Trip of my lifetime: Belgium

sidindica · 11th September 2009, 13:37

Some big American cars are also displayed including a version of 1961 Lincoln continental convertible presidential car in which John F. Kennedy was assassinated.

sidindica · 11th September 2009, 13:46

Some old monarch chariots are also displayed dating back to mid to late 1800s.

sidindica · 11th September 2009, 13:53

Some cars displayed once were owned by famous European celebrities in the classic era.

kiren · 11th September 2009, 13:58

Excellent photographs Sidindica. What a collection of antiques. Thanks for sharing.

sidindica · 11th September 2009, 14:01

A glimpse of the past, present and the future lies on the first floor.

sidindica · 11th September 2009, 14:10

Corvette sting ray, Old Porsche 911 and Ferrari 250 GTO are also displayed

sidindica · 11th September 2009, 14:16

And finally, to see a real Honda BAR F1 car on display is a treat for a lifetime, so does the concepts from Audi and a 1993 SMART for2 prototype.

And of course, strange to see a santro xing on the way back.

Coming soon-Part 4.

Fordy · 11th September 2009, 14:57

Those are amazing pics. Definitely, it is a trip of a life

Majic · 11th September 2009, 16:21

Trip of a life time, FANTASTIC, I really am lost for words to describe what i have felt for the past one hour, the photos of the cars, all very beautiful. I wish i could someday visit this place. Congrats keep the good work going.

Dippy · 11th September 2009, 16:39

Awmazing Photoblog Sid. Something really different from your otherwise scoops

This place is nothing short of automotive nirvana for car lovers. Thanks for sharing.

sidindica · 11th September 2009, 18:46

Part 4- Breendonk Human rights memorial

Belgium has not been spared the horror of Nazism and its concentration camps.

The fortress of Breendonk is a moving and striking example. It is one of the best conserved camps in Europe.

sidindica · 11th September 2009, 18:54

Breendonk is only a dot on the gruesome map of concentration camps, but one which witnessed the same desire to annihilate the individual, which shared the same objective of enslaving and negating the human person.

McLaren Rulez · 11th September 2009, 18:54

Amazing. Did you visit the Spa Francorchomps circuit by any chance?

sidindica · 11th September 2009, 19:00

Between September 1940 and September 1944, around 3500 prisoners passed through Breendonk. The majesty of the site and its Dantesque appearance make it a symbol that perpetuates the memory of the suffering, the torture and the death of so many victims. Breendonk, although small in comparison with others, was nevertheless a camp that saw Nazi barbarity sink to its vilest depths.

sidindica · 11th September 2009, 19:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

Amazing. Did you visit the Spa Francorchomps circuit by any chance?

sorry, did not visit it.

11th September 2009, 13:37	#16
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,115 Times	Some big American cars are also displayed including a version of 1961 Lincoln continental convertible presidential car in which John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Attached Thumbnails
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sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,115 Times	Some old monarch chariots are also displayed dating back to mid to late 1800s. Attached Thumbnails
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sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,115 Times	Some cars displayed once were owned by famous European celebrities in the classic era. Attached Thumbnails
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kiren BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 454 Thanked: 33 Times	Excellent photographs Sidindica. What a collection of antiques. Thanks for sharing.
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sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,115 Times	A glimpse of the past, present and the future lies on the first floor. Attached Thumbnails
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sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,115 Times	Corvette sting ray, Old Porsche 911 and Ferrari 250 GTO are also displayed Attached Thumbnails
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sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,115 Times	And finally, to see a real Honda BAR F1 car on display is a treat for a lifetime, so does the concepts from Audi and a 1993 SMART for2 prototype. And of course, strange to see a santro xing on the way back. Coming soon-Part 4. Attached Thumbnails
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Fordy BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 100 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Those are amazing pics. Definitely, it is a trip of a life
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Majic BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kottayam Posts: 588 Thanked: 8 Times	Trip of a life time, FANTASTIC, I really am lost for words to describe what i have felt for the past one hour, the photos of the cars, all very beautiful. I wish i could someday visit this place. Congrats keep the good work going.
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11th September 2009, 16:39	#25
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,561 Thanked: 2,470 Times	Awmazing Photoblog Sid. Something really different from your otherwise scoops This place is nothing short of automotive nirvana for car lovers. Thanks for sharing.
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11th September 2009, 18:46	#26
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,115 Times	Part 4- Breendonk Human rights memorial Belgium has not been spared the horror of Nazism and its concentration camps. The fortress of Breendonk is a moving and striking example. It is one of the best conserved camps in Europe. Attached Thumbnails
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11th September 2009, 18:54	#27
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,115 Times	Breendonk is only a dot on the gruesome map of concentration camps, but one which witnessed the same desire to annihilate the individual, which shared the same objective of enslaving and negating the human person. Attached Thumbnails
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McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,390 Thanked: 5,107 Times	Amazing. Did you visit the Spa Francorchomps circuit by any chance?
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11th September 2009, 19:00	#29
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,115 Times	Between September 1940 and September 1944, around 3500 prisoners passed through Breendonk. The majesty of the site and its Dantesque appearance make it a symbol that perpetuates the memory of the suffering, the torture and the death of so many victims. Breendonk, although small in comparison with others, was nevertheless a camp that saw Nazi barbarity sink to its vilest depths. Attached Thumbnails
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