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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Johannes Dutch
Posts by Johannes Dutch
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![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 […] -
![Maximum driving thrills at an affordable price, that’s the Peugeot 106 Rallye in a nutshell. Go-kart handling at its finest. As a matter of fact, the 106 Rallye wasn’t much […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IMG_5408.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: 1998 Peugeot 106 Rallye Phase 2 – Screaming Little Lion")
Car Show Outtake: 1998 Peugeot 106 Rallye Phase 2 – Screaming Little Lion
Posted on March 5, 2018 | 10 CommentsMaximum driving thrills at an affordable price, that’s the Peugeot 106 Rallye in a nutshell. Go-kart handling at its finest. As a matter of fact, the 106 Rallye wasn’t much […] -
![The recent yearly safety inspection of my own car gave me just enough time to take exterior and interior snapshots of some current European Toyota models, as displayed in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_5310.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Showroom Impressions – A Trio Of Euro-Toyotas")
CC Global: Showroom Impressions – A Trio Of Euro-Toyotas
Posted on February 9, 2018 | 58 CommentsThe recent yearly safety inspection of my own car gave me just enough time to take exterior and interior snapshots of some current European Toyota models, as displayed in the […] -
![The Volvo FL-series, introduced in 1985, is a prime example of a European delivery truck. A moderately powered 4×2 chassis with a low day cab and excellent visibility from the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_5293.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 1998 Volvo FL612 Livestock Truck – Its Driver Was Counting Sheep")
CC Global: 1998 Volvo FL612 Livestock Truck – Its Driver Was Counting Sheep
Posted on February 4, 2018 | 7 CommentsThe Volvo FL-series, introduced in 1985, is a prime example of a European delivery truck. A moderately powered 4×2 chassis with a low day cab and excellent visibility from the […] -
![In October 2005, Swedish truck maker Scania decided to end the production of their conventional trucks and tractors. From that moment on the full focus was on developing and building […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_5291.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2010 Scania Conventional 6×2 Truck – It Left The Factory As A Cabover")
CC Global: 2010 Scania Conventional 6×2 Truck – It Left The Factory As A Cabover
Posted on January 28, 2018 | 16 CommentsIn October 2005, Swedish truck maker Scania decided to end the production of their conventional trucks and tractors. From that moment on the full focus was on developing and building […] -
![When taking a walk the other day I came across this rather peculiar scenery. It’s a collection of heavy Renault trucks and tractor units parked on a dike road, which […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_5267.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Big Renaults Having An Informal Meeting")
CC Global: Big Renaults Having An Informal Meeting
Posted on January 21, 2018 | 6 CommentsWhen taking a walk the other day I came across this rather peculiar scenery. It’s a collection of heavy Renault trucks and tractor units parked on a dike road, which […] -
![Recently our river water levels were higher than in the past winters. Usually the quay above is fairly wide and -above all- completely dry. Now it was a bit tricky, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_5274.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: Parking Lot For Those Who Want To Overcome Fear Of Water")
CC Outtakes: Parking Lot For Those Who Want To Overcome Fear Of Water
Posted on January 16, 2018 | 30 CommentsRecently our river water levels were higher than in the past winters. Usually the quay above is fairly wide and -above all- completely dry. Now it was a bit tricky, […] -
![In the Netherlands the Mercedes-Benz 190 D (W201-series) was one of the older rural professionals’ favorite set of wheels. It lasted as long as the average farm tractor and they […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_5254.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 D – Parked In Front Of A Farmhouse, How Appropriate")
CC Outtake: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 D – Parked In Front Of A Farmhouse, How Appropriate
Posted on January 14, 2018 | 23 CommentsIn the Netherlands the Mercedes-Benz 190 D (W201-series) was one of the older rural professionals’ favorite set of wheels. It lasted as long as the average farm tractor and they […] -
![Typically a double cab panel van like this Hyundai is called an aannemersbus in the Netherlands, translated a building contractors van. Usually the cargo is in the van (all burly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_5253.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 2006 Hyundai H200 DC 2.5 TCI – “Can We Fix It? Yes We Can!”")
CC Outtake: 2006 Hyundai H200 DC 2.5 TCI – “Can We Fix It? Yes We Can!”
Posted on January 7, 2018 | 10 CommentsTypically a double cab panel van like this Hyundai is called an aannemersbus in the Netherlands, translated a building contractors van. Usually the cargo is in the van (all burly […]
