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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Johannes Dutch
Posts by Johannes Dutch
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![This monster of an inline-six turbodiesel was eagerly stomping on the ground as if there were no tomorrow. An overland, working classic marine diesel, under a bright blue sky. I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_6244.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Trailerized Lister Blackstone Marine Diesel – Towed By An Agricultural Ford Diesel")
CC Global: Trailerized Lister Blackstone Marine Diesel – Towed By An Agricultural Ford Diesel
Posted on May 10, 2018 | 21 CommentsThis monster of an inline-six turbodiesel was eagerly stomping on the ground as if there were no tomorrow. An overland, working classic marine diesel, under a bright blue sky. I […] -
![After last week’s juggernaut here’s something much smaller and more manageable: a 4×2 straight truck with a low day cab, typically used for short distance trips. This ultra-clean and tidy […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_6143.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2016 DAF CF 290 FA – Clean Diesel Tanker Truck")
CC Global: 2016 DAF CF 290 FA – Clean Diesel Tanker Truck
Posted on May 8, 2018 | 17 CommentsAfter last week’s juggernaut here’s something much smaller and more manageable: a 4×2 straight truck with a low day cab, typically used for short distance trips. This ultra-clean and tidy […] -
![Heavy haulage rigs always speak to the imagination of the truck enthusiasts. Very powerful, long, heavy and axles everywhere you look. They make the usual big rig look very humble. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_6048.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2017 Volvo FH16 10×4 Heavy Haulage Tractor – 750 Horses At Work (Video Included)")
CC Global: 2017 Volvo FH16 10×4 Heavy Haulage Tractor – 750 Horses At Work (Video Included)
Posted on May 4, 2018 | 13 CommentsHeavy haulage rigs always speak to the imagination of the truck enthusiasts. Very powerful, long, heavy and axles everywhere you look. They make the usual big rig look very humble. […] -
![Scania and Volvo, the renowned Swedish manufacturers of heavy trucks and tractors. Both developing and producing top-tier machinery with an excellent reputation and image in the world of trucking, for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_6064.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 1977 Volvo F88 And 2008 Scania R500 – The Evolution Of The Long Distance COE")
CC Global: 1977 Volvo F88 And 2008 Scania R500 – The Evolution Of The Long Distance COE
Posted on April 29, 2018 | 14 CommentsScania and Volvo, the renowned Swedish manufacturers of heavy trucks and tractors. Both developing and producing top-tier machinery with an excellent reputation and image in the world of trucking, for […] -
![The other day I caught this Volkswagen T3 double cab pickup truck in a temporary parking lot. It represents the last rear engined, rear wheel drive generation of the Transporter. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_6267.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1990 Volkswagen T3 1.7 D, Typ(e) 247 – Doppelkabine Pritschenwagen")
CC Outtake: 1990 Volkswagen T3 1.7 D, Typ(e) 247 – Doppelkabine Pritschenwagen
Posted on April 28, 2018 | 16 CommentsThe other day I caught this Volkswagen T3 double cab pickup truck in a temporary parking lot. It represents the last rear engined, rear wheel drive generation of the Transporter. […] -
![An old Swedish tractor towing an old Dutch semi-trailer, carrying an old German excavator. I can dig it. Scale the whole combination down to 1:55 and it would have been […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_6221.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truck Stop Classic: 1982 Volvo N720 Tractor, 1975 Groenewegen Semi-Trailer, 1972 Weserhütte Excavator")
Truck Stop Classic: 1982 Volvo N720 Tractor, 1975 Groenewegen Semi-Trailer, 1972 Weserhütte Excavator
Posted on April 27, 2018 | 15 CommentsAn old Swedish tractor towing an old Dutch semi-trailer, carrying an old German excavator. I can dig it. Scale the whole combination down to 1:55 and it would have been […] -
![A week after I had to wait a moment for a rig hauling short logs, I caught this tidy package, consisting of a Volvo tractor unit, a chassis-mounted crane and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_6217.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2014 Volvo FH 6×4 For Hauling Long Logs – Big Boys’ Transformer Toy")
CC Global: 2014 Volvo FH 6×4 For Hauling Long Logs – Big Boys’ Transformer Toy
Posted on April 22, 2018 | 8 CommentsA week after I had to wait a moment for a rig hauling short logs, I caught this tidy package, consisting of a Volvo tractor unit, a chassis-mounted crane and […] -
![A Dodge Mowag B350 4×4 (former) ambulance, now that was a special treat when visiting the recently held 2018 Classic Park American Day. So far the oddest of oddballs I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_5859.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: Dodge Mowag B350 4×4 – One HelluVan Ambulance")
