AutoRAI Podcast #42 – Live from Wheels Mariënwaerdt
September 17, 2025
In this episode, presenter Jur Raatjes and automotive journalist Nile van Leeuwen engage in conversation with five interesting guests.
- Mick de Haas, co-organizer of Wheels Mariënwaerdt, tells all about the largest outdoor car event in the Netherlands.
- Milton Laarman, as chairman of the junior jury, explains how participating vintage cars are judged for the election of “Best of Show.
- Roy Bolks, co-owner of www.metropole.nl Classics, talks about the success of the company, the museum full of classic vehicles and his passion for amphibious vehicles.
- Jasper Beukenkamp, owner of www.jbclassicbespoke.com, talks about the creation of a very special and unique car that debuted at the event: the Packard Excellence.
- Werner Budding, known as a car journalist and TV presenter, but also the driving force behind www.offthegrid4x4.com – organizer of completely arranged, highly adventurous car trips through special areas of the world. He tells exactly which routes to think about and what to expect during such an unforgettable trip.
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