Classic or not?
And that's where things go wrong. However? Because what are we reading? When it comes to cars, we speak of a classic car if the car is 25 years or older. We can only call a motorcycle a vintage car if it is older than 30 years...
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Citroën DS 23 Pallas restoration
Jan Naaijkens no longer turns a blind eye to restoring a Rolls-Royce or Bentley. In the meantime, there was that dormant desire to have one again someday Citroën DS, without the experienced professional being deterred…
DKW F12 Roadster: a rare classic gem
In a world where classic cars are not just vehicles, but also storytellers, the DKW F12 Roadster shines like a rare jewel. This unique model, produced in just 2800 units in 1964, represents an era in which design and engineering…
FIAT 1100 R from 1968. The magic of days gone by for Stephaan.
A story about enthusiasts, restorers, hobbyists, tinkerers and car collectors with Stephaan in the leading role. Stephaan is closely connected to the Kempen village of Eersel, where a large group of car enthusiasts has an above-average interest in classics and vintage cars. Yet the story begins with…
Lancia Fulvia Coupe. Make Lancia great again!
While the turbulent 1963, full of hope and hate, writes history, the sun shines in Italy with the establishment of the Lamborghini brand and the start of production of Lancia's most famous car ever. Designer Piero Castagnero delivers with his design…
Bricklin SV-1
The American Dream from Canada: but it became a nightmare Economically and safely. It doesn't often go together with a supercar. No, not even in the Bricklin SV-1. Moreover, it did not make him particularly attractive to the eye. Still a core value…
Zastava Yugo
A promising fiasco At least, that's how it seemed on paper. Where Giorgetto Giugiaro had also added a few lines to give this Zastava Yugo a nice face. That always helps, despite all prejudices. Just ask…
Citroën Axel. A neglected child.
It didn't have to be. And it rhymes very emphatically with misbaked. But with that we embarrass this totally forgotten wallflower which is too emphatic and actually unjustified: the Citroën Axel. The stepchild of Citroën certainly didn't get a head start in life.…
Gurl X12. The bestseller no one knows
Eight of them have ever been registered in the Netherlands. And yet it was a great success. This Gurgel X12 was the absolute bestseller of João do Amaral Gurgel's Brazilian car company. Guaranteed attention when you hand over the keys to…
VW Golf I Convertible
It is May 1994. Exactly 20 years after the introduction of the Golf I, a brand new VW Golf I Cabriolet in beautiful Inka blue is delivered in Leiderdorp just before the summer. The Golf II (never made as a convertible) is…