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About Author: Johannes Dutch
Posts by Johannes Dutch
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![The two-lane expressway nearby my place is a popular truckers’ route for driving from the Port of Rotterdam to the hinterland and vice versa. Just a short walk alongside the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_9482.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Outtakes: Shipping Containers Passing By – An Endless Procession")
In Motion Outtakes: Shipping Containers Passing By – An Endless Procession
Posted on April 16, 2021 | 29 CommentsThe two-lane expressway nearby my place is a popular truckers’ route for driving from the Port of Rotterdam to the hinterland and vice versa. Just a short walk alongside the […] -
![A 2020 Volvo FH 540 6×2 tow truck, supporting a 2015 Volvo FH16 750 8×4 heavy haulage tractor. The Swedish truck maker is our market leader in the segment of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_9417.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Outtake: Volvo Family Ties – The Hendriks Experience")
In Motion Outtake: Volvo Family Ties – The Hendriks Experience
Posted on April 10, 2021 | 11 CommentsA 2020 Volvo FH 540 6×2 tow truck, supporting a 2015 Volvo FH16 750 8×4 heavy haulage tractor. The Swedish truck maker is our market leader in the segment of […] -
![A few weeks after I waved goodbye to my Plymouth Barracuda, its successor was delivered at my front door. Initially, I went to see a 1978 Mercedes-Benz 350 SLC. But […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_9517.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL Follow-Up: 1984 Toyota Celica Supra 2.8i – Another Import From The US")
COAL Follow-Up: 1984 Toyota Celica Supra 2.8i – Another Import From The US
Posted on April 6, 2021 | 31 CommentsA few weeks after I waved goodbye to my Plymouth Barracuda, its successor was delivered at my front door. Initially, I went to see a 1978 Mercedes-Benz 350 SLC. But […] -
![Such a semi-trailer as seen here is used to transport bulk agricultural products. In the Netherlands, mostly potatoes. Transakoo’s 2015 Volvo FH tractor is towing a belt trailer for the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_9432.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Outtake: Self Unloading Belt Trailer – For Transporting French Fries’ Raw Material")
In Motion Outtake: Self Unloading Belt Trailer – For Transporting French Fries’ Raw Material
Posted on April 4, 2021 | 7 CommentsSuch a semi-trailer as seen here is used to transport bulk agricultural products. In the Netherlands, mostly potatoes. Transakoo’s 2015 Volvo FH tractor is towing a belt trailer for the […] -
![Last winter, I posted a series of pictures of an old DAF truck with a ZEMAG crane. Meanwhile, a second foldable crane has arrived at the scene. An identical ZEMAG, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_9399.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Work In Progress – Foldable Cranes, Fully Unfolded")
CC Global: Work In Progress – Foldable Cranes, Fully Unfolded
Posted on March 30, 2021 | 16 CommentsLast winter, I posted a series of pictures of an old DAF truck with a ZEMAG crane. Meanwhile, a second foldable crane has arrived at the scene. An identical ZEMAG, […] -
![Turning an old T-farm into a mansion type of house, that’s quite an impressive home improvement job. The stables and sheds behind the former farmhouse have been demolished, what was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_9406.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Chevrolet Behind The Former Barn Find")
CC Outtake: Chevrolet Behind The Former Barn Find
Posted on March 27, 2021 | 22 CommentsTurning an old T-farm into a mansion type of house, that’s quite an impressive home improvement job. The stables and sheds behind the former farmhouse have been demolished, what was […] -
![The open land between my region’s towns and villages is a low flying zone for the helicopters of our Royal Air Force. This must be an AS-532U2 Cougar Mk2, built […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_9485.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Outtake: Low Flying Zone Barnstormer")
In Motion Outtake: Low Flying Zone Barnstormer
Posted on March 25, 2021 | 9 CommentsThe open land between my region’s towns and villages is a low flying zone for the helicopters of our Royal Air Force. This must be an AS-532U2 Cougar Mk2, built […] -
![Only 8.40 m (27’7”) long, yet rated at a colossal gross weight of 34,500 kg (76,059 lbs). That’s the absolute road legal maximum for any chassis with just three axles. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_9462.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Outtake: 2012 Terberg 6×6 Dump Truck – BMI Calculator Says Obese")
In Motion Outtake: 2012 Terberg 6×6 Dump Truck – BMI Calculator Says Obese
Posted on March 23, 2021 | 12 CommentsOnly 8.40 m (27’7”) long, yet rated at a colossal gross weight of 34,500 kg (76,059 lbs). That’s the absolute road legal maximum for any chassis with just three axles. […] -
![After exactly 10 years, I said farewell to my 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. Last Monday, this magnificent combination came to collect it. In Europe, there’s no better trailer tower in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_9397.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2015 Iveco Daily 40C17 And 2018 Brian James Trailers – So Long, Ma Mopar!")
