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![After Deeres and Little Party Animals, I spotted a shipload of Big Benzes coming from Germany. Mercedes-Benz is the main brand of the globally operating Daimler Trucks juggernaut, the world’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_7917.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Three-Pointed Stars Sailing Down The River On A Freightliner")
CC Global: Three-Pointed Stars Sailing Down The River On A Freightliner
Posted on May 9, 2019 | 13 CommentsAfter Deeres and Little Party Animals, I spotted a shipload of Big Benzes coming from Germany. Mercedes-Benz is the main brand of the globally operating Daimler Trucks juggernaut, the world’s […] -
![The tractor and semi-trailer combination on the left is the most common type of heavy brick hauler in my country. The truck and mid-axle trailer combo on the right is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_7785.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Two Different Ways To Do The Same Job")
CC Global: Two Different Ways To Do The Same Job
Posted on April 25, 2019 | 9 CommentsThe tractor and semi-trailer combination on the left is the most common type of heavy brick hauler in my country. The truck and mid-axle trailer combo on the right is […] -
![Like many other professionals, house painters prefer a mid-size panel van as their commercial vehicle. Compactness and excellent fuel efficiency, combined with enough cargo capacity to transport everything needed for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_7866.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: House Painters At Work – 2007 Opel Vivaro Face To Face With 2013 Citroën Jumpy")
CC Global: House Painters At Work – 2007 Opel Vivaro Face To Face With 2013 Citroën Jumpy
Posted on April 18, 2019 | 14 CommentsLike many other professionals, house painters prefer a mid-size panel van as their commercial vehicle. Compactness and excellent fuel efficiency, combined with enough cargo capacity to transport everything needed for […] -
![Exactly one month after I saw a herd of Deere sailing down the river, another load coming from Germany caught my eye. The upper deck of the Fuerte RoRo-ship was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_7767.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: The Fuerte RoRo-Ship – The Fiesta Deck Is Fully Occupied By Ford Europe’s Bestseller")
CC Global: The Fuerte RoRo-Ship – The Fiesta Deck Is Fully Occupied By Ford Europe’s Bestseller
Posted on April 13, 2019 | 26 CommentsExactly one month after I saw a herd of Deere sailing down the river, another load coming from Germany caught my eye. The upper deck of the Fuerte RoRo-ship was […] -
![The Iveco Daily is the Fiat Ducato’s (or Ram ProMaster’s) big brother. It’s Europe’s heaviest light commercial vehicle; with a GVM up to 7.2 metric tons (15,873 lbs) the Daily […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_7732.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2018 Iveco Daily 50C18 Flatbed Truck – The Shipyard Traded In Their Fuso Canter")
CC Global: 2018 Iveco Daily 50C18 Flatbed Truck – The Shipyard Traded In Their Fuso Canter
Posted on April 2, 2019 | 17 CommentsThe Iveco Daily is the Fiat Ducato’s (or Ram ProMaster’s) big brother. It’s Europe’s heaviest light commercial vehicle; with a GVM up to 7.2 metric tons (15,873 lbs) the Daily […] -
![Van Dijk’s van, parked on a dijk (dyke) road; I just had to take a few pictures when I walked by this combination. Owner Van Dijk is a gardener and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_7775.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 315 CDI – The Gardener’s Rig")
CC Global: 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 315 CDI – The Gardener’s Rig
Posted on March 31, 2019 | 18 CommentsVan Dijk’s van, parked on a dijk (dyke) road; I just had to take a few pictures when I walked by this combination. Owner Van Dijk is a gardener and […] -
![Since 1950, Volkswagen Transporter panel vans can be found on every street corner in my country. It’s quite unthinkable that these will not be around anymore. Typically all of them […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_7774.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2012 Volkswagen Transporter – (Almost) 70 Years Of Ongoing Success")
CC Global: 2012 Volkswagen Transporter – (Almost) 70 Years Of Ongoing Success
Posted on March 25, 2019 | 17 CommentsSince 1950, Volkswagen Transporter panel vans can be found on every street corner in my country. It’s quite unthinkable that these will not be around anymore. Typically all of them […] -
![The International Public Art Festival came to Cape Town early this year. I went down to Salt River, the suburb where it was all happening, and came across something special, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20190211_193558.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Looking For Street Art In Cape Town – 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire, and More")
