hunted and pursued by yours truly. […] -
![One last round for the Publica, one last chance for the model to find relevance in Toyota’s roster. Its contemporary Corona went on a bit longer, while the Corolla is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_20220603_173427257.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: ’72-’78 Toyota 1000 (Publica P30) – Going In Circles")
Curbside Classic: ’72-’78 Toyota 1000 (Publica P30) – Going In Circles
Posted on December 23, 2022 | 11 CommentsOne last round for the Publica, one last chance for the model to find relevance in Toyota’s roster. Its contemporary Corona went on a bit longer, while the Corolla is […] -
![A smile on my face. What else could elicit this little old van? That an inanimate object can provoke emotions defies cold logic. But here I’m, feeling once again nostalgic, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_20221031_163957002_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: ’73-’75 Mazda F1000 (Bongo) – Tin Toy Delights")
Curbside Classic: ’73-’75 Mazda F1000 (Bongo) – Tin Toy Delights
Posted on December 10, 2022 | 8 CommentsA smile on my face. What else could elicit this little old van? That an inanimate object can provoke emotions defies cold logic. But here I’m, feeling once again nostalgic, […] -
![It was the mid ’90s and our immediate Supervisor had just bought a 3000GT (Dodge Stealth, GTO in Japan), Mitsubishi’s excess-for-its-own-sake sports model. At the office my pals looked at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_20220529_163821010_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1977 Mitsubishi Lancer Celeste – Skin Deep Sportiness")
Curbside Classic: 1977 Mitsubishi Lancer Celeste – Skin Deep Sportiness
Posted on October 7, 2022 | 14 CommentsIt was the mid ’90s and our immediate Supervisor had just bought a 3000GT (Dodge Stealth, GTO in Japan), Mitsubishi’s excess-for-its-own-sake sports model. At the office my pals looked at […] -
![“Añejo” the Spanish word for ‘the old one‘ or ‘the aged one,’ most generally used to denote fine aged liquors. Is this nicely preserved Datsun 411 such a case? Has […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_20220624_132514025_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: ’65-’67 Datsun 411 (Bluebird) – “El Añejo” (The Aged One)")
Curbside Classic: ’65-’67 Datsun 411 (Bluebird) – “El Añejo” (The Aged One)
Posted on September 9, 2022 | 18 Comments“Añejo” the Spanish word for ‘the old one‘ or ‘the aged one,’ most generally used to denote fine aged liquors. Is this nicely preserved Datsun 411 such a case? Has […] -
![How much love do these little haulers get? From the looks of this one, quite some. A good thing, as there’s nothing like them nowadays; most makes have moved away […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_20220530_143526978_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1974 Toyota Corona Station Wagon – Giving Some Love To The Little Hauler")
Curbside Classic: 1974 Toyota Corona Station Wagon – Giving Some Love To The Little Hauler
Posted on August 19, 2022 | 11 CommentsHow much love do these little haulers get? From the looks of this one, quite some. A good thing, as there’s nothing like them nowadays; most makes have moved away […] -
![Is this a missing chapter on CC’s Colt Chronicles? Or just a PR marketing gimmick where the Colt brand was slapped to all of Mitsubishi’s imports? Having no personal stakes […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_20220429_113326452_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1974-78 Mitsubishi Colt T120/Delica – A Missing Chapter?")
Curbside Classic: 1974-78 Mitsubishi Colt T120/Delica – A Missing Chapter?
Posted on July 7, 2022 | 9 CommentsIs this a missing chapter on CC’s Colt Chronicles? Or just a PR marketing gimmick where the Colt brand was slapped to all of Mitsubishi’s imports? Having no personal stakes […] -
![(280Z photos from the Cohort, by Tim Finn). My uncle had come to pick me up at LAX after my 8 hour flight from Puerto Rico, as we had agreed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Captura-de-pantalla-2022-06-20-12.17.40.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Datsun 280Z – Seduction of Forms.")
Curbside Classic: Datsun 280Z – Seduction of Forms.
Posted on June 27, 2022 | 7 Comments(280Z photos from the Cohort, by Tim Finn). My uncle had come to pick me up at LAX after my 8 hour flight from Puerto Rico, as we had agreed […] -
![Luxury, all under the same roof; this time in the house of Nissan. Feel tired of your lowly Datsun 1200? How about this svelte Datsun 240C (3rd gen. Cedric/Gloria), in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/50534519242_318b986919_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1971 Datsun 240C (Cedric/Gloria) – Japanese American Luxury.")
Curbside Classic: 1971 Datsun 240C (Cedric/Gloria) – Japanese American Luxury.
Posted on June 18, 2022 | 11 CommentsLuxury, all under the same roof; this time in the house of Nissan. Feel tired of your lowly Datsun 1200? How about this svelte Datsun 240C (3rd gen. Cedric/Gloria), in […] -
![Slowdown can be a time for reflection. As the Japanese economy cooled by the 90’s and recession took grip, industry and populace were left to wonder, what happened? Where did […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/51708827032_fcf9effd57_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Honda Civic – The CVCC In The Words Of Honda Engineers")
Curbside Classic: Honda Civic – The CVCC In The Words Of Honda Engineers
Posted on June 8, 2022 | 27 CommentsSlowdown can be a time for reflection. As the Japanese economy cooled by the 90’s and recession took grip, industry and populace were left to wonder, what happened? Where did […] -
![Nissan’s Vanette is known in the US for self-combusting in ways that can put a Pontiac Fiero to shame. How Nissan turned this basic transport into an infamous quick-cash-grab gaffe […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/49594781203_10c44b20ba_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Nissan Cherry Vanette C120 – The Good, Non-Fiery Version")
Curbside Classic: Nissan Cherry Vanette C120 – The Good, Non-Fiery Version
Posted on May 18, 2022 | 14 CommentsNissan’s Vanette is known in the US for self-combusting in ways that can put a Pontiac Fiero to shame. How Nissan turned this basic transport into an infamous quick-cash-grab gaffe […] -
![Aren’t Corollas of this vintage getting awfully thin on the ground? The 2nd generation Corolla, from upstart Toyota, slowly and unexpectedly ascended to worldwide dominance. Who could have seen it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_20220326_171638206_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1973-74 Toyota Corolla – Appearances are Deceiving")
Curbside Classic: 1973-74 Toyota Corolla – Appearances are Deceiving
Posted on April 27, 2022 | 13 CommentsAren’t Corollas of this vintage getting awfully thin on the ground? The 2nd generation Corolla, from upstart Toyota, slowly and unexpectedly ascended to worldwide dominance. Who could have seen it […] -
![The car was in ruinous state, long way from what it had been just 5 years before. How long had it sat on the front lawn without use? No way […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IM000029.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1980 Toyota Corolla (E70) – One Last Stand for the Wounded Warrior")
COAL: 1980 Toyota Corolla (E70) – One Last Stand for the Wounded Warrior
Posted on March 30, 2022 | 15 CommentsThe car was in ruinous state, long way from what it had been just 5 years before. How long had it sat on the front lawn without use? No way […] -
![She wanted me tag along, to go and together to check out a Corolla FX on Craigslist. Could I look it over? Make sure it was in sound condition? Sure, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/toyota.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1987 Toyota Corolla FX – Certainty in Uncertain Times")
COAL: 1987 Toyota Corolla FX – Certainty in Uncertain Times
Posted on March 2, 2022 | 19 CommentsShe wanted me tag along, to go and together to check out a Corolla FX on Craigslist. Could I look it over? Make sure it was in sound condition? Sure, […]
