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CLASSICAR GARAGE NEWSLETTER 214, 21 MAY 2026 |
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Dear classic car enthusiast,
You are seeing it correctly: this newsletter is different from the usual. For this one‑off edition, I present a selection of AI illustrations created by yours truly, but always based on a real car photographed by the undersigned.
We see many companies experimenting with artificial intelligence. We decided to give it our own, fitting interpretation. Just imagine: a car placed in a location that is, in reality, almost impossible to reach in terms of distance or time. Or illustrating a moment from a car’s past that would normally require a time machine. With the help of AI, we can position an authentic classic in a setting or era of our choosing. Unique, playful, and always with the real car at centre stage. Let there be no misunderstanding: the regular photo reports remain the norm and the standard. These AI illustrations are used solely as additional atmospheric images on our social‑media channels and as the final photo in a report; always with clear AI attribution.
This newsletter reads almost like a travel guide filled with remarkable destinations. With one important difference: these destinations are within reach, and ready to be discovered, with the classic time machines for sale in our collection.
I am curious to hear what you think of these illustrations. You can also view them on our Facebook, Instagram and X pages. Newsletter 215 will once again be a familiar edition, with photographs taken at our trusted locations and in the style you know from us. With best regards,
Marc Vorgers
Owner | Photographer | Test driver | Editor in chief *Type errors and price changes reserved.
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BRISTOL 400, 1949
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Bristol 400, year 1949. The visualisation shows the car on its way to Rome during the 2025 Mille Miglia. This is a matching‑numbers example; the bodywork, engine and gearbox are factory‑original and belong to the chassis. This Bristol 400 is finished in burgundy with a magnolia (light beige) leather interior, trimmed with burgundy piping and burgundy wool carpeting. As a renowned aircraft manufacturer, Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd. began designing its first motorcar immediately after the Second World War. The first model, the Bristol 400, debuted in 1946. This magnificent car is in excellent condition and has an impressive history, which you can read on the website. This Bristol 400 could be your ticket to the 1000 Miglia! The car can be imported and registered in any country and comes with a FIVA identity card and a 1000 Miglia-registration. A sales price including 1000 Miglia entry is also availabe; ASK. More information on the website.
Price: On request*.
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| MINI SPECIAL 1100, 1976 | |
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Mini Special 1100, year 1976. The visualisation shows the Mini on an Amsterdam canal in May 2026. This beautiful Mini is finished in metallic green with a metallic brown roof and a luxurious brown cloth interior. The Mini Special 1100 is a special version introduced in 1979 to mark the 20th anniversary of the Mini. This light‑green Special 1100 was assembled in Belgium and subsequently sold new in the Netherlands. This charming Mini Special has been cherished by its last owner since 2009, and the odometer now reads 95,000 kilometres. As the car showed some rust spots, the owner decided to have the bodywork repaired and repainted. The project evolved into an extensive restoration and mechanical overhaul carried out by a professional specialist between 2020 and 2024. A photographic record of the restoration is available. This Mini Special 1100 is in excellent condition and drives perfectly. The restoration costs far exceed the asking price. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a beautifully restored Mini Special 1100.
More information on the website. Price: € 18.950,-*.
Phone: +31 26 442 99 37
E-mail: sales@classicopen.eu
website: classicopen.eu |
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| ALFA ROMEO GIULIA 2000 GTV, 1972 | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulia 2000 GTV, year 1972. The visualisation shows the car in an Italian seaside resort in the 1970s. This is a beautifully restored example, finished in Alfa Romeo Red (AR501) with a black interior and black leatherette upholstery. This stunning car was restored and rebuilt to a high level of perfection, with great attention to originality — the only concession to modern taste being the fitment of 15‑inch Cromodora‑style Alfaholics alloy wheels. This sublime Alfa Romeo ‘Bertone’ coupé underwent a no‑compromise restoration in the Netherlands between 2012 and 2021. The project was overseen by the specialist company Alfaas. The bodywork was restored by Kousemaker Restauraties, and all mechanical components were overhauled by specialist Jaques van As. The total costs exceeded €55,000. This Alfa Romeo Giulia 2000 GTV ‘Bertone’ is the finest example we have seen and driven in years; a truly outstanding car.
