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Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT (1964): 45 years of accessory in Eeltje's garage.

Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT (1964): 45 years of accessory in Eeltje's garage.

This immediately makes it clear that this beautiful coupé has a special place in Eeltje's car life. This Bertone creation has become a very popular and sought-after classic among old-timer enthusiasts. When Eeltje bought the car in 1977, it was not that difficult to get one Alfa to be found, they were offered quite a lot at the Alfa dealers, as well Alfa Romeo dealer Braaksma at the Harlingersstraatweg in Leeuwarden. This one Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT from 1964 was only made for a few years, and is now highly sought after. It turned out to be a fluke many years later. 

Alfa Romeo 155 Twin Spark 1,8 (1996)

Alfa Romeo 155 Twin Spark 1,8 (1996) from Harm 

The preference for the character traits of Alfa Romeo passed from father to son at Harm. It did not stop with dreams, both father and son owned classic thoroughbred horses and the greatest possible satisfaction is still noticeable when Harm talks about his youngtimer, the Alfa Romeo 155 Twin Spark. About its performance, about its comfort, about its design. But his enthusiasm – during the chance encounter – was also contagious. 

Ducati 750GT

Ducati 750GT

The 90 ° V-twin / L-twin designed by the genius Fabio Taglioni was already a bombshell. Here in the Netherlands there was a black and white spy photo in the then WeekBlad Motor. Everyone shivered.

Fiat 600 Abarth replica

Fiat 600 Abarth replica (1973)

Hans Hoonakker was the founder of Fiat 600 club and was registered as number 19. He has owned his Fiat 600 Abarth replica since August 26, 1980. The sporty-looking classic is from November 7, 1963 and is listed on the license plate as Fiat with the details Seat BG, Type 600 L. And although 'none' is mentioned on that license plate, the car is for Hans and his wife Thea. special.

APRILIA Motó 6.5. A new classic

Whether the APRILIA Motó 6.5 is beautiful? Ai, the votes are divided on that. But like so many motorcycles that were (almost) unsaleable in their lives, the APRILIA Motó 6.5 is now quite a sought-after classic. Thanks to the man who designed ill-fitting chairs and a bizarre orange press: Philippe Starck.

Gilera 150 Sports

Gilera. Not just for competition riders

Giuseppe Gilera, born in 1887, grew up in the Italian region of Lombardy. At a young age he already showed a sense of technology and a fascination for motorcycle technology, which was still in its infancy. Until 1909 he had some experience…

Fiat 128 for sale

FIAT 128, for happy riders

The FIAT 128 was awarded the annual title 'Car of the Year' in 1969. The jury indicated that the small front-wheel drive car would cause a major stir in the class around 6.000 guilders. The palm of honor brought the 128 a lot of publicity...