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Curbside Classics Archives
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![Last Monday, I visited the dealership for the annual technical and safety inspection of my faithful Land Cruiser (19 years old now, with 383,000 km on the clock). While the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_9370.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 2.0 Hybrid GR-Sport – That’s a Wagon")
CC Global: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 2.0 Hybrid GR-Sport – That’s a Wagon
Posted on February 3, 2021 | 54 CommentsLast Monday, I visited the dealership for the annual technical and safety inspection of my faithful Land Cruiser (19 years old now, with 383,000 km on the clock). While the […] -
![The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is my country’s best selling full-size van. In that segment, it also predominates the market for taxicabs and ambulances. This 4,325 mm (170.3”) long wheelbase Sprinter taxi […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_9328.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 314 CDI Wheelchair-Accessible Taxicab – Big Brown Taxi")
CC Global: 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 314 CDI Wheelchair-Accessible Taxicab – Big Brown Taxi
Posted on January 31, 2021 | 12 CommentsThe Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is my country’s best selling full-size van. In that segment, it also predominates the market for taxicabs and ambulances. This 4,325 mm (170.3”) long wheelbase Sprinter taxi […] -
![When I spotted this outstanding combination from a distance, I just had to leave the main road to have a closer look and take some pictures. First, my compliments to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_9316.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2011 MAN TGX 26.480 6×2 Truck And 2017 Cuppers Full Trailer – Grand Grain Hauler")
CC Global: 2011 MAN TGX 26.480 6×2 Truck And 2017 Cuppers Full Trailer – Grand Grain Hauler
Posted on January 17, 2021 | 5 CommentsWhen I spotted this outstanding combination from a distance, I just had to leave the main road to have a closer look and take some pictures. First, my compliments to […] -
![This heavy truck and full trailer combination is a purpose-built tree trunk collector. Such a configuration is widely used in the European logging business. Depending on the country’s legislation, the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_9321.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2018 Scania R650 6×4 Truck And 2020 GS Full Trailer – No Trunks In The Bunks")
CC Global: 2018 Scania R650 6×4 Truck And 2020 GS Full Trailer – No Trunks In The Bunks
Posted on January 7, 2021 | 3 CommentsThis heavy truck and full trailer combination is a purpose-built tree trunk collector. Such a configuration is widely used in the European logging business. Depending on the country’s legislation, the […] -
![Loetoning is the first Dutch hauling company that has put a Ford F-Max to work, the tractor was registered just recently. It has been more than 35 years since the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/F-Max-NL.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: The Ford F-Max 4×2 Tractor – Turkish Built Ford Tough")
CC Global: The Ford F-Max 4×2 Tractor – Turkish Built Ford Tough
Posted on January 4, 2021 | 14 CommentsLoetoning is the first Dutch hauling company that has put a Ford F-Max to work, the tractor was registered just recently. It has been more than 35 years since the […] -
![(Originally posted on 10/30/20, updated Dec. 2020) Right, and now for something completely different. A tour along a whole other type of curbside classics: old real estate, all situated near […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_9034.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Classic Real Estate, T-Model Farms Included (Updated – With Finished Thatched Roofs)")
CC Global: Classic Real Estate, T-Model Farms Included (Updated – With Finished Thatched Roofs)
Posted on December 26, 2020 | 40 Comments(Originally posted on 10/30/20, updated Dec. 2020) Right, and now for something completely different. A tour along a whole other type of curbside classics: old real estate, all situated near […] -
![Besides capturing lightweights along my walking routes over the past months, it speaks for itself that I also paid attention to the more weighty rides, only driven by professionals. So […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_9307.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Heavy Commercial Vehicles – Trucks, Tractors And (Semi-) Trailers")
CC Global: Heavy Commercial Vehicles – Trucks, Tractors And (Semi-) Trailers
Posted on December 22, 2020 | 3 CommentsBesides capturing lightweights along my walking routes over the past months, it speaks for itself that I also paid attention to the more weighty rides, only driven by professionals. So […] -
