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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Jim Brophy
Posts by Jim Brophy
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![(first posted 7/20/2019) We’ve looked at a number of buses our parents and grandparents could have toured Western Europe in during their vacations in the 1950’s and 60’s; […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/5046323679_70bf599dba_b-1-e1562559645985.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: 1961 – 74 Neoplan NH Series Intercity Coach – The “Hamburg”")
Bus Stop Classics: 1961 – 74 Neoplan NH Series Intercity Coach – The “Hamburg”
Posted on August 10, 2025 | 8 Comments(first posted 7/20/2019) We’ve looked at a number of buses our parents and grandparents could have toured Western Europe in during their vacations in the 1950’s and 60’s; […] -
![Good ‘ole Flxible Clipper – intercity bus, entertainer traveling coach, mobile television studio control room, postal bus, civil defense vehicle, roadside diner … and we can’t forget mobile airship […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/goodyear-2-1-e1754271460432.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: 1947 Flxible Clipper Mobile Airship Mast – Blimp Catcher")
Bus Stop Classics: 1947 Flxible Clipper Mobile Airship Mast – Blimp Catcher
Posted on August 9, 2025 | 13 CommentsGood ‘ole Flxible Clipper – intercity bus, entertainer traveling coach, mobile television studio control room, postal bus, civil defense vehicle, roadside diner … and we can’t forget mobile airship […] -
![North and South American CC readers are likely familiar with the products of Superior Coach Company – you may have ridden in a Superior school bus “back in the day.” […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/9336364397_b6573d55d6_z-e1751196594211.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classic Oddities: Superior Coach Company “Avenue”, “Supercruiser”, and “Pioneer FMC” Buses – Less Than Superior")
Bus Stop Classic Oddities: Superior Coach Company “Avenue”, “Supercruiser”, and “Pioneer FMC” Buses – Less Than Superior
Posted on July 5, 2025 | 14 CommentsNorth and South American CC readers are likely familiar with the products of Superior Coach Company – you may have ridden in a Superior school bus “back in the day.” […] -
![(first posted 4/27/2019) This mid-1970s Nissan Caravan has been roaming our suburban Tokyo neighborhood for several years. The owner had parked it in different locations but appears to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMGP2862-1-e1555606105371.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 1973 – 80 Nissan Caravan (E20) – The Box the Toaster Came In")
Curbside Outtake: 1973 – 80 Nissan Caravan (E20) – The Box the Toaster Came In
Posted on June 27, 2025 | 13 Comments(first posted 4/27/2019) This mid-1970s Nissan Caravan has been roaming our suburban Tokyo neighborhood for several years. The owner had parked it in different locations but appears to […] -
![(first 6/8/2019) We reviewed the Flxible Clipper back in Feb 2016, but it’s such an iconic design, I thought it would be worth another look. Specifically, let’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1e817f44184d707de3364930cd30c776.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: 1938 – 67 Flxible Clipper – Do You Know Your Clipper?")
Bus Stop Classics: 1938 – 67 Flxible Clipper – Do You Know Your Clipper?
Posted on June 8, 2025 | 28 Comments(first 6/8/2019) We reviewed the Flxible Clipper back in Feb 2016, but it’s such an iconic design, I thought it would be worth another look. Specifically, let’s […] -
![As someone whose formative auto years were in the 1960’s, I’ve always been a fan of hidden headlights. While they haven’t completely disappeared, with the focus on aerodynamics, light weight, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/fd511eb8b995c46354970f99a5e7446ce1663edf.webp?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1 "CC QOTD: What Make and Model Had the Most Attractive Hidden Headlights?")
CC QOTD: What Make and Model Had the Most Attractive Hidden Headlights?
