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Palmen Collectie - Het verhaal achter de schuurvondst

In April 2023, one of the most remarkable car collections of recent years was revealed: the Palmen Collection, assembled by Mr. Palmen over forty years.
The collection, spread across locations in Dordrecht and Ridderkerk, includes over 200 cars. Few people knew about it, and it was nearly lost one and a half years earlier when a Chevrolet Corvette caught fire in a warehouse in Dordrecht.

The media showed stunning images, raising questions: what is the history of these cars, who is Mr. Palmen, and why did he give up his collection? This book provides answers and presents the collection after its acquisition by Gallery Aaldering.

Through interviews with former owners and those who knew Mr. Palmen well, the book gives insight into the creation of the collection and the story of the collector. Richly illustrated, it offers a vivid view of this remarkable discovery in the world of classic cars.

Product details

Author:Ard op de Weegh, Arnoud op de Weegh
Details:128 pages, 12 x 8.5 x 0.63 in (30.5 x 21.5 x 1.6 cm), hardback
Illustrations:extensively illustrated
Language:Dutch
Publisher:Uitgeverij de Alk B.V. (NL, 2023)
ISBN:9789059612716
Book cover: Palmen Collectie - Het verhaal achter de schuurvondst | de Alk

Palmen Collectie - Het verhaal achter de schuurvondst

Language: Dutch

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