by "Jonee" (Jonee)
Published 09/22/2017 at 12:16
by "Jonee" (Jonee)
Published 09/22/2017 at 12:16
Tags: Louwman Museum
STARS: 9
A couple weeks ago I spent an all car 3 day weekend in Breda, The Netherlands with fellow Opponut and Live and Let Diecast mainstay, Jobjoris. He took me on a tour of just about every automobile related attraction in Holland and Belgium and I saw cars I’ve only dreamed about. Our first stop was the Louwman in The Hague, possibly the coolest car museum anywhere. Its collection ranges from the dawn of the automobile to the present day and features some of the most beautiful and important cars ever built. One in particular I was extremely psyched to see although it’s probably not the car most people travel halfway around the world to visit. Here’s a bunch of potato pictures. I skipped photographing most of the prewar stuff because time was tight, but there were some pretty amazing early contraptions there.
"Flavien Vidal" (flyingfrenchy)
09/22/2017 at 12:20, STARS: 1
LNA! LNA! LNA!
Did you get to watch the DVD btw??
"Jonee" (Jonee)
09/22/2017 at 13:50, STARS: 0
The LNA is on the way. Somewhere on the Atlantic. I can’t wait.
Thanks for the DVD, Flavian! I fast forwarded through it, but haven’t spotted my old Mazda, yet. I’ll have to watch it on normal speed. There are a lot of old Japanese cars in that movie, so it’s a fun watch it looks like.
"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll)
09/22/2017 at 14:18, STARS: 1
Jobjoris is a really nice guy. I enjoyed driving behind his 911 around Spa Francochamps, and he wasn’t even weirded out when I complimented him on the SMELL of it.
"BvdV - The Dutch Engineer" (dutchengineer)
09/22/2017 at 14:31, STARS: 1
Looks like you had an awesome trip! The Louwman is a great museum indeed, which other ones did you guys visit?
Also the Alweco Bambino (Some call it a Hostaco, apparently Hostaco owned the license, and Alweco built them for them, as far as I understand) was built in the town I was born in, Veghel. Some 40 years before I was born, though.
Also, there should at least be another Bambino left, as I found pictures of a red one, the license plate of which is also still active. And I know of a 4 wheeled Alweco Bambino Sport (a roadster version, which was built with 3 or 4 wheels), which was temporarily on display at the former factory which was built on the location of the Alweco factory.
Apparently the owner of this car lives in the town next to where I live, so I might see if I can get in touch with him when I’m back in the Netherlands (I’m living in Toronto until the end of the year).
"Jonee" (Jonee)
09/22/2017 at 14:56, STARS: 0
It was a great 3 days. Jobjoris packed our schedule. We also went to Auto World in Brussels, the DAF Museum, the ER Classics showroom, and a show at Classic Park which was awesome.
You know, I have seen pictures of the red Bambino 200. I forgot about that car. It looks like it makes appearances now and again which is great. You’re right, it was Hostaco that had the license. Their name appears on all the advertisement material I’ve seen for them. Is that the red Bambino Sport that lives near you? That’s the only one I’ve seen contemporary pictures of. I would love to see that car in person. The old auto show photo of the Sport 3 wheeler is amazing.
I don’t know why they decided a cross-eyed baby was a good mascot, but it’s hilarious.
How’s Canada treating you?
"Jonee" (Jonee)
09/22/2017 at 14:57, STARS: 0
That sounds like fun. It’s a great, and great smelling car. I even got a turn behind the wheel which was awesome.
"BvdV - The Dutch Engineer" (dutchengineer)
09/22/2017 at 15:08, STARS: 1
Awesome, sounds like you did most of the Dutch/Belgian essentials. (I absolutely love the DAF museum, and try to go there each other year)
Yeah, the red Bambino 200 isn’t as well known as the beige one, but it is insured and road legal, so I’m assuming it is being used, which is nice.
The Babino Sport near me is indeed the red one, I meant to include a picture I found online of it when it was on display, but it was Kinja’d:
I’ll see if I can reach the guy. From what I’ve heard he is quite the microcar guy (I think I once heard he has some other microcars, looks like he’s a Dutch version of you, haha)
The cross-eyed baby is hilarious, no clue how they thought that would get them sales.
Canada is been treating me great. Love the city, and it’s mixture of cultures. The people are nice, as is the weather. And my work/research is interesting, which is quite important too.
