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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Johannes Dutch
Posts by Johannes Dutch
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![Now don’t expect pictures of first gen Mustangs and Corvettes C3. Really nice and famous classic cars, but simply too common. I mean, these are the Opel Kadetts -any generation- […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_5934.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Classic Park American Day – Part One")
Car Show Classics: Classic Park American Day – Part One
Posted on January 8, 2019 | 23 CommentsNow don’t expect pictures of first gen Mustangs and Corvettes C3. Really nice and famous classic cars, but simply too common. I mean, these are the Opel Kadetts -any generation- […] -
![Small hauling companies, family businesses and owner-operators take pride in their trucks, tractors and big rigs. Typically, they also take the time and effort to present their spotless and colorful […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_6083.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: WSI XXL Truck Show – The Top Of The Line Of Dutch Trucking")
CC Global: WSI XXL Truck Show – The Top Of The Line Of Dutch Trucking
Posted on January 4, 2019 | 24 CommentsSmall hauling companies, family businesses and owner-operators take pride in their trucks, tractors and big rigs. Typically, they also take the time and effort to present their spotless and colorful […] -
![A very long period of dry, sunny and warm weather gave me a perfect excuse (…) to visit many car and truck shows this year. Looking back, our summer lasted […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_6602.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truck Show Classics: 2018 Mix Of Old Trucks And Tractors – And One Minibus")
Truck Show Classics: 2018 Mix Of Old Trucks And Tractors – And One Minibus
Posted on December 23, 2018 | 30 CommentsA very long period of dry, sunny and warm weather gave me a perfect excuse (…) to visit many car and truck shows this year. Looking back, our summer lasted […] -
![My favorite classic big rigs are the ones that make you wonder if they’re still used as a full-time workhorse after the truck show, simply because their whole set-up, color […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_7635.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truck Show Outtakes: Two Old Big Rigs – Still Healthy And Fit For The Job")
Truck Show Outtakes: Two Old Big Rigs – Still Healthy And Fit For The Job
Posted on December 21, 2018 | 15 CommentsMy favorite classic big rigs are the ones that make you wonder if they’re still used as a full-time workhorse after the truck show, simply because their whole set-up, color […] -
![In 1947, Lancia Veicoli Industriali (Lancia Commercial Vehicles) introduced the Esatau, a full line of heavy trucks and tractors. The production of the Esatau bus and coach chassis started two […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_7654.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truck Stop Classic: Ca. 1950 Lancia Esatau 864 – Una Bella Sorpresa")
Truck Stop Classic: Ca. 1950 Lancia Esatau 864 – Una Bella Sorpresa
Posted on December 14, 2018 | 31 CommentsIn 1947, Lancia Veicoli Industriali (Lancia Commercial Vehicles) introduced the Esatau, a full line of heavy trucks and tractors. The production of the Esatau bus and coach chassis started two […] -
![It’s entirely made of inorganic materials, yet it sounds like a living creature that is up to no good. It roars, growls, hammers and hisses like nothing else on Europe’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/v8.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Video: Riding The Södertälje Bear")
CC Video: Riding The Södertälje Bear
Posted on December 2, 2018 | 10 CommentsIt’s entirely made of inorganic materials, yet it sounds like a living creature that is up to no good. It roars, growls, hammers and hisses like nothing else on Europe’s […] -
![Besides cars, automaker Renault also masters the development and manufacturing process of a full range of light commercial vehicles. There’s the compact Kangoo, the mid-size Trafic and the full-size Master. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_7382.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: The Renault Master – More Than 350 Factory Configuration Options (Not Showing All Of Them)")
CC Global: The Renault Master – More Than 350 Factory Configuration Options (Not Showing All Of Them)
Posted on November 21, 2018 | 17 CommentsBesides cars, automaker Renault also masters the development and manufacturing process of a full range of light commercial vehicles. There’s the compact Kangoo, the mid-size Trafic and the full-size Master. […] -
![When visiting car shows, I always try to spot the commercial vehicles at the event. Often these can be found on the periphery of the main party, a typical example […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_5854.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Car Carriers – The Show’s Supporting Characters In 2018")
