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...
Tags Restoration
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…
Opel B Manta (1978): from car resting place to rescue
You sometimes see beautiful youngtimers, classics or oldtimers and you wonder what the story behind them is. This Opel B Manta attracted the attention of the Hoogstra car damage company in Dokkum, Frisian, and therefore every reason to try to contact…
NSU Prinz 3 from 1961. Source of pleasure for Jan.
Practically everyone sooner or later has the desire to own a car. As the largest two-wheeler manufacturer in Europe, NSU knew very well that riding a moped scooter had economic advantages above all. But one day it makes…
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…
Austin A35 (1957). Design from the 50s for Erik-Jan
It is evident at every classic show: the boundless enthusiasm for our old cars brings like-minded people together. The hobby gets a boost through contact with other enthusiasts who mutually strengthen the hobby. And…talking to others, there…
Citroën ID 19 from 1965: Overwhelming Beauty for Auke and Martje
A beautiful one Citroën This beautiful ID 19 deserves to be put in the spotlight Citroën. For Auke, this is the ideal classic car, not just special, but very special, with optimal styling. Auke, a lover of vintage cars and classic vehicles, is intended…
Coming Out: Release Notes – Column
We bought another cupboard. But the thing is standing, and standing well. That was a good choice of my Love. The old cupboard had to be emptied and taken apart. He leaves under the motto 'function elsewhere'. Than…
Occasions Sélectionnées: Cries of recognition for Dirk.
You would think that after all these years of various government measures and with so many searching Dutch enthusiasts, the number of classics that are just sitting in the grass or between the bushes would have run out. But Dirk's photos…
Opel Ascona B, second restoration and metamorphosis
Landscaping Richard van Hout prefers to see the sun shining, because then the authentic Limonen green of his 1976 Opel Ascona B glows beautifully. He can hardly imagine that he ever decided to recolor the 'B'...