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Curbside Classics Archives
Fieldside Classics Archive
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![(first posted 2/21/2015) Two men, both of Irish descent, both christened Henry at birth and both raised by a mother named Mary. Each fathered a single child. Raised in rural, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/whenharrymethenry.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Ag History: Ford N Series Tractors And The Handshake That Changed Farming Forever")
Ag History: Ford N Series Tractors And The Handshake That Changed Farming Forever
Posted on February 21, 2021 | 107 Comments(first posted 2/21/2015) Two men, both of Irish descent, both christened Henry at birth and both raised by a mother named Mary. Each fathered a single child. Raised in rural, […] -
![(First Posted August 2, 2013) The old saying “Make hay while the sun shines” simply means taking advantage of good conditions to ensure a quality harvest. It only takes a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013_ssix_lfront2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Fieldside Classic: Hesston 6400 Windrower – The Slant Six Dons Work Clothes")
Fieldside Classic: Hesston 6400 Windrower – The Slant Six Dons Work Clothes
Posted on July 30, 2019 | 52 Comments(First Posted August 2, 2013) The old saying “Make hay while the sun shines” simply means taking advantage of good conditions to ensure a quality harvest. It only takes a […] -
![How can one possibly resist the allure of this gorgeous truck? I laid eyes on it a few weeks ago, or, better yet, it laid eyes on me and just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_4155.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Fieldside Outtake: International KB-6 – Don’t You Want Me, Baby?")
Fieldside Outtake: International KB-6 – Don’t You Want Me, Baby?
Posted on July 28, 2019 | 13 CommentsHow can one possibly resist the allure of this gorgeous truck? I laid eyes on it a few weeks ago, or, better yet, it laid eyes on me and just […] -
![Valtra is a manufacturer of tractors and agricultural machinery with production facilities in Finland and Brazil. In 2004, Valtra became a fully owned subsidiary of the globally operating AGCO company. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_7791.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Fieldside Classic: 2011 Valtra T202 Direct TwinTrac – You Can Have It Both Ways")
Fieldside Classic: 2011 Valtra T202 Direct TwinTrac – You Can Have It Both Ways
Posted on April 8, 2019 | 11 CommentsValtra is a manufacturer of tractors and agricultural machinery with production facilities in Finland and Brazil. In 2004, Valtra became a fully owned subsidiary of the globally operating AGCO company. […] -
![Dad had a yearning for another tractor. A co-worker of mine had a Massey-Ferguson 135 Diesel that his father had bought nearly new in the 1970’s, and after decades of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/January-11-2010-242.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "TOAL: 1973 Massey-Ferguson 135 – Nearly Perfect")
TOAL: 1973 Massey-Ferguson 135 – Nearly Perfect
Posted on January 26, 2019 | 8 CommentsDad had a yearning for another tractor. A co-worker of mine had a Massey-Ferguson 135 Diesel that his father had bought nearly new in the 1970’s, and after decades of […] -
![Growing up and living out in the countryside almost my whole life, there has always been a tractor in my life. I grew up with this little Grey Fergie, and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/56ferguson-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Tractor of a Lifetime: 1956 Ferguson TE20 – Little Grey Fergie")
Tractor of a Lifetime: 1956 Ferguson TE20 – Little Grey Fergie
Posted on January 12, 2019 | 21 CommentsGrowing up and living out in the countryside almost my whole life, there has always been a tractor in my life. I grew up with this little Grey Fergie, and […] -
![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 […] -
![(first posted 8/18/2013. I’m re-running it as a preview of a rather unusual dual-rear-axle FWD car home-made conversion I found the other day, but rather different from the Toronado). The […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Oldsmobile-Toronado-Custom-rear-wheels.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Storage Yard Classic: More Dual Oldsmobile Toronado Dual Axle Madness")
Storage Yard Classic: More Dual Oldsmobile Toronado Dual Axle Madness
