About S2 Classic Cars; a quirky start
In the ordinary world, a company is founded to serve numerous customers and maximize turnover and profit. As a successful entrepreneur with furniture factories abroad, André Schoenmakers founded S2 Classic Cars with a different motive, namely, to do better than others, in restoring, repairing, and preparing his own collection of exclusive sports cars.
New showroom and workshops
In 2020, the company moved to the current building on the Goudstraat in Hengelo. A large showroom has been set up in the new building to house Schoenmakers’ private collection, showcase classic cars for sale, and offer collector cars on behalf of customers. Adjacent to the showroom is the technical workshop, where all restoration and repair work,
Joined Forces
Working with the right partners is important in the pursuit of perfection. In specialist areas, S2 Classic Cars engages experienced partners to prevent mistakes, to achieve the best result and to improve its own strengths. S2 Classic Cars uses leading Dutch specialists for finishing and painting the chassis and bodies. Surface treatments, like chrome plating, and upholstery work,
From Mille Miglia participation to sponsor
The emphasis is clearly on Mille Miglia ‘eligible’ automobiles from the late 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. This preference arose from the fascination with the legendary Italian '1000 Miglia' road race that was held 24 times in the period 1927 – 1957. After the first participation in the modern variant, in the form of a fast regularity ‘rally’, on the picturesque roads...
Expansion of services
In 2023, S2 Classic Cars acquired the assets of S + S Tuning, incorporating several British classic Car specialists into its team. Special tools and machines for service, repair and maintenance of British classics, and vintage cars, are now also available in their workshop. In 2023 a decision was made to expand the company’s services. The restoration services for exclusive...