Gijs Van Lennep Classic 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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.
1959 Porsche 356 A Convertible.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qyluq2j27g - Jay Leno vid of a 1962 Carrera 2, yup . . . the 4 cammer.
For sale: http://www.maxted-page.com/cars/car-details.aspx?i...
O-M-G . . . a C2 . . . convertible.
I must say the thought of THAT engine in there . . . adds something very special.
912, or early 911 for me (-1976).
neutral 3 said:
Some great photos !
Who owns that ex Targa Silver 911 RSR ?
According to this article it's the Porsche heritage / museum > http://www.vierenzestig.nl/9599/gijs-van-lennep-te...Who owns that ex Targa Silver 911 RSR ?
Van Lennep won the TF in this very car and reckons it as his most dear victory of his career.
The sound . . . I mean . . . the sound: phew.
No matter how many Bugattis or 250 GTOs there are in the carpark . . . a C2 will attract the crowds.
Guarantee for rumble . . .
A 1968 gem. Plate does not relate to the enginesize. My guess: 327 CID.
Everyone knows this is a winner baby!
Brother GT cars: C2 vs S1.5 E . . . difficult choice . . . C2 will probably win because I'm a male.
Although the E is quite elegant . . . the Vette wins!
Late 30s 328 Roadster gem.
2 litre six was the choice for quite a few Bristol cars . . . which I always found a bit odd, thinking of the Chamberlain joke trip to pre-war Germany.
Wow, converted to open wheel racing specs. Belgium racer entered this one in many GP occasions. Now it's restored and used in rallies like this one.
Lovely office.
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