Ferrari Import Kroymans BV are the long time importer for the marque in The
Netherlands, whilst the CEO Frederico Kroymans is a passionate classic car
enthusiast, and was the overall winner of the Shell Historic Ferrari Maserati Challenge
race series in 2001, driving his 250 GTO, chassis # 4757GT. He also has a fine private
collection of some rare and beautiful Ferraris, which Edwin van Nes was able to access,
to provide you with the images that you will find in this gallery, more >>> |
The Haynes Motor Museum is a charitable trust that was set up by John Haynes OBE the
founder of the Haynes Publishing Group, and first opened its doors to the public in July
1985, with an inventory of 49 cars and 3 motorcycles. Since then the museum has grown
vastly in size to accommodate an ever growing range of exhibits, such that it now
comprises of ten interlinked halls housing nearly 300 cars and over 70 motorcycles,
together with a vast array of motoring memorabilia and toys, more >>> |
For those who have visited Modena regularly over the years, it is relatively easy to find all
the points of interest for the motoring enthusiast. However, for those who have no
knowledge of the area, perhaps don’t speak Italian, or for whom it may be a one-off trip
from the other side of the globe, it could be a daunting experience. No fear, help is at
hand! more >>> |
The Collezione Maranello Rosso recently moved to new premises in San Marino, close
to the state border, where the fine selection of Ferrari models that form the core of the
collection are displayed. These include examples of 250 GT TdF, 250 GT "Interim", 250
GT SWB and 250 GTO berlinettas amongst a wide range of models on show. The Abarth
part of the collection is not normally open to the public, but access can be obtained by
special request, ... more >>> and more - Incontri d'Arte >>> |
Geneva, beautifully situated at the south side of Lac Leman, is always worth a trip. It is
famous for its sights, narrow streets where you can either shop around in one of
Geneva’s uncountable watch and jewellery shops or just sit in a cosy café or bar to
watch the busy business people walk by. But between shopping and enjoying cheese
fondue you have to visit one of Geneva’s younger attractions: The International Auto
Museum. more >>> |
The town of Maranello is Mecca for Ferrari enthusiasts world-wide, you may not easily
gain access to the Ferrari factory, but there is a wide variety of choice for the aficionado to
appreciate during a visit. You can see and hear F1 cars testing at the Fiorano track, visit
the factory run Galleria Ferrari, enjoy a meal at the Cavallino restaurant, shop for
memorabilia and, more >>> |
Italian born brothers Hans and Fritz Schlumpf made their fortune in the textile industry.
Fritz was an enthusiastic collector of cars of all sorts and makes, but had a special love
for Bugatti. Since 1964, the ever-growing car collection was housed in the Mulhouse
factory of the Schlumpf brothers. When the textile industry was in a decline during the
1970's the Schlumpf brothers sold their factories. To save the immense car collection,
meanwhile it grew to well over 400 cars, amongst them some 100 Bugatti's, the
collection was classified a French historic monument in 1978 and sold to the National
Automobile Museum Association in 1978, more >>> |
The Marconi Automotive Museum is a non-profit organisation that through its activities
supports the Marconi Foundation For Kids, that assists numerous children’s charities
with financial support. The foundation was started by the museum founder and owner,
Dick Marconi, in 1994 based on a philosophy imparted by his father – ”Learn, Earn,
Return”. Having done the first, and succeeded in the second, more >>> |
Until 1991the Le Mans museum was housed in what was basically a warehouse within
the confines of the racing circuit, with the exhibits displayed in uninspiring rows behind
rope barriers. This all changed in that year, with the opening of a new purpose built
museum building adjacent to the main entrance to the circuit. The architectural design of
the structure is intended to convey a sense of speed and motion, and the project was a
joint venture between the regional council and the Automobile Club de l'Ouest,
organisers of the world famous 24 Hour Race, more >>> |
If Formula One cars are your passion, then a visit to the Donington Grand Prix Collection
is an absolute must, as it is the largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars in the world.
Even if your interest is general motor sport as opposed to specifically Formula One, you
will find the displays fascinating, and be impressed by the sheer scale of the collection,
plus the variety of cars exhibited, more >>> |
The Daytona Motorsports Attraction is situated a mile east of exit 87 off Interstate 95,
adjacent to the main entrance of the Daytona International Speedway, on West
International Speedway Boulevard. The venue was opened in 1996 and in 1998 was
made the official NASCAR attraction, with its static and interactive exhibition areas
reflecting America’s most popular form of motor sport. On the paved concourse outside
the entrance stands a life size bronze sculpture of Bill France and his wife, the founders
of NASCAR and builders of the Daytona International Speedway, more >>> |
Located near Rennes in Brittany, the litle village of Loheac is home to the car collection
of Michel Hommell, the Manoir de l'Automobile. His name is well known in French
motoring circles, both as the head of a big press group (their motoring magazines
include Echappement and Auto Passion), and also as the instigator with Gilles Dupré
(the ideas man) of the Berlinette Echappement considered by many to be the new
"berlinette Alpine", more >>> |
The Klassix Auto Attraction is situated just west of junction 87 (northbound) or 87B
(southbound) on Interstate 95, with the ”totem pole” mounted Chevrolet Corvette clearly
visible high above the junction. The exhibitions comprise of mainly classic ”American
Iron” including a wide variety of Corvette models that have been produced over the years,
sixties and seventies muscle cars, plus a selection of pre-war cars and various racing
cars, more >>> |
Not far from Stuttgart, in the beautiful village Tuebingen, you will find a real little gem -
The Boxenstop Museum. It's not only another car museum but a small collection of
some of the all-time favourites in automobile history surrounded by normally long lost -
and now historic - toys for children. The Boxenstop museum therefore can't be
recommended highly enough to those of us, who have grown up with sheet children's
toys and who still have such toys - maybe a little bigger and stored in the garage now |
The Gallery in Brummen is a unique concept in the field of classic and sportscars.
Under one roof you can find not only three floors with ... more >>> |
The famous "Museo Luigi Bonfanti" in Romano d'Ezzelino hosted a very special
exhibition about Tazio Nuvolari from April to October this year. Displayed were not only
some of the cars he had originally raced but thousands of race pictures which covered
all his life from the early beginnings to the end. ... more >>> |
When I first visited the Schlumpf Collection many years ago, it was known as the Musée
National de l’Automobile, and the entrance was in the original 19th century mill building
on the Ave. de Colmar in Mulhouse. It was a discreet entranceway in a rather |
On Saturday the 28th of November we had the opportunity to visit the "Prototyp-Museum"
in Hamburg for the opening of their special exhibition dedicated to the legendary 24
hours at Le Sarthe. This small gem is located in an old redbrick building in the Hafencity
listed for preservation. After a complete renovation in 2008 this building is shining in a
new gleam combining exciting new architecture with the existing one. ... more >>> |
One of the greatest and most spectacular building projects in the history of Dr. Ing. h.c. F.
Porsche AG was completed in December 2008: the new Porsche Museum in Stuttgart-
Zuffenhausen. Located directly in the very heart of this unique sports car company so
rich in tradition, the Museum serves to present the fascinating thrill and diversity of the
Porsche brand to visitors from all over the world. ... more >>> |
The Mercedes-Benz Museum is the only museum in the world that can document in a
single continuous timeline over 120 years of auto industry history from its very
beginnings to the present day. On nine levels and covering a floor space of 16,500
square metres, the museum presents 160 vehicles and over 1,500 exhibits. As a place
of innovation, it also demonstrates that history can point the way ahead. ... more >>> |
