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Hietbrink coachbuilding and Vd Brink Design

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  1. pterps

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    As a lot of you guys might know, our fellow forum member Michiel van den Brink from vd Brink Design will start with the production of the 599 GTO. (http://www.vandenbrinkdesign.com). These cars will be build by Hietbrink Coachbuilding here in Holland. (www.hietbrink.com). Last week I had the oppertunity to have a look at this fabulous company. I enjoyed this visit very much (I guess I drooled al over the place...) and I made some pics to give you an impression about this company and the artist who restores and repaires a lot of classic Ferrari's and Maserati's. Enjoy the tour ;)
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    BEAUTIFUL! The shop, the cars, and the photos. Thanks for the treat!
     
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    Hi Peter!

    Very nice pictures!
    Shall I post some of mine here as well?

    It's not "vd Brink Design"... The company name is "Vandenbrink Design". ;)

    BTW: I really love the pic with the leather gloves and the wooden hammer.
    That picture really says it all!
     
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    I am so sorry for using the short version of your name ;) . And yes please join me with some more pics!
     
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    Exactly my thoughts. And look at all those gorgeous rivets!

    Even the scrapmetal looks beautiful.

    Thanks for sharing the photos Peter!
     
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    Michiel, you know I don't know everything about Ferrari, so forgive me the question:
    In your pics it looks like steel and aluminium are combined (i.e. in the door). Am I right, or is everything made out of aluminium?
     
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    You should ask Alwin Hietbrink for exact answer, because those classic Ferraris are not my projects.
    The lighter grey parts are primer coated.
     
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    OK, I will... But it's not exactly easy for most people to pay him a visit, is it?
     
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    Very nice pics, may I ask you what gear are using, body and lens? Thanks.
     
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    TRuly beautifull, guys! Thanks alot for sharing this!

    that workshop is amazing =D
     
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    A book would be a good idea. Alwin Hietbrink, his work and the pictures deserve it!
     
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    That's where I want to go when I die.
     
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    Hi guys, great pics. I have always liked seeing pics from this famous shop. Quik questions, are those shells out back recreations? There is an old TR shell there. That's a 10 million dollar car LOL.
     
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    Thanks for sharing those nice pics.
     
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    It was my pleasure!

    @Vasco, I don't know, Michiel can tell more about it I guess.
     
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