Terje's cars often visit car meets in Norway, France and England. Pictures and car experiences from the meetings are communicated to the best of our ability.
Every 2nd Sunday of the month, car enthusiasts gather in the centre of the small village in Hertfordshire.
The gatherings began in the summer of 2021. When the owner of a local pizza restaurant could no longer take his car out on the road, local car enthusiasts brought their cars to his restaurant as an encouragement. After this first meeting, the car owners have continued to come by with their cars every 2nd Sunday of the month between 8:30 and 12:00. Today, there are probably too many cars to park on the picturesque main street. Instead, 2 of the nearby parking lots are used.
At events like this, people take their fancy cars out on the road. It could be anything from a fancy MG, McLaren or Aston Martin – or the car you drive every day.
This beautiful MGB GT V8 was parked on the main street.
1965 Ford Thames 400E. I remember these cars well from my own childhood. A practical delivery van or handyman's van that could be parked anywhere. Equipped with a 1700 cc engine from the Consul series.
1990 TVR 400E. This car has undergone a full restoration and appears as new.
TVR 400E interior.
2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera.
2010 Aston Martin Rapide.
2002 Maserati Coupe – the successor to the Maserati 3200.2017 McLaren 570S Spider.2012 Aston Martin V8 Roadster.2023 Lotus Emira V6.
BMW Z4 Coupe (E86).
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Brooklands Summer Classic GatheringEnfield Pageant of Motoring.
1931 Ford Model A Pickup next to the "Børøysund" steamship.
This weekend, Oslo Harbor was filled with old ships, vehicles, and people of all ages. The vehicles were both pre-war and post-war models. We could sense both the 1930s and the 60s.
Oslo harborside is an annual, free family event. Since 2012, Oslo Port has joined forces with actors who create activities along the harbor promenade to invite you to one of Oslo's largest free family events. The entire city population is invited to explore open boats and ships, seek out exciting activities and experiences within art, culture, sports and play. The vehicles belong under culture?
Join us on a tour along Oslo Harbor in search of exciting cars, buses and trucks!
Pre-war Citroen Traction Avant.
1952 Volvo PV444.
1952 Volvo PV with gangster cap, spotlights and "roof cuckoo".
1960 Volvo 445 Duet.
1961 Ford Taunus 12M (P1)
Old Oslo bus. 1964 Leyland Worldmaster ready to depart.
Veteran buses under Akershus Fortress.
1978 Volvo B58 Vest Karosseri, Stryn. In the colors of Romerike Busstrafikk A/S.
1966 Ford Cortina GT.
1966 Ford Cortina GT. Along the harbor in Oslo 2025.
Andresen Bil på Ski celebrated the reopening of its premises after renovation. On Saturday, it was a vintage car day with cars older than 30 years.
Andresen Bil is a family-run group that sells Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, Citroen and Opel. Its roots go back to 1952 when Bjorn Andresen established a workshop in his parents' house. Eventually it became cars and Follo car & bodywork eventually became dealers for Mercedes-Benz and Peugeot. Today they also sell Citroen and Opel, although the company's history with these brands is more recent.
Mercedes-Benz
1968 Mercedes-Benz 220.
For those of us who are a little older, it brings back fond memories to be greeted by a “new” 1968 Mercedes-Benz “Strich-Acht” in the showroom. This was not a car that just anyone could take home. The “Strich-Acht” arrived in the showrooms in 1968, and the car in the pictures was the first W115 to be sold in Ski. It went to a truck owner Johannes Enersen, Askim, who only used it for holidays and stately occasions. After Enersen's death, it was taken over by a family friend who repaired some rust damage, before it was bought back by Andresen. A car with less than 40.000 km on the odometer! This is not just any vintage car, but a car with local history. Worth taking care of!
1968 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Outside in the customer parking lot were the guests' vintage cars. Here are some of them.
1972 Mercedes-Benz 230/8 "Stricht acht".
1975 Mercedes-Benz 250 C.
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE.
Peugeot
1969 Peugeot 504 Sedan.
In the Peugeot, Citroen and Opel department is this white Peugeot 504 from 1969. It was the first model year, and this particular car was the first Peugeot 504 sold by Follo Bil & Karosseri. It was delivered to a dentist Olav Day Viken from Ski. He was a well-known personality in Ski. In addition to being a dentist, he was a local politician for the Liberal Party, a visual artist, active in the art community and, among other things, designed Ski's municipal coat of arms. He kept the Peugeot for the rest of his life. After his death in 1980, it was stored and bought back to Andresen Bil in 2015 to be completely restored.