Car Show Outtake: Dodge Mowag B350 4×4 – One HelluVan Ambulance
Posted on April 15, 2018 | 14 CommentsA Dodge Mowag B350 4×4 (former) ambulance, now that was a special treat when visiting the recently held 2018 Classic Park American Day. So far the oddest of oddballs I […] -
![Reversing a big truck and drawbar trailer in one smooth, flowing movement demands experience and skills. The driver of this logging truck did the job flawlessly, and rather fast too. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_6035.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Outtake: 2005 Ginaf X3232S 6×4 Logging Truck Into Reverse")
In Motion Outtake: 2005 Ginaf X3232S 6×4 Logging Truck Into Reverse
Posted on April 14, 2018 | 16 CommentsReversing a big truck and drawbar trailer in one smooth, flowing movement demands experience and skills. The driver of this logging truck did the job flawlessly, and rather fast too. […] -
![Olympia, Manta, Admiral, Commodore, Ascona, Kadett and Senator. Those are some famous and long-running Opel models of yore, which were all present at the April 2018 edition of the Autotron […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_5806.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtakes: Autotron April 2018 – The Classic Opels")
Car Show Outtakes: Autotron April 2018 – The Classic Opels
Posted on April 9, 2018 | 40 CommentsOlympia, Manta, Admiral, Commodore, Ascona, Kadett and Senator. Those are some famous and long-running Opel models of yore, which were all present at the April 2018 edition of the Autotron […] -
![A cheerful cross section of classic cars was present at the yearly held British Cars & Lifestyle event. I propose to skip the Lifestyle-aspect entirely and head straight for the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IMG_5571.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: 2018 Autotron Classic British Car Show – From Austin A30 To Jaaaaaaaag V12")
Car Show Classics: 2018 Autotron Classic British Car Show – From Austin A30 To Jaaaaaaaag V12
Posted on March 25, 2018 | 28 CommentsA cheerful cross section of classic cars was present at the yearly held British Cars & Lifestyle event. I propose to skip the Lifestyle-aspect entirely and head straight for the […] -
![Honest utility- and commercial vehicles of yesteryear always grab my attention. When visiting an event for classic British cars, I thoroughly check out the Land Rovers first, before moving on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IMG_5656.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtakes: 2018 Autotron All British Car Show – The Landy Quartet")
Car Show Outtakes: 2018 Autotron All British Car Show – The Landy Quartet
Posted on March 18, 2018 | 12 CommentsHonest utility- and commercial vehicles of yesteryear always grab my attention. When visiting an event for classic British cars, I thoroughly check out the Land Rovers first, before moving on […] -
![*) Update March 17: it’s a 1991 Gulf Stream Innsbruck Class A motorhome, model 8220. Many thanks to PolarBear and Dennis F. Otto (the designer). When I visited a show […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IMG_5461.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1991 GMC Motorhome – Rolling Chassis By General Motors, Unknown Bodybuilder *)")
CC Outtake: 1991 GMC Motorhome – Rolling Chassis By General Motors, Unknown Bodybuilder *)
Posted on March 16, 2018 | 22 Comments*) Update March 17: it’s a 1991 Gulf Stream Innsbruck Class A motorhome, model 8220. Many thanks to PolarBear and Dennis F. Otto (the designer). When I visited a show […] -
![Certainly, there were several professional race and rally cars (and a rally truck), but calling the show a Race Car Event was a bit far-fetched. Never mind, there were plenty […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IMG_5407.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show: 2018 Classic Park Race Car Event – Standing Out From The Crowd")
Car Show: 2018 Classic Park Race Car Event – Standing Out From The Crowd
Posted on March 13, 2018 | 7 CommentsCertainly, there were several professional race and rally cars (and a rally truck), but calling the show a Race Car Event was a bit far-fetched. Never mind, there were plenty […] -
![The nineties, that was the last decade that a select group of Dutch uncles and (grand) fathers still bought brand new American Fords, Lincolns, Mercuries, Chevrolets, Buicks and Cadillacs. Nothing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IMG_5664.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1991 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon – Flatland Roller")
CC Outtake: 1991 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon – Flatland Roller
Posted on March 11, 2018 | 30 CommentsThe nineties, that was the last decade that a select group of Dutch uncles and (grand) fathers still bought brand new American Fords, Lincolns, Mercuries, Chevrolets, Buicks and Cadillacs. Nothing […]
