Classic car enthusiast Jane Weitzmann has a passion for “proper cars” that have “soul,” and she has amassed a collection of 50 such vehicles from across the decades. Her collection includes BMWs, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and even a Vanwall, the only one of its type in the world. Some of her favorite cars include a Triumph Fury, built as a prototype, which is the only one of its kind in the world. She also loves her Iso Grifo, an Italian-made vehicle whose seat John Lennon once sat in, leaving his literal mark on the unicorn-like car.
One of the reasons why Ms. Weitzmann loves her classic cars more than modern ones, aside from their unique designs and historical value, is that they have “soul.” She finds modern cars to be “soulless” and appreciates the way classic cars get people’s attention. For instance, driving her Fiat Gamine, which she describes as a “Noddy car,” attracts people’s attention, and many grown men will stand by the side of the road, waving.
Ms. Weitzmann inherited her love for classic cars from her late father, who shared her passion for cars that you could open the bonnet and see what was inside. Although her hobby is expensive, Ms. Weitzmann acknowledged that the vehicles should appreciate in value, which lessens the costs’ impact. Her collection has become her “passion,” and she has no plans to stop collecting just yet, saying that she would never rule out getting another one.
While her older son thinks she is slightly mad for having such an obsession, the younger one enjoys it too doesn’t discourage her. Her sons know how much Ms. Weitzmann loves her classic cars and happily supports her passion
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