Posted on September 21, 2017 | 46 Comments(first posted 8/18/2013. I’m re-running it as a preview of a rather unusual dual-rear-axle FWD car home-made conversion I found the other day, but rather different from the Toronado). The […] -
![Many classic farm tractors were also present at the Oogstdagen-event I visited recently. Here’s an impression, starting with a David Brown 770 Selectamatic from the UK. This model, with a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_4409.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2017 Oogstdagen (Harvest Days) – Classic Farm Tractors")
CC Global: 2017 Oogstdagen (Harvest Days) – Classic Farm Tractors
Posted on August 21, 2017 | 15 CommentsMany classic farm tractors were also present at the Oogstdagen-event I visited recently. Here’s an impression, starting with a David Brown 770 Selectamatic from the UK. This model, with a […] -
![I came across this picked over and crushed remainder of a car when we recently went on a family hike to the ghost town of Lille, Alberta. I believe I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/34602258806_cda05d4320_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Name that Car-cass and bonus Ghost Town")
Name that Car-cass and bonus Ghost Town
Posted on July 18, 2017 | 20 CommentsI came across this picked over and crushed remainder of a car when we recently went on a family hike to the ghost town of Lille, Alberta. I believe I […] -
![Many classic John Deere tractors showed up at the recently held Ewijk Festijn (a classic vehicle show and fair), neatly lined up alongside the road. But there was more to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_1658.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Tractor Show Classics: 2016 Ewijk Festijn – Special Guest: John Deere")
Tractor Show Classics: 2016 Ewijk Festijn – Special Guest: John Deere
Posted on June 19, 2016 | 19 CommentsMany classic John Deere tractors showed up at the recently held Ewijk Festijn (a classic vehicle show and fair), neatly lined up alongside the road. But there was more to […] -
![While in Iceland with the family earlier this summer, we of course trekked to see the original Geyser from which all others take their name – “Geysir”. At the visitor […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/P1000669.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Geyser Classic: Deutz D15 Tractor – Luftgekühlt Amongst Lots Of Hot Water")
Geyser Classic: Deutz D15 Tractor – Luftgekühlt Amongst Lots Of Hot Water
Posted on August 27, 2014 | 28 CommentsWhile in Iceland with the family earlier this summer, we of course trekked to see the original Geyser from which all others take their name – “Geysir”. At the visitor […] -
![Warm weather is here, and it’s time to get out the exotic Italian in my garage garden shed for some al fresco tilling. I know Italian products get maligned a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/CC-227-019-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Gardenside Classic: 1988 BCS 715-6 Two-Wheel Tractor – My Italian Exotic, Which Always Starts On The First Pull")
Gardenside Classic: 1988 BCS 715-6 Two-Wheel Tractor – My Italian Exotic, Which Always Starts On The First Pull
Posted on June 1, 2014 | 28 CommentsWarm weather is here, and it’s time to get out the exotic Italian in my garage garden shed for some al fresco tilling. I know Italian products get maligned a […] -
![(My apologies to Bonnie Tyler and whomever wrote “Total Eclipse of the Heart”) Every now and then I get mighty peeved that you never drive me ’round […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/P4090187.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Parody: I Only Need Some New Parts")
Curbside Parody: I Only Need Some New Parts
Posted on March 28, 2014 | 32 Comments(My apologies to Bonnie Tyler and whomever wrote “Total Eclipse of the Heart”) Every now and then I get mighty peeved that you never drive me ’round […] -
![One of the best decisions I have ever made was to marry a country girl. Although we now live “in town,” she can change tires and isn’t afraid to drive […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Ford-Bus-022.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Back 40 Classic: 1935/6 Ford 1.5 ton School Bus")
Back 40 Classic: 1935/6 Ford 1.5 ton School Bus
Posted on February 3, 2014 | 29 CommentsOne of the best decisions I have ever made was to marry a country girl. Although we now live “in town,” she can change tires and isn’t afraid to drive […]