"BvdV - The Dutch Engineer" (dutchengineer)
09/22/2017 at 17:28, STARS: 0
So, I just did some googling on the name of the Bambino Sport owner. Apparently he has quite a big microcar collection (the red Bambino is also his). Also he is one of the board members of the dutch dwarf car club DWAC. Looks like I really need to get to know this guy, haha.
"slipperysallylikespenguins" (slipperysally)
09/22/2017 at 19:10, STARS: 1
The Louwman is awesome! I was there about two weeks ago and have been meaning to upload pictures. I think its a must see of the Netherlands.
"Jonee" (Jonee)
09/23/2017 at 02:58, STARS: 1
The DAF museum was amazing. Jobjoris had never been there, either and we were both really impressed. I was really excited to see the Daf Kini in person.
It definitely gets used.
I can’t wait to have my Fulda packed like that.
I think I know who you’re talking about now. I don’t know him personally, but, yeah, he has a great collection. The Dutch microcar club has been around a long time with some terrific cars.
That display in the old factory is hilarious. How long was that up? That car is great. I’m really not sure how much Fuldamobil is left under that body.
That’s great. I’ve always really liked Toronto. It is a nice city. And, Canadians are always the best. Most of them, anyway.
"BvdV - The Dutch Engineer" (dutchengineer)
09/23/2017 at 06:43, STARS: 1
Yeah, it’s great to see al the DAF concepts there.
I think the display of the Bambino sport was up for a couple of months. Though I can’t find any clear dates, so maybe it is still there. I’m curious about how much Fuldamobil is left in it too, though it is probably quite a bit.
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
09/23/2017 at 08:14, STARS: 0
Toyota AA?
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
09/23/2017 at 10:58, STARS: 1
Haha, we really did see a lot, didn’t we? And I thought we did see the Amphicar a lot but what about those Panhards Dynamic????
That Spyker certainly had a revolutionary six cylinder: It was the first inline 6 ever. BMW eat your heart out.
Glad to be part of this adventure! AND GREAT SHOTS!!!!
"Jonee" (Jonee)
09/24/2017 at 14:30, STARS: 0
They do have an AA, but I don’t think we saw it, actually.
"Jonee" (Jonee)
09/24/2017 at 15:09, STARS: 1
I know. We saw multiples of cars I never thought I’d see one of. So many Panhards, and Abarths, and Matras. I’m still processing.
The Dutch took the clutch and gave us the straight six. God bless you guys.
I wouldn’t have wanted to do it with anyone else. THANKS! You’re my inspiration.
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
09/24/2017 at 17:28, STARS: 1
Same here. I’ve seen both that Spyker and the Pegaso like what now: 10 times or so? Still amaze me!
And the Variomatic. Or did we?
Haha, you’re welcome, anytime!!
"Jonee" (Jonee)
09/25/2017 at 21:39, STARS: 1
That is really a collection I could visit over and over again. I could probably spend a day with the Pegaso and then another with the microcars.
As far as I’m concerned you get the blame for cvt’s to even things out.
All right. I’m already planning the next visit in my mind.
"Jonee" (Jonee)
09/25/2017 at 22:11, STARS: 1
Oh, and you might need to check this out for my father ;-):
http://retrolegends.nl/stock/panhard-dynamic-140-limousine-x81-1939/
What’s that place, by the way? How come we didn’t go there? We needed another Dynamic for our quest to have seen more of them than anyone this century.
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
09/26/2017 at 03:45, STARS: 1
Next visit? We can go to retrolegends. It actually is near the DAF Museum. But it’s only “by appointment”. Henny (the owner actually is the son of the guy I got the Dino from 15 years ago. I’m getting old.
"KnowsAboutCars" (knowsaboutcars)
09/26/2017 at 13:12, STARS: 1
This is awesome! Can you name a car with two or more hood ornaments other than the A40 Atlantic Convertible? I can’t.
Also, pardon my possible ignorance but wouldn’t Lohner-Porsche be the first 4wd car?
"Jonee" (Jonee)
09/26/2017 at 13:27, STARS: 1
I would think someone of your stature just showing up is appointment enough.
"Jonee" (Jonee)
09/26/2017 at 15:29, STARS: 0
In the Austin’s case, those might be fender ornaments, which is something that should have caught on. Or, be brought back or something.
True, the Lohner-Porsche was 4wd. But, that was such a unique set up that I guess this car is the first all wheel drive as we know it with one engine sending power to all four wheels.
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
09/26/2017 at 18:12, STARS: 1
Of course it is. I just don’t want to bother people. That’s the christian part of me.