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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Johannes Dutch
Posts by Johannes Dutch
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![It’s simply impossible to mistake a Unimog for any other vehicle, regardless its age. A more than 75 years old concept that has stood the test of time, with the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0656.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1972 Mercedes-Benz Unimog 406 – What You See Is What You Get")
CC Outtake: 1972 Mercedes-Benz Unimog 406 – What You See Is What You Get
Posted on November 27, 2022 | 13 CommentsIt’s simply impossible to mistake a Unimog for any other vehicle, regardless its age. A more than 75 years old concept that has stood the test of time, with the […] -
![Aiming for the high-hanging fruit? Then this fine piece of rental machinery is the perfect tool. Standing at some distance, I initially thought it was a truck-mounted telescopic boom crane. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0318.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truck Show Outtake: 2021 MAN TGS 35.470 With Ruthmann Steiger T 750 HF – High-Level Cherry Picking")
Truck Show Outtake: 2021 MAN TGS 35.470 With Ruthmann Steiger T 750 HF – High-Level Cherry Picking
Posted on November 20, 2022 | 13 CommentsAiming for the high-hanging fruit? Then this fine piece of rental machinery is the perfect tool. Standing at some distance, I initially thought it was a truck-mounted telescopic boom crane. […] -
![The aftermarket wheels, the markings on the cargo doors, the absence of a company name. That and the fact it was parked nearby a building reconstruction site make me think […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0652.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2009 Peugeot Bipper 1.4 HDi – In Case a Compact Van Is Too Bulky")
CC Global: 2009 Peugeot Bipper 1.4 HDi – In Case a Compact Van Is Too Bulky
Posted on November 17, 2022 | 11 CommentsThe aftermarket wheels, the markings on the cargo doors, the absence of a company name. That and the fact it was parked nearby a building reconstruction site make me think […] -
![A compact semi with six axles, perfectly capable of turning on a dime. And those are some sturdy crane outriggers at the back. The short stakes are also noticeable. By […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0647.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2022 Volvo FH 6×2/4 Tractor And 2022 Vogelzang Semi-Trailer – Running Short")
CC Global: 2022 Volvo FH 6×2/4 Tractor And 2022 Vogelzang Semi-Trailer – Running Short
Posted on November 11, 2022 | 5 CommentsA compact semi with six axles, perfectly capable of turning on a dime. And those are some sturdy crane outriggers at the back. The short stakes are also noticeable. By […] -
![Granted, it has explosive, asphalt-shredding power and torque. Other than that, Krommenhoek’s 2022 Scania 770 ST tractor is quite harmless. The letter T in its model designation stands for Torpedo, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0304.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Scania Next Gen Torpedoes – Nonmilitary")
CC Global: Scania Next Gen Torpedoes – Nonmilitary
Posted on November 4, 2022 | 20 CommentsGranted, it has explosive, asphalt-shredding power and torque. Other than that, Krommenhoek’s 2022 Scania 770 ST tractor is quite harmless. The letter T in its model designation stands for Torpedo, […] -
Wordless Outtake: The Tail End Of The Camping Season
Posted on October 29, 2022 | 17 Comments -
![Mucho axles, brute power, hefty. Heayy and special haulage combinations must be the most fascinating on-road big rigs, all over the world. What we have here is a 2013 Scania […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0643.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Rollin’ Low")
CC Outtake: Rollin’ Low
Posted on October 26, 2022 | 5 CommentsMucho axles, brute power, hefty. Heayy and special haulage combinations must be the most fascinating on-road big rigs, all over the world. What we have here is a 2013 Scania […] -
Wordless Outtake: Never Mind The Vee Dubs (Or The 1970 Vignale Gamine That Got Away)
Posted on October 23, 2022 | 7 Comments -
![In October 1992, so exactly 30 years ago, Renault unveiled their little monospace gem, called the Twingo. Small on the outside, yet with a spacious and practical interior. And it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0620.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: Twin Twingo")
Car Show Outtake: Twin Twingo
Posted on October 17, 2022 | 19 CommentsIn October 1992, so exactly 30 years ago, Renault unveiled their little monospace gem, called the Twingo. Small on the outside, yet with a spacious and practical interior. And it […] -
![It was only a matter of time before I would catch a brand new BEV truck at a show or event. Last month, this 16-tons electric Renault demo truck was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0638.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Renault Trucks E-Tech D – Electric City Hopper")
CC Global: Renault Trucks E-Tech D – Electric City Hopper
Posted on October 14, 2022 | 8 CommentsIt was only a matter of time before I would catch a brand new BEV truck at a show or event. Last month, this 16-tons electric Renault demo truck was […] -
![A lavish exterior, combined with a high-end paint job. Prevalent on heavy Scania, Volvo and DAF tractors that are driven by owner/operators. Those are the premium truck brands; at least, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0628.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2021 Renault T 6×2 Tractor With 2007 Tracon Semi-Trailer – New Old School")
CC Global: 2021 Renault T 6×2 Tractor With 2007 Tracon Semi-Trailer – New Old School
Posted on October 9, 2022 | 7 CommentsA lavish exterior, combined with a high-end paint job. Prevalent on heavy Scania, Volvo and DAF tractors that are driven by owner/operators. Those are the premium truck brands; at least, […] -
![On January 1, 1999, the bus divisions of Renault V.I. (Véhicules Industriels) and Iveco merged and formed Irisbus. Just a few years later, Volvo Trucks took over Renault V.I. and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0594.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classic: Irisbus Iliade – We’d Like To Emphasize It’s a Renault")
Bus Stop Classic: Irisbus Iliade – We’d Like To Emphasize It’s a Renault
Posted on October 3, 2022 | 5 CommentsOn January 1, 1999, the bus divisions of Renault V.I. (Véhicules Industriels) and Iveco merged and formed Irisbus. Just a few years later, Volvo Trucks took over Renault V.I. and […] -
Wordless Outtake: Horse-Friendly RV Park
Posted on September 29, 2022 | 12 Comments -
![Imported from the Republic of Yemen as a chassis-cab with only 55,000 km on the clock, now temporarily fitted with the cargo bed of an old DAF military truck. The […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0588.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2006 Renault Kerax 270.19 4×4 – Overland RV Underpinnings")
CC Global: 2006 Renault Kerax 270.19 4×4 – Overland RV Underpinnings
Posted on September 26, 2022 | 12 CommentsImported from the Republic of Yemen as a chassis-cab with only 55,000 km on the clock, now temporarily fitted with the cargo bed of an old DAF military truck. The […] -
![Mini-semis are a common sight in the Netherlands, especially in the earth-moving business. With a market share of more than 80%, the Iveco Daily is the predominant tractor unit in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0600.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2007 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 518 CDI Double Cab Tractor – The Not So Big Rig")
CC Global: 2007 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 518 CDI Double Cab Tractor – The Not So Big Rig
Posted on September 24, 2022 | 6 CommentsMini-semis are a common sight in the Netherlands, especially in the earth-moving business. With a market share of more than 80%, the Iveco Daily is the predominant tractor unit in […]