CC Global: 2015 Iveco Daily 40C17 And 2018 Brian James Trailers – So Long, Ma Mopar!
Posted on March 10, 2021 | 18 CommentsAfter exactly 10 years, I said farewell to my 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. Last Monday, this magnificent combination came to collect it. In Europe, there’s no better trailer tower in the […] -
![Almost 36 years old, sitting and waiting at a house construction site in the freezing cold. But what a surprise it was, catching this classic series of DAF trucks, still […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_9374.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truck Stop Classic: 1985 DAF 2500 Turbo Intercooling 6×4 – An Old Construction Worker, Not Retired Yet")
Truck Stop Classic: 1985 DAF 2500 Turbo Intercooling 6×4 – An Old Construction Worker, Not Retired Yet
Posted on February 14, 2021 | 39 CommentsAlmost 36 years old, sitting and waiting at a house construction site in the freezing cold. But what a surprise it was, catching this classic series of DAF trucks, still […] -
![All set and ready to be loaded, this Citroën Jumper chassis-cab with a Tijhof beavertail truck bed. Simple and light, as there is no tilting system. The truck is owned […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_9361.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2010 Citroën Jumper 3.0 HDi – The Car Detailer’s Car Transporter")
CC Global: 2010 Citroën Jumper 3.0 HDi – The Car Detailer’s Car Transporter
Posted on February 12, 2021 | 18 CommentsAll set and ready to be loaded, this Citroën Jumper chassis-cab with a Tijhof beavertail truck bed. Simple and light, as there is no tilting system. The truck is owned […] -
![If you prefer compactness and practicality to performance and appearance, then this Toyota must tick all the right boxes. The short L1 version of the ProAce City Verso, powered by […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_9354.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Toyota ProAce City Verso 1.2 T Cool Comfort L1 – Walk-Thru Van")
CC Global: Toyota ProAce City Verso 1.2 T Cool Comfort L1 – Walk-Thru Van
Posted on February 7, 2021 | 25 CommentsIf you prefer compactness and practicality to performance and appearance, then this Toyota must tick all the right boxes. The short L1 version of the ProAce City Verso, powered by […] -
![Last Monday, I visited the dealership for the annual technical and safety inspection of my faithful Land Cruiser (19 years old now, with 383,000 km on the clock). While the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_9370.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 2.0 Hybrid GR-Sport – That’s a Wagon")
CC Global: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 2.0 Hybrid GR-Sport – That’s a Wagon
Posted on February 3, 2021 | 54 CommentsLast Monday, I visited the dealership for the annual technical and safety inspection of my faithful Land Cruiser (19 years old now, with 383,000 km on the clock). While the […] -
![The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is my country’s best selling full-size van. In that segment, it also predominates the market for taxicabs and ambulances. This 4,325 mm (170.3”) long wheelbase Sprinter taxi […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_9328.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 314 CDI Wheelchair-Accessible Taxicab – Big Brown Taxi")
CC Global: 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 314 CDI Wheelchair-Accessible Taxicab – Big Brown Taxi
Posted on January 31, 2021 | 12 CommentsThe Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is my country’s best selling full-size van. In that segment, it also predominates the market for taxicabs and ambulances. This 4,325 mm (170.3”) long wheelbase Sprinter taxi […] -
![When I spotted this outstanding combination from a distance, I just had to leave the main road to have a closer look and take some pictures. First, my compliments to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_9316.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2011 MAN TGX 26.480 6×2 Truck And 2017 Cuppers Full Trailer – Grand Grain Hauler")
CC Global: 2011 MAN TGX 26.480 6×2 Truck And 2017 Cuppers Full Trailer – Grand Grain Hauler
Posted on January 17, 2021 | 5 CommentsWhen I spotted this outstanding combination from a distance, I just had to leave the main road to have a closer look and take some pictures. First, my compliments to […]
