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Curbside Classics Archives
Bus Stop Classic Archive
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![Back in 2016, we reviewed the motor coach manufacturer Ikarus, based in Budapest Hungary. That post focused mainly on the company’s attempts to market its products in the US in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/interurban-busIKARUS-55-1_big-16101822105208793100-1-620x349-1-1-e1555502677767.jpg?resize=100%2C57&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: 1955 – 1973 Ikarus 55/66 – The Bus Behind the Iron Curtain")
Bus Stop Classics: 1955 – 1973 Ikarus 55/66 – The Bus Behind the Iron Curtain
Posted on April 13, 2019 | 12 CommentsBack in 2016, we reviewed the motor coach manufacturer Ikarus, based in Budapest Hungary. That post focused mainly on the company’s attempts to market its products in the US in […] -
![While there were many “deck and a half” buses prior to the introduction of the General Motors PD 4501 Scenicruiser in 1954, it remains somewhat of an icon of the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/pegaso-z-403-02-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: 1951 – ’57 Pegaso Z-403 Monocasco Coach – Spanish Scenicrusier")
Bus Stop Classics: 1951 – ’57 Pegaso Z-403 Monocasco Coach – Spanish Scenicrusier
Posted on March 23, 2019 | 11 CommentsWhile there were many “deck and a half” buses prior to the introduction of the General Motors PD 4501 Scenicruiser in 1954, it remains somewhat of an icon of the […] -
![(first posted 8/12/2014) Although articulated transit buses have become commonplace in urban areas around the globe, articulated long-distance highway coaches have been a flop, although not for lack of trying. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/CC-231-111-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classic: 1958 Kässbohrer Setra Continental Trailways Super Golden Eagle – Strike Two For The Articulated Highway Bus")
Bus Stop Classic: 1958 Kässbohrer Setra Continental Trailways Super Golden Eagle – Strike Two For The Articulated Highway Bus
Posted on March 16, 2019 | 76 Comments(first posted 8/12/2014) Although articulated transit buses have become commonplace in urban areas around the globe, articulated long-distance highway coaches have been a flop, although not for lack of trying. […] -
![Several weeks ago we looked at buses built by Alfa Romeo – today, let’s review another storied Italian manufacturer better know for its svelte coupes, handsome sedans, and rip-snorting rally […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1936-lancia-omicron-del-1936-1-e1549456135637.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: 1920 – 1975 Lancia Buses – Italian Flair")
Bus Stop Classics: 1920 – 1975 Lancia Buses – Italian Flair
Posted on February 23, 2019 | 23 CommentsSeveral weeks ago we looked at buses built by Alfa Romeo – today, let’s review another storied Italian manufacturer better know for its svelte coupes, handsome sedans, and rip-snorting rally […] -
![Think Alfa Romeo and your mind’s eye will most likely conjure up a beautiful red roadster or lithesome coupe, both powered by a high-revving DOHC engine that is both powerful and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: 1950’s Alfa Romeo Buses – Mass Transportation Con Verve")
Bus Stop Classics: 1950’s Alfa Romeo Buses – Mass Transportation Con Verve
Posted on January 19, 2019 | 22 CommentsThink Alfa Romeo and your mind’s eye will most likely conjure up a beautiful red roadster or lithesome coupe, both powered by a high-revving DOHC engine that is both powerful and […] -
![Here’s a bus that caught my eye when doing a little research on the Mercedes O321H – this is a 1954 Krauss-Maffei KML (Krauss-Maffei Lightweight) 110 coach, and as you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1954-krauss-maffei-kml-110-body-also.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: 1954 Krauss-Maffei KML 110 Coach – Wind Cheater")
Bus Stop Classics: 1954 Krauss-Maffei KML 110 Coach – Wind Cheater
Posted on December 29, 2018 | 12 CommentsHere’s a bus that caught my eye when doing a little research on the Mercedes O321H – this is a 1954 Krauss-Maffei KML (Krauss-Maffei Lightweight) 110 coach, and as you […] -
![A few weeks back we looked at the Dyson Land Liner coach, which was essentially a trailer bus with the prime mover tractor replaced by a front-mounted powered bogey. It […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/SantaFeTrailwaysplywoodbus_01_resized-e1543137624245.jpg?resize=115%2C77&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: 1942 Santa Fe Trailways “Victory Liner” Coach – Another Innovation During War That Didn’t Make the Transition to Peacetime")
Bus Stop Classics: 1942 Santa Fe Trailways “Victory Liner” Coach – Another Innovation During War That Didn’t Make the Transition to Peacetime
Posted on December 15, 2018 | 32 CommentsA few weeks back we looked at the Dyson Land Liner coach, which was essentially a trailer bus with the prime mover tractor replaced by a front-mounted powered bogey. It […] -
