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Automotive History: Toyota Kijang – Brand Evolution
Posted on November 1, 2020 | 16 Comments(first posted 11/1/2014) A couple of weeks ago I wrote a piece about the Compadre, neé GM BTV. In comparison to that little project, the Kijang is considerably less ambitious […] -
Curbside Classic: 1949 Studebaker Land Cruiser – On Top Of The World
Posted on July 24, 2020 | 69 Comments(first posted 5/31/2011) 1949 marked a special time in Studebaker’s history. That was the year that Studebaker Corporation was at its peak in profitability, with a net of over […] -
COAL: 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser – Captain Stubing, Your Ship Awaits!
Posted on March 11, 2018 | 43 Comments(First Posted October 13, 2013) With the Volvo V40’s lease being up soon, and a general desire for something with more space, we started to consider our options for our […] -
Nissan Patrol Pickup – History In The Dealership
Posted on November 18, 2014 | 40 CommentsWhen the Nissan Patrol 4W60 was released in Japan in 1951 with its 75 HP bus engine, four wheel drive and folding windshield, it was unapologetically practical. The larger 4W70 […] -
CC Follow Up: 1949 Studebaker Land Cruiser – Going My Way?
Posted on March 14, 2013 | 20 CommentsVery shortly after my first CC piece, I took a trip to South Bend, Indiana. Whenever I go there, I always keep a lookout for Studebakers, being that they were […] -
Curbside Classic Capsule: 1970 Toyota FJ55 Land Cruiser – You Haven’t Aged One Bit!
Posted on November 20, 2011 | 14 CommentsRecently I drove to Los Angeles to attend my 35 year high school reunion. It was a chance to drive around my hometown of Pacific Palisades, shoot pictures with my […]