DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

Hi from Nova Scotia, Canada.

My car is a '74 914 2.0, presently in the shop for full engine and transmission overhaul and installation of an air conditioning system.

I'm planning a European trip for summer 2023. My daughter lives in Scotland and inlaws in northern Italy. Those will be my sort of bases for exploring. Two week ride to Shetland, and a three week trip through Germany, Italy, and France.

I expect there will be some sort of rally in Stuttgart for Porsche 75th anniversary.

Hope to meet other drivers during the adventure.

Welcome to DDK!

Welcome.

2023 is also the big LeMans anniversary celebrations

Hi Warren

Welcome.
Where is your daughter based in Scotland?

Regards
Mike

She lives near Anstruther with husband and their two daughters

Where and when is LeMans celebration?
914International will be in France.
It could be a very busy summer!

Warren914 wrote:Where and when is LeMans celebration?
914International will be in France.
It could be a very busy summer!

Where … LeMans

It’s the centenary of LeMans in 2023, so the 24hrs will inevitably be a special event, but most of us will be heading to the Classic event and it’s celebrations which is usually first week of July

Warren914 wrote:She lives near Anstruther with husband and their two daughters

Lovely place to live.
I’m on the other coast.
Quite appropriate you live in Nova Scotia!
Have a great trip!

Regards
Mike

Ah, the Scotia. Best of all the Nova special editions.

Mike:

Part of the drive will be to visit Orkney and Shetland, followed by Outer Hebrides and back to Anstruther. Figure it's about 3-weeks to do the loop without rushing.

Warren914 wrote:Mike:

Part of the drive will be to visit Orkney and Shetland, followed by Outer Hebrides and back to Anstruther. Figure it's about 3-weeks to do the loop without rushing.

Sounds like a great plan. There is so much to see on that journey but three weeks should be enough.
Orkney is fascinating, Outer Hebrides are stunning, west coast fabulous.
Why don’t you do a little photo blog on here when you get going?


Regards
Mike

Lots of planning to do prior to departure. Retirement planned end of next year and the trip will be summer 2023. I've been looking at European cell phone data packages and will be taking lots of photos. Don't have a copilot for the full trip. My daughter has expressed interest in part of the trip as has my gf. Neither of them can take time off work and studies for the full 8-10 weeks away. Northern Scotland may be a solo ride.

Welcome. I lived in Ontario for 2 years so know what your winters are like so much respect for anyone looking after a classic in Canada.

Keep us updated on your dates. Maybe some on here will join you for sections

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