GE2026
THE GRAND EUROPEAN 2026 IN NOORDWIJKERHOUT
FROM 24 – 30 AUGUSTUS 2026
At the request of members of the Cadillac clubs from Switzerland, Germany, and the US who attended the Grand European in Munich, the CCN will organize the Grand European in 2026.
The original goal of the Grand Europeans was to organize a Cadillac meeting in Europe every two years. This was a sort of equivalent for the annual Grand National of the Cadillac LaSalle Club in the US.
In 2026, Cadillac will participate in the Formula 1 Grand Prix for the first time. This means that Cadillac will participate for the first and last time in the Formula 1 race, which will be held in Zandvoort from August 21st to 23rd, 2026.
This is an additional reason to organize the GE immediately following the Grand Prix.
At the GE2013 in The Netherlands, there were 120 teams with 230 participants from 18 countries, with 110 Cadillacs.
The GE2013 is covered in three PDFs of the Standard, which can be found at www.cadillacclub.nl/ge2026/ or click on GE2026 in the top bar of the CCN homepage.
Participants can book a room at NH Hotel De Leeuwenhorst. with a parking deck for the Cadillacs.
The preliminary destinations for the GE2026 are (behind brackets is the distance from the NH Hotel):
1. Louwman Museum in Den Haag www.louwmanmuseum.nl (25 km)
2. DAF Museum in Eindhoven www.dafmuseum.nl, (by bus) (150 km)
3. Dutch Packard Collection Bleiswijk www.dutchpackardcollection.nl (40 km)
4. André Boer's Corvette Museum in Wezep www.autobedrijfandreboer.nl/het-bedrijf/museum (140 km)
5. Rotterdam city and harbour tour
6. Carel Wüst Museum in Oud Beijerland www.carelwustclassics.nl/en/ + private collection of Peter van Rijswijk in Klaaswaal (90 km) + driving tour to Zeeland
7. Visser Classique in Buren www.visscherclassique.nl (100 km)
8. Healey Museum Vreeland www.healeymuseum.nl (60 km)
9. Wovu in Veghel, classic car dealer with many Cadillacs, www.wovu.nl (130 km)
10. Metropole in Druten (www.metropole.nl), a large collection of classic cars and trucks (by bus) (130 km)
11. Zaanse Schans + Amsterdam canal tour (130 km)
12. Open Air museum Arnhem (www.openluchtmuseum.nl)
13. Hooper International Rolls Royce museum (www.hooperinternational.com) (130 km)
14. Space Expo (www.space-expo.nl/en) in Noorwijk
Some car collections are privately owned and can be visited only by appointment.
The GE2026 offers the opportunity to visit additional locations such as the Zuiderzee Museum in Enkhuizen, Kinderdijk, Madurodam miniature city in Den Haag and Oldtimer World in Brussel, Gallery Aaldering in Brummen.
We also like to include a visit to a restoration company.
In the evenings, presentations on various topics can be given.
As in 2013, Ruud Gersons is willing to give a presentation about the Dutch Painters in German and English.
This as a preparation for a visit to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
Presentations on restorations, the various Cadillac clubs, and the possibilities of technical modifications to Cadillacs, such as the use of disc brakes and other engines, can be interesting.
Details and prices of the excursions will follow soon.
The participants of the GE2026 can book rooms at the NH hotel De Leeuwenhorst Noordwijkerhout.
Room prices depend on the type of room, availability, day, whether payment is made in advance or at the hotel, and whether cancellation is possible.
The price for a double room, including tax and breakfast, is approximately €185 with a cancellation option, and €163 for a single room.
Click here for the list of most visited museums in the Netherlands
Sponsors
We are looking for sponsors who would like to advertise in the Standard (only) in 2026 or simply make a donation for GE2026.
The sponsorship money will be used for the excursions, specifically as a contribution to transportation, admission, meals, drinks, and refreshments at the party on Saturday, August 29th, at the NH Hotel in Noordwijkerhout.