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CC Global Archive
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![An old Swedish tractor towing an old Dutch semi-trailer, carrying an old German excavator. I can dig it. Scale the whole combination down to 1:55 and it would have been […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_6221.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Truck Stop Classic: 1982 Volvo N720 Tractor, 1975 Groenewegen Semi-Trailer, 1972 Weserhütte Excavator")
Truck Stop Classic: 1982 Volvo N720 Tractor, 1975 Groenewegen Semi-Trailer, 1972 Weserhütte Excavator
Posted on April 27, 2018 | 15 CommentsAn old Swedish tractor towing an old Dutch semi-trailer, carrying an old German excavator. I can dig it. Scale the whole combination down to 1:55 and it would have been […] -
![A week after I had to wait a moment for a rig hauling short logs, I caught this tidy package, consisting of a Volvo tractor unit, a chassis-mounted crane and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_6217.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2014 Volvo FH 6×4 For Hauling Long Logs – Big Boys’ Transformer Toy")
CC Global: 2014 Volvo FH 6×4 For Hauling Long Logs – Big Boys’ Transformer Toy
Posted on April 22, 2018 | 8 CommentsA week after I had to wait a moment for a rig hauling short logs, I caught this tidy package, consisting of a Volvo tractor unit, a chassis-mounted crane and […] -
![Reversing a big truck and drawbar trailer in one smooth, flowing movement demands experience and skills. The driver of this logging truck did the job flawlessly, and rather fast too. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_6035.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "In Motion Outtake: 2005 Ginaf X3232S 6×4 Logging Truck Into Reverse")
In Motion Outtake: 2005 Ginaf X3232S 6×4 Logging Truck Into Reverse
Posted on April 14, 2018 | 16 CommentsReversing a big truck and drawbar trailer in one smooth, flowing movement demands experience and skills. The driver of this logging truck did the job flawlessly, and rather fast too. […] -
![It’s clear the Chinese market has become the most important automotive market in the world—new vehicle registrations in 2017 totalled around 24 million, compared to 17 million in the US. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/venucia-t90-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Missing Out? The Japanese And Korean-Branded Cars Sold Only In China")
Missing Out? The Japanese And Korean-Branded Cars Sold Only In China
Posted on April 6, 2018 | 17 CommentsIt’s clear the Chinese market has become the most important automotive market in the world—new vehicle registrations in 2017 totalled around 24 million, compared to 17 million in the US. […] -
![It’s no secret Volkswagen has been having trouble in the North American market. However, the world’s largest automaker continues to thrive in China where it is the number one automaker. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/volkswagen-phideon.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Global: Missing Out? The European-Branded Cars Sold Only In China")
CC Global: Missing Out? The European-Branded Cars Sold Only In China
Posted on March 22, 2018 | 19 CommentsIt’s no secret Volkswagen has been having trouble in the North American market. However, the world’s largest automaker continues to thrive in China where it is the number one automaker. […] -
![Oh Americans, you must have thought you were so special. The European and Asian automakers spent years developing models specifically for your market. Cars like the Honda Pilot and Toyota […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/jeep-grand-commander-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Missing Out? The American-Branded Cars You Can Only Buy In China")
Missing Out? The American-Branded Cars You Can Only Buy In China
Posted on March 1, 2018 | 37 CommentsOh Americans, you must have thought you were so special. The European and Asian automakers spent years developing models specifically for your market. Cars like the Honda Pilot and Toyota […] -
![The recent yearly safety inspection of my own car gave me just enough time to take exterior and interior snapshots of some current European Toyota models, as displayed in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_5310.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Global: Showroom Impressions – A Trio Of Euro-Toyotas")
CC Global: Showroom Impressions – A Trio Of Euro-Toyotas
Posted on February 9, 2018 | 58 CommentsThe recent yearly safety inspection of my own car gave me just enough time to take exterior and interior snapshots of some current European Toyota models, as displayed in the […] -
![The Volvo FL-series, introduced in 1985, is a prime example of a European delivery truck. A moderately powered 4×2 chassis with a low day cab and excellent visibility from the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_5293.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Global: 1998 Volvo FL612 Livestock Truck – Its Driver Was Counting Sheep")
