Gijs Van Lennep Classic 2013

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dinkel

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Sunday 25th August 2013
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Last year I bumped into a pack of fine automobilia which appeared to be part of the anual tribute rally to Dutch racing legend and two times LM winner Gijs van Lennep, PH-review here.

This year the organisation sent me an invite to report the venue.

Today Gijs is a well known AUDI and Porsche ambassador as well as a public figure often featured by the handfull Dutch car magazines. It did not came as a big surprise the starting area - De Bilt townhall park - was packed with Pork. Amongst them this gorgeous 356 gem. This a '65 coupe, the first entry to arrive:






Gijs was so kind to shake hands and pose for me:

His famous Targo Florio Porsche behind him. Flames and fierce bangs even at idle.

Famous contemporary Dutch racing driver Tim Coronel was to drive this 70s & 80s familiar sight:

Back in the days Dutch Highway Patrol cheered up the roads with Targas like these. More later.


From 9:30 on things were starting to get busy for the ten o'clock start. Local Kiwanis charity: 100 entries, mostly captains of industry. They did good business.

Former Dutch Prime Minister Balkenende entered a 1968 911T:



Starting antics by Carlo Brantsen:"Another 911?"


Gijs anxious to flag the T away: a bit heavy on the clutch but Jaap managed to roar off the driveway and get his job for the day started.

Next: let's start at the beginning.

Edited by dinkel on Monday 26th August 10:14

dinkel

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Sunday 25th August 2013
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Chuffed to see a pair of Bugattis: family has 5!

Superb T37 and a monster of a T46.


Let's zoom in on the 37 first.


Legendary nose.


Even more legendary engine: naturally aspirated 4 cylinder 1.5 litre single overhead cam engine, 3 valves per cilinder, 4500 redline, 60 brake in a 720 kgs car.
T37 production: 290 (67 supercharged).
Don't confuse the 37 for a 35, which had the straight 8.


It's factory-like.


"All pre-war racers had the office on the right side."


In action.

1972 Porsche 2.7 RS:




Next: Italia.

Edited by dinkel on Monday 26th August 08:57

dinkel

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Monday 26th August 2013
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Italia: Alfa Romeo's only . . . which confused me because there are quite a few handsome Lancia's (Aurelia, Flaminia, Fulvia) and Maserati's (Mistral, Sebring, Mexico, 3500GT) in my area.

Gorgeous Giulia:

Fantastic ochre period colour. "Please don't call this mustard sir."


Giulia proves a box can have presence. And what a DOHC / Weber soundbyte.


Nose-job. Two Duetto's (Belgium yellow and bright red) completed todays Alfa pack.

Best side:

These make a perfectly decent daily driver. Would suit me for a summer family car.

Splendid 2000GTV (note: no stepnose):

Parked by a spectator. IMO one of Bertones finest, by Giugiaro.

White Giulia with a superb roar:

Local OldtimerLand garage entry. That's a Riley lurking in the background.


Checking the route: Gooi area is lovely and perfectly suited for a classic car hoon.


Weather was grey, hot and with the occasional slight drizzle.

Next: you gotta see the pre-wars.

dinkel

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Monday 26th August 2013
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Huge Bentley made an impression:

Oh my hero, it's a well driven Speed Six. The Lindenbergh 4.5 litre LM entry.


I'm sure the 1928 1640 kgs beast likes a drop or two.


Holy everything, this is a true motoring example.


This ticks about every automotive box there is.


Miura you say? No sir, thank you very much!


Once in Amsterdam a vehicle of similar kind could not manage to fit in a parking space. So . . . he parked his car on the street. Hard to avoid, easy to admire.


One can tell the dog is used to his way of transport.


This . . . is not a Bentley. And I can't find it on the entry list.

Next: more utterly utterly gorgeous Bentley.