More information on the website. INFORMATION & PHOTOS Price: € 49.950,-*. Phone: +31 516 520 026
E-mail: info@montagna.nl
website: montagna.nl |
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| PORSCHE 356 1600 C COUPE, 1965 | |
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Porsche 356 1600 C Coupé rally car, year 1965. The visualisation shows the car during the 2023 Tulip Rallye, climbing the Col du Béal in France. Exterior colour white, combined with a black rally interior. This sporty Porsche 356 Coupé was delivered new in the Netherlands. The car has been owned by the current keeper since 2009 and has been maintained for many years by Classic Job. Since the 1960s, the car has taken part in dozens of historic rally events. The oldest Tulip Rallye sticker on the left rear quarter window dates from 1968. The car has participated in eight Tulip Rallyes (up to 2023), the Spa–Sofia–Liège Rally, and many national touring and regularity events. The car is in good, solid condition with clear signs of use. The bodywork is very sound, and the mechanical components are ready for their next challenges. This tough Porsche 356 C Coupé is offered complete with rally instruments and additional lamps. More information on the website.
Price: € 74.500, -.*
CLASSIC JOB CCG
Phone: +31 529 481 385 E-mail: info@classic-job.nl
website: classic-job.nl |
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FACEL VEGA HK-500, 1960
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Facel Vega HK‑500 (HK1 BL4), year 1960. The visualisation shows the two Facel Vega HK‑500s restored by AFH (Hans Ruhé) on the Esplanade du Trocadéro in 1961. (The dark grey Facel Vega HK‑500, the final HK-500 built, has been sold). Finished in metallic silver‑grey combined with a blue leather interior and blue carpeting. This beautiful, rare and highly exclusive Facel Vega HK‑500 has been fully restored by Amicale Facel Holland (AFH) and meticulously completed by Facel Vega expert and AFH founder Hans Ruhé. No expense or effort was spared in achieving perfection in every detail and in creating a unique HK‑500 featuring special AFH‑developed upgrades. This Facel Vega HK‑500 is in top condition. Extensive information and photographic reports (including the restoration) can be found on the website.
INFORMATION & PHOTOS Price: € 285.000,-* (including 21% Dutch VAT). AMICALE FACEL HOLLAND CCG Phone: +31 529 481 385 E-mail: info@amicalefacel.nl Website: facelvega.shop |
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| BENTLEY 3-LITRE, 1923 | |
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Bentley 3 Litre, year 1923. The visualisation shows the Bentley 3-Litre in front of the (fictionally rendered) Brooklands Aero Clubhouse in 1939. This Bentley was delivered new on 4 June 1923. The earliest dated workshop entry reads: “Stripped for racing.” This Bentley 3 Litre won a race at Brooklands in the hands of Captain Cecil Wingfield Twisleton‑Wykeham‑Fiennes. In 1923, Fiennes achieved first place in the Brooklands 90 mph Long Handicap race. He recorded two laps at an average speed of 92.23 mph (148.4 km/h). Another podium finish — a third place — was achieved in the 35th Brooklands 100 mph Short Handicap race. The records for chassis 110 from the Brooklands Automobile Racing Club (BARC) were checked and confirmed by the renowned motorsport journalist and Brooklands historian William “Bill” Boddy. The car is accompanied by extensive documentation from new, including the original Kingsbury factory service book, a handwritten logbook of the late‑1940s restoration, a Bentley Three Litre handbook, the manual Technical Facts of the Vintage Bentley, and numerous photographs and invoices.
A unique opportunity to acquire a vintage Bentley that has won a race at Brooklands.
