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\nMy name is Robi Rizvic, and I live in Haarlem. As you might infer from my last name, my roots are in the former Yugoslavia. Thanks to my bilingual upbringing, I speak Croatian fluently and know the country inside out. <\/span><\/p>\n
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Like many visitors to this site, I am a lover of classic automobiles, especially the Matra brand.<\/p>\n
I regularly drove our Matra along the beautiful Croatian coastline, enjoying breathtaking views and challenging curves.<\/p>\n
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During these rides it occurred to me how special it would be to tour Croatia together with other true classic car enthusiasts. So at the end of 2012 I started working out a plan. In June 2013 this resulted in a six-day Croatia Matra tour, during which we made an unforgettable trip with twenty Matras and forty participants of various nationalities. <\/p>\n
The success and fun we experienced on this trip inspired me to establish “Road4classicS.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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The goal of Roads4classicS is to offer tours that create a complete and unforgettable car adventure. Participants experience the pure driving experience of their classic (and exclusive) car or motorcycle during the tour. <\/p>\n
All this takes place in beautiful, authentic surroundings, with varied routes along the coast, inland and through mountainous terrain.<\/p>\n
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