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Blog Archive
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From The Files Of Transportbedrijf Schoones: The Cat 374 Episode
Posted on November 1, 2025 | 22 CommentsA perfect machine to feed a Kleemann impact crusher and a perfect big rig to bring it to the job. A Caterpillar 374 tracked excavator, carried by a Nooteboom Euro-PX […] -
1973 Rambler Matador Hearse: Not Necessary?
Posted on October 31, 2025 | 33 Comments(Updated 10/31/2025) This is a good date to feature at least one hearse, and here is one that was seen at the Picnic at Hanging Rock car show which […] -
When The Love Bug Got Creepy: Inside The “Herbie Rides Again” Nightmare Sequence
Posted on October 31, 2025 | 15 CommentsSo, it’s Halloween, a fun date to talk about cars in spooky films. But me being me, I’ll abstain from the obvious; no Christine Plymouths, nor the devil-possessed customized Lincoln […] -
1967 Pontiac Bonneville 4-Door Hardtop: Mixed Metaphor With A Tasty Combination
Posted on October 31, 2025 | 20 CommentsAnyone who has spent more than three weeks at this site knows that I am a sucker for the big original cars that are never seen at car shows because […] -
Dodge Caravan ‘Fargo’ Pickup: Picking Up Where The Rampage Left Off
Posted on October 30, 2025 | 31 CommentsCC reader Gene Herman ran into this rather convincing conversion of a Dodge Caravan into a mini-pickup. I’ve seen crude hack jobs of this sort of thing, but this one […] -
Curbside Find: 1973 Peugeot 504 L – Old Lion In Autumn
Posted on October 30, 2025 | 14 CommentsI captured this old Peugeot 504 L back in 2017, a one time find that I’ve never come across again. Meanwhile, in recent times, a battered black one that I […] -
1996 Buick Regal GS: Trying To Wear Too Many Hats
Posted on October 28, 2025 | 12 CommentsWhile the 1990s were not the most exciting times for Buick, they were nonetheless good years to Buick from a sales and profitability standpoint. Unlike other GM brands, Buick had […] -
1964 Neckar Weinsberg: A DeLuxe Fiat 500 For Germany
Posted on October 28, 2025 | 49 Comments(Updated 10/28/2025) Here’s one that I had to be reminded about when I saw it earlier this year – a Neckar Weinsberg Coupe. -
Curbside Find: Toyota Sturdiness, Open Air & (Cosmetic) Performance
Posted on October 28, 2025 | 12 CommentsLet’s see, what is (probably still) reliable, offers open air riding, a cargo bed, and (cosmetic) performance bragging rights? A third-generation Toyota Truck custom job, of course! And here is […] -
Vision Iconic – Mercedes’ Desperate Pander To Its Heritage And China
Posted on October 28, 2025 | 46 CommentsI almost gagged on my breakfast muesli when this vision demonic first appeared on the screen of my device a little over a week ago. If only I could unsee […] -
Curbside Musings: 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency – The Whole Gum
Posted on October 28, 2025 | 46 CommentsMy late, beloved grandma almost always had gum or mints in her purse. It was part of the Sunday morning ritual when my family would visit for a roll of […] -
Scale Models Of 1960s And 1970s Exotics: A Tiny Tribute To Speed
Posted on October 27, 2025 | 21 CommentsIf you’ve been around me for a while, you’ll have noticed that I don’t get over-excited about the Exotics. Or the Classics. Or the Big-name-anything that gets other people foaming […] -
Time Stopped: Vintage Cars And Patina, As Captured By Ralf K
Posted on October 26, 2025 | 7 CommentsFrequent Cohort contributor Ralf K (Don Kincl), a favorite of ours, has been busy these past few weeks sharing recent finds. Time for another catch up session, this time featuring […] -
Honda TN, Bedford Rascal And Asia Towner: A Trio Of Kei Trucks Still Toughin’ It Out
Posted on October 26, 2025 | 8 CommentsTime for some tiny haulers, with three samples still toughin’ it out in the world; all taken from the CC Cohort. First, this early 1970s Honda TN found by Rod […] -
International Harvester Loadstar (1962-1978): America’s Favorite Truck
Posted on October 26, 2025 | 22 CommentsThe International Loadstar was the single most successful truck in IH’s long history of commercial vehicle manufacturing. Ubiquitous, reliable, and adaptable, the Loadstar was an extremely common sight throughout its long […]
