Fieldtrip Logbook

Rétromobile Paris once again confirmed its reputation as the pinnacle of European classic car events.

The halls brought together an impressive mix of dealers, collectors and visitors, united first and foremost by a shared passion. We spoke with father and son Nico Aaldering and Nick Aaldering, as well as Anna of Vintage Bentley, Ryan Lugg of P&A Wood, among many others.

The day concluded with an appointment with Ben Willis of Gooding Christie's. Rétromobile once again proved its standing. We now look ahead to the next jubilee edition.

InterClassics Maastricht once again delivered the atmosphere the event is known for, with a strong presence of both collectors and serious buyers.

We had the pleasure of meeting the team from Motikon in Sweden, including a thoughtful conversation with Jens.

Time was also spent with Koen Heuts of Speed 8 Classics and Danny Andriesse of Studio 77, whose company and excellent coffee made the visit all the more enjoyable.

PreWarDays in Kortrijk may be a lesser-known and intimate fair in Belgium, but it proved well worth the visit.

We met former rally driver Guy Moerenhout, who spoke with great passion about his recently opened Squadra Abarth & Rally Collection.

Conversations also included Julian Messent of Historic.

A modest fair with genuine enthusiasm and knowledge. One we will certainly return to next year.

InterClassics Brussels once again made an impression, with the vast halls of Brussels Expo proving as striking as ever.

Beyond the setting itself, the quality of the cars on display stood out, reinforced by the well-curated V12 theme. We enjoyed engaging conversations with Roel Franke of Franke Classic Car Trader, whose stand featured a fine selection of Mercedes automobiles.

An event that continues to combine scale with substance.

The Concours d’Elegance in Knokke-Heist unfolded along the shoreline and drew an impressive crowd. Amid the seaside setting, we met with Jonathan Middag of Bonhams for a thoughtful conversation before continuing on to Bentley Antwerp stand.

There, we spoke with Mano Huijten and took time to admire his beautifully presented Continental.

It was a rewarding day shaped by good encounters and shared enthusiasm. Next year, hopefully accompanied by kinder weather!

The Concours d’Elegance at Mariënwaerdt unfolded under clear skies on a beautiful country estate, creating an atmosphere that suited the occasion perfectly.

We spent time speaking with Marcel Wüst and Max Wüst of the "Carl Wüst Museum".

Opposite their stand, we sat with Jan Altena before later visiting Sjoerd Peereboom of "Classic Car Ratings" to exchange thoughts on some truly remarkable Bentley Blowers.