1969 Peugeot 504 Sedan
The interior of the 1969 Peugeot 504.1969 Peugeot 504 Sedan.
The Peugeot 504 was replaced by the 505 in 1979, but production of the pickup version continued until 1983. Many of the cars are still in use in France. In Norway, pickups have never been a common sight – at least not today. The pickup in the picture was first registered in Norway.
1977 Peugeot 504 Pickup
Peugeot 304 interior.1974 Peugeot 304 Sedan.
Citroen
1977 Citroen AK400 Fourgonette.
The Citroen AK400 was a real workhorse, especially in the countries around the Mediterranean, where many are still in use. The car in the picture is from 1977 and first registered in Norway. The engine has a displacement of 602 cc and produces 32 hp.
Opel
1969 Opel Olympia.
The Opel Olympia between 1967 and 1970 was an attempt to fill the gap between the Kadett and the Rekord. It is clear that the model is based on the Kadett B, but it stood out by offering a 4-door fastback. Although the cars had a coupé shape, they were not made with a rear door (hatchback) – only with a hatch to a closed trunk.
1969 Opel Olympia.
Veteran ambulance
1956 Mercedes-Benz 180 Ambulance.
The centerpiece of the car meeting was probably this beautiful ambulance based on the Mercedes-Benz 180 (W120). It is not known where the car was rebuilt. The car in the picture has served in Gjøvik, but is now owned by Oslo University Hospital HF. There is said to have been one similar car in Oslo.
The driver's seat in the Mercedes-Benz 180 Ambulance.1956 Mercedes-Benz 180 Ambulance.
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Classic weekend at Bertel O Steen.Mercedes Benz W115Peugeot 504
1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria at Cars & Coffee, Ringerike.
According to the organizer, 225 vehicles participated in the 10th anniversary car rally at the Norwegian Transport History Center at Hønefoss station. The area forms a great setting for the car rally surrounded by rolling stock.
American cars
1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria 292 V8.1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria interior.
1957 Dodge Royal Lancer with a front that looks like it could devour anything it hits in its path.
1957 Dodge Royal Lancer interior. Note the gear selector push buttons to the left of the steering wheel.
1954 Mercury 2 Door.
1949 Desoto Series S-13 Custom.
1963 Buick Riviera.
1963 Buick Riviera interior.1963 Buick Riviera.
1969 Ford Torino GT 390 V8
European cars
1985 Opel Manta GSI.
1992 Alfa Romeo 75 3.0 V6.Alfa Romeo 75.
1973 Ford Escort 1100.
Ford Escort 1100.
1973 Ford Escort 1100.
1974 BMW 2000.
Ferrari SF90 Stradale
Ford Cortina with what appears to be a 2 liter Sierra RS Cosworth engine.
This could become a tradition in Asker. When mothers and children need to do their shopping for the start of school, it's good to have a place where the fathers can sit in the meantime. Just fill the square with beautiful Italian cars - Italian Car Day, and the problem is solved.
Maserati
1991 Maserati 228.
The Maserati 228 is a variant of the Maserati Biturbo. It is larger, more luxurious, and has a 2.8 liter 18V engine. According to the vehicle registry, there are only two Maserati 228s in Norway.
1987 Maserati Quattroporte Royale
The Royale was a – for its time – super-luxurious and rare variant of the Quattroporte 3, powered by a 4.9 liter V8. Only 53 cars were built. The car in the picture was sold new in Norway to the shipping company Bergersen D Y.
1987 Maserati Quattroporte Royale.
Classic Ferrari for sale
2020 Ferrari FXNUMX.
An elderly couple passed this car as I was taking a picture. They were surprised to see the square transformed into Italian Car Day. Both admired the red Ferrari. «Mustangs», the old man declared. "Those were nice cars!" Hm ... "Ferrari California T", I thought to myself. But we were both wrong. This is a Ferrari Portofino – the successor to the California T. The engine is in the front anyway, and is a mid-mounted 3.9 twin turbo V8.
2020 Ferrari FXNUMX.
Ferrari 599 with the hood open and the Ferrari 430 in the background.
2009 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.Ferrari 599 engine.
