Hammink Performance in Germany at the Essen Motorshow

Hammink Performance, Factory Five’s official European representative located in the Netherlands, has just arrived home from a 9 day stint exhibiting at the Essen Motorshow in Essen, Germany. Hammink Performance has been exhibiting at the Essen show for many years, and this year’s show saw nearly 360,000 attendees – the highest attendance recorded in the last 5 years.

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This year’s display included a 5.0L Coyote-powered Mk4 Challenge Car, a 351-powered Mk4, and a full-fendered, Coyote-powered ’33 Hot Rod Coupe which was delivered during the show to its new owner. Check out some photos below!

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Hammink Performance’s Marco Bouwhuis shows customer Franck S. from Belgium his finished Hot Rod for the first time.

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Hammink’s own Factory Five Mk4 Challenge Car with Coyote power under the hood.

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L-R – Michael R., Jan Hammink, Jochen T., Freek Hammink.

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Freek Hammink explaining the Mk4’s engine setup. Customer Peter R. and Jan Hammink are on the right.

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The Hammink Performance display drew strong crowds throughout the nine-day event.

You can view more photos from the event on Hammink Performance’s Facebook page.

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