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2019 Zoute Grand Prix

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Pope John Paul II visited the Ferrari factory in June 1988. After the visit, he was driven around the factory ground aboard this Ferrari Mondial 3.2 cabriolet, chassis number 77848. The present owner bought the car in auction in 2012.

Story and photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt

Now in its tenth edition, the Zoute Grand Prix, held in the prestigious resort town of Knokke-le-Zoute on the Belgian coast, has become a regular event on the European classic car calendar. Besides the Zoute Rally, the Zoute Sale by Bonhams and the Zoute GT Tour, the Zoute Concours d’Elegance is the last of its kind before the season of European events comes to a close.

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Zoute Grand Prix 2018

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Story and photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt
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Held in Knokke-Heist and the fashionable Zoute area on the Belgian Coast the Zoute Grand Prix, already on its ninth edition, has quickly become a must-attend event for the classic car enthusiast. The event was held from October 4 to October 7, 2018. [Read more…] about Zoute Grand Prix 2018

Belgian’s Most Important Car Show

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Story and photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt

The Zoute Grand Prix, on the Belgian coast, has become one the most important European events featuring collector’s cars and dream cars. The amount of spectators increased from 7,000 in 2010 to 200,000 in 2016.

Five events are organized over four days: the Zoute Sale by Bonhams, the Zoute GT Tour for modern supercars, the Zoute Top Marques which presents in the streets of Knokke the newest models of 19 premium marques, the Zoute Concours d’Elegance and the Zoute Rally which is a regularity rally.

We will concentrate on these last two events. [Read more…] about Belgian’s Most Important Car Show

Zoute Grand Prix, 2016: Splendor in the Grass

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Delivered new in Milan, this 1953 Fiat 8V berlinetta Rapi Corsa, # 000032, was owned and raced by Scuderia Ambrosiana. The car was fitted with lightweight body and sliding windows. It ran at the 1953 Mille Miglia with race number 506 and finished 18th overall. In 1954, it took part again at the Mille Miglia but failed to finish.

Delivered new in Milan, this 1953 Fiat 8V berlinetta Rapi Corsa, # 000032, was owned and raced by Scuderia Ambrosiana. The car was fitted with lightweight body and sliding windows. It ran at the 1953 Mille Miglia with race number 506 and finished 18th overall. In 1954, it took part again at the Mille Miglia. Now owned by Jan de Reu, the Otto Vu won Best of Show.

Story and photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt

October 6-9 2016– The fashionable bathing resort of Knokke Le Zoute, on the Belgian coast, hosted the seventh edition of the Zoute Grand Prix. Spread over four days, the Zoute Grand Prix consists of five events:
– the Zoute Top Marques with 14 stages held in the streets of Knokke, presenting the newest models of 14 premium marques
– the Zoute Rally which is a regularity rally for almost 200 pre-1965 cars
– the Zoute Sale by Bonhams
– the Zoute GT Tour which is a short rally for the latest Supercars
– the Zoute Concours d’Elégance which is held on two locations: on Saturday on the Approach Golf and on Sunday on Fairway 1 of the

Royal Zoute Golf Club where the judging and the award ceremony take place. All participating cars are then shown to the general public on the Albert Place, in the city center.

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Zoute Grand Prix, 2015

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1965 Ferrari 275 GTB.

1965 Ferrari 275 GTB.

Story and photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt
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The Zoute, situated along the North Sea, not far from Bruges and a few kilometers away from the Dutch border, is one of the most popular resorts of the Belgian Coast and one of the more affluent of Northern Europe.
Since 2010, the Zoute welcomes all the classic cars enthusiasts and supercars lovers of the country to a three day event. [Read more…] about Zoute Grand Prix, 2015

Zoute Grand Prix, October 9-12, Belgium

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But remember, don’t drink and drive!

Story and photos by Hugues Vahnoolandt

Zoute Grand Prix, Belgium October 9-12 2014 Now in its 5th edition, the Zoute Grand Prix, held in Knokke-le-Zoute on the Belgian Coast, has become a key event of the classic car calendar and marks the last Concours d’Elégance of the year, at least in Europe.

Apart from the Zoute Concours, there is also the Zoute Rally for classic cars built between 1920 and 1965, and the Zoute GT Tour for recent supercars.

Together with an auction sale by Bonhams, all these events form the Zoute Grand Prix, attracting thousands of enthusiasts and simple spectators.

But let’s see now what was notable this year: [Read more…] about Zoute Grand Prix, October 9-12, Belgium

Vanhoolandt at the Zoute Grand Prix Concours and Rally

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1929 Mercedes SSK

1929 Mercedes SSK driven by German ace Jochen Mass.

Story and photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt

October 12-13, 2013
In only four years, the Zoute Grand Prix, Knokke-le-Zoute has become a traditional date on the Belgian calendar of classic car rallies and concours.

Scheduled just before winter sets in, it is a last occasion for enthusiasts to run their beloved classics on a two-day rally on the back roads of Knokke, in the region near the medieval city of Bruges, or to show their treasures at the Concours d’elegance, held at the Royal Zoute Golf Club.
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Third Annual Zoute Grand Prix, Belgium

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Alfa Ville-d'Este

Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Villa d’Este driven by Toine Hezemans, the famous Dutch Alfa race car driver of the 60’s and 70’s.

Story and Photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt

October 5-7, 2012

For the third consecutive year, the city of Knokke in Belgium presented the Zoute Grand Prix, consisting of a two day rally for cars built between 1920 and 1965, plus a Concours d’Elégance and a Parade of modern GT and Supercars.

Knokke is a chic resort on the Belgian coast about ten miles away from Bruges. Often called the Venice of the North, it is one of the best-preserved medieval cities with over 600 years of history.

The Zoute Grand Prix is growing every year and in 2013, a vintage car auction held by Bonhams is to be added to the activities.

Despite the damp conditions, the rally drew 150 participants who traveled more than 160 miles per day on the picturesque roads of Flanders. On each day, the start and arrival point was located at the King Albert Place at Knokke-le-Zoute.

The sun was back for the Concours d’Elégance held on the Fairway 1 of the Royal Zoute Golf Club. Many classic automobiles from the major Belgian and Dutch collections were on display. More information can be found at Zoutegrandprix.be

Here are a few of the images from the weekend.

The Rally

Despite the damp conditions of the rally, this Delahaye 135 is having a good run.

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