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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Jim Brophy
Posts by Jim Brophy
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![(first posted 12/10/2016) Here’s a bus with quite the lengthy filmography. CC readers may remember it from the Beatles 1967 film “Magical Mystery Tour” or the 1969 movie “The Italian […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/plaxton1003.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: Bedford VAL (1963-1973) – English Charmer")
Bus Stop Classics: Bedford VAL (1963-1973) – English Charmer
Posted on December 10, 2022 | 56 Comments(first posted 12/10/2016) Here’s a bus with quite the lengthy filmography. CC readers may remember it from the Beatles 1967 film “Magical Mystery Tour” or the 1969 movie “The Italian […] -
![(first posted 12/3/2016) Whether you recognize this distinctive vehicle likely depends on your answer to the following question; Which actor did you first see portray Superman; A-Henry Cavill, B-Christopher […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/d9d1302e-6590-47c7-a3c6-c915-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truck Stop Classics: 1952 Fageol Super Freighter – The Definitive ‘50s Moving Van")
Truck Stop Classics: 1952 Fageol Super Freighter – The Definitive ‘50s Moving Van
Posted on December 3, 2022 | 55 Comments(first posted 12/3/2016) Whether you recognize this distinctive vehicle likely depends on your answer to the following question; Which actor did you first see portray Superman; A-Henry Cavill, B-Christopher […] -
![There are quite a few posts in the CC truck archive on the REO Motor Company, a mid-tier manufacturer of mostly trucks in the early to middle twentieth century but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ea1dc74261e523286ccb53476affc8ff-e1669813785184.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: 1945-1952 REO Buses – Flying Clouds and Gold Comets…")
Bus Stop Classics: 1945-1952 REO Buses – Flying Clouds and Gold Comets…
Posted on December 3, 2022 | 23 CommentsThere are quite a few posts in the CC truck archive on the REO Motor Company, a mid-tier manufacturer of mostly trucks in the early to middle twentieth century but […] -
Curbside Wordless Outtake: Photographed in Fargo?
Posted on November 7, 2022 | 15 Comments -
![I’ve noticed a change here on the ground in Japan. Going back to the late aughts (2008-2012), I can remember seeing a BMW 3-series on almost every street corner here […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/70095718363020110200100-1-e1666966607106.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Comparison: Which Foreign Car Brand is Most Popular in Japan?")
Curbside Comparison: Which Foreign Car Brand is Most Popular in Japan?
Posted on October 29, 2022 | 28 CommentsI’ve noticed a change here on the ground in Japan. Going back to the late aughts (2008-2012), I can remember seeing a BMW 3-series on almost every street corner here […] -
![(first posted 10/22/2016) This bus may look familiar to you – like trying to remember the name of an old character actor who seems to be in every TV […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/restored-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classic: ACF-Brill IC 41 – Silver Screen Standout")
Bus Stop Classic: ACF-Brill IC 41 – Silver Screen Standout
Posted on October 22, 2022 | 85 Comments(first posted 10/22/2016) This bus may look familiar to you – like trying to remember the name of an old character actor who seems to be in every TV […] -
![(curbside shots by PN) (first posted 10/15/2016) There are highs and there are lows…that old adage certainly sums up GM’s long history of intercity coach manufacturing. From the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/maverick710-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classic: GM PD 4107/4108 and 4903/4905; GM’s Buffalo – Last Of The Line")
Bus Stop Classic: GM PD 4107/4108 and 4903/4905; GM’s Buffalo – Last Of The Line
Posted on October 15, 2022 | 51 Comments(curbside shots by PN) (first posted 10/15/2016) There are highs and there are lows…that old adage certainly sums up GM’s long history of intercity coach manufacturing. From the […] -
![(first posted 10/1/2016) Note: While my name appears in the byline, it should read “Brophy/Niedermeyer” as Paul made significant contributions and improvements. The 40′ high-floor coach with large underfloor storage […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1924901-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classic: 1954 GMC PDX-4901 “Golden Chariot” – The Unsuccessful Prototype Of The Modern Bus")
Bus Stop Classic: 1954 GMC PDX-4901 “Golden Chariot” – The Unsuccessful Prototype Of The Modern Bus
Posted on October 1, 2022 | 39 Comments(first posted 10/1/2016) Note: While my name appears in the byline, it should read “Brophy/Niedermeyer” as Paul made significant contributions and improvements. The 40′ high-floor coach with large underfloor storage […] -
