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About Author: Johannes Dutch
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![This whole scene brought back memories to my school holidays job, a long time ago. Unpacking and unloading everything, needed for the job that working day. The action scene was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_8906.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Unpacking After Arrival")
CC Global: Unpacking After Arrival
Posted on July 15, 2020 | 2 CommentsThis whole scene brought back memories to my school holidays job, a long time ago. Unpacking and unloading everything, needed for the job that working day. The action scene was […] -
![FTF, a Dutch truck maker of yore, used Detroit Diesel two-stroke V6 and V8 engines in their heavy trucks and tractors. Until 1979, when a new Motor Panels cab was […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "CC Video: Detroit Diesel 6V-71 And 8V-71 – Some Screaming Jimmies’ House Concerts Abroad")
CC Video: Detroit Diesel 6V-71 And 8V-71 – Some Screaming Jimmies’ House Concerts Abroad
Posted on July 12, 2020 | 11 CommentsFTF, a Dutch truck maker of yore, used Detroit Diesel two-stroke V6 and V8 engines in their heavy trucks and tractors. Until 1979, when a new Motor Panels cab was […] -
![In 2003, Volkswagen introduced the fifth generation of their Transporter. By then, everybody was long used to Transporters with a transverse engine in the nose and a front-wheel drive layout. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_8904.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2008 Volkswagen Transporter T5 2.5 TDI – Near The End Of The Line For The Inline Five")
CC Global: 2008 Volkswagen Transporter T5 2.5 TDI – Near The End Of The Line For The Inline Five
Posted on July 6, 2020 | 19 CommentsIn 2003, Volkswagen introduced the fifth generation of their Transporter. By then, everybody was long used to Transporters with a transverse engine in the nose and a front-wheel drive layout. […] -
![Last weekend, I came across this fairly recent YouTube-video, posted by BIGtruck online magazine. It’s Dutch spoken, with English subtitles (better watch it in full screen). No in-depth information, yet […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Tippertest.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Video: Comparing Six 8×8 Dump Trucks – Sandbox Toys For Grown-Ups")
CC Video: Comparing Six 8×8 Dump Trucks – Sandbox Toys For Grown-Ups
Posted on June 29, 2020 | 5 CommentsLast weekend, I came across this fairly recent YouTube-video, posted by BIGtruck online magazine. It’s Dutch spoken, with English subtitles (better watch it in full screen). No in-depth information, yet […] -
![Beginning this round with a classic looking, yet modern combination. Spotless and very classy too, with the old school roof rack as its only add-on. The 2017 Volvo FH tows […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_8832.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Outtakes: Heavy (And Not So Heavy) Commercial Vehicles On The Move")
In Motion Outtakes: Heavy (And Not So Heavy) Commercial Vehicles On The Move
Posted on June 19, 2020 | 12 CommentsBeginning this round with a classic looking, yet modern combination. Spotless and very classy too, with the old school roof rack as its only add-on. The 2017 Volvo FH tows […] -
![(first posted 6/28/2014) In the early seventies, Trans-European road transportation was a booming business and to get the job done you needed a heavy long-distance truck. The UK-based American truckmakers, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Photo-8.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: A Louisvillian Goes To Amsterdam – The Story Of The Mighty Ford Transcontinental")
Curbside Classic: A Louisvillian Goes To Amsterdam – The Story Of The Mighty Ford Transcontinental
Posted on June 9, 2020 | 107 Comments(first posted 6/28/2014) In the early seventies, Trans-European road transportation was a booming business and to get the job done you needed a heavy long-distance truck. The UK-based American truckmakers, […] -
![This is the most common big rig set-up as used by our driving schools: a 4×2 box truck with a tall sleeper cab, towing a close-coupled tandem axle trailer. If […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_8777.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2016 Volvo FH – Full-Size Educational Vehicle")
CC Global: 2016 Volvo FH – Full-Size Educational Vehicle
Posted on June 7, 2020 | 6 CommentsThis is the most common big rig set-up as used by our driving schools: a 4×2 box truck with a tall sleeper cab, towing a close-coupled tandem axle trailer. If […] -
![The weather is still perfect for long walks, it’s sunny yet not too warm. So here’s another round of rolling stock equipment. The semi-trailer’s livery above must look familiar, as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_8797.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Outtakes: Commercial Vehicles On The Move – And Two Classic Chevies")