Very detailed information is available on the website. INFORMATION & PHOTOS Price: € 229.000,-*. ALTENA CLASSIC SERVICE CCG
Phone: +31 524 561 122 E-mail: sales@altenaclassicservice.nl
website: altenaclassicservice.nl |
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| FERRARI 365 GTC/4, 1972 | |
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Ferrari 365 GTC/4 ‘Pininfarina Coupé’, year 1972. The visualisation shows the car on the Amalfi Coast road (the road of a thousand bends, or Amalfitana as it is known locally). Matching numbers. Exterior colour red, combined with a beige leather interior. The car originally left the Ferrari factory in Marrone Colorado (2.443.221) with a full Pelle Beige (VM 3218) leather interior, which is still present and in excellent condition. This 365 GTC/4 is a rare collector’s item in sublime condition. Only 505 examples were built in 1971 and 1972. This magnificent car is offered with extensive history (see the overview on the website), a FIVA identity card (2024), and a Ferrari Classiche certificate.
More information on the website.
INFORMATION & PHOTOS Price: € 295.000, -*. |
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| LANCIA GAMMA 2500 COUPE, 1979 | |
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Lancia Gamma 2500 Coupé, year 1979 (first registered 14 November 1979). The visualisation shows the car at the Mondadori headquarters, designed by Oscar Niemeyer, in the early 1980s. Finished in dark blue (Blue Scuro) combined with a light brown leather interior and black carpeting. This beautiful Lancia Gamma was sold new in Italy and was recently imported into the Netherlands. The car is in fine, very good condition and displays all its original details. Its forward‑thinking engineering and strong design will appeal both to the connoisseur and to the dedicated Lancia enthusiast. A strong personality dressed in a Pininfarina tailor‑made suit. More information is available on the website.
INFORMATION & PHOTOS Price: € 17.950,-*.
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| VOLKSWAGEN T1 TRANSPORTER/ BUS, 1961 - RESTORATION OBJECT | |
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Volkswagen T1 Transporter/Bus (‘double‑door panel van’ – van with doors on both sides of the load compartment), year 1961. The visualisation shows the vehicle on Miami Beach in the 1970s. Exterior colour red, with a red‑painted interior, grey vinyl seat upholstery and grey door panels. This wonderfully original and highly attractive VW T1 Transporter was sold new in the USA. In 2017, the current owner imported the vehicle from Colorado (USA) to the Netherlands. This VW T1 Transporter project is in running condition (the mechanical components have largely been attended to — see photos). The last American owner carried out substantial work on the bus, including the brakes, suspension and electrical wiring. The engine is a 1500 H‑code unit. This VW T1 Transporter is a relatively straightforward restoration project. If desired, S2 Classic Cars can restore this Volkswagen T1 Transporter for you to its former glory. More information on the website.
Price: € 17.500,-*.
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| ALFA ROMEO 166 SUPER 3.0 V6, 2000 | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 Super 3.0 V6, year 2000 (first registered 27 January 2000).
The visualisation shows the car from the perspective of an oncoming driver during a road trip in the French Alps. Body colour Azzurro Nuvola 414B — a beautiful silver metallic paint with a pearlescent effect, showing a light green, light blue or violet sheen depending on the light. The interior is trimmed in black leather, combined with dark grey carpeting and black mats. This magnificent Alfa Romeo 166 Super 3.0 V6 was sold new in the Netherlands. From new, this exceptionally original car has covered only 61,234 kilometres. It is in beautiful and excellent original condition. The car has been perfectly maintained over the years; the most recent service was carried out in May 2024 at 60,100 kilometres, at which time the timing belt was also renewed. One of the most desirable versions was the 3.0 V6 24V, powered by the magnificent Busso engine. This highly original example with low mileage is of great interest to collectors and enthusiasts seeking the very best quality. More information on the website.
Price: € 22.950,-*.
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