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![(first posted 3/27/2018) The conservative coupe and the two-door sedan seem to be peculiarly American phenomena. To an Australian, the idea of sacrificing two doors for a negligible […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/mazda-626-coupe-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1983-87 Mazda 626 Coupe – The Mystery Of The Innocuous Coupe")
CC Capsule: 1983-87 Mazda 626 Coupe – The Mystery Of The Innocuous Coupe
Posted on March 26, 2024 | 37 Comments(first posted 3/27/2018) The conservative coupe and the two-door sedan seem to be peculiarly American phenomena. To an Australian, the idea of sacrificing two doors for a negligible […] -
![(first posted 1/24/2017) Is it possible to feel sorry for a corporation? I have to admit, I really empathise with Mazda and their continuing struggle to convince consumers of their […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/mazda-626-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1982-86 Mazda 626 – Deserving Of Success")
Curbside Classic: 1982-86 Mazda 626 – Deserving Of Success
Posted on January 24, 2023 | 86 Comments(first posted 1/24/2017) Is it possible to feel sorry for a corporation? I have to admit, I really empathise with Mazda and their continuing struggle to convince consumers of their […] -
![(first posted 11/2/2015) During the 1980s, Ford North America and Ford Australia both had bonafide Top 10 hits in the Tempo and Telstar, respectively. Strong sales performers, these cars – […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ford-telstar-tx5-turbo-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1985-87 Ford Telstar TX5 Turbo – In High Orbit")
Curbside Capsule: 1985-87 Ford Telstar TX5 Turbo – In High Orbit
Posted on November 2, 2021 | 27 Comments(first posted 11/2/2015) During the 1980s, Ford North America and Ford Australia both had bonafide Top 10 hits in the Tempo and Telstar, respectively. Strong sales performers, these cars – […] -
![As a teen in the Los Angeles suburbs and then a college man on the California Central Coast, cars and driving were my two (main) passions. My Dad (and now […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_4978-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The In-Motion Outtakes Of A Late ’80’s College Boy: They Called Me Shaky Hand Jim")
The In-Motion Outtakes Of A Late ’80’s College Boy: They Called Me Shaky Hand Jim
Posted on August 24, 2019 | 34 CommentsAs a teen in the Los Angeles suburbs and then a college man on the California Central Coast, cars and driving were my two (main) passions. My Dad (and now […] -
![(Read Part I) The sight of a row of first-generation Celicas at All-Japanese Day reminded me of something: the rows of Mustangs at the last two All-American Day shows I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/suzuki-jimny-blue.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: All-Japanese Day At Banyo, Part II – “Young People Don’t Like Cars”")
Car Show Classics: All-Japanese Day At Banyo, Part II – “Young People Don’t Like Cars”
Posted on August 7, 2018 | 22 Comments(Read Part I) The sight of a row of first-generation Celicas at All-Japanese Day reminded me of something: the rows of Mustangs at the last two All-American Day shows I […] -
![Yesterday was Father’s Day for those of us in North America and it had me thinking about something I think we can all relate to. As car-crazed kids, we probably […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/kia-credos.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Did You Want Your Parents To Buy When You Were A Kid?")
QOTD: What Did You Want Your Parents To Buy When You Were A Kid?
Posted on June 20, 2016 | 87 CommentsYesterday was Father’s Day for those of us in North America and it had me thinking about something I think we can all relate to. As car-crazed kids, we probably […] -
![The Curbside Cohort is full of wonderful finds and brilliant photography and I highly recommend you visit it. But even if Mike Hayes had taken these photographs with a 10-year […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/mazda-626-yellow-submarine-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: We All Live In A Yel-Low 6-2-6")
Cohort Outtake: We All Live In A Yel-Low 6-2-6
Posted on January 26, 2016 | 18 CommentsThe Curbside Cohort is full of wonderful finds and brilliant photography and I highly recommend you visit it. But even if Mike Hayes had taken these photographs with a 10-year […] -
![But for a brief interregnum in the late 1990s/early 2000s, Mazda has always made one of the best mid-size sedans on the market, or at least one of the most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/mazda-6-626.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Intermediate in Size, High in Ability")
CC Outtake: Intermediate in Size, High in Ability
Posted on August 16, 2015 | 58 CommentsBut for a brief interregnum in the late 1990s/early 2000s, Mazda has always made one of the best mid-size sedans on the market, or at least one of the most […]
