Visit to the impressive collection of Autopitch

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Visit to the impressive collection of Autopitch

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In the South of the Netherlands you can find a business named Autopitch. Started off collecting Z8's (they now have every verson and every color made including those of Alpina), then they moved on to other collectible classic BMW models. Some cars are offered for sale, most aren't though. We visited the business for an article for The Ultimate Classic Magazine.

Starting off with the well known barn find M1, found after more than 30 years of hibernation deep down in Sicily with only 7.000 kms on the odometer, on its original tyres and with matching gloves and suitcase set.

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over to a one of 2 ever produced midnight blue Z8

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The ultimate piece in the collection must be this rare series 1 507, with full documentation, full history, original 1957 license and registration, unrestored, and one of 2 early models ever made in the combination Elfenbein with blue and white leather, interior also is fully original.

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What a day that was! :shock


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What a collection. And brought together in a very short period of time... nice pics, J!
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I'm speechless, Jeroen. Very impressive, almost hard to believe that all this BMW candy is brought together in one place... Very nice pics too, of course!

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Thanks gents! Perhaps we can use this as start or finish point for a meet & drive day, one day!
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OMG :shock
I will call them and ask how much they are asking for the whole business
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It is the uncle of a friend of mine. It is about 15 minutes driving for me, but still not been there. I think I go this year take a look over there.

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Definitely worth while!
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Great pics Jeroen, nice to see lots of special cars in one place. Looks worth a visit.
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