In Motion Outtakes: Commercial Vehicles On The Move – And Two Classic Chevies
Posted on May 31, 2020 | 16 CommentsThe weather is still perfect for long walks, it’s sunny yet not too warm. So here’s another round of rolling stock equipment. The semi-trailer’s livery above must look familiar, as […] -
![Automated side loaders, we’re talking about garbage trucks, are RHD. The reason is obvious, when looking at the picture: the driver is sitting on the side where the action takes […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_8765.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Garbage Trucks – RHD Regular Sized, LHD Micro Sized")
CC Global: Garbage Trucks – RHD Regular Sized, LHD Micro Sized
Posted on May 28, 2020 | 38 CommentsAutomated side loaders, we’re talking about garbage trucks, are RHD. The reason is obvious, when looking at the picture: the driver is sitting on the side where the action takes […] -
![More variety this time, and I found a much better truck spotting spot than in last week’s edition. So here we go with a 2017 Scania S450 6×2 truck (tag […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_8750.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Outtakes: A Colorful Diversity Of Carriers On The Move")
In Motion Outtakes: A Colorful Diversity Of Carriers On The Move
Posted on May 24, 2020 | 13 CommentsMore variety this time, and I found a much better truck spotting spot than in last week’s edition. So here we go with a 2017 Scania S450 6×2 truck (tag […] -
![The heaviest and most powerful Volkswagen Crafter, carrying an interesting machine. I’ve passed by this combination many times, driving my car. Last Saturday afternoon, I went out for a long […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_8728.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2018 Volkswagen Crafter Double Cab Flatbed Truck – Empas Hot Water Weed Control Machine")
CC Global: 2018 Volkswagen Crafter Double Cab Flatbed Truck – Empas Hot Water Weed Control Machine
Posted on May 20, 2020 | 20 CommentsThe heaviest and most powerful Volkswagen Crafter, carrying an interesting machine. I’ve passed by this combination many times, driving my car. Last Saturday afternoon, I went out for a long […] -
![No truck shows or events this year, due to The Virus. So I have to catch them while strolling around the neighborhood, alongside the main road. Starting with a MAN […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_8716.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Outtakes: Big Rigs On The Move – And Some Stationary Dairy Cows")
In Motion Outtakes: Big Rigs On The Move – And Some Stationary Dairy Cows
Posted on May 17, 2020 | 21 CommentsNo truck shows or events this year, due to The Virus. So I have to catch them while strolling around the neighborhood, alongside the main road. Starting with a MAN […] -
![Big diesel machinery, I can’t get enough of it. But you already knew that, of course. I walked by a construction site the other day, where the NederFund company was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_8703.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Lebotec Concrete Screw Piling Equipment – And The Scania Delivery Service")
CC Global: Lebotec Concrete Screw Piling Equipment – And The Scania Delivery Service
Posted on May 8, 2020 | 8 CommentsBig diesel machinery, I can’t get enough of it. But you already knew that, of course. I walked by a construction site the other day, where the NederFund company was […] -
![How time slips away…it has been almost ten years since this fish crossed the big pond. It’s still in my garage, ever ready for some action on those sunny days […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Plymouth-voorkant.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda 340 Formula S – Heading East")
COAL: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda 340 Formula S – Heading East
Posted on May 4, 2020 | 48 CommentsHow time slips away…it has been almost ten years since this fish crossed the big pond. It’s still in my garage, ever ready for some action on those sunny days […] -
![My country’s semi-shutdown caused a national cleanup operation, one could almost call it a rage. Folks are cleaning up their houses, garages, sheds, gardens and whatever. Throughout the country, loaded […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_8690.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Covid-19 – Peak Waste Disposal")
CC Global: Covid-19 – Peak Waste Disposal
Posted on April 26, 2020 | 21 CommentsMy country’s semi-shutdown caused a national cleanup operation, one could almost call it a rage. Folks are cleaning up their houses, garages, sheds, gardens and whatever. Throughout the country, loaded […]