2008 Ferrari 430 with very special wheels.
2000 Ferrari 360s.
Lancia
Lancia has made several models that have done very well in rally and track racing. In retrospect, it may seem as if they gave the engineers free rein to create innovative and creative solutions, while no one cared about the economy. In 1970, Fiat took over Lancia and ensured further progress – and new models – even though many believed that Fiat put a damper on creativity. The slogan “Lancia – The Most Italian car” is true, and the brand is well respected here at home through Norwegian Lancia Club.
1958 Lancia Flaminia.
Lancia Flaminia.
1958 Lancia Flaminia – note the two wipers on the rear window and the location of the radio antenna.
Fiat 128 3P – which probably stands for 3 doors – were popular cars around 1980. I remember them as simple, beautiful and easy to drive. The impression is probably true today too. Great pleasure to see a car like that again. A great representative at Italian Car Day.
It looks like the car meets at Øvrevoll Racecourse are starting to get back on track after Covid. The racecourse is a beautiful place for beautiful cars. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.
1969 Morris Cooper S
1969 Morris Mini Cooper
1958 Volvo PV444.
This Volvo PV444 is as beautiful inside as it is outside.
1969 Opel Diplomat B 2.8 E.
No A4 car. Ford Capri 3500 V8.
Ford did not officially make any Capri variants with V8, but there are several Capri and Cortina that have been subsequently rebuilt with Rover's 3500 V8 engine. This engine was well suited because of its low weight. I do not know what kind of engine is in the car pictured.
Last Saturday, Gunnarsbøparken in Tønsberg was bustling with activity. We were greeted by cars and two-wheelers in various designs and the sounds of the Opus One Big Band.
It was the local car clubs Tønsberg Automobile Club, Re Motor Club og Stokke Veteran Carriage Club who was in charge of the event. We were in Tønsberg on another errand, but of course we took a quick trip to Gunnarsbøparken. While we were there, new cars kept coming in, while others left. Thus, the cars were gradually replaced to the delight of those who spent time in the nice weather in the park.
Norwegian cars
Several cars in the exhibition originate from Vestfold and neighboring counties. It is about completely ordinary and unsnobbish cars that were on the roads several decades ago. Local historical connections may not mean much in terms of money, but they still add value. We can call it nostalgia.
1961 Volkswagen 1200 with Jan Strange and his beautiful veteran Scania in the background.
At the public entrance stood this beautiful Volkswagen decorated with birch leaves for the occasion.
1988 Opel Manta GT 2.0S1964 Mercedes-Benz 230SL. European bumper and headlights.1960 Mercedes-Benz 190b
1959 Alvis TD21 Series I1959 Alvis TD21 Series I
Alvis is a car brand that you don't see very often, either in Norway or England. They built the cars semi-finished on frames and had the bodies fitted by external coachbuilders. Most of them from Mulliner Park Ward, which also supplied bodies to Rolls Royce and Bentley, among others. Some Alvis cars also had bodies fitted from Swiss Graber.
1957 Volvo PV 444
1956 Opel Captain1956 Opel Kapitãn from Sørensen and Balchen.
1981 Renault 30 TX1981 Renault 30 TX Aut.
1975 Fiat 127
1974 DAF 66 Super Luxe1974 DAF 66 Super Luxe
DAF developed the first continuously variable automatic transmission system Variomatic which is considered the forerunner of today's CVT gear. The special thing about DAF was that you could hear the belts (two pieces) when the cars were driving. In Sweden, DAF was called "Rem-Johan".
1968 Morris 1100 Series II
In Tønsberg, Morris (and other BMC cars) were sold by Morris Autohandel. They sold many cars in the district. The car in the picture was first registered in Norway, but probably in the former Oppland county.
1965 Saab 96
This nice Saab is also first registered in Norway. My father had bought the exact same car from Vestfold Auto. I checked the ownership history of the car in the picture. It has a different history, probably from the neighboring county.
1964 Volkswagen 12001964 Volkswagen 1200
1963 Vauxhall VX 4/90
Vauxhall was a popular car brand in Tønsberg. The dealer Jontvedt Auto located in Farmannsveien. The car in the picture was first registered in Norway, but perhaps from another place in the country. The model VX 4/90 was based on Vauxhall Victor FB but in a more sporty version with upgraded engine, brakes and interior.
1971 Ford Mustang Mach 11957 Chevrolet Bel Air, which according to the vehicle information is equipped with a 350 small block V8 engine.
1938 Citroen Traction Avant first registered in Norway.1938 Citroen Traction Avant.
The Citroen Traction Avant often appears at car shows all over Europe, but it is rare to find pre-war cars. This car was first registered in Norway in 1938. In the interwar years, Citroens were purchased for the police, among other things.
