Dink's blog: Wiesmann factory visit
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GTRene said:
Yesterday we visited the old Wiesmann Factory. In October we will go again to the freshly build factory, the opening and open day, which will also show the Wiesmann GT V10.
Here some picture's of that day made by one of our 20 people tour people, it was a nice day organized by Klassiekerrally Winterswijk and GT Modelbouw.
www.klassiekerrally.nl/default.asp?ArtikelGroep=13...
GTRene
Damn right they do make some special wheels there in Germany:Here some picture's of that day made by one of our 20 people tour people, it was a nice day organized by Klassiekerrally Winterswijk and GT Modelbouw.
www.klassiekerrally.nl/default.asp?ArtikelGroep=13...
GTRene
Since everyone fell for the Oberstürmbahnführer's choice: this Whermacht grün is the perfect opener: Blitzkrieg!
The brawny BMW V8 engine of the Wiesmann-GT accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. Ta!
This red coupe for me.
Feck me!
Wiesmann's are quality cars and stand out. The roadsters have that C-type feel and the coupe's are a bit like the Cerbera's nicer brothers. Dad can't make a choice . . .
Interior is porn. And very well thought of.
Yellow - tweaked a bit here - would not be my choice. But hey, I would not say 'no'.
Classic black 'n red interior combi here.
Obviously there's one of those yum sixpots rolling in. Engine sounds way different compared to Beemers fit. They do the piping at the factory . . . looking pretty open.
Up next: a pearly one for the hairdressers and inside the factory.
Cheers guys.
Just a bit of flu, that's all . . . I'll take it easy. Fat food is no problem for this guy BTW 
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The coupe has it all. If you skip the 'it's-a-retro-car'-thingy than there's nothing that's wrong other than beauty, presence, elegance and stylee. To me it says: I'm powerfull but I don't have to eat you all. And that's how it sounds as well.
GTRene (left) and Wim Klassiekerrally (right) discuss details. And there are a lot! This product is so well made, at the highest quality standards as well. Everything fits perfect, I couldn't find one fault. Love that gekko-logo.
Are you guys coming in or what!
Not before I snapped this hairdressers choice, pearlwhite . . . Would suit a dentist
The Roadsters look a bit shorter . . . They sould try a shooting brake, since they're in fashion.
I said it. Rene's beastie here, he took me for a little spin and it is fast. Decent V8 propels this Z3 ffw the way it should: in utter comfort. Interior is made to make long distance journey's a proper outing. I should say this car is a GT. Thanks Rene
Welding the muffler for the exhaust.
Although this old plant does maintainance and repairs mostly, some new stuff is still done here: chassis here, seats, electrics . . .
Up next: the factory-tour.
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The coupe has it all. If you skip the 'it's-a-retro-car'-thingy than there's nothing that's wrong other than beauty, presence, elegance and stylee. To me it says: I'm powerfull but I don't have to eat you all. And that's how it sounds as well.
GTRene (left) and Wim Klassiekerrally (right) discuss details. And there are a lot! This product is so well made, at the highest quality standards as well. Everything fits perfect, I couldn't find one fault. Love that gekko-logo.
Are you guys coming in or what!
Not before I snapped this hairdressers choice, pearlwhite . . . Would suit a dentist
The Roadsters look a bit shorter . . . They sould try a shooting brake, since they're in fashion.
I said it. Rene's beastie here, he took me for a little spin and it is fast. Decent V8 propels this Z3 ffw the way it should: in utter comfort. Interior is made to make long distance journey's a proper outing. I should say this car is a GT. Thanks Rene
Welding the muffler for the exhaust.
Although this old plant does maintainance and repairs mostly, some new stuff is still done here: chassis here, seats, electrics . . .
Up next: the factory-tour.
It's a gecko:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gecko
Sticky creatures, as are Wiesmanns . . . wide tires and all.
Amazing really these cars are totally handcrafted, the whole place is a big workshop.