CC Global: Car Carriers – The Show’s Supporting Characters In 2018
Posted on November 17, 2018 | 11 CommentsWhen visiting car shows, I always try to spot the commercial vehicles at the event. Often these can be found on the periphery of the main party, a typical example […] -
![When a Dutch earth moving company was in the market for a new, heavy 6×6 truck in the seventies, there was plenty of choice. Truck manufacturers Ginaf, Terberg, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_7538.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truck Stop Classics: 1971 And 1975 Magirus-Deutz Eckhauber 6×6 – Square Lined And Air Cooled")
Truck Stop Classics: 1971 And 1975 Magirus-Deutz Eckhauber 6×6 – Square Lined And Air Cooled
Posted on November 4, 2018 | 12 CommentsWhen a Dutch earth moving company was in the market for a new, heavy 6×6 truck in the seventies, there was plenty of choice. Truck manufacturers Ginaf, Terberg, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, […] -
![Finding a Mercedes-Benz G-Class that doesn’t look and/or sound as if it were the Pale Rider’s favorite set of wheels, now that’s quite a surprise these days! An all original […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_7619.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truck Show Outtake: Mercedes-Benz G-Class 300 GD – Steyr-Daimler-Puch Mobile Workstation")
Truck Show Outtake: Mercedes-Benz G-Class 300 GD – Steyr-Daimler-Puch Mobile Workstation
Posted on October 28, 2018 | 10 CommentsFinding a Mercedes-Benz G-Class that doesn’t look and/or sound as if it were the Pale Rider’s favorite set of wheels, now that’s quite a surprise these days! An all original […] -
![After a trio of rolling jumbos it’s back to basics with three modern Renault 4×2 straight trucks. Quite possibly, the green truck on the left gives you some kind of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_7492.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Renault Trucks D – D For Distribution Or Delivery")
CC Global: Renault Trucks D – D For Distribution Or Delivery
Posted on October 25, 2018 | 27 CommentsAfter a trio of rolling jumbos it’s back to basics with three modern Renault 4×2 straight trucks. Quite possibly, the green truck on the left gives you some kind of […] -
![Straight trucks with a legal maximum (on-road) GVM of 110,000 lbs; unthinkable in most countries, highly common in the Netherlands. The chassis must have five axles, to retain maneuverability at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_7716.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Terberg, MAN And Ginaf 10×4 Dump Trucks – Heavyweight Champions")
CC Global: Terberg, MAN And Ginaf 10×4 Dump Trucks – Heavyweight Champions
Posted on October 19, 2018 | 17 CommentsStraight trucks with a legal maximum (on-road) GVM of 110,000 lbs; unthinkable in most countries, highly common in the Netherlands. The chassis must have five axles, to retain maneuverability at […] -
![From 2003 to 2017, this Ford was one of the tow trucks of the Rotterdam Police Department. It’s now part of their historic collection. Thanks to the truck’s moderate height, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_7409.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2003 Ford F-350 XL Super Duty Tow Truck – Your Vehicle Is Under Arrest!")
CC Global: 2003 Ford F-350 XL Super Duty Tow Truck – Your Vehicle Is Under Arrest!
Posted on September 24, 2018 | 25 CommentsFrom 2003 to 2017, this Ford was one of the tow trucks of the Rotterdam Police Department. It’s now part of their historic collection. Thanks to the truck’s moderate height, […] -
![I’ve seen some trucks and truck bodies in the past 40 to 50 years, but this combination just has to be the most intriguing of them all. A king-size vacuum […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_7430.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2018 Renault K 460 8×4 With An RSP Suction Excavator – Radio Remote Controlled Mega Toy")
CC Global: 2018 Renault K 460 8×4 With An RSP Suction Excavator – Radio Remote Controlled Mega Toy
Posted on September 23, 2018 | 19 CommentsI’ve seen some trucks and truck bodies in the past 40 to 50 years, but this combination just has to be the most intriguing of them all. A king-size vacuum […] -
![The second round of the festival’s tour brings us more French sedans, wagons and hatchbacks that combine a high level of comfort with great handling. Let the good times roll […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_7196.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: 2018 La Fête des Limousines – Part Two")
Car Show Classics: 2018 La Fête des Limousines – Part Two
Posted on September 18, 2018 | 50 CommentsThe second round of the festival’s tour brings us more French sedans, wagons and hatchbacks that combine a high level of comfort with great handling. Let the good times roll […]
