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About Author: Jim Brophy
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![(first posted 2/26/2016) If you were a user of bus transportation in the ‘50s through early ’60s, both city and over-the-road, you no doubt traveled on several different […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/3321253063_6fc3505514_b-1-e1455869245446.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: Flxible Clipper – The Motor Coach Style Leader of the 1950’s")
Bus Stop Classics: Flxible Clipper – The Motor Coach Style Leader of the 1950’s
Posted on February 26, 2022 | 76 Comments(first posted 2/26/2016) If you were a user of bus transportation in the ‘50s through early ’60s, both city and over-the-road, you no doubt traveled on several different […] -
![(first posted 2/14/2016) Growing up in central Ohio, we were one of the few “no car” families in our lower middle-class neighborhood. Mom never drove and Dad gave up driving […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Mh-7-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: GM “Old Look” Coach And MH Trolley Coach – When No Transportation Meant Public Transportation")
Bus Stop Classics: GM “Old Look” Coach And MH Trolley Coach – When No Transportation Meant Public Transportation
Posted on February 14, 2022 | 73 Comments(first posted 2/14/2016) Growing up in central Ohio, we were one of the few “no car” families in our lower middle-class neighborhood. Mom never drove and Dad gave up driving […] -
![During my military tours, I had the opportunity to drive a number of buses – not full-time, but typically incidental to my main duties. And being a car/truck/bus guy, I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/acf4b7c392-e1643186128593.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: Buses of the US Air Force – “All Aboard the Blue Goose”")
Bus Stop Classics: Buses of the US Air Force – “All Aboard the Blue Goose”
Posted on January 29, 2022 | 18 CommentsDuring my military tours, I had the opportunity to drive a number of buses – not full-time, but typically incidental to my main duties. And being a car/truck/bus guy, I […] -
![I’ve wanted to do a post on SCM for some time, but information online was pretty sparse. Luckily a few things have popped up recently, so let’s take a look […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/images.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: Southern Coach Manufacturing (SCM) – Belle of the South…")
Bus Stop Classics: Southern Coach Manufacturing (SCM) – Belle of the South…
Posted on January 15, 2022 | 23 CommentsI’ve wanted to do a post on SCM for some time, but information online was pretty sparse. Luckily a few things have popped up recently, so let’s take a look […] -
![Louisville – home of the Kentucky Derby and the “Louisville Slugger” baseball bat…a beautiful city in a beautiful area. Here are just a few pics of the city during its […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/vintage_tarc_02-e1639972692532.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: GM Old and New Look – Vintage Louisville Kentucky Buses")
Bus Stop Classics: GM Old and New Look – Vintage Louisville Kentucky Buses
Posted on January 8, 2022 | 16 CommentsLouisville – home of the Kentucky Derby and the “Louisville Slugger” baseball bat…a beautiful city in a beautiful area. Here are just a few pics of the city during its […] -
![A very informative short ten minute video popped up on Youtube this week – providing some history on a unique military vehicle used by the Marines in the late 50’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/59dcd9144b228_Mite001.jpg.d227a547997aa376dfb9ba7259b0c7a8-e1639489751735.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Military Trucks: USMC M442 – Marine Mighty Mite")
Vintage Military Trucks: USMC M442 – Marine Mighty Mite
Posted on December 18, 2021 | 11 CommentsA very informative short ten minute video popped up on Youtube this week – providing some history on a unique military vehicle used by the Marines in the late 50’s […] -
![While General Motors “Old Look” bus was pounding the streets of almost all US major cities during the post-war era, a similar coach was leading the market in France – […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/dfa39ae57f5e3d38c76b711684025bfd-e1638671211735.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: 1946 – 1964 Chausson AP Series Coaches – The French GM “Old Look”")
Bus Stop Classics: 1946 – 1964 Chausson AP Series Coaches – The French GM “Old Look”
Posted on December 11, 2021 | 12 CommentsWhile General Motors “Old Look” bus was pounding the streets of almost all US major cities during the post-war era, a similar coach was leading the market in France – […] -
![As a child of the Sixties, my initial car passions tended towards that era’s muscle cars – primarily Fords. The ultimate object of lust being a 428 Cobra Jet Mustang […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/C30-2-e1638347915233.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL Capsule: 1976 Plymouth Arrow, 1978 Nissan Fairlady, 1983 Nissan Pulsar Turbo, 1986 Ford Escort GT, 2012 Volvo C30 – Confessions of a Hot Hatch Fan")
