Gijs Van Lennep Classic 2013
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The open wheel 328:
Stunning.
One off body 328.
Back in the pre-war days BMW did not have an open wheel car like Auto Union and Mercedes did.
Spectacular entry triggers eager interest of both Carlo Brantsen and Gijs van Lennep Legend,
Pre war car drivers > heroes!
Last one.
I have more to go . . . want?
Stunning.
One off body 328.
Back in the pre-war days BMW did not have an open wheel car like Auto Union and Mercedes did.
Spectacular entry triggers eager interest of both Carlo Brantsen and Gijs van Lennep Legend,
Pre war car drivers > heroes!
Last one.
I have more to go . . . want?
Wikipedia: "Coos van der Tuyn was a Dutch racing driver in the 40s of the 20th century.
He is best known for his own brand remanufactured BMW racing cars. He built at least two BMWs of type 328 (from model years 1937 and 1938) and provided them to its own lightweight body. These cars were known as Cotura RS (Cotura represents Coos van der Tuyn Racing).
The Cotura RS resembled the Frazer-Nash Le Mans replica. That was not illogical, because this model was equipped with the Bristol 2 liter engine, which itself was a descendant of the same BMW 328 engine. The Cotura version of the BMW engine was equipped with some of the Bristol improvements, such as better carburetors."
He is best known for his own brand remanufactured BMW racing cars. He built at least two BMWs of type 328 (from model years 1937 and 1938) and provided them to its own lightweight body. These cars were known as Cotura RS (Cotura represents Coos van der Tuyn Racing).
The Cotura RS resembled the Frazer-Nash Le Mans replica. That was not illogical, because this model was equipped with the Bristol 2 liter engine, which itself was a descendant of the same BMW 328 engine. The Cotura version of the BMW engine was equipped with some of the Bristol improvements, such as better carburetors."
Totally accepted!
Please give us more if you have: the Highway Patrol 911 was a common sight until the mid 80s.
How cool was that!
The Gijs van Lennep Legend rally - and display for that matter - will be somewhere in August this year. Maybe combine with a visit to the The Hague Louwman Collection: http://www.pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Please give us more if you have: the Highway Patrol 911 was a common sight until the mid 80s.
How cool was that!
The Gijs van Lennep Legend rally - and display for that matter - will be somewhere in August this year. Maybe combine with a visit to the The Hague Louwman Collection: http://www.pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Bugatti:
Badge on the biggest car of the event.
T46 beauty.
Big Merc:
300SEL 6.3 - built from 1968 to 1972.
Boom: 250 brake, 0-100 mph: 14.6 seconds, 1/4 mile: 14.2 seconds, Vmax: 229 km/h / 142.3 mph
Racing pedigree that comes with a classy interior.
And that badge. I like the two-tone.
Next: the 300SL
Badge on the biggest car of the event.
T46 beauty.
Big Merc:
300SEL 6.3 - built from 1968 to 1972.
Boom: 250 brake, 0-100 mph: 14.6 seconds, 1/4 mile: 14.2 seconds, Vmax: 229 km/h / 142.3 mph
Racing pedigree that comes with a classy interior.
And that badge. I like the two-tone.
Next: the 300SL
The Merc has to wait . . .
MGA lurking in the morningsun.
Tiny they are!
Glorious details.
No match for the MGAs elegance but the 'form follows function' TR2 appeals to me.
0-60 in 12 secs was quite something the early 50s. Two litre four in a 950 kgs car will provide for nuff fun.
Morgan goes even further back in time.
Plus Four is a modern car: 1.6 litre built in 1979.
Next: Big Healey.
MGA lurking in the morningsun.
Tiny they are!
Glorious details.
No match for the MGAs elegance but the 'form follows function' TR2 appeals to me.
0-60 in 12 secs was quite something the early 50s. Two litre four in a 950 kgs car will provide for nuff fun.
Morgan goes even further back in time.
Plus Four is a modern car: 1.6 litre built in 1979.
Next: Big Healey.
Mercedes time:
1958 300 SL Roadster.
Gullwing is a classic. First production car with fuel injection: straight 3 litre six pumps out a healthy 215 brake. Only 3258 made from 1954-1963. I can see why anyone would have one over an E-type. Back to back article anyone?
Roadsters were made as from 1957. SL means Sport Lightweight.
260 kmh - gulp! That's 160 mph.
Fancy one? Deep pockets: 1M or a tad less.
Don't believe it? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNT9CqKm_GI
More.
1958 300 SL Roadster.
Gullwing is a classic. First production car with fuel injection: straight 3 litre six pumps out a healthy 215 brake. Only 3258 made from 1954-1963. I can see why anyone would have one over an E-type. Back to back article anyone?
Roadsters were made as from 1957. SL means Sport Lightweight.
260 kmh - gulp! That's 160 mph.
Fancy one? Deep pockets: 1M or a tad less.
Don't believe it? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNT9CqKm_GI
More.
More Merc:
Mint office.
On a Scandinavian note: 1966 Volvo 123 GT.
It is today that one fully realizes how incredible modern these Bavarian saloons were when they came out.
I vividly remember my first encounter with a DS which was in the early 70s when I was 6. A bordeaux Break looked like a spaceship.
A 'Le Caddy' is one of the most desirable of all 'déesse' - goddess - and the owner told me he would never sell his.
Always on the lookout for a tasty engine rasp I never gave these French gems must attention. And even now I can imagine having only a slight bit of excitement over a ride in one. They do look the bits and I'm sure they are quite comfy. But really, the engine is not much more than a mini factory to propell the damn thing.
Speaking of odd looks but WITH a tasty motor: Bristol 411 S5.
Mister Van Lennep took time for some inquiry.
I'll be there, August 24th.
Last 15 snaps in a bit.
Mint office.
On a Scandinavian note: 1966 Volvo 123 GT.
It is today that one fully realizes how incredible modern these Bavarian saloons were when they came out.
I vividly remember my first encounter with a DS which was in the early 70s when I was 6. A bordeaux Break looked like a spaceship.
A 'Le Caddy' is one of the most desirable of all 'déesse' - goddess - and the owner told me he would never sell his.
Always on the lookout for a tasty engine rasp I never gave these French gems must attention. And even now I can imagine having only a slight bit of excitement over a ride in one. They do look the bits and I'm sure they are quite comfy. But really, the engine is not much more than a mini factory to propell the damn thing.
Speaking of odd looks but WITH a tasty motor: Bristol 411 S5.
Mister Van Lennep took time for some inquiry.
I'll be there, August 24th.
Last 15 snaps in a bit.
California. Somehow 70% of the buyers choose their first Ferrari to be this one. Which is odd as this is the first ever Fcar with a V8 in. Was this the niche Maranello overlooked? SLS for me.
Yes, this has 2 litres more of tasty V8 and yes, it's German and not Italian so it shouldn't look better. But it does.
DB7 Coupe has a six and you know what: IMO it lacks the same roadpresence as the California. The Jag though . . .
Ouch.
The sound is ... intoxicating.
FIN.
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