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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Johannes Dutch
Posts by Johannes Dutch
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![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 […] -
![The whole spectrum of Classic Americana was on display at the November 2017 edition of the Autotron classic car show. A good number was outside, in the brick paver parking […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_5107.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Autotron November 2017, Part Two – The Americans")
Car Show Classics: Autotron November 2017, Part Two – The Americans
Posted on November 27, 2017 | 28 CommentsThe whole spectrum of Classic Americana was on display at the November 2017 edition of the Autotron classic car show. A good number was outside, in the brick paver parking […] -
![The weather conditions were reasonable on the fifth of November, many visitors showed up in their own classic car at the regularly held Autotron show, including a small armada of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_5100.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Autotron November 2017, Part One – The Europeans, And A Touch Of Japan")
Car Show Classics: Autotron November 2017, Part One – The Europeans, And A Touch Of Japan
Posted on November 24, 2017 | 34 CommentsThe weather conditions were reasonable on the fifth of November, many visitors showed up in their own classic car at the regularly held Autotron show, including a small armada of […] -
![Gentlemen, When throwing snowballs and rubbing snow your personnel acts in a very rude and harsh way, not only toward our factory girls, but also toward the ladies of our […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_4956.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC History: A 1929 Letter To DAF’s Founders – About (Not) Throwing Snowballs")
CC History: A 1929 Letter To DAF’s Founders – About (Not) Throwing Snowballs
Posted on November 19, 2017 | 7 CommentsGentlemen, When throwing snowballs and rubbing snow your personnel acts in a very rude and harsh way, not only toward our factory girls, but also toward the ladies of our […] -
CC Global: 2017 DAF Museum Days – Miscellaneous Items
Posted on November 10, 2017 | 21 CommentsThe last 2017 museum days tour starts with an expedition vehicle. Originally a 1989 DAF YA 4442 4×4 military truck with the truck maker’s 180 hp 6.2 liter DNT engine. -
![In 1981 a DAF 4×4 military truck made its entrance in the truck class of the (in)famous Paris to Dakar rally raid. Without success, as the truck didn’t finish due […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_5039.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2017 DAF Museum Days – Rally Raid Trucks, King-Size Sandbox Toys")
CC Global: 2017 DAF Museum Days – Rally Raid Trucks, King-Size Sandbox Toys
Posted on November 5, 2017 | 14 CommentsIn 1981 a DAF 4×4 military truck made its entrance in the truck class of the (in)famous Paris to Dakar rally raid. Without success, as the truck didn’t finish due […] -
![Mr. Anton Jansen wanted something special to mark the 40th anniversary of his hauling company and a history of driving DAFs: a brand new conventional DAF tractor. Too bad though, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_4866.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2011 DAF XT105 6×4 Tractor – Custom-Built By A Dealership")
CC Global: 2011 DAF XT105 6×4 Tractor – Custom-Built By A Dealership
Posted on October 23, 2017 | 47 CommentsMr. Anton Jansen wanted something special to mark the 40th anniversary of his hauling company and a history of driving DAFs: a brand new conventional DAF tractor. Too bad though, […] -
CC Outtake: 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser KZJ73 3.0 Turbo Diesel LX – Light-Duty J70
Posted on October 17, 2017 | 24 CommentsThe Toyota Land Cruiser J70 was introduced in 1984, it replaced the venerable J40. From 1984 to 1996 Toyota built a light-duty J70 along with the heavy-duty version.
