News 8 November 2024
Today, Peugeot and Fiat are both part of Stellantis. But in the 1960s, Peugeots, Fiats, Alfas and Lancias were produced side by side in Pininfarina's San Giorgio Canavese factory. Here are our 1500 Coupe, and 404 Coupe together. Also note the similarities in design.
News 15 September 2024
This weekend we were present at the Classic GP in Assen at a unique moment, when 2-time Formula 1 World Champion, Emerson Fittipaldi was reunited with the car with which he started his long motorsport career. It was the DKW Malzoni GT with which Emerson participated in the Mil Milhas in Brazil in 1966. He shared the car with Jan Balder. He told me about the race in which they were in the lead and that at one point he heard in the pits that Jan came through a few laps before the end with an engine that only ran on two cylinders.
He also asked if his name was still on the car. When we answered that this was not the case, he walked to the right side of the car and pointed out the mouse and the omelette. These were their nicknames. Jan was "The Omelette" and Emerson was nicknamed "The Mouse". It is amazing that he can still remember this after almost 60 years.
He proudly showed the DKW to his 17-year-old son, Emerson Junior. He explained the special features of the car. The 1 liter 3 cylinder 2 stroke, with front wheel drive and light glassfibre bodywork. He also told us that the rear suspension had been made stiffer to reduce understeer. Finally he asked us to start the engine to hear the raw sound of the 2 stroke in combination with a side pipe.
Then Emerson put on his racing overalls to drive a few laps on the circuit with the Lotus 72 formula 1 car. An unforgettable weekend!
News 23 February 2024
VKV Group (2001-2021) was a very successful Renault-Nissan dealer that grew into the largest Renault-Nissan dealer in the Netherlands. Focus on people, marketing and real passion for cars were the factors that mainly distinguished the company. It was the only official Renault Sport dealer outside France. It introduced the Nissan R35 GT-R in the Netherlands and was the first sponsor of current F1 world champion Max Verstappen in Formula 3. CEO Chris Visscher was a member of the Alpine Advisory Board during the development of the current Renault Alpine A110.
Over the years, Chris Visscher has built up a beautiful private collection of Renault Sports and Alpines. He always tried to find the best cars to add to his collection. They are characterized by their beautiful condition, first paint and almost all of them have a very low mileage. In short, very unique cars that are hard to found in this condition.
Now the time has come to reduce the collection and a number of cars will be sold. A difficult process for a car enthusiast. The cars are housed on a special floor (managed by Kucarfa.nl) of Visscher Classique (the beautiful car Museum of Henk Visscher in Buren, the Netherlands) and, if seriously interested, can be viewed by appointment with John Kuiper (john.kuiper@kucarfa.nl) .
The beautiful collection of homologation models, rally cars, racing cars and limited editions are the highlights from the history of Alpine and Renault. The collection exists of:
* RENAULT Clio lll RS Gordini Cup
* RENAULT Megane 4 RS Trophy R
News 9 September 2023
The Fiat 850 was available in many versions: Berlina, sedan, coupe, spider and various vans. In addition, many Italian coach builders started working with the Fiat 850. Here are our Familiare, Special , OT850 en Bertone Racer.
News 5 September 2023
This weekend we saw an old acquaintance at Soestdijk Palace during the Concours d'Elegance. We sold this DKW Monza a few years ago. Good to see that the car is still in the Netherlands.
News 13 May 2023
We were present at the Every Brand Worthy event in Raamsdonksveer with our Fiat 238. This is an annual outing for the traffic outcasts. A podium for the forgotten and harshly or unfairly criticized cars.
News 31 January 2023
Our Auto Union, Malzoni and Celica can be seen at the Auto Prof 2023 in the Evenementenhal in Gorinchem.
News 5 June 2022
With beautiful weather we went for a ride with our Multipla in the Alblasserwaard.
News 28 March 2021
It is always nice when after a while you receive a message from a customer who still enjoys his classic car. It is even more special when he has adapted the car to his own style. These adjustments make the car even more special. Owning a classic car is one thing, but by sharing the car with family and friends it makes it a real part of our lives. This Peugeot 404 is a great example.
News 8 December 2020
The Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 is one of the last true legends from the golden era of rallying.
News 30 July 2020
According to the brochure, there is room for 7 adults in this Fiat 850 Familiare. As a successor to the 6-seater 600 Multipla, Fiat is again able to supply a smart compact van with plenty of interior space. Put it next to a Volkswagen T1 and you will see. In number 37 of Corsaitalia again a varied range of Italian cars and motorcycles. For example, you can read everything about this Fiat 850 Familiare.
News 25 April 2020
Yesterday this original Dutch Ice Cream Van based on a Fiat 900T with a Morrison conversion was put back into use. Filled with delicious ice, we would be happy to visit you in Gorinchem and the surrounding area.
News 20 September 2018
On September 14th, a special reunion took place at Audi Tradition in Ingolstadt. The men who built the Auto Union 1000 Sport Coupe in 1968 were reunited after 50 years with this special car. Read the article here in the German Donaukurier of September 20th.
News 10 May 2018
In number 29 of "CorsaItalia" the story of the Fiat 500 Ischia. Let the summer begin!
News 31 March 2018
In the May issue of "Auto Motor klassiek" the special story of the Auto Union 1000 Sport Coupe.