I wish that America just had the Netherlands road design, bike infrastructure, public transit, beautiful structures, all that good stuff! American cars coexisting with all other great things about the Netherlands is amazing to me!
That was awesome! I honestly didn't know that American cars had such a good following in the Netherlands. I knew from facebook groups that American cars have a following in Germany, which is a major automotive producing country so it's not that surprising. I had figured since fuel prices in the Netherlands are high and most people ride bicycles, cars wouldn't be that popular as a hobby. But here I am pleasantly surprised!
Most people ride bicycles here, true. But they also drive a car. Fuel prices are very high here and government is deliberating to increase the liter price with 30 cents, which is n increase of 15% on the current liter price, but almost a doubling of the excise. My brother-in-law just bought a chevy pickup from the sixties/seventies and wants to restore the casco and overhaul the engine in his spare time of the next two years. I’m afraid the when it’s ready, he won’t have money for gas anymore😮
AH Dude, you passed by the 68 Charger...and buying a barn find or a old truck is the way to go and put your heart and soul into it...looks good maybe a trip to the big Heineken store and the old lady loves Amsterdam, giddyup Kerleem
I'm impressed. There are at least hundreds, but possibly even more than 1000 American cars.🤔 I'm especially impressed by the number of new and newer American cars. (So many cars between 1991-2023)
There is a relation between us cars and the Netherlands, in fact a lot of us cars had been sold new in the Netherlands because we had the dealerships also here so a lot of us ford and even the big trucks Mack were sold and were very popular in the Netherlands but later they had to stop because of the enviroment rules. There are still a lot of original sold us cars and trucks back in those days here so its not very strange you see a lot of those cars/trucks here. Its true that there will be more by importing used us cars but also new ones that had actually been sold here to his first owner!
The Mustang is sold here, but it's a lifestyle car and lifestyle cars generally aren't extremely popular in many European countries...I do tend to see more mustangs regularly in Germany (more of a large car market), but there are quite a few in NL as well.
Dutch mustang owner here. Mustang is sold in europe but generally at way higher prices than the US. this is due to certain laws that increase taxes on high emission vehicles. for example: USA 2015 2.3 Ecoboost: $25,300 NL 2015 2,3 Ecoboost: €55.195 USA 2015 V8 GT: $32,300 NL 2015 V8 GT: € 112.195 in the end it is cheaper to import the car 3 - 4 years later then buy one new. Way cheaper to import it with damage (70% of NL sold mustangs have a damage history)
these pickup trucks look somewhat cool here in the south limburg, in the heuvelland especially with farmers. I live in Heerlen, every so often I see the same RAM and a couple of other fords pickup trucks, but maaan, oh maan, how cringe is it to see a shiny, clean sparkling truck driving through a bigger city, just because... cruising through bike lanes, and smaller cars. I really wonder what's going through their minds, same with SUV's. I hope it's a temporary trend/hype...
AMERICA!! IN EUROPE!!!
They should’ve had a black trans am out in front of those cop cars! That is real Americano!
Omg that confederate flag is way too funny😭😂😂
Haha I know right? Highlight of the day 😆😆😆
That Cobra behind you at 2:00
Ive always liked that car.
I wish that America just had the Netherlands road design, bike infrastructure, public transit, beautiful structures, all that good stuff! American cars coexisting with all other great things about the Netherlands is amazing to me!
agreed it would be a great combo.
thanks for watching!
That was awesome! I honestly didn't know that American cars had such a good following in the Netherlands. I knew from facebook groups that American cars have a following in Germany, which is a major automotive producing country so it's not that surprising. I had figured since fuel prices in the Netherlands are high and most people ride bicycles, cars wouldn't be that popular as a hobby. But here I am pleasantly surprised!
