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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Johannes Dutch
Posts by Johannes Dutch
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![The Brouwer haulage company from the Netherlands is a third generation family business and is specialized in city logistics. More specifically: transporting king-sized, tracked machines deep into built-up areas and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_1987.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Volvo, Nooteboom And Woltman – We Brake For Nobody")
CC Global: Volvo, Nooteboom And Woltman – We Brake For Nobody
Posted on October 15, 2023 | 17 CommentsThe Brouwer haulage company from the Netherlands is a third generation family business and is specialized in city logistics. More specifically: transporting king-sized, tracked machines deep into built-up areas and […] -
![(first posted 10/12/2017) From 1965 to 1982 this splendid three-tone bus roamed the roads of the northeastern Netherlands. The complete bus body was built by Smit (from) Appingedam, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_4965.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classic: 1965 DAF-Smit Appingedam – Both Public Transport Bus And Coach")
Bus Stop Classic: 1965 DAF-Smit Appingedam – Both Public Transport Bus And Coach
Posted on October 13, 2023 | 13 Comments(first posted 10/12/2017) From 1965 to 1982 this splendid three-tone bus roamed the roads of the northeastern Netherlands. The complete bus body was built by Smit (from) Appingedam, […] -
![Bakker Bedrijfswagens (Baker Commercialvehicles) is a group of truck dealerships with 20 locations in the Netherlands. Among the keep-on-trucking enthusiasts, they’re also known for their special, limited edtions of heavy […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_1882.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: DAF Special Editions By Bakker – The Lowrider And The Hi-Riser")
CC Global: DAF Special Editions By Bakker – The Lowrider And The Hi-Riser
Posted on October 9, 2023 | 5 CommentsBakker Bedrijfswagens (Baker Commercialvehicles) is a group of truck dealerships with 20 locations in the Netherlands. Among the keep-on-trucking enthusiasts, they’re also known for their special, limited edtions of heavy […] -
![(first posted 10/8/2017) Thirty-five years ago the Bova Futura surprised the bus and coach world with its aerodynamic, clean design and huge windshield; a smooth coach, tightly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_4890.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classic: 1987 Bova Futura FHD 12.280 – A 21st Century Coach, Introduced In 1982")
Bus Stop Classic: 1987 Bova Futura FHD 12.280 – A 21st Century Coach, Introduced In 1982
Posted on October 8, 2023 | 17 Comments(first posted 10/8/2017) Thirty-five years ago the Bova Futura surprised the bus and coach world with its aerodynamic, clean design and huge windshield; a smooth coach, tightly […] -
![Bolk’s compact and robust Volvo FMX 6×4 tractor seems to be sculpted from a single block of granite. Low and short -only 7.12 m (23’4”) long- yet it’s rated at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_1906.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2022 Volvo FMX 6×4 Heavy Haulage Tractor – Swedish Bully Breed With An Underbite")
CC Global: 2022 Volvo FMX 6×4 Heavy Haulage Tractor – Swedish Bully Breed With An Underbite
Posted on October 2, 2023 | 25 CommentsBolk’s compact and robust Volvo FMX 6×4 tractor seems to be sculpted from a single block of granite. Low and short -only 7.12 m (23’4”) long- yet it’s rated at […] -
![Atlas, Effer, Fassi, Hiab, HMF and Palfinger belong to the genus of knuckle boom cranes. They are not only used to load and unload freight, but also for hoisting jobs, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_1668.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2023 Lift ‘n’ Load Event – Forest Of Steel")
CC Global: 2023 Lift ‘n’ Load Event – Forest Of Steel
Posted on September 23, 2023 | 11 CommentsAtlas, Effer, Fassi, Hiab, HMF and Palfinger belong to the genus of knuckle boom cranes. They are not only used to load and unload freight, but also for hoisting jobs, […] -
Wordless Outtake: Photobooms
Posted on September 17, 2023 | 4 Comments -
![A 1976 scene, according to the timeline on Citroën Van Beek’s website (and now I’m very sure that Eric703 can pinpoint the exact photo location). The DAF FA 2000/2200-series with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Van-Beek.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Carrier of the Day: ‘Yet Another Transport For Autobedrijf A. van Beek en Zn. B.V.’ – Focus On The Double Chevron")
Car Carrier of the Day: ‘Yet Another Transport For Autobedrijf A. van Beek en Zn. B.V.’ – Focus On The Double Chevron