CC Global: Looking For Street Art In Cape Town – 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire, and More
Posted on March 15, 2019 | 13 CommentsThe International Public Art Festival came to Cape Town early this year. I went down to Salt River, the suburb where it was all happening, and came across something special, […] -
![An e-bike combines the noble art of pedaling with an electric motor. There’s assistance on demand, that is, up to a speed of 25 km/h (15.5 mph). Their popularity just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_7742.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2019 Gazelle Orange C310 HMB E-Bike – Man Powered, Assistance By Bosch")
CC Global: 2019 Gazelle Orange C310 HMB E-Bike – Man Powered, Assistance By Bosch
Posted on March 3, 2019 | 29 CommentsAn e-bike combines the noble art of pedaling with an electric motor. There’s assistance on demand, that is, up to a speed of 25 km/h (15.5 mph). Their popularity just […] -
![(first posted 5/11/2014) A title this short is appropriate for the story of the GAZ-66, a 4×4 truck that was one of the mainstays of both the Soviet Army and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1-GAZ66.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: GAZ-66")
CC Global: GAZ-66
Posted on February 28, 2019 | 23 Comments(first posted 5/11/2014) A title this short is appropriate for the story of the GAZ-66, a 4×4 truck that was one of the mainstays of both the Soviet Army and […] -
![Sloopwerken, it says on the front and sides of the cab. That’s Dutch for Here Today, Gone Tomorrow. In other words, a demolition company, the guys you call when something […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_7738.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2003 DAF CF 85.380 8×4 Truck – The Demolition Men Have Arrived")
CC Global: 2003 DAF CF 85.380 8×4 Truck – The Demolition Men Have Arrived
Posted on February 26, 2019 | 17 CommentsSloopwerken, it says on the front and sides of the cab. That’s Dutch for Here Today, Gone Tomorrow. In other words, a demolition company, the guys you call when something […] -
![Sitting in a quiet corner on a Sunday afternoon, already loaded up for its first ride on Monday morning. A fairly new Scania truck with a hooklift system and a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_7718.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2018 Scania R520 6×2 Truck And 2012 GS Meppel Trailer – Big Bags Of Bricks Delivery Service")
CC Global: 2018 Scania R520 6×2 Truck And 2012 GS Meppel Trailer – Big Bags Of Bricks Delivery Service
Posted on February 5, 2019 | 2 CommentsSitting in a quiet corner on a Sunday afternoon, already loaded up for its first ride on Monday morning. A fairly new Scania truck with a hooklift system and a […] -
![The Dutch Renault importer decided that the Renault Alaskan pickup, introduced in 2017, is even too much of a niche. Consequently, you won’t find them on the showroom floor of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_7487.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Renault Alaskan – Another Niche Filled, Thanks To Nissan")
CC Global: Renault Alaskan – Another Niche Filled, Thanks To Nissan
Posted on February 3, 2019 | 33 CommentsThe Dutch Renault importer decided that the Renault Alaskan pickup, introduced in 2017, is even too much of a niche. Consequently, you won’t find them on the showroom floor of […] -
![Besides automakers, truck manufacturers also offer special editions. Image boosters, aimed at small hauling companies and owner operators, equipped with the biggest cab and a powerful engine. Trucks and tractors […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_7447.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2016 Renault T High Edition – Cozy Walk Through Cab")
CC Global: 2016 Renault T High Edition – Cozy Walk Through Cab
Posted on January 20, 2019 | 37 CommentsBesides automakers, truck manufacturers also offer special editions. Image boosters, aimed at small hauling companies and owner operators, equipped with the biggest cab and a powerful engine. Trucks and tractors […] -
![This combination caught my attention because it looked kind of thickset for this type of tipping bulk haulers. Usually these are much longer, with more rear overhang too. They are […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_7232.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2013 Renault T 460 And 2017 Kässbohrer Tipping Bulk Tanker – The Sandman Comes")
CC Global: 2013 Renault T 460 And 2017 Kässbohrer Tipping Bulk Tanker – The Sandman Comes
Posted on January 13, 2019 | 13 CommentsThis combination caught my attention because it looked kind of thickset for this type of tipping bulk haulers. Usually these are much longer, with more rear overhang too. They are […]