![From The Files Of Transportbedrijf Schoones: The Cat 374 Episode A perfect machine to feed a Kleemann impact crusher and a perfect big rig to bring it to the job. A Caterpillar 374 tracked excavator, carried by a Nooteboom Euro-PX […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_4639-scaled.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![1973 Rambler Matador Hearse: Not Necessary? (Updated 10/31/2025) This is a good date to feature at least one hearse, and here is one that was seen at the Picnic at Hanging Rock car show which […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Matador-hearse.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![When The Love Bug Got Creepy: Inside The “Herbie Rides Again” Nightmare Sequence So, it’s Halloween, a fun date to talk about cars in spooky films. But me being me, I’ll abstain from the obvious; no Christine Plymouths, nor the devil-possessed customized Lincoln […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screen-Shot-2025-10-29-at-11.11.03-PM.png?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1)
![1967 Pontiac Bonneville 4-Door Hardtop: Mixed Metaphor With A Tasty Combination Anyone who has spent more than three weeks at this site knows that I am a sucker for the big original cars that are never seen at car shows because […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1967-Pontiac-Bonneville-02.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Dodge Caravan ‘Fargo’ Pickup: Picking Up Where The Rampage Left Off CC reader Gene Herman ran into this rather convincing conversion of a Dodge Caravan into a mini-pickup. I’ve seen crude hack jobs of this sort of thing, but this one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-26-23.23.08.png?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1)
![Curbside Find: 1973 Peugeot 504 L – Old Lion In Autumn I captured this old Peugeot 504 L back in 2017, a one time find that I’ve never come across again. Meanwhile, in recent times, a battered black one that I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-30-00.00.38.png?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1)
![1996 Buick Regal GS: Trying To Wear Too Many Hats While the 1990s were not the most exciting times for Buick, they were nonetheless good years to Buick from a sales and profitability standpoint. Unlike other GM brands, Buick had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMG_5943.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)

![Curbside Find: Toyota Sturdiness, Open Air & (Cosmetic) Performance Let’s see, what is (probably still) reliable, offers open air riding, a cargo bed, and (cosmetic) performance bragging rights? A third-generation Toyota Truck custom job, of course! And here is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/54880085361_2445cd5647_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Musings: 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency – The Whole Gum My late, beloved grandma almost always had gum or mints in her purse. It was part of the Sunday morning ritual when my family would visit for a roll of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/020-1983-Oldsmobile-Ninety-Eight-Regency-for-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Scale Models Of 1960s And 1970s Exotics: A Tiny Tribute To Speed If you’ve been around me for a while, you’ll have noticed that I don’t get over-excited about the Exotics. Or the Classics. Or the Big-name-anything that gets other people foaming […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/275GTB-6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Time Stopped: Vintage Cars And Patina, As Captured By Ralf K Frequent Cohort contributor Ralf K (Don Kincl), a favorite of ours, has been busy these past few weeks sharing recent finds. Time for another catch up session, this time featuring […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/12141602455_5821d68eaf_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Honda TN, Bedford Rascal And Asia Towner: A Trio Of Kei Trucks Still Toughin’ It Out Time for some tiny haulers, with three samples still toughin’ it out in the world; all taken from the CC Cohort. First, this early 1970s Honda TN found by Rod […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/54862270454_14cff2589c_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![International Harvester Loadstar (1962-1978): America’s Favorite Truck The International Loadstar was the single most successful truck in IH’s long history of commercial vehicle manufacturing. Ubiquitous, reliable, and adaptable, the Loadstar was an extremely common sight throughout its long […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/a-1971_international_loadstar-1600_A179CE95-7736-4276-B777-1C0A4CCEEA09_1_201_a-16116.webp?resize=115%2C115&quality=70&ssl=1)


