30 years ago, Elga van Wenum met a classic car enthusiast, whom she married. With that man - Sikke Klein - who passed away very recently - she entered a new world. Before that time she drove a charming Citroen 2CV and had no idea that some people drive even older and even more spartan cars. They made trips to Britain, for the
London to Brighton Run. Quite often to France, for the runs Paris-Versailles, Compiègne, Paris-Rambouillet. And Elga herself, she organised several events, like the De Dion Bouton rally Rotterdam-Antwerp-Rotterdam and is now in the event organisation at the Dutch Pionier Automobile Club.The motorcar is a 1902 Bolide de Paris with a 6hp De Dion Bouton engine. The car is in the family for more than 50 years now
(kids, young and old use it) and is going to the London - Brighton again this year. Sometimes the Bolide will need a light encouragement to move uphill. But not a problem for Elga. Despite her recent sad loss she will keep using old cars. By herself and with her children.
(text Laurens Klein(the little boy in the picture above) ; photos from the family album)