![(first posted 9/17/2016) Does this look familiar? A GM Scenicruiser, right? No; it’s a Beck DH 1040, actually. But it’s a remarkably faithful copy, by a company that made a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/7158737115_02a68e2dd2_b-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: CD Beck & Co. – Imitation Is The Sincerest Form Of Flattery, Even If It Gets You Nowhere")
Bus Stop Classics: CD Beck & Co. – Imitation Is The Sincerest Form Of Flattery, Even If It Gets You Nowhere
Posted on September 17, 2022 | 16 Comments(first posted 9/17/2016) Does this look familiar? A GM Scenicruiser, right? No; it’s a Beck DH 1040, actually. But it’s a remarkably faithful copy, by a company that made a […] -
![Having lived off and on for thirty-five years in Japan, I’ve found a few idiosyncrasies here with regards to driving – things you wouldn’t expect, at least from those of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/maxresdefault-1-1-e1662104001314.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Commentary: Driving in Japan – My Top Five Surprises…")
Curbside Commentary: Driving in Japan – My Top Five Surprises…
Posted on September 10, 2022 | 38 CommentsHaving lived off and on for thirty-five years in Japan, I’ve found a few idiosyncrasies here with regards to driving – things you wouldn’t expect, at least from those of […] -
![(first posted 9/3/2016) If it’s been awhile since you’ve read Paul’s excellent post on the Kassbohrer-Setra Super Golden Eagle articulated coach, I’d encourage you to take another look – it’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/DSC_0520.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classic: Eagle Coaches – From Belgium to Brownsville")
Bus Stop Classic: Eagle Coaches – From Belgium to Brownsville
Posted on September 3, 2022 | 39 Comments(first posted 9/3/2016) If it’s been awhile since you’ve read Paul’s excellent post on the Kassbohrer-Setra Super Golden Eagle articulated coach, I’d encourage you to take another look – it’s […] -
![Combine UK truck and chassis manufacturer Bedford with iconic UK coachbuilder Plaxton and you can rarely go wrong – as this “cute as a button” Bedford J2 Plaxton Embassy 20-seater […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/images-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classic: Bedford J2 With Plaxton Embassy Body – Cute Little Bus")
Bus Stop Classic: Bedford J2 With Plaxton Embassy Body – Cute Little Bus
Posted on September 3, 2022 | 15 CommentsCombine UK truck and chassis manufacturer Bedford with iconic UK coachbuilder Plaxton and you can rarely go wrong – as this “cute as a button” Bedford J2 Plaxton Embassy 20-seater […] -
![Mitsubishi Motors Debonair and Mitsubishi Aircraft MU-2 Turboprop (first posted 8/27/2016) The ‘60s were Japan’s “go-go” years – it had rebuilt itself from the utter destruction of the previous World […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/autowp.ru_mitsubishi_debonair_1-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Mitsubishi Debonair (1964-1986) – Continental Lite")
Curbside Classic: Mitsubishi Debonair (1964-1986) – Continental Lite
Posted on August 27, 2022 | 39 CommentsMitsubishi Motors Debonair and Mitsubishi Aircraft MU-2 Turboprop (first posted 8/27/2016) The ‘60s were Japan’s “go-go” years – it had rebuilt itself from the utter destruction of the previous World […] -
![Well, isn’t this impressive – on so many levels. It’s a 1952 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 limousine cram-packed with every 1950’s-era gadget needed to broadcast live TV from a remote location. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/car-1620686078-e1661398052809.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Vintage Oddity: 1952 Cadillac Mobile Television Unit – “And Now Live from Our Reporter at the Scene”…")
Curbside Vintage Oddity: 1952 Cadillac Mobile Television Unit – “And Now Live from Our Reporter at the Scene”…
Posted on August 27, 2022 | 23 CommentsWell, isn’t this impressive – on so many levels. It’s a 1952 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 limousine cram-packed with every 1950’s-era gadget needed to broadcast live TV from a remote location. […] -
![(first posted 8/20/2016) Several comments on previous bus articles expressed an interest in Dina, or to be correct, DIesel NAcional, S.A (now known as Consorcio G Grupo Dina, S.A. de […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/f6fc0f5febf93e58e734b5264ed2690a-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: Dina Intercity Coaches – Flxible Stalwarts from Hidalgo")
Bus Stop Classics: Dina Intercity Coaches – Flxible Stalwarts from Hidalgo
Posted on August 20, 2022 | 17 Comments(first posted 8/20/2016) Several comments on previous bus articles expressed an interest in Dina, or to be correct, DIesel NAcional, S.A (now known as Consorcio G Grupo Dina, S.A. de […]