The repertoire of the Opus One Big Band suited the beautiful cars well. In the foreground, a Tempo Trygg.
Exhibition and "autojumble" at Enfield Playing Ground.
When local English car clubs are invited to meetups, English models that are no longer around today but were common in the 1960s and 1970s appear. We're talking about Austin, Morris, Vauxhall – and fun variations like Wolseley, Riley og Vanden Plas.
Made in England
Last weekend a big event took place in Enfield Town – a few miles north of London. Enfield Pageant of Motoring. It was The Whitewebbs Museum of Transport who invited local car clubs to meet. In addition, the museum displayed its own cars, including old commercial vehicles such as Commer, Austin og Bedford. Bedfords were popular distribution trucks until well into the 1980s also in Norway. The event is held annually to raise money for the small motor museum run by volunteers, the majority of whom claim to be in their 70s and 80s.
English Ford
1975 Ford Granada 3.0 Coupe.1974 Ford Escort 1300E
The uniformed service car for Mid-Anglia Constabulary is one of two remaining 4-door Lotus Cortinas in existence. The car has been restored over a ten-year period ending in 2017. One of the rarities at the Enfield Pageant of Motoring.
1970 Ford Cortina 1600E1968 Lotus Cortina Crayford.
Ford sent cars to Crayford Engineering for conversion to convertibles. They are rare. In Norway there is only one Ford Cortina mk2 Crayford.
Ford Corsair V41967 Ford Anglia 1200 Super Estate
Vauxhall
1974 Vauxhall Viva HC.Vauxhall Viva HC 4-door1970 Bedford TK570.
From left: 1947 Rover 16 P2, Rover P6 and Rover P.1977 Rover 3500 V8.Rover P6 Cabriolet by FLM Panelcraft.
The body shop FLM PanelCraft made convertibles and estate cars for Rover, among others. One of their variants is a Rover P6 Estate. They were also commissioned to make a convertible variant of the Rover P6. Only one prototype was made – the one photographed in the photo above.
"Foreign" vehicles
1972 Mercedes-Benz 350 SE Coupe.Mercedes-Benz 300 SL1975 Buick Regal.
Autovia invited owners of Italian cars to a spring parade at their premises in the car city of Rud outside Oslo. They claim to be the dealer that has been dealing with Alfa Romeo the longest, and it was therefore not unexpected that this particular car brand was in the majority in the parking lot outside.
Many people say that Alfa Romeo is a car brand of choice. the heartWe have previously driven Alfa Romeo Stelvio. It is a car that can also be chosen with your head – as a sensible premium car. The same applies to the new Giulia. Some older models can probably demand a lot from their owners in terms of patience, money and passion. But all the cars from Alfa Romeo are finally becoming classics, and it was good to see that several young vintage cars had found their way to Autovia – not only GTV og Spider, but also models such as Alfa 155 og 156.
Alfa Romeo Brera shares chassis, engines and front end with Alfa Romeo 159The model was launched in 2005. Three years earlier, Brera presented as a concept car at the Geneva Motor Show. Italdesign Giugiaro had then built a tough coupé with a V8 engine from Maserati. None of this was transferred to the production model, but the Brera is still a great coupé with family ties to both Alfa 159 og Spider.
Dashboard of a 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV1986 Alfa Romeo GTV6 2.5
Many car models were prone to rust in the 1970s. Classic models such as alfasud, Alfetta og GTV, are almost impossible to find either in Norway or anywhere else due to rust problems. It is therefore nice to see "survivors", like two red Alfa GTV, and a Fiat 128 for sale (phase 2) on display outside Autovia.
1985 Fiat X1/91985 Fiat X1/9
1975 Fiat 128 Special 13001974 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1300
1973 Alfa Romeo 2000 GT1973 Alfa Romeo GT 2000
&nsbp; 1970 Alfa Romeo GT 1300 Junior
1968 Fiat 500 in front of a new Fiat Topolino moped car.
1968 Fiat 5001968 Fiat 500 Engine
A beautiful Fiat 500 that has been renovated in a "retro" style. It looks like an untouched original car.
New Fiat Topolino (can be seen behind the Fiat 500) is a new moped with a top speed of 45 km/h. Too bad Stellantis did not classify the car as L7e. Then it could have followed the normal traffic flow. Unfortunately, the road network in Norway is not designed for mopeds.
