A rare moment in the world of classic cars occurs: a legendary 1962 Ferrari 330 LM/250 GTO with chassis number 3765 is up for auction at RM Sotheby's during Sotheby's Modern and Contemporary Art marquee sale in New York on November 13, 2023. This particular model is the only factory-owned Series I […] More
When owner Marc gladly informs me that we are allowed to photograph a great 50 year old 7 seater station wagon, it could be German, French, Swedish or American, but in any case something beautiful. When a few days later I'm in a neighborhood in Amstelveen where a garage door slowly has a pointed nose with a split […] More
Great importance is attached to privacy and data of the owner must be protected as well as possible. The collection of personal data is prevented by strict legal measures. Because such a precious possession deserves protection, it is not wise to mention names or places. But if we see the license plate of this Ferrari […] More
For a long, very long time, Enzo Ferrari argued that a number of twelve cylinders was the minimum standard for the cars that could bear his name. Still, the Italian car grandmaster revised his starting point. Ferrari wanted to generate a stable revenue stream to support its core business on a permanent basis. Ferrari was looking for additional finances for the racing activities of the Italians. It forced the Italians to develop a car with a smaller displacement. That step was the precursor for the ASA brand, which existed from 1962 to 1967. More
Forgive my enthusiasm but for me this is the pinnacle of the Italian class. Luxury, power and sportiness come together in a grandiose way in the beautiful Fiat Dino we encountered
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Ferrari has lost trademark rights to the world's most expensive and perhaps the most iconic car in its storied history: the 250 Ferrari 1962 GTO. More
Our world used to be different. Print media performed great. And TV had begun its rise. New cars were touted by men like Fred van de Vlucht, the Godfather of Dutch automobiles. Characters instead of babblers Van der Vlugt became unforgettable because of the unorthodox way in which he puts cars to the test […] More
Yesterday, through the police of the city, reported that the Ferrari Mondial, drowned in the IJ, has been taken to scrap. We received an open letter from artist Feike Otto van der Zee, which he sent to the city council of Amsterdam. More
When a fan of Italian cars hears the name Kees van Stokkum, the blood will undoubtedly flow faster through their veins. If anyone in the Netherlands is an advocate of the beautiful Italian car history, it is Kees van Stokkum. At Jelle Talsma in Leeuwarden (Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia and Jeep) recently appeared […] More
The Ferrari 400 series (1976-1989): With the nose of an SD1 and the class of an SL And with that similarity in noses, those cars set a trend for 'the seventies'. In addition, the Ferrari already had the looks of the 'eighties'. But the Ferrari is so much more than its nose. It is a […] More
… and of course the 4×4 Steyr Puch Haflingers. Off road is quite a thing in the classic world. Land Rovers, early Range Rovers, Land Cruisers, Jeeps, Unimogs… And there are even some good off road options in the Netherlands. Of course they are strictly organized and regulated because despite the fact that the Achterhoek is still […] More
To increase the celebration of Ferrari's 70th birthday, the Italians had come up with something fun: The festivities would pay tribute to celebrities who have driven Ferrari. Nice is not it? The once world famous movie star Steve McQueen also owned a Ferrari And Ferrari wanted to celebrate that with a special 'custom […] More
