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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Johannes Dutch
Posts by Johannes Dutch
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![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 […] -
![Here’s a fine example of a big rig also being used as a rolling billboard. Normally Convoi Exceptionnel is used to define an oversize or overweight load, but in this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_5249.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2010 Scania Tractor And 2007 Pacton Semi-Trailer – Fresh Produce Hauler, And It Shows")
CC Global: 2010 Scania Tractor And 2007 Pacton Semi-Trailer – Fresh Produce Hauler, And It Shows
Posted on January 5, 2018 | 12 CommentsHere’s a fine example of a big rig also being used as a rolling billboard. Normally Convoi Exceptionnel is used to define an oversize or overweight load, but in this […] -
![I just had to take a few pictures of this perfect line-up when I walked by. From left to right, or from small to big: a Volkswagen Caddy (2010-2015 model), […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_5245.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Compact, Mid-Size, And Full-Size Panel Vans – Or Is It Small-Medium-Large-Extra Large?")
CC Global: Compact, Mid-Size, And Full-Size Panel Vans – Or Is It Small-Medium-Large-Extra Large?
Posted on January 2, 2018 | 35 CommentsI just had to take a few pictures of this perfect line-up when I walked by. From left to right, or from small to big: a Volkswagen Caddy (2010-2015 model), […] -
![Compact tractors are mostly used by fruit growers and horticulturists. This Fendt Farmer 270 V drives a pump, creating a temporary waterfall. The combination drains water from the orchard in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_5234.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Fieldside Classic: Fendt Farmer 270 V Compact Tractor – Stationary Engine For The Time Being")
Fieldside Classic: Fendt Farmer 270 V Compact Tractor – Stationary Engine For The Time Being
Posted on December 23, 2017 | 14 CommentsCompact tractors are mostly used by fruit growers and horticulturists. This Fendt Farmer 270 V drives a pump, creating a temporary waterfall. The combination drains water from the orchard in […] -
Wordless Outtake: 2011 Fiat Panda And 2003 Toyota Yaris – Cuddly Runabouts
Posted on December 22, 2017 | 13 Comments -
Wordless Outtake: Ride ’em High, Ride ’em Low
Posted on December 17, 2017 | 14 Comments -
![I had never visited a pure-Porsche show before, unsurprisingly the Nine Eleven fully dominated, but all in all it was a feast to the eyes and ears. The other classic […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_4630.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: September 2017 Classic Park Porsche Show – Neunelfer Much?")
Car Show Classics: September 2017 Classic Park Porsche Show – Neunelfer Much?
Posted on December 3, 2017 | 19 CommentsI had never visited a pure-Porsche show before, unsurprisingly the Nine Eleven fully dominated, but all in all it was a feast to the eyes and ears. The other classic […]
