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05/06/2026

🏁 Compliments to the Wuustwezelse Oldtimer Meeting WWOM for another great edition. Hereby a fraction of the cars that were on display 🏁

🏁 Complimenten aan de Wuustwezelse Oldtimer Meeting WWOM voor een wederom geweldige editie. Hierbij een fractie van de aanwezige auto's die er te bewonderen waren 🏁

18/05/2026

03/05/2026

"Fresh Spot! 📸 Caught this piece of 70s German engineering out in the wild: a super clean Opel Rekord D 1900. 🇩🇪

You don’t see them in this condition often anymore, let alone an Automatic! No rush here, just pure relaxed cruising in style.

The sharp lines of the 'Rekord II' remain timeless, especially in this period-correct beige. A true survivor that still commands respect on the asphalt! ✨🥂

The owner is offering this car for sale; Contact us for more information if you are interested.

03/05/2026

In a little over four months, on 6 September 2026, Belvédère Castle will once again open its gates for our 21st Antwerp Concours d'Elegance. For this year’s main theme, we are taking one last look back at our 2025 edition. Using this Cars & Comics cover, we are delighted to announce our 2026 main theme, celebrating the 10th anniversary of Club Bugatti Belgium (2016–2026). Vive la marque!

09/04/2026

Before Tesla took over the world, there was the 1997 GM EV1—a car so far ahead of its time that it still feels like a fever dream of the '90s. 🚗⚡️

As the first mass-produced, purpose-built electric vehicle from a major automaker, the EV1 was a marvel of engineering. With its futuristic aerodynamic design and a 137-hp electric motor, it proved that EVs could be sleek, fast, and functional long before they became mainstream.

However, its story is as tragic as it is fascinating. Despite being a cult favorite among its lessees in California and Arizona, General Motors famously pulled the plug on the program, recalling and crushing most of the units by 2003. This move sparked massive controversy and even inspired the documentary Who Killed the Electric Car?

From its lead-acid battery beginnings to its role as the "pioneer that had to die," the EV1 remains the ultimate "what if" in automotive history.

The GM EV1 was never sold, only leased; GM cancelled the buyout option, got them back, crushed most, donated a few; one example ended up at an impound → Read the full article! 👇🏼

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/youtuber-pays-104k-for-impounded-old-electric-gm-car-that-nobody-ever-owned-one-gm-steps-in-268164.html

The GM EV1 was never sold, only leased; GM cancelled the buyout option, got them back, crushed most, donated a few; one example ended up at an impound

06/04/2026

The Sunbeam Rapier Series II: A British classic with an American twist

Imagine this: it is 1958 and you walk into the local showroom. There it stands, the brand-new Sunbeam Rapier Series II. With its characteristic rear fins and that recognizable two-tone paintwork, this was the epitome of British elegance and sportiness.

However, behind the Sunbeam Rapier Series II lies a story that goes much further than what might be apparent at first glance. For example, the iconic design of this car was heavily influenced by the legendary American designer Raymond Loewy.

The clean lines and characteristic rear fins were directly inspired by the Studebaker coupes of the era, giving the Rapier a progressive, almost transatlantic look that was unprecedented for a British family car at the time.

A small revolution took place under the hood. While the "Rally Master" engine often takes the spotlight, the block's true strength lay in the details: it was a direct evolution of the expertise the brand forged in the grueling world of international rallying.

The Series II was not just a 'facelift'; it was the car in which Sunbeam ruthlessly tackled the teething problems of the first series.

For instance, the vague steering was replaced by a modern recirculating ball system, giving the car razor-sharp handling that made it popular with sporty drivers.

The switch to floor-mounted gear shifting was no accident either. Whereas its predecessor had an awkward steering column gear shift, rally drivers demanded a lever that allowed for quick, precise changes.

This made the Rapier a formidable competitor in the Monte Carlo Rally, where it claimed prizes and definitively established its reputation as a "gentleman's racer."

The car is also quite exclusive. With a production run of around 15,000 units over a two-year period, the Series II was a rare sight.

Today, it is a sought-after classic, not only because of its appearance, but because it represents a unique era: the period in which the British reliability of the Rootes Group fused with the flamboyant flair of the space age.

The owner is offering this car for sale; Contact us for more information if you are interested.