Norwegian Classics

Norwegian Classics

26 September 2011 in Collector, Communities, daily driver, Events, Featured, Gearhead, Preservation 7 Comments

Mid-2011, Ringebu, Norway. Most of us probably don’t even know where Ringebu is located, but yet it’s the place to be at this time of the year. Why? The answer is simple; it’s the location for the 2011 Norwegian Classics meeting. Because Gearbox Magazine is for every gearhead around the globe, we try to report on as many interesting events/meetings/happenings around the world as we can. This time, that’s Norway, so come take a look how they do things in Ringebu. 

We bring you mostly pictures this time out. Do they give you any ideas?

The only Subaru attending

Magnificent Celica ST

The number of rare and exceptional examples of the Japanese automakers is incredible. Even a super rare Mazda RX-4 and Subaru GFT made their appearance.

A beautiful Swedish Mazda 929

The prize winners in a row

The Datsun Fairlady, we can only imagine what it’s like to drive one.

Magnificent and very rare dark-blue mazda rx4 in the middle.

More Toyota Crowns (we are currently going through a phase).

Ultra-cool Datsun

Doesn’t the scene above look familiar? This meet is in Norway, but if you’re a gearhead, chances are good you’ve attended a similar event. Do you see anything in common?

Beautiful… It’s the only word that comes to mind….

First 3 people to correctly identify the vehicle below (in the comment section) will get a GBXM decal in the mail!

When we look at pictures like these, we are reminded just how much we have in common with our gearhead brothers and sisters around the world. Do you see yourself as part of a global community of automotive enthusiasts? How does that feel, knowing you’re part of an international movement promoting the responsible care and ownership of vehicles because they are more than just transportation? Why do you think our Norwegian brothers and sisters collect the old school Japanese cars?

In the glovebox:

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  • Jeremy

    Looks like a KE2x Toyota Corolla wagon maybe ?

  • Anonymous

    Sounds pretty close, Jeremy. Consider yourself a winner. We’ll be emailing you with more information very soon.

    Now, can anyone further nail this one down?

    **

  • Dennis DeJong

    No one who knows the EXACT model and year?

  • Knut

    Well actually it is a 1972 Corolla KE26 :-) The girl who owns it has made a blog about it, although rarely updated: http://corollake26.blogspot.com/

  • Dennis DeJong

    I know ;) I was looking for the year(range) and the exact type(KE26 instead of KE2X) :D

    Since you gave the absolute correct answer, you’ll get a decal as well. You’ll receive an email shortly!

  • E.K

    i got goosebumps going thru all the pictures here..european  admiring japanese cars..now thats heart-warming..

  • http://dr1665.com Brian Driggs

    Gearheads around the world!

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