On August 26, 1959, the British Motor Corporation (BMC) unveiled a revolutionary compact car. What the public saw then was the start of an icon in the automotive world. The assignment for Alec Issigonis, the designer of the Mini, was clear: develop a compact car with plenty of interior space, room for four passengers, impeccable driving performance, […] More
This calendar year I prescribe ten years Auto Motor Klassiek. During this period I met many people and made reports with them and their classics. In the coming period I will share a number of memories from the past ten years with you, in which I will randomly highlight a number of cars with which we […] More
If there is one event that makes the hearts of Volvo enthusiasts beat faster, it is the annual Volvo Classic Fair. This year, for the 31st time, the event will take place in the Autotron in Rosmalen on September 23 and 24. “A packed fair with many things to discover and […] More
De Auto Motor Klassiek Issue 9-2023 has been available in stores or at your home for some time now. It has become another publication with the necessary varied topics. One of these is an extensive report about the Toyota Celica RA24 by Henk Toonstra from Burgum. The Frisian has a soft spot for sporting […] More
We all have dreams. That was also the case with Alberto, a 76-year-old retiree from General Pico. His dream was simple, but deeply rooted: a Renault 12. It was not just any car for him. It was the first vehicle he had ever driven. A symbol of freedom, adventure and youthful indiscretion. A […] More
… is good. At least that's how the saying goes. Joop de Vreede was immediately eager when he heard in the corridors that Rogi Classics had the first Karmann Ghia TC shipped from Brazil to the Netherlands, while the specialist had resolved to keep the Touring Coupé for himself. Well, fans of […] More
The Cathedral of Motorsport, the Assen circuit. It is not uncommon for a wonderful event to take place there that delights the fans. From September 8 to 10 it happened again. In the capital of Drenthe, the public came into contact with the rich motor and motorsport past under radiant conditions. And […] More
The date of September 3, 2023 is boldly outlined in the agenda. It is a day to look forward to. A day that is colored by one of the permanent values within the classics agenda. Star Cars & Coffee in Surhuisterveen - the party for and by Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts - revives every intention to […] More
Like father, like son Text: Aart van der Haagen • Photography: Aart van der Haagen, Leendert Lingen Few can say that they spent part of their childhood in the back seat of a Maserati 430, let alone that they lived there during their student days – illegally – crouch along. Driven by memories and beautiful […] More
We posted a message about a film that would be made. A traction Avant was sought for that film, as we recall. Now we don't know much about the movie world. So a production stagnation of about 8 years is not so bad after all. That is why we share this e-mail without obligation [...] More
It was a hop, skip and a jump: arranging something with regard to the import of tractors from Ukraine, nightly inter-European transports via the company with the beautiful name , its own coffee brand and superbikes. Old superbikes, to be exact. Because where today we can buy motorcycles with more than 200 horsepower and almost as much […] More
It's a story you don't see every day. Three generations of the Schoemaker family – grandfather Henk, son Tjeerd and grandson Carlo – have come together for a project in which love for cars and family ties are central. A Mini adventure Since April 2021, a 1998 Mini Cooper S has a special […] More