![Since Mr. Bus Stop Classics Jim Brophy is sharing with us a wonderful car show, I’m going to step in and share this remarkable creation that has taken residence in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/CC-373-022.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classic: GMC TDH-4523 “New Look” Transit Sailboat Bus – Ready For the Flood")
Bus Stop Classic: GMC TDH-4523 “New Look” Transit Sailboat Bus – Ready For the Flood
Posted on December 1, 2018 | 19 CommentsSince Mr. Bus Stop Classics Jim Brophy is sharing with us a wonderful car show, I’m going to step in and share this remarkable creation that has taken residence in […] -
![Here’s a very unique and technically interesting bus from our friends down under – it’s a Dyson Landliner and it plied the roads in Australia for several years back in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Dyson-Landliner.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: 1945 Dyson Landliner Bus – An Innovative Experiment from Down Under")
Bus Stop Classics: 1945 Dyson Landliner Bus – An Innovative Experiment from Down Under
Posted on November 24, 2018 | 32 CommentsHere’s a very unique and technically interesting bus from our friends down under – it’s a Dyson Landliner and it plied the roads in Australia for several years back in […] -
![Here is a snippet from a training video by the National Bus Company in the UK. Just based on the cars in the background, I’d place it being made around […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Western_National_bus_2844_HTA_844N_2011_Plymouth_Hoe_bus_rally-e1532848049303.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Cinema: UK Bus Company Training Video – How’d You Score?")
Bus Stop Cinema: UK Bus Company Training Video – How’d You Score?
Posted on August 4, 2018 | 13 CommentsHere is a snippet from a training video by the National Bus Company in the UK. Just based on the cars in the background, I’d place it being made around […] -
![How’s this for open-air seating? Unobstructed views of the Spanish countryside, and plenty of fresh air. No fussy seat belts or safety restraints. Just watch out for low hanging tree […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Saurer-double-decker-Spain-1923.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Outtake: 1923 Saurer Bus in Spain – When the Double-decker Bus Was a Bit Different")
Bus Stop Outtake: 1923 Saurer Bus in Spain – When the Double-decker Bus Was a Bit Different
Posted on May 19, 2018 | 13 CommentsHow’s this for open-air seating? Unobstructed views of the Spanish countryside, and plenty of fresh air. No fussy seat belts or safety restraints. Just watch out for low hanging tree […] -
![Here’s a bus that’s probably familiar to our Canadian readers, but likely less so for those in the US and Europe – it’s an MCI Courier – the bus that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/brwstrcourier_90-1-e1523187301501.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: 1946 – 1960 Motor Coach Industries (MCI) Courier Intercity Coach – First of Many")
Bus Stop Classics: 1946 – 1960 Motor Coach Industries (MCI) Courier Intercity Coach – First of Many
Posted on April 14, 2018 | 26 CommentsHere’s a bus that’s probably familiar to our Canadian readers, but likely less so for those in the US and Europe – it’s an MCI Courier – the bus that […] -
![I came across this picture and couldn’t quite make out what type of bus this was – but the back window design seemed rather unique. After a little research, I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/city2-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: 1948 – 1959 Prevost Citadin Urban Transit Coach: Canadian City Dweller")
Bus Stop Classics: 1948 – 1959 Prevost Citadin Urban Transit Coach: Canadian City Dweller
Posted on March 3, 2018 | 16 CommentsI came across this picture and couldn’t quite make out what type of bus this was – but the back window design seemed rather unique. After a little research, I […] -
![I came across this quaint documentary video made by the Santa Monica Bus Lines – and it sure brought back a flood of memories of my bus riding days in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Santa-Monica-Big-Blue-Bus-Fishbowls.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Cinema/Bus Stop Classics: GM New Look – A Day in the Life of a Bus Driver Circa 1965")
CC Cinema/Bus Stop Classics: GM New Look – A Day in the Life of a Bus Driver Circa 1965
Posted on February 3, 2018 | 22 CommentsI came across this quaint documentary video made by the Santa Monica Bus Lines – and it sure brought back a flood of memories of my bus riding days in […] -
![Last week we reviewed the Autotram Extra Grand, the longest bus currently in operation. That begs the question; what’s the shortest bus out there? Well, let’s refine our criteria a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Image03-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Outtake: Technobus Gulliver U520 – World’s Shortest Bus")
Bus Stop Outtake: Technobus Gulliver U520 – World’s Shortest Bus
Posted on November 4, 2017 | 25 CommentsLast week we reviewed the Autotram Extra Grand, the longest bus currently in operation. That begs the question; what’s the shortest bus out there? Well, let’s refine our criteria a […]
