Here on this side of the screen, we like almost everything, but we have our stable preferences in terms of brands and types. We see it just like with relationships: You can float from one to the other, but if you stay with someone you get to know that person and if it goes well, you will appreciate it more and more.
Classics? That's about memories. The contractor from the Zoutelande area long before that song was made about that village. It was in the time that Zeeland Flemish contractors or larger Opels or Mercedes drove 200 diesels. Those were cars that were taken seriously enough in Zeeland without being seen as gaudy type.
German cars were the benchmark for years, but in all areas they matter in a different way than before. It does not only have to do with the now elaborated fraudulent practices. Also the noise about declining technical quality…
A Laverda 1000 three-cylinder does not yet reach 100 hp, but is - at least according to the owner of the example we photographed for AMK 12 - also too fast for the Netherlands.
Within Laverda circles there is a mild battle between the owners of machines with the lever taps at 180 and those with lever taps at 120 degrees.
But still, this beautiful Executioner from Breganze represents a magnificent piece of motorcycle history where the people of Laverda bought a lot of stuff abroad because the Italian suppliers did not think the quality was good enough and because no agreements could be made with them...
Villa Veertien is a nice location for classic clubs
Be careful... All kinds of counterfeit products come from China. Also for cars. Also for classics
The Austin allegro was terrible at the time. The survivors receive some appreciation. Because the Austin Ellendro (German) was at the very least compromising in its time. The successful successor of the successful Morris 1100-1300 was by the men of British Leyland
Chinese imitation parts are cheap but often poor.
stylish, delicious and cozy food in Doesburg, night out. Restaurant De Liefde receives nice recipes!
So it doesn't even have to be more expensive to have a restoration carried out here in the Netherlands.
David Nieuwenhuis of DN Restorations from De Meern is one of the entrepreneurs who even returned to the Netherlands from Poland. Because the craftsmanship is still here. And because 'cheap' in practice all too often means 'expensive'.
Whatever you decide: be well informed, make clear agreements and put them on paper.
Teckentrups "CarTeck doors can be adapted to the look of your home – classic, modern, or rustic. They also make life a little more pleasant: an electric drive with remote control is now standard," says Jörg Meyer-Holtkamp, door expert at Teckentrup.
"Very realistic. Those people at the BSA. They're out of luck and waiting for help."
But with BSAs and other beautiful things it was and is still the same: the people with the least experience with them knew the most gruesome details.
With the Sprint Classic, Vredestein completes the classic look of your classic.
With the Sprint Classic, Vredestein completes the classic look of your classic.
However, the most advanced techniques are hidden under the classic appearance.
The MOT exemption is a realistic matter for us enthusiasts. Unfortunately, the scheme has created a new problem. From the sector of