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toyota Archive
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QOTD: When Do You Give Up On Your Car?
Posted on April 26, 2014 | 89 CommentsI’ve had a run of bad luck with my two little cars this year. The Ford Focus has seen my mechanic three times. In February, the power-steering pump failed. In March, […] -
QOTD: eBay Edition – Malaise Era Coupes
Posted on April 22, 2014 | 74 CommentsI went into this post hoping to do what would be my first eBay find, but the extensive choices I came across made it posed a challenge. Did I want to […] -
Junkyard Tour: A Little Bit of Everything Part 2
Posted on March 16, 2014 | 27 CommentsIn the first mini tour we saw a classic Cadillac, a Mercedes diesel, a fat Datsun, a Dodge trucklet and an elderly Acura. This time around we’ve got another random […] -
Curbside Classic: 1976-79 Toyota Corolla Liftback- A Time Machine for Dave
Posted on January 15, 2014 | 40 CommentsOver the past month, I’ve traveled far and wide in search of Curbside Classics. In December, I spent a long weekend in Colorado, and found this ’76 to ’79 Corolla SR-5 Liftback. […] -
Straight Sixes, Sedans, And Other Uncommon Car Show Fare
Posted on December 30, 2013 | 53 CommentsOkay campers, rise and shine, and don’t forget your booties ’cause it’s cooooold out there today! Bonus points for those of you who recognize that quote. But let us think […] -
Curbside Classic: 1979-81 Celica Sunchaser- The First Celica Convertible?
Posted on November 19, 2013 | 40 CommentsIt’s amazing how the human mind works. While riding to lunch the other day, our driver ducked down a side street to avoid a clogged left turn arrow. As we rolled down this residential bypass, […] -
New CC Feature: Is It Bigger Than A Town Car?
Posted on November 16, 2013 | 54 CommentsTime for a new series that will appear occasionally here at CC: Is It Bigger Than A Town Car! As a new owner of one of Wixom’s plush luxury cruisers, […] -
The Tupelo Automobile Museum
Posted on October 23, 2013 | 37 CommentsTupelo, Mississippi, is known for more than being the birthplace of Elvis Presley; bisected by the Natchez Trace Parkway, the city that was once the site of a Civil War battle is […] -
CC Outtake: Toyota Starlet- Hot Rod?
Posted on October 13, 2013 | 19 CommentsWorking in the automotive industry, I can tell you there’s a reason why you rarely find the “perfect car” at your local dealers. The incredible constraints placed on vehicle engineers, product developers and production […] -
Mini CC: 1971 Toyota Crown By Tomica – Far East Fuselage Style!
Posted on August 25, 2013 | 15 CommentsYou may have noticed I haven’t exactly been writing up a storm for Toyota Week. It’s not that I don’t like Toyotas, it’s just that my favorite ones from the […] -
Cruise Night Outtake: Breathed-On Celica Style!
Posted on August 22, 2013 | 10 CommentsSince I have Celicas on the brain this week, how about a decidedly non-stock version? Sure, it looks mostly normal, (save the racing stripes) but as I recall this 1975-77 […] -
CC Capsule: 1980 Toyota Celica GT – Dusty, But Not Rusty
Posted on August 22, 2013 | 28 CommentsIt is sometimes amazing how the CC Effect works. The day Steve Lang proposed a Toyota Week, I replied that I had a couple of newer Toys I could write […] -
Curbside Classic: Vintage Toyota Mother Lode, Part One
Posted on August 22, 2013 | 34 CommentsWhen most people mention a classic Toyota, something from the Seventies, like the Celica, probably comes to mind. Those with thicker wallets might even think of the fantastic 2000GT. Most […] -
Curbside Outtake: Toyota Estima: Not Quite A Previa
Posted on August 21, 2013 | 35 CommentsLooks just like a Toyota Previa with a body kit, doesn’t it? That is initially what I thought it was until I noticed the steering wheel’s positioning on the right […]
![QOTD: When Do You Give Up On Your Car? I’ve had a run of bad luck with my two little cars this year. The Ford Focus has seen my mechanic three times. In February, the power-steering pump failed. In March, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/FocusMatrix.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: eBay Edition – Malaise Era Coupes I went into this post hoping to do what would be my first eBay find, but the extensive choices I came across made it posed a challenge. Did I want to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Screenshot-2014-04-21-19.24.27.png?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1)
![Junkyard Tour: A Little Bit of Everything Part 2 In the first mini tour we saw a classic Cadillac, a Mercedes diesel, a fat Datsun, a Dodge trucklet and an elderly Acura. This time around we’ve got another random […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1978-Ford-Mustang-II.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1976-79 Toyota Corolla Liftback- A Time Machine for Dave Over the past month, I’ve traveled far and wide in search of Curbside Classics. In December, I spent a long weekend in Colorado, and found this ’76 to ’79 Corolla SR-5 Liftback. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1-front-3-quarter-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Straight Sixes, Sedans, And Other Uncommon Car Show Fare Okay campers, rise and shine, and don’t forget your booties ’cause it’s cooooold out there today! Bonus points for those of you who recognize that quote. But let us think […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/6-8-2013-019-800x514-e1376245751122.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1979-81 Celica Sunchaser- The First Celica Convertible? It’s amazing how the human mind works. While riding to lunch the other day, our driver ducked down a side street to avoid a clogged left turn arrow. As we rolled down this residential bypass, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/B-Pillar.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![New CC Feature: Is It Bigger Than A Town Car? Time for a new series that will appear occasionally here at CC: Is It Bigger Than A Town Car! As a new owner of one of Wixom’s plush luxury cruisers, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/10-27-2013-002-800x538-e1384389729659.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![The Tupelo Automobile Museum Tupelo, Mississippi, is known for more than being the birthplace of Elvis Presley; bisected by the Natchez Trace Parkway, the city that was once the site of a Civil War battle is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_0888.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Outtake: Toyota Starlet- Hot Rod? Working in the automotive industry, I can tell you there’s a reason why you rarely find the “perfect car” at your local dealers. The incredible constraints placed on vehicle engineers, product developers and production […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Front-3-Quarter1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Sales Lot, Midwest Branch: Something For Everyone Never let it be said good ideas shouldn’t be shamelessly plagiarized expanded to enrich the lives of others. With the continued success of the CC Sales Lot, we wanted […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_0747.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Mini CC: 1971 Toyota Crown By Tomica – Far East Fuselage Style! You may have noticed I haven’t exactly been writing up a storm for Toyota Week. It’s not that I don’t like Toyotas, it’s just that my favorite ones from the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/8-18-2013-008-800x533-e1377454776222.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Cruise Night Outtake: Breathed-On Celica Style! Since I have Celicas on the brain this week, how about a decidedly non-stock version? Sure, it looks mostly normal, (save the racing stripes) but as I recall this 1975-77 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/6-28-13-054.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Capsule: 1980 Toyota Celica GT – Dusty, But Not Rusty It is sometimes amazing how the CC Effect works. The day Steve Lang proposed a Toyota Week, I replied that I had a couple of newer Toys I could write […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/291-800x533-e1376854657432.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: Vintage Toyota Mother Lode, Part One When most people mention a classic Toyota, something from the Seventies, like the Celica, probably comes to mind. Those with thicker wallets might even think of the fantastic 2000GT. Most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Old-Toyotas-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Outtake: Toyota Estima: Not Quite A Previa Looks just like a Toyota Previa with a body kit, doesn’t it? That is initially what I thought it was until I noticed the steering wheel’s positioning on the right […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Toyota-Estima.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