Whether it's a broken ragtop, a scratched body or an interior fix: roll 'em in and it will get done here. Pretty efficient too . . . Foreground: a new exhaust in the making.
New W'mann's ready for the road, covered by typical W'mann-cloth. I wish a pyama's in those!
Second floor is created by steel layers / bridge.
The six is the perfect match for the Roadster.
Not covered by plastic: a treasure for the eye.
Crowded workfloor.
It's time to move up to the upholstery-dept.
Up next: seats, stiches, wires and rimms.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gecko
Sticky creatures, as are Wiesmanns . . . wide tires and all.
Amazing really these cars are totally handcrafted, the whole place is a big workshop.
Whether it's a broken ragtop, a scratched body or an interior fix: roll 'em in and it will get done here. Pretty efficient too . . . Foreground: a new exhaust in the making.
New W'mann's ready for the road, covered by typical W'mann-cloth. I wish a pyama's in those!
Second floor is created by steel layers / bridge.
The six is the perfect match for the Roadster.
Not covered by plastic: a treasure for the eye.
Crowded workfloor.
It's time to move up to the upholstery-dept.
Up next: seats, stiches, wires and rimms.
Heya Ben! Cheers mate, glad you like 'em as well. Wim just called the factory and they're all happy to guide a 20 enthusiasts around. New properties will be opened in October . . . I saw some drawings and it's a bit bigger than this here. Should be worth a detour after the Spa 6 hrs thingy. 
When of course we will meet Ben! More pics to come.
When of course we will meet Ben! More pics to come.
The making of the seats. They do have 1001 samples of cloth and leather to choose from. Not one W'mann looks the same. They're personal statements.
All piled up.
Cut 'n paste room.
This will be a dashboard soon.
I saw only one sewing machine!
This is real art: waving the elctric threads.
Wim likes the Gecko-logo too. In white this will fit nicely on a black shirt.
Can't get enough of the workshopfloor: wish I could work there!
Great place to lunch!
More to come . . .
The lines are all so purfect! Mogs never caught my drift . . . dunno why.
Maybe because they lack the laidback easiness of these phat dzjermans. Little susp-travel here.
Daring interior . . .
More classic here . . .
I'd like a gecko glued to a metalic painted wall . . .
Baby, that red one is so inviting!
Going all artistic here.
Tweaked: just imagine this in matte purple.
More to come . . .
Matte or red to dive into . . . I don't care really.
Going artistic again
Juicy, lemon juicy.
The kick inside.
Great arse.
Wide-angle fun.
Try Rene's car Wim, you know you want to!
Ready to roll! Big V8 rumble.
What did you say now Dink: quick in a comfortable kinda way? Stitches are in my back! Next!
DutchBert will soon find out if this V8 is really quicker than a Cerbera . . .
Nope! But mighty impressive though!
OK Rene, the truth: your Hartge truly is a beast. It delivers all the power you'll ever need and does so in a relaxed and effortless way. No way it's a racingcar. There's a quiet and very comfortable cockpit and vision all round is SUV-like. I'd say it's a GT. And one of today's few. I'd think twice in selling this beastie.
Next: more pics of the Hartge. Update your profile Rene
grahambell said:
Great pics Albert. Hope you're managing to sell some of this to magazines over there.
Hi Graham, if I could be a photographer 
that would be nice . . . But then, there's so much other stuff that has my interest. I know a handfull of snappers, and it's a lonely job I tell ya.What I really love is to make folks enjoy the great cars. I don't want anything in return. I'd like to thank the owners of all those gorgeous machines that give me the opportunity to snap and enjoy their cars.
This gives a nice overview of todays visit:
[quote="Tom"]
Meer op http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomantonis/sets/72157...
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[quote="Tom"]
Meer op http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomantonis/sets/72157...
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ETA:
http://www.driving-fun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2...
. . . for more porn.
Edited by dinkel on Sunday 6th April 19:53
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