CC Global: 1998 Volvo FL612 Livestock Truck – Its Driver Was Counting Sheep
Posted on February 4, 2018 | 7 CommentsThe Volvo FL-series, introduced in 1985, is a prime example of a European delivery truck. A moderately powered 4×2 chassis with a low day cab and excellent visibility from the […] -
![In October 2005, Swedish truck maker Scania decided to end the production of their conventional trucks and tractors. From that moment on the full focus was on developing and building […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_5291.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2010 Scania Conventional 6×2 Truck – It Left The Factory As A Cabover")
CC Global: 2010 Scania Conventional 6×2 Truck – It Left The Factory As A Cabover
Posted on January 28, 2018 | 16 CommentsIn October 2005, Swedish truck maker Scania decided to end the production of their conventional trucks and tractors. From that moment on the full focus was on developing and building […] -
![Our only daughter graduated college and left the house about a year ago to work at a job in downtown Tokyo. She lives in Koto Ward, which is one of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMGP2643-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Global: Toyota Megaweb – JDM Fantasyland")
Curbside Global: Toyota Megaweb – JDM Fantasyland
Posted on January 27, 2018 | 9 CommentsOur only daughter graduated college and left the house about a year ago to work at a job in downtown Tokyo. She lives in Koto Ward, which is one of […] -
![Here’s a fine example of a big rig also being used as a rolling billboard. Normally Convoi Exceptionnel is used to define an oversize or overweight load, but in this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_5249.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2010 Scania Tractor And 2007 Pacton Semi-Trailer – Fresh Produce Hauler, And It Shows")
CC Global: 2010 Scania Tractor And 2007 Pacton Semi-Trailer – Fresh Produce Hauler, And It Shows
Posted on January 5, 2018 | 12 CommentsHere’s a fine example of a big rig also being used as a rolling billboard. Normally Convoi Exceptionnel is used to define an oversize or overweight load, but in this […] -
![I just had to take a few pictures of this perfect line-up when I walked by. From left to right, or from small to big: a Volkswagen Caddy (2010-2015 model), […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_5245.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Global: Compact, Mid-Size, And Full-Size Panel Vans – Or Is It Small-Medium-Large-Extra Large?")
CC Global: Compact, Mid-Size, And Full-Size Panel Vans – Or Is It Small-Medium-Large-Extra Large?
Posted on January 2, 2018 | 35 CommentsI just had to take a few pictures of this perfect line-up when I walked by. From left to right, or from small to big: a Volkswagen Caddy (2010-2015 model), […] -
![In 1981 a DAF 4×4 military truck made its entrance in the truck class of the (in)famous Paris to Dakar rally raid. Without success, as the truck didn’t finish due […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_5039.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2017 DAF Museum Days – Rally Raid Trucks, King-Size Sandbox Toys")
CC Global: 2017 DAF Museum Days – Rally Raid Trucks, King-Size Sandbox Toys
Posted on November 5, 2017 | 14 CommentsIn 1981 a DAF 4×4 military truck made its entrance in the truck class of the (in)famous Paris to Dakar rally raid. Without success, as the truck didn’t finish due […] -
![Mr. Anton Jansen wanted something special to mark the 40th anniversary of his hauling company and a history of driving DAFs: a brand new conventional DAF tractor. Too bad though, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_4866.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2011 DAF XT105 6×4 Tractor – Custom-Built By A Dealership")
CC Global: 2011 DAF XT105 6×4 Tractor – Custom-Built By A Dealership
Posted on October 23, 2017 | 47 CommentsMr. Anton Jansen wanted something special to mark the 40th anniversary of his hauling company and a history of driving DAFs: a brand new conventional DAF tractor. Too bad though, […] -
![Travel genuinely broadens the mind; it adds new facts and information about places, people and cultures, it corrects misconceptions, it can stimulate ideas in both the traveller and the host, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DSC06426.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Global: “It’s A Honda, Jim, But Not As We Know It” – Car Spotting In New Zealand")
CC Global: “It’s A Honda, Jim, But Not As We Know It” – Car Spotting In New Zealand
Posted on October 20, 2017 | 23 CommentsTravel genuinely broadens the mind; it adds new facts and information about places, people and cultures, it corrects misconceptions, it can stimulate ideas in both the traveller and the host, […]
