Mille Miglia road trip · 2026
The little Fiat that could
A 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, 2,500 km, the Furka Pass, Brescia and Sirmione. Nobody told him he was the smallest car in the convoy, so he became the biggest story.
The worst influencer money can buy.
He doesn't want your money anyway.
Collector, rally driver, museum guide, keynote speaker and host of the Distinguished Gentleman's Drive Antwerp. Knows the difference between a Lancia Stratos and a stratospheric maintenance bill. Actually, there isn't one.
Not sponsored. Sadly.
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The credentials
1.9M
views on a single reel
Nobody was more surprised than me. Except possibly my wife. Watch the reel
9,127
followers on Instagram
According to my wife, 9,127 people encouraging a serious medical condition.
2,500 km
Belgium to the Mille Miglia, over the Alps
In a 40-horsepower Fiat Cinquecento. With a spare fan belt and a fire extinguisher.
Extensive experience in the automotive industry. As a customer. A very, very good customer.
Follower count live from Instagram. Reel views from Instagram Insights.
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Most influencers travel business class.
I travel with a spare fan belt and a fire extinguisher.
The Zoute GT Rally · BEHVA Rally
On the podium
Goldie on the podium of the prestigious Zoute GT Rally, surrounded by cars worth more than my street. The Italian lady was not surprised. Everyone else was.
Squadra Abarth & Rally Collection
Behind the collection
Rally and Abarth history, told by a volunteer guide who knows which car did what, where, and how much it cost to fix afterwards.
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Entry list
Excellent taste. Questionable financial judgment. Most of them work. Occasionally.
| No. | Year | Car | Also known as | Driver's note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 1965 | Fiat Vignale 1300 S | Goldie | Coachbuilt by Vignale, tuned by Giannini. Still convinced she has racing ambitions. |
| 02 | 1966 | Lancia Fulvia Berlina 2C | Bettina | Baby blue, boxy and gloriously battle-worn. Patina, not paint. |
| 03 | 1994 | Fiat Cinquecento | Tino | 40 horsepower. Nobody told him he was the smallest car in the convoy. |
| 04 | 1996 | Alfa Romeo GTV V6 TB | The sensible one | Pininfarina drama around Alfa's turbo V6. Sensible? Certainly not. Memorable? Every kilometre. |
| 05 | 1997 | Lancia Kappa Coupé 2.4 | The rescue | A forgotten flagship, saved from anonymity. Project. Stay tuned. |
| 06 | 2019 | Jaguar F-Type | 774RW | The plate salutes Jaguar's 1953 Le Mans win. The only modern one here, and it knows it. |
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Live from the driver's seat
Ladies and gentlemen, you need this. Pointing at things I cannot afford.
Straight off @kobomotive. Updates itself every time I post.
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On stage
Keynote speaker · 20 to 55 minutes
Speaker of the Year. In the building industry, admittedly. But hey, I won.
The stage is nothing new. I entertain your audience with automotive history they never thought about, and a few things I did myself. Anything from a 20-minute opener to a 55-minute keynote.
T1
The women who built the car
How women shaped the early days of the automotive industry. Prepare to rewrite a few textbooks.
T2
The ugliest car ever
Every audience has an opinion. Most of them are wrong.
T3
Wheels in space
How Americans and Russians fought to put wheels on the Moon and other planets. Tyre pressure: complicated.
T4
Sorry, Uber
Somebody had the same idea in 1914. And it worked.
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I don't want your money.
I've owned Italian cars for decades. I'm clearly not interested in money. I want access to extraordinary cars and fascinating stories. And possibly the keys. Definitely the keys.
Events and rallies
Paddock, preview and behind-the-scenes access. Driver and owner stories from inside the event, not from the grandstand.
Auctions and collections
Early previews, a conversation with your specialists and the stories behind the lots. Not a copy of the catalogue.
Museums and heritage
Curator-led stories, restoration insights and rare-car features, from someone who guides visitors through a collection himself.
What you get
One original reel, three to five Stories and a recap, built around an editorial idea we agree on together. Knowledgeable storytelling for a niche audience that actually cares. Independent voice, partnerships always disclosed, scope agreed case by case.
Oh, and one more thing. I promised my wife I'd leave the chequebook at home. She never mentioned the credit card.