Posted on May 24, 2025 | 39 CommentsAs someone whose formative auto years were in the 1960’s, I’ve always been a fan of hidden headlights. While they haven’t completely disappeared, with the focus on aerodynamics, light weight, […] -
![(first posted 5/11/2019) Flxible is mostly remembered for its classic Clipper models of the 1950’s, but it also built some other well-regarded intercity coaches. Starting in 1954 through […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Flxible-vistaliner-2-1-e1557628658562.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: Flxible VistaLiner (VL) 100, Hi-Level, and FlxLiner – The Last Ones From Loudonville")
Bus Stop Classics: Flxible VistaLiner (VL) 100, Hi-Level, and FlxLiner – The Last Ones From Loudonville
Posted on May 11, 2025 | 22 Comments(first posted 5/11/2019) Flxible is mostly remembered for its classic Clipper models of the 1950’s, but it also built some other well-regarded intercity coaches. Starting in 1954 through […] -
![A while back we looked at the Yutorito Elevated Busway in the Japanese city of Nagoya – I recently came across another unique mass transportation system here – this one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/the-adorable-asa-coast-railway-companys-dmv-v0-2plzbw37ujzb1-e1743339354395.webp?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: 2021 Toyota Coaster Dual-Mode-Vehicle (DMV) – Two Is Better Than One")
Bus Stop Classics: 2021 Toyota Coaster Dual-Mode-Vehicle (DMV) – Two Is Better Than One
Posted on April 5, 2025 | 10 CommentsA while back we looked at the Yutorito Elevated Busway in the Japanese city of Nagoya – I recently came across another unique mass transportation system here – this one […] -
![(first posted 3/23/2019) While there were many “deck and a half” buses prior to the introduction of the General Motors PD 4501 Scenicruiser in 1954, it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/pegaso-z-403-02-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&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 22, 2025 | 18 Comments(first posted 3/23/2019) While there were many “deck and a half” buses prior to the introduction of the General Motors PD 4501 Scenicruiser in 1954, it […] -
![In a post several months ago we mentioned how Marmon-Herrington dominated the trolleybus market in the post-war period in North America. But the manufacturers in that market prior to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/24095048_IMG_7631-min-e1742020261667.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: ACF-Brill, Pullman-Standard, and St Louis Car Company Trolleybuses – America’s Second Favorites")
Bus Stop Classics: ACF-Brill, Pullman-Standard, and St Louis Car Company Trolleybuses – America’s Second Favorites
Posted on March 22, 2025 | 12 CommentsIn a post several months ago we mentioned how Marmon-Herrington dominated the trolleybus market in the post-war period in North America. But the manufacturers in that market prior to […] -
![(first posted 2/23/2019) 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, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1936-lancia-omicron-del-1936-1-e1549456135637.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: 1920 – 1975 Lancia Buses – Italian Flair")
Bus Stop Classics: 1920 – 1975 Lancia Buses – Italian Flair
Posted on March 8, 2025 | 24 Comments(first posted 2/23/2019) 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, […] -
![I’m getting to that age when for some reason or another, the mind starts to focus on the negative versus the positive – I’d call it “curmudgeon-itis.” I’ve tried to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1598163531164-1-e1741140406923.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Are Some of the New Auto Technologies That You Love and Some That You Hate?")
QOTD: What Are Some of the New Auto Technologies That You Love and Some That You Hate?
Posted on March 8, 2025 | 89 CommentsI’m getting to that age when for some reason or another, the mind starts to focus on the negative versus the positive – I’d call it “curmudgeon-itis.” I’ve tried to […] -
![Recently the Editors of Vintage Motor Coach Magazine asked if I would author an article on Prevost’s urban transit coaches – specifically the “Citadin”, which we’ve covered here at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1962-prevost-model-49-s-transit-bus-1-e1738468290145.webp?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: Prevost Travel-Aire and S-Series Urban Transit Buses – A Couple of Rare Birds")
Bus Stop Classics: Prevost Travel-Aire and S-Series Urban Transit Buses – A Couple of Rare Birds
Posted on February 8, 2025 | 17 CommentsRecently the Editors of Vintage Motor Coach Magazine asked if I would author an article on Prevost’s urban transit coaches – specifically the “Citadin”, which we’ve covered here at […] -
![(first posted 1/26/2019) I saw this spiffy Suzuki Twin parked at a Tokyo supermarket last weekend. I hadn’t paid much attention to these before, but after seeing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMGP2804-1-e1548158379289.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 2003-05 Suzuki Twin – Would Make a Great Clown Car")
CC Outtake: 2003-05 Suzuki Twin – Would Make a Great Clown Car
Posted on January 26, 2025 | 20 Comments(first posted 1/26/2019) I saw this spiffy Suzuki Twin parked at a Tokyo supermarket last weekend. I hadn’t paid much attention to these before, but after seeing […] -
![(first posted 1/19/2019) 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 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&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, 2025 | 31 Comments(first posted 1/19/2019) 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 […]
