Where I live it is quite touristy in the summer. There are some campsites nearby where residents from here in the village come to forage. One of these is a German who comes to do morning errands on a Honda Monkey during his stay here. One thing he left behind on his motorhome without a doubt Read more
The Fasten your Seatbelt light flashed and clicked in the Volvo 244. Just before this, I closed a heavy door. It was comfortable on board. Neighbor Koopman picked me up. She and her husband ran a farm on a country road near Ens. And that's the road where I was born. She brought Read more
Sometimes a car presents itself and you are not sure what to think of it. A car that does not fit in a box and cannot be interpreted. Is it beautiful now? The yellow license plates are confusing me. You expect blue with such an antique model, right? And is there on the Read more
Every journey exists by the grace of its stops. So also the first 'almost spring trip'. My Lief came out of the sidecar from under her bearskins, my unique Husky winter overalls were put on guard in the corner and we happily walked onto the gas-fired terrace. After a ride through the Flemish Plains Read more
After three years, it's that time again. The Oerol festival on Terschelling returns. I am a regular visitor to Oerol, which has a lot to offer for everyone. You can go to performances, but you can also use Oerol to immerse yourself in a casual atmosphere of holiday and celebrating Read more
I met him in Arnhem and recognized him. The son of a motorcycling acquaintance, now it looks like he's already in his thirties. So the son, not the father. I knew he also rode a motorcycle and he was wearing an old leather jacket with a Ducati decal sewn on. The jacket was really old. Read more
The alarm goes off nice and early during Ascension Day. And whistling I get out of bed. Today the Oldtimerfestival in Hoornsterzwaag is on the agenda. And that is a very large event where, among other things, many old-timer owners go with their classic. And because it's been three years since the festival Read more
Rubbing my hands, I look forward to the prospect. We write December 27, 1992. Tomorrow my parents will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary in Haarlem. For the occasion, Aunt Dien and Aunt Willie are staying at my parents' house. They are my father's aunts. They come from Kampen and are already with you for the occasion Read more
We are slowly moving towards summer. Spring is in full swing, the corona measures are over. And the number of classic car events on the calendar is steadily growing. There is a lot of beauty in the barrel. Both big and small. I'm also taking an event with me, that's almost with me Read more
Everything used to be… well, never mind. But if you score a user manual for the 1 Sportsters for 2007 euro on King's Day, a whole new world will open up for you. The short 200-page volume is full of 'Warning' and 'Caution', and limiting liabilities. And how moronic the contemporary motorcyclist is estimated Read more
After three years, it's that time again. The Oerol festival on Terschelling returns. I am a regular visitor to Oerol, which has a lot to offer for everyone. You can go to performances, but you can also use Oerol to immerse yourself in a casual atmosphere of holidays and celebrating v. Read more
The tribute could not be more beautiful. I am driving a 40 Toyota Corona RT1970 and photographer Wouter Oud is sitting next to me. Ron and Jan follow with the Camry. We have already completed half of Friesland. And then it happens. On the A7 between Joure and Sneek, the driver and the Read more