COAL Capsule: 1976 Plymouth Arrow, 1978 Nissan Fairlady, 1983 Nissan Pulsar Turbo, 1986 Ford Escort GT, 2012 Volvo C30 – Confessions of a Hot Hatch Fan
Posted on December 5, 2021 | 26 CommentsAs a child of the Sixties, my initial car passions tended towards that era’s muscle cars – primarily Fords. The ultimate object of lust being a 428 Cobra Jet Mustang […] -
![Let’s look at a few more oddities of the late 50’s and early 60’s. I was a young tyke during this period but I clearly remember Jeep’s FC-series trucks – […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/80ed42de602f906c84f83eb85e5da6c1-1-e1637207830644.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Vintage Oddity: 1950’s/60’s Jeep FC Campers – From Mild to Wild")
Curbside Vintage Oddity: 1950’s/60’s Jeep FC Campers – From Mild to Wild
Posted on November 20, 2021 | 14 CommentsLet’s look at a few more oddities of the late 50’s and early 60’s. I was a young tyke during this period but I clearly remember Jeep’s FC-series trucks – […] -
![You’re the fleet manager for a local Japanese bus company. You have several aging coaches that you want to dispose of – what can you do? Well, you could scrap […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/main-1-e1636527951363.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: 1999-2010 Hino Rainbow HR “Low Floor” Bus – Where “Heat Soak” Has a Whole New Meaning")
Bus Stop Classics: 1999-2010 Hino Rainbow HR “Low Floor” Bus – Where “Heat Soak” Has a Whole New Meaning
Posted on November 13, 2021 | 8 CommentsYou’re the fleet manager for a local Japanese bus company. You have several aging coaches that you want to dispose of – what can you do? Well, you could scrap […] -
![(First posted 10/29/2016) Almost five years ago to the day we reviewed and opined on potential future powertrain options for mass transit vehicles in the US – let’s see how […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Streetsblog_Eugene-EmX.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Fuel Cell-Electric, and Battery-Electric Coaches; Future Mass Transit Trends – We’ve Looked at the Past, But What’s in the Future? (Updated)")
Bus Stop Classics: Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Fuel Cell-Electric, and Battery-Electric Coaches; Future Mass Transit Trends – We’ve Looked at the Past, But What’s in the Future? (Updated)
Posted on October 30, 2021 | 38 Comments(First posted 10/29/2016) Almost five years ago to the day we reviewed and opined on potential future powertrain options for mass transit vehicles in the US – let’s see how […] -
![We’ve previously looked at several front twin-axle/twin-steer buses – from the 1960’s Bedford VAL to the current Marcopolo Paradiso 1800 DD7. The reasons manufacturers have chosen this type of layout […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/46ca174346-e1633484762669.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: 1963-65 Mitsubishi-Fuso MR430 – Japan’s First Post-War Front Twin-Axle Bus")
Bus Stop Classics: 1963-65 Mitsubishi-Fuso MR430 – Japan’s First Post-War Front Twin-Axle Bus
Posted on October 9, 2021 | 9 CommentsWe’ve previously looked at several front twin-axle/twin-steer buses – from the 1960’s Bedford VAL to the current Marcopolo Paradiso 1800 DD7. The reasons manufacturers have chosen this type of layout […] -
![Tokyo – it never ceases to amaze me. Who would think I’d run across this chopped American icon here. Other than three-fourths of a mid-to-late 80’s Grand Wagoneer, I’m not […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/92786879a0922457fd5c342f682a2634-1-e1631584393376.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Conundrum: Jeep Grand Waginator or Gladineer?")
Curbside Conundrum: Jeep Grand Waginator or Gladineer?
Posted on September 25, 2021 | 7 CommentsTokyo – it never ceases to amaze me. Who would think I’d run across this chopped American icon here. Other than three-fourths of a mid-to-late 80’s Grand Wagoneer, I’m not […] -
Curbside Vintage Oddity: 1958 Sir Vival – Highly Articulate
Posted on September 18, 2021 | 39 CommentsPaul did a short post on this vehicle last year but I thought it was such a 1950’s oddity that it deserved a little deeper dive. -
![In a continuation of our oddities of the 1950’s, let’s take a look at a vehicle that like the Jeep, the original Dodge Power Wagon, and the more recent HUMMER, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/85726-eabf8e68c8aff627e4ef0fcc4031ec6c-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Vintage: 1959 Curtiss-Wright Air Car 2500 – Like Riding on a Cloud…")
Curbside Vintage: 1959 Curtiss-Wright Air Car 2500 – Like Riding on a Cloud…
Posted on September 4, 2021 | 22 CommentsIn a continuation of our oddities of the 1950’s, let’s take a look at a vehicle that like the Jeep, the original Dodge Power Wagon, and the more recent HUMMER, […]
