When owner Marc happily informs me that we can 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 I was in a neighborhood a few days later…
The Ford Sierra XR4i was built from 1983 to 1985. The sporty top version of the Sierra caused a sensation and, more than 31 years after the production of the last XR4i, once again puts a smile on people's faces. Anyway…
“Unique” is a word you should really avoid. Especially when it concerns an 'ordinary' classic, such as this Ford Taunus 1600 L, because in addition to ownership, it is the personal memories that provide added value to the family.
When you see this beautiful and much-loved classic 1974 Ford Consul Coupé in a parking lot, you become incredibly curious about the story of this classic car. A note under the windshield wiper is then the only way to get in touch with the owner. This time contact was made quickly and the voice in the phone immediately sounded energetic and enthusiastic about the Ford classic hobby.
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.
It is better to give a warning in advance, because this is an incredible story. It concerns a find of a unique Ford Capri from the first owner, of which the invoice indicates a purchase price of 42.000 guilders.
On October 1930, 1925, Henry Ford and Conrad Adenauer, then mayor of Cologne and later prime minister, became equally construction workers. They laid the foundation stone for the new Ford factory in - yes - Cologne. Ford was not new to Germany, but the Cologne location was. As early as XNUMX, T Fords and A Fords had been assembled in Berlin.
Most of the Taunuses / Transits were seen and used as tools. And where they already received care, TLC was lacking. In their later life they often had to make do with a lot of beating and little eating. Add to that the fact that at the time the factories simply did not pay attention to rust prevention and you understand why there are many more Ferrari GTOs left than - early - Transits.
Pure experience. Albert Meijer of Cars of Cola and Coins promises it in optima forma when he offers us to go for a walk with one of the many American exotics that cover the grounds of the beautiful Frisian company. “The Ford Galaxie 500 Fastback is one of those cars that unites many American character traits,” he says.
Cobras are not an endangered species. It's teeming with them. For many people, a Cobra is the ultimate sports car because of its looks alone. And for the original copies with V8 blocks, amounts with seven figures are now charged.