Posted on September 11, 2023 | 10 CommentsA 1976 scene, according to the timeline on Citroën Van Beek’s website (and now I’m very sure that Eric703 can pinpoint the exact photo location). The DAF FA 2000/2200-series with […] -
![(first posted 9/5/2017) GTi, a Grand Tourer with fuel injection. A comfortable and luxurious automobile with sublime handling, perfectly capable of high speed and long-distance driving. It seems […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_4679.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: 1982 Citroën CX 2400 GTi – Fuel Injected Flying Carpet")
Car Show Outtake: 1982 Citroën CX 2400 GTi – Fuel Injected Flying Carpet
Posted on September 5, 2023 | 39 Comments(first posted 9/5/2017) GTi, a Grand Tourer with fuel injection. A comfortable and luxurious automobile with sublime handling, perfectly capable of high speed and long-distance driving. It seems […] -
![John Deere the reaper, model 7380i ProDrive, is sitting quietly on top of the hill, eagerly waiting for the next job. This machine is used to pick up and chop […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_1616.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2023 Oogstdagen (Harvest Days) – You Gotta Reap What You Sow")
CC Global: 2023 Oogstdagen (Harvest Days) – You Gotta Reap What You Sow
Posted on September 1, 2023 | 18 CommentsJohn Deere the reaper, model 7380i ProDrive, is sitting quietly on top of the hill, eagerly waiting for the next job. This machine is used to pick up and chop […] -
![Six years ago, the PSA Group acquired Opel and Vauxhall. Meanwhile they have all become members of the big Stellantis family. So an Opel hall of fame in a museum […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_1528.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Classics: Visscher Classique Buren – Rüsselsheimer Cookies (And Some More)")
Museum Classics: Visscher Classique Buren – Rüsselsheimer Cookies (And Some More)
Posted on August 25, 2023 | 25 CommentsSix years ago, the PSA Group acquired Opel and Vauxhall. Meanwhile they have all become members of the big Stellantis family. So an Opel hall of fame in a museum […] -
![We continue our time travel in the museum from where we left off, in the late seventies. When Simca faded away, initially became Talbot, yet disappeared completely just a few […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_1388.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Classics: Visscher Classique Buren – Point Of Interest For Francophiles, Part Two")
Museum Classics: Visscher Classique Buren – Point Of Interest For Francophiles, Part Two
Posted on August 17, 2023 | 22 CommentsWe continue our time travel in the museum from where we left off, in the late seventies. When Simca faded away, initially became Talbot, yet disappeared completely just a few […] -
![A few years ago, Dutchman Henk Visscher sold all of his car dealerships. Last year, he opened a new museum, housing his own collection of classic cars and many others. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_1607.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Classics: Visscher Classique Buren – Point Of Interest For Francophiles, Part One")
Museum Classics: Visscher Classique Buren – Point Of Interest For Francophiles, Part One
Posted on August 13, 2023 | 32 CommentsA few years ago, Dutchman Henk Visscher sold all of his car dealerships. Last year, he opened a new museum, housing his own collection of classic cars and many others. […] -
![(first posted 8/10/2017) Anton Schlüter München was a German manufacturer of farm tractors and stationary engines. The company was founded in 1898, the production of farm […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_4339.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Fieldside Classic: 1967 Schlüter Super 750 V – Built Like A Tank")
Fieldside Classic: 1967 Schlüter Super 750 V – Built Like A Tank
Posted on August 10, 2023 | 37 Comments(first posted 8/10/2017) Anton Schlüter München was a German manufacturer of farm tractors and stationary engines. The company was founded in 1898, the production of farm […] -
![The second edition of the perfectly organized event was held on July 9. Apart from an impressive fleet of classic Swedish powerhouses, there were also plenty of other big gems […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_1308.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truck Show Classics: 2023 Historic Transport Festival, Metropole Druten – What’s In a Name?")
Truck Show Classics: 2023 Historic Transport Festival, Metropole Druten – What’s In a Name?
Posted on August 6, 2023 | 19 CommentsThe second edition of the perfectly organized event was held on July 9. Apart from an impressive fleet of classic Swedish powerhouses, there were also plenty of other big gems […]
