[mjn77]

Introduction

Welcome to my final trip of the year. This sees BMW Performance Club members receive an exclusive tour of the dealership, their stock and their workshop. Naturally, coming from the UK, my journey was a little longer than others.

Day 1

As usual, it started with an early Eurotunnel journey. No convoy on this time, so after a quick breakfast we were boarding without delay.



After 35 mins you're in France and our first stop was the best beer shop in Benelux, De Hopduvel, which can be found just a little away from Gent town centre.



This place is massive and has a huge choice of beers. (click picture to play video)



A few beers purchased.



Next up, food n beer in Gent town centre and our go to place is Bier Central. A bar with 300+ beers available to choose from.







And to help you choose beer, they leave a nice catalogue. (click picture to play video)



I opted for a nice cherry beer.



A short walk from there to the important chocolate and cheese shops.





Probably the best cheese shop i've ever been to.







Didn't have masses of time as we still had to get to our hotel in Amsterdam. However, traffic was heavy.



Once at our hotel, we found a lovely Indian restaurant nearby with some beer i've never had before.



And of course, a classic.



As food it was an early night after leaving the house at 4.30am

[mjn77]

Day 2

On Saturday it was time to explore Amsterdam. We've been before, but not for a good 15 or 16 years ago so naturally i could remember nothing about it.

Parked next a lovely black Ferrari at the hotel.





Then on the hotel shuttle bus to Schiphol Airport so we could catch the train into Amsterdam city centre.



Three stops later and we're there, the city centre.








Some random photos of the streets.













Walking is thirsty work.



But we didn't have all day and we had to meet up with the others a short drive away in a place called Den Dolder. Here we'd meet up with others, celebrate a 50th birthday and stay over.



Shortly after we arrived, everyone turned up.



And in no time at all, beer consumption started.



Then the shots.



A short taxi ride later we're at the restaurant.



Unlimited food and beer.







Then, naturally, things escalated, LOL







Then back to the hotel for a nightcap.





And in bed for 11pm!

[mjn77]

Day 3

Ouch, i think i came off worst. I'm never drinking again, but today is the main event, Oldenzaal Classics. Here we'll have a private tour from the owner and exclusive access to the workshop where they restore classic BMW and Alpina cars.

After a 90 minute drive we arrived at Oldenzaal Classics at 11am and we were joined by 2 more club members.



In here you will find dozens of classic BMW and Alpinas from mainly the 70s to the 00s. All lovingly restored and for sale. Although most of what you see here has already been sold to customers world wide.

In no particular order.

























































This Alpina B8 4.6 was recently sold for €90k!!



And the workshop where the cars are pulled apart, freed from rust and then restored as good as new.









































After all that walking, it was time for food.





And before you knew it, it was time to head home via Eurotunnel.



Total mileage; 856 miles in 3 days.

[dutchm2]

Awesome mjn77 !!

Thanks for sharing

[Guvna]

Incredible.

[toosrimpeldoos]

Nice ! Thanks for sharing !

Vet bedankt voor het delen !


mjn77
De volgende trip ... waar kan ik me opgeven?
(The next trip, where do I sign up?)

[mjn77]

Originally Posted by toosrimpeldoos

Nice ! Thanks for sharing !

Vet bedankt voor het delen !


mjn77
De volgende trip ... waar kan ik me opgeven?
(The next trip, where do I sign up?)

Thanks. Easy. Send an email to info@bmwpcc.com saying you want to join the club

We've some cool events lined up for next year; trip to the Ring, Bimmerfest in the Netherlands, other surprise stuff and of course our annual road trip to the mountains.

[toosrimpeldoos]

mjn77 Thnks !
nice site btw.

i have bookmarked it and will check regularly !

[mjn77]

Originally Posted by toosrimpeldoos

mjn77 Thnks !
nice site btw.

i have bookmarked it and will check regularly !

Cool, one of the board members is also located in the Netherlands, dutchm2 so you can always message him as well.

[dutchm2]

Originally Posted by toosrimpeldoos

mjn77 Thnks !
nice site btw.

i have bookmarked it and will check regularly !

Hoi!

Hoe is het met je? Ja, zou geweldig zijn om af te spreken! Ik ben dicht bij Haag en voer een OG M2 uit. Wat is jouw rit? Word lid van onze club

[snowbimmer]

Dang, mjn77, nice.

How many Beemers are in the collection?

[mjn77]

Originally Posted by snowbimmer

Dang, mjn77, nice.

How many Beemers are in the collection?

As they are all for sale, it is dynamic collection, but i believe most of the cars you can see here have been sold and are being prepared to ship to their new owners.

[John H.]

Great pics! Nice collection of cars. Paint on those collectibles are mint! Thanks for the sharing.

Spent a few years in NL. Lived in Haren, GN. Good people out that way. I was always looked after by the Dutch.

[John in VA]

Not to be a downer but there have been reports of less than stellar work on some of the 70s cars over the past number of years from the long-time 2002 owners. Looks like a great tour but I would inspect closely if buying one of their restorations.

[mjn77]

Originally Posted by John in VA

Not to be a downer but there have been reports of less than stellar work on some of the 70s cars over the past number of years from the long-time 2002 owners. Looks like a great tour but I would inspect closely if buying one of their restorations.

What? Work done by Oldenzaal Classics?

[John in VA]

Originally Posted by mjn77

What? Work done by Oldenzaal Classics?

Correct. Visit the BMW2002FAQ and do a search to find previous conversations.

[mjn77]

Originally Posted by John in VA

Correct. Visit the BMW2002FAQ and do a search to find previous conversations.

Seems to be from a years ago, and they've improved recently. I note a lot of people complain that when they restore, the car ends up being "too unoriginal" but if BMW have stopped making the parts, what other choice is there? You can either use aftermarket, fabricate new parts or break the car for parts.