Sunday, July 5, the event called 'Historisch Vervoer' (Historical Transport') took place for the seventh time at Millingen aan de Rijn, a village not far from my hometown. Shortly after the publication of the article in de Gelderlander (October 2008) I was invited to show my CBX there. |
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The day started at Nijmegen, next to the river Waal. A few numbers: According to the organization, there were approximately 360 vehicles present. About 200 cars, 89 tractors, 43 trucks and 28 motorcycles. I think there must have been even more because this doesn't include the many mopeds like Zündapps, Kreidlers and Solexes. The number of visitors is estimated between 6000 and 8000. Picture: Ooij2000 |
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Even Herbie found a spot to park. Picture: Ooij2000 |
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A few sizes bigger was this Mack. Picture: Ooij2000 |
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Although the engine of my CBX this year celebrates its thirtieth anniversary, the bike of course is no classic. Nevertheless, there was much interest. |
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After the meeting at Nijmegen most participants went for the ride-out. Because my bike's too young I did not join in. I didn't mind really as the speed was low and I remembered the last trip with MC Bandidos all too well. |
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Despite the excellent condition of the cars, old cars stay old cars. And sometimes they leave traces. | ||||
After visiting Nijmegen I went home. And because I live between Nijmegen and Millingen, I was lucky that the tractor ride-out came along my house. |
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... and no less tough women came by in a long procession. |
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An oldskool trailer. | ||||
Meanwhile Monica, Niels, Frans and Wim arrived. | ||||
Together we rode to Millingen. Frans on his chopped BMW boxer. No ordinary boxer ... |
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... because Niels layed his fingers on it. So it has a turbo, and a computer-controlled injection system with four injectors. | ||||
Niels took his 205 bhp turbocharged Vmax. Yes: wíth computer, wíth selfbuilt injection system. A sweet project as well. | ||||
On the organizations list, I was shown as 'Otto Nijs c.s.' or 'Otto Nijs cum suis' or 'Otto Nijs and his friends'. That's nice. And I own a 'special bike'. Which is also true. Boss Hoss is listed below me. I like Boss Hoss listed below me ;-). |
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The organization offered an extended lunch for every participant. Especially the drinks were very welcome because it was stifling hot. Here are 'his friends' sitting on the ground as a bunch of tramps. | ||||
Historisch Vervoer guided my bike to a nice spot. It did not stay unnoticed there. | ||||
Because I wanted to wander around (there was so much to see) I put the bike's specs next to it. | ||||
Visitors took time to read it. Pretty handy such a FAQ. | ||||
The gravel bed kept most visitors to viewing distance. But balancing on one foot they could still reach the bike. Picture: Henk Baron |
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Just behind me the Vmax Club Holland presented itself with an impressive number of originals, modified and brand new versions. It's a beautiful bike although not an official classic yet. |
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A familiar face in brand new outfit: Theo Verbeet's V8 Motorcycles. In sober black with a nice fat exhaust system. |
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At first glance it looks like a Boss Hoss but the owner made it clear: this is no Boss Hoss. |
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There were so many fine machines present, like this BMW R42, dating 1927. | ||||
Look at details like this tail light. You could unscrew it to signal if you'd have a breakdown. | ||||
Meanwhile I'm so old that I remember Solexes this from my childhood. Picture: Ooij2000 |
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There were many so called 'static engines' present, like this one dating from 1911 with a 4.6 liter engine which delivers incredible 8.5 bhp. Form follows function but a feast for the eye. Virtually all moving parts were visible, one could even see the bottom of the moving piston. |
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There were Ferrari's, Rolls Royces ... | ||||
... an Austin Healey 100 Six from 1957 ... | ||||
... a Volkswagen T1 'bar bus' from 1965 ... | ||||
... a Morris Minor 1000 with wooden frame ... | ||||
... an Opel Kaptein from WW II with wood gasifier as alternative for fuel ... | ||||
... and a Messerschmidt KR200 tricycle from 1964. Just a small selection of what was shown. |
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Historical events like Historical Transport (on the left initiator Herbert Klompenhouwer) ensure that this important cultural heritage is preserved. To inspire and also to prevent ... Picture: Henk Baron |
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... our mobile world aging by colourless unimaginative fourwheeled A-to-B vehicles. | ||||
Naschrift 5 oktober 2009. Klik op de foto voor een uitvergroting. |
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Klik op de foto voor een uitvergroting. |