MGJ2

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Tuesday 27th August 2013
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It is an Alvis.

dinkel

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Tuesday 27th August 2013
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Cheers for that. It made a rather roaring entrance. Beautifull. Not much to beat pre-war sports cars. More to come.

MGJ2

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Tuesday 27th August 2013
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No problem, you can see the red triangle.

So, you tried to google "bert degenaar bentley"?

dinkel

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Tuesday 27th August 2013
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storminnorman

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Tuesday 27th August 2013
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Great pics! Stunning cars. I've had a nose around a T35 before, they're such delicate looking things

dinkel

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Friday 30th August 2013
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storminnorman said:
Great pics! Stunning cars. I've had a nose around a T35 before, they're such delicate looking things
The car featured here is a four pot T37. The T35 was a tad more sophisticated and came with a straight 8.

dinkel

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Friday 30th August 2013
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More Bentley:

Gorgeous. More Bentley: mayor liked the pre-wars.


The devil is in the detail.


Mascot.


Massive blower.


Alvis had the mascot up front.


So impressive I asked myself why cars had to evolve!


Trip to Vienna please.


Stunning.


It was indeed early in the morning.


Huge beast weight about 1600 kgs: that's a BMW 3!


Office.

Next: Bugatti.

dinkel

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Thursday 5th September 2013
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Bugatti T46 yum:






Super impressive car:




Next: Jaguar.

dinkel

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Thursday 12th September 2013
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Two E-types:

And what a splendid period colour on this E


In love.


1966 yum. Carros editor and RTV car guy Carlo Brantsen interviews the contesters . . . Gijs van Lennep (917 driver and 1971 LM winner) flags for the off.


V12 S3.


Posh wheels.


420 or X-type? I can never tell . . .


Pack of Jags. The MGA coupe fits in.


XK150: the best driver . . . they say.


DHC, so top down.

Next: more XK.

dinkel

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Wednesday 18th September 2013
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DHC & FHC


150 DHC


Gorgeous 1959 150 FHC


1956 XK120 DHC


Hard to beat style


XK150 FHC seems to be the best drive. For me the 120 is not equalled in styling.


Jaguar XK150 DHC, sounds a peach.

Next: Porsche

dinkel

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Friday 20th September 2013
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A the famous one:

Cleaned and prepped for this day.


820 kgs / 300 brake 2.8 litre powered the 1973 Targa Florio winning 911 RSR.


Period picture.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x__bLJBKqT4#t=547
Period clip.


Stunning.


Dutch RTV auto guy Carlo Brantsen wishes good luck.


Sounds like a complete MF.


Approved by the mayor.

Next:

GTRene

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Friday 20th September 2013
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stunning it is, wat een gave kar is het toch.

dinkel

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Saturday 19th October 2013
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More Porsche:

Porsche 356 Coupe.


936 Speedster.


Speedster at arrival.


I must say often red suits a Porsche better than an Fcar.


1966 Porsche 912 and 1965 Porsche 936 Coupe.


Classic Porsche office.


Let there be light.


Former Dutch PM Jan Peter Balkenende's ride.

Next: more Porsche . . . it was a disease.
Former Dutch PM Jan Peter Balkenende's ride.

dinkel

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Saturday 19th October 2013
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Grandmaster Gijs ready to flag yet another 911.


You gotta admire the design: it's hard to make a bad picture from one.


Tom Coronel drives a piece of history: in the 70 and early 80s Dutch highway patrol actually drove these and in anger when needed. #respect.


Funny: Tom is notorious for his public statements about speeding.

Can't help it . . . but there's more Porsche.

dinkel

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Sunday 27th October 2013
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More Porsche:

Another 911?


1963 356 short wheelbase and in fast road spec a 900 kgs gem.


Porsche 356 B/1600 Super, 1962


Reminds me of a Carrera PanAmericana kit.

neutral 3

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Sunday 27th October 2013
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Some great photos !

Who owns that ex Targa Silver 911 RSR ?