Remembering one of life’s great connectors – Charles Evans / Douze Coupes
The House of Von Dirk exists to document the people, machines and stories that bring automotive culture to life.
It would feel wrong to talk about connection, community and shared journeys without remembering our sorely missed friend, Charles Evans, better known to many as Douze Coupes.
356 Spring Drive, a day that stays longer than it lasted
Midweek seems like an odd time for a group drive. But is it?
Wet Sunday mornings in South London are ForeverGood
With a gathering planned at ForeverGood in Druid Street, it was time to venture out into the rain. The Indian stayed in the garage this time. A warm, dry car felt like the sensible choice as South London disappeared beneath grey skies and steady drizzle.
Rock Channel Classics at Aubrey Halls
Sunday morning. It’s early, damp and dark. Nothing that would put us off a trip down to the south coast for Rock Channel Classics at Aubrey Halls.
Where past and present share the same ground
Cold air, early light and a quiet pull towards something familiar. A former airfield, a gathering of machines and the stories that keep them alive.
Where the cold fades, and the stories start
Where the cold fades, something else takes over. Not just cars, but people, stories and a way in.
The Final Brew of the Year: Wrapping Up with the Legends Drivers Club
As 2024 sped toward its finish line, there was still time for one final Legends Drivers Club event. Following the success of the Christmas Brew just a week earlier, I wasn’t expecting much of a turnout on this damp, misty morning. Yet, by now, I should know better than to underestimate the draw of Andre’s events. Over 80 Porsches, spanning all types and eras, created a visual and aural treat for everyone who braved the weather.
Art Cars on the Green and Buggies in the Bunkers: Classics at the Clubhouse in Full Swing
Summer sun, great people and an array of the finest air-cooled Volkswagens and Porsches displayed along the fairways and bunkers of the perfectly groomed Sandford Springs Golf Club made for a great weekend.