![Dedicated, full trailers are widely used to transport heavy machines across the country. This Volvo L70H wheel loader is sitting comfortably and safely on a 2010 Draco trailer with so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_9187.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Machine Carriers – Heavy Metal")
CC Global: Machine Carriers – Heavy Metal
Posted on December 18, 2020 | 20 CommentsDedicated, full trailers are widely used to transport heavy machines across the country. This Volvo L70H wheel loader is sitting comfortably and safely on a 2010 Draco trailer with so […] -
![Building contractors (especially the self-employed and small companies), landscapers and house furnishers, among others, have been doing really well in the strange times we all live in. So logically, their […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_9161.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Light Commercial Vehicles – Vans, Trucks, Tractors And (Semi-) Trailers")
CC Global: Light Commercial Vehicles – Vans, Trucks, Tractors And (Semi-) Trailers
Posted on December 13, 2020 | 17 CommentsBuilding contractors (especially the self-employed and small companies), landscapers and house furnishers, among others, have been doing really well in the strange times we all live in. So logically, their […] -
![For transporting two large, open top containers, a combination of a heavy truck and a full trailer is the way to go. A full trailer can stand on its wheels […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_9262.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2019 Scania S500 6×2 Truck And 2020 GS Full Trailer – The Beet Runner")
CC Global: 2019 Scania S500 6×2 Truck And 2020 GS Full Trailer – The Beet Runner
Posted on December 9, 2020 | 3 CommentsFor transporting two large, open top containers, a combination of a heavy truck and a full trailer is the way to go. A full trailer can stand on its wheels […] -
![Over the last few months my opportunities to see interesting cars have been limited to what I find on my weekend cycle rides around my neighborhood. Covid restrictions have damped […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/20201115_112015.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Down At The Beach")
CC Global: Down At The Beach
Posted on December 7, 2020 | 17 CommentsOver the last few months my opportunities to see interesting cars have been limited to what I find on my weekend cycle rides around my neighborhood. Covid restrictions have damped […] -
![A trio of MAN 4×2 box trucks with a crew cab, all powered by a 6.9 liter turbodiesel and used for the same job, pavement marking. MAN is an old […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_9253.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Three MAN Crew Cab Trucks – Here’s Where The Men Draw The Line")
CC Global: Three MAN Crew Cab Trucks – Here’s Where The Men Draw The Line
Posted on December 6, 2020 | 7 CommentsA trio of MAN 4×2 box trucks with a crew cab, all powered by a 6.9 liter turbodiesel and used for the same job, pavement marking. MAN is an old […] -
![(first posted 12/5/2014) Anybody who is only slightly interested in big diesel trucks will know the heavy-duty Mercedes-Benz L-series. The L-series was built for a very long time. However, its pure […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/a-mag.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: The Magirus-Deutz Eckhauber – The Air Cooled Mercedes L-Series Competitor")
CC Global: The Magirus-Deutz Eckhauber – The Air Cooled Mercedes L-Series Competitor
Posted on December 5, 2020 | 72 Comments(first posted 12/5/2014) Anybody who is only slightly interested in big diesel trucks will know the heavy-duty Mercedes-Benz L-series. The L-series was built for a very long time. However, its pure […] -
![curbside shots posted at the Cohort by LDeren (first posted 11/30/2014) The story of Detroit’s alter-universe overseas operations is full of surprises. We’ve been unraveling the Australian story here for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/a-fair.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Argentine Ford Fairlane With 292 V8 – The Y-Block Gets A High-Performance Second Act In Argentina")
CC Global: Argentine Ford Fairlane With 292 V8 – The Y-Block Gets A High-Performance Second Act In Argentina
Posted on November 30, 2020 | 64 Commentscurbside shots posted at the Cohort by LDeren (first posted 11/30/2014) The story of Detroit’s alter-universe overseas operations is full of surprises. We’ve been unraveling the Australian story here for […] -
CC Global: 2011 Ford Transit 3.2 TDCi And 2018 Ford Transit 2.0 EcoBlue TDCi – Like Father, Like Son
Posted on November 29, 2020 | 23 CommentsAn other generation, the same execution. The previous and current Transit model, both working for the same building contractor, parked nearby the jobsite. They had a lot in common.