Indeed! Thanks for watching 😀
Most people ride bicycles here, true. But they also drive a car. Fuel prices are very high here and government is deliberating to increase the liter price with 30 cents, which is n increase of 15% on the current liter price, but almost a doubling of the excise. My brother-in-law just bought a chevy pickup from the sixties/seventies and wants to restore the casco and overhaul the engine in his spare time of the next two years. I’m afraid the when it’s ready, he won’t have money for gas anymore😮
9:20 59' el dorado ❤
In love with our Foose stallion Mustang in the background at 8:06 😍
💯
Awesome video. My Silverado( the red one) was behind the big silver one in the start of the video. But mine is small compare to that one🙈
AH Dude, you passed by the 68 Charger...and buying a barn find or a old truck is the way to go and put your heart and soul into it...looks good maybe a trip to the big Heineken store and the old lady loves Amsterdam, giddyup Kerleem
Haha indeed
3:20 bro I live in georgia and the confederate flag is common but to see it there is crazy! lol
It was crazy for me to see it too 🤣🤣
I'm impressed. There are at least hundreds, but possibly even more than 1000 American cars.🤔
I'm especially impressed by the number of new and newer American cars. (So many cars between 1991-2023)
Yes definitely! I figured you would enjoy seeing this 😀
12:00 yeah they use different names, my father has the f150 lobo and I've seen that silverados are called cheyenne in Mexico
Yeah, cool to see a "Lobo" in person!
Nice video man. Hopefully the pontiac will be restorated someday!
Cool video! I love to hear the story’s between the US and NL.
Yes I love comparing and contrasting. Thanks for watching!
@@Kerleem probably till next event 😜
A confederate flag in the Netherlands. I'm speechless haha.
😆😆 I know right?!
There is a relation between us cars and the Netherlands, in fact a lot of us cars had been sold new in the Netherlands because we had the dealerships also here so a lot of us ford and even the big trucks Mack were sold and were very popular in the Netherlands but later they had to stop because of the enviroment rules.
There are still a lot of original sold us cars and trucks back in those days here so its not very strange you see a lot of those cars/trucks here.
Its true that there will be more by importing used us cars but also new ones that had actually been sold here to his first owner!
I have noticed this! I feel like the Netherlands is the most "American" European country in some ways sometimes.
Well done video 😊
Thank you 😁 🇺🇸🚗
They sell the Ram 1500 in Germany to the consumer market, I think in Nordic countries too.
Yes but it’s technically gray market through certified importers.
12:36 favorite part of the show for sure!
I was just wondering if Europeans see our cars the way we see their cars. Or at least their opinions on them it's interesting
Haha yep! They’re special cars here
Great video, will you be attending Japfest Assen by any chance?
I wasn’t planning on it but maybe next time!
American pick ups are the same size as European semis!
Haha basically
Thought you sold the Grand Marquis
It’s still for sale 😆
So importing my car I have to convert my dash to kilometers?
I don’t think so. I have seen cars here from the US with MPH speedos
@@Kerleem Good to know! Shipping is about 4k im not sure what they will get me for with inspections
I’m surprised Mustang doesn’t have a huge presence in Europe considering ford is a giant in the European market.
The Mustang is sold here, but it's a lifestyle car and lifestyle cars generally aren't extremely popular in many European countries...I do tend to see more mustangs regularly in Germany (more of a large car market), but there are quite a few in NL as well.
Dutch mustang owner here. Mustang is sold in europe but generally at way higher prices than the US. this is due to certain laws that increase taxes on high emission vehicles. for example:
USA 2015 2.3 Ecoboost: $25,300
NL 2015 2,3 Ecoboost: €55.195
USA 2015 V8 GT: $32,300
NL 2015 V8 GT: € 112.195
in the end it is cheaper to import the car 3 - 4 years later then buy one new.
Way cheaper to import it with damage (70% of NL sold mustangs have a damage history)
lol the confederate flag around 3:25
lol yeah
these pickup trucks look somewhat cool here in the south limburg, in the heuvelland especially with farmers. I live in Heerlen, every so often I see the same RAM and a couple of other fords pickup trucks, but maaan, oh maan, how cringe is it to see a shiny, clean sparkling truck driving through a bigger city, just because... cruising through bike lanes, and smaller cars. I really wonder what's going through their minds, same with SUV's. I hope it's a temporary trend/hype...
Any Teslas or Rivians? Those are American, after all.
Haha good point. I didn’t see any!
The Netherlands is full of Tesla's. There's a Tesla mega factory in the Netherlands.
Why do they have a confederate? 3:35 flag
Just because it’s perceived as part of the American culture.
I doubt they actually know or understand what it means how it’s used in the US
@@Kerleem Well I drove around with it in the Netherlands, because indeed no one knows. Putting on some "Rebel Son" hahaah! :P