If I want to drive the Camry a bit forward. No problem. The intention is to immortalize the great Toyota of Ron Moës with today's protagonist: the Celica TA40 of Hans de Jong. I get into the Camry and caress the sounds of Whatcha gonna do for me from Chaka Khan […] More
In 2020, Peter de Roy from Schalsum bought a beautiful Renault 4 GTL from Gerard Kramer Classics in Wolvega. The excellent Renault comes from the last Dutch delivery year of the now sixty-year-old Renault 4. Auto Motor Klassiek drove with the little Frenchman, who (again) pleasantly surprised in several ways. In total, the Renault […] More
More than thirty years ago, the Baureihe 140 from Mercedes-Benz made its debut at the Geneva Salon. Today, the hugely proportioned Mercedes-Benz is especially respected. It was different during the launch, the Mercedes-Benz Baureihe 140 was presented under an unfavorable star. But that has long since been forgotten and forgiven. Why this is so noticed […] More
The dust from Italy is still on the black sheet metal of the Peugeot 203A from 1951. A thousand Italian miles left their beautiful traces. And memories. Buby den Heeten and Joost Bindels drove the Mille Miglia 2021, a dream came true. A month later we are visiting them in the Land van Maas […] More
The country is breaking open. The regained freedom of movement ensures that the fun things in life are increasingly dancing with the old normal. Event organizers are stirring again. Such as Business Rally Events, which has put together an exceptionally successful and RIVM proof rally. This is driven by more than 100 teams during a radiant Sunday. […] More
In 1965 Opel presented the Kadett B at the IAA in Frankfurt. The car became a success and was built in many versions until 1973. We found such a Kadett at Carrosso in Oldemarkt. A Type 92 coupé in the L version from 1971, painted in Pampasgrün and equipped with the 1100 N engine. The […] More
I drove the VW 1600 TL with original Dutch registration, purchased by Thomas and Peter de Roy from Schalsum. It was my debut in the Typ 3.
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In 2005 the last MG models were sold under British auspices. One of those models was the ZT. That is a classic in the making. And a very good car. Auto Motor Klassiek drove a MG ZT 190 from the last year of production and was deeply impressed by a car that is much more than […] More
In August 1977, Ford presented the new asset for the business market. More specifically, the public was introduced to the Ford Granada, which was given a new suit under the direction of Uwe Bahnsen. Under the skin, the changes compared to the first Granada generation were significantly less radical. The chassis remained virtually the same, the British […] More
Different than usual. That was the Bremen Classic Motor Show of 2021. Due to COVID-19 it was not open to the public. Still, under the leadership of project manager Frank Ruge, the organization provided an excellently composed alternative: a catchy online show lasting five hours. More
As an editor you regularly have the privilege of driving fine classics and older youngsters. Some cars are extra distinctive within those categories. The Rover 827Si is such a car that has made the heart beat full of expectation for a long time. And this version of the 800 R17 range impresses expectations […] More
The alarm rings early. It's a quarter past five and I jump out of bed immediately. The boyish elation and coffee make that morning dawn has gold in your mouth. Belgian gold, because Toyota adept Ron Moës approached his Flemish contacts and arranged a jewel of a report. In Dendermonde, Belgium, we go back to the early […] More
