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Harley-Davidson: A chiseled purchase?

Then you have a few areas of tension: Factory originals are rare. Plus the well-known statement “You don't write anything off on a Harley”. The engine in the photos started life as an 883 Sportster. The block grew to 1200 cc…

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Ford Mustang 'California special' by Meindert (1968) is a special version

There is something fascinating about wandering about a dismantling company, you never know what you will encounter. But sometimes you see something that makes your blood flow faster. Like a 1968 Mustang California special that recently swapped the dark garage for the outdoors. Driving around in this Mustang is now almost a dream, at least there is a guarantee for a smile and fun eyes for Meindert.

Dirk de Jong
15 August, 2021
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Plymouth GTX Coupe 500 (1970). 'Gentlemen's muscle car' by Pieter Henk.

An American muscle car is focused on performance. This means a very sturdy engine with high power for this Plymouth GTX Coupe 500. “What are the most beautiful classics?” That is not a difficult question for Pieter Henk, because he likes the American cars with 'muscle power'.

Dirk de Jong
June 24th, 2021
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Chevrolet Corvair (1963). René Kennis wants to see the 'life' of the car.

The insidious rust did little damage to this sheet metal victim, so it was far from succumbed. There is no doubt that nursing is needed. The plans are therefore to fight the robber knight (rust), but there will be no total restoration, because René believes that you should continue to see the 'life' of the American. So no major visible changes, the paint remains patina. The improvements come with the engine overhaul and the restoration of the sheet metal.

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1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. What a great find. Part 3

In the spring I tracked down a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. An original 1957 car in the Netherlands, from first owner, rust-free and stored since 1985.

Editors
19 October 2020
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Ford Mustang (1966). American icon by Gerben van der Weg

Ford Mustang owner Gerben says, “Even though I've had the Mustang for almost 9 years, I'll never get tired of it. I can still fall under the spell of the glossy paint and the beautiful model of my 'Pony car'. ”

Dirk de Jong
15 October 2020
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Chevrolet Chevelle SS396. Better than new after restoration

This 396 Chevrolet Chevelle SS1970 hasn't been on the road for seven years. But he has been reborn. Like New. Or rather: better than new. Because Robin Houtman has tackled and improved the car to perfection.

Editors
31 August, 2020
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Ford V8 (A69-1946). Family history of Monte Groen.

For Monte, the family photo of the Ford V8 was the basis for many childhood memories. He could not forget the model and he later wanted to convert that 'infatuation' into the possession of exactly the same model with an identical color from the country of 'Uncle Sam'

Dirk de Jong
June 22th, 2020

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Chevrolet Corvair. Finally recognition

With his book Unsafe At Any Speed, the young lawyer Ralph Nader spotlighted the carelessness of American manufacturers in the field of the safety of their cars in the 60s. The book caused a lot of controversy and it did not do the sales example, the Chevrolet Corvair, any good. But was that six-cylinder really that unsafe? Much later, the story turned out to be something like Marcel van Dam's exploding Exota bottles: the writer, the ambitious young lawyer, had a fantastic publicity vehicle.

Dolf Peeters
25th May, 2020
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Cadillac Coupe de Ville from 1972. Sublime driving car from Ids van der Ploeg

The entire alphabet is used when Ids lists all the qualities of his beautiful blue original Cadillac Coupe de Ville from 1972. The A for special and different, the B for desirable and the C for comfort, and so he goes on.

Dirk de Jong
27th April 2020