After participating in the Barrel Challenge in 2018 (something completely different from driving around in a luxury sports car), Erwin became enthusiastic about road-tripping in a group. During the “Corona period” (2020) Erwin decided to trade in his motorbike for a Corvette C6. Not long after, an Audi RS5 was added — and that’s when the love for fast cars was born! Erwin & Shirley regularly went out together to enjoy driving tours.
While touring, more and more ideas started to emerge for Erwin & Shirley. How great would it be to share this with other enthusiasts and bring together people who share the same passion? The more, the merrier! Erwin & Shirley decided to put their ideas on paper. Erwin (an IT professional by trade) built a website himself and via social media they promoted their first edition: the “Heuvelland Edition”. On Sunday, July 19, 2020, the very first Fancycartours edition became a reality. After that day, they knew for sure: we’re going to do this more often! Fancycartours was born!
After the successful first edition, Erwin & Shirley got to work and developed all their ideas. They are not only partners in life, but also partners in crime in their work. With Erwin’s IT experience and strong commercial skills and Shirley’s talent for organization, they form a powerful team! They spend most of their “free time” coming up with and preparing new editions, mapping out routes, selecting restaurants, and more. Fortunately, they both have a passion for travel and food. ; -) Every edition is fully test-driven in advance by Erwin & Shirley themselves — including the international trips — so they can stand 100% behind every tour they offer. Now, a few years and quite a few cars ;- ) later, they have organized more than 80 editions at home and abroad. Erwin & Shirley love giving people a great time, meeting new people, and bringing together those who share the same passion!
At every edition, there is a media team present to capture all the beautiful moments we experience together. The media crew is positioned at various spots along the route to shoot the perfect photos and footage, and they are also present during the stops to capture the atmosphere. After the tour, all photos are shared with the participants so they can show friends, family, and colleagues what an amazing experience they’ve had. The videographer creates a cool summary in the form of an aftermovie as a lasting memory of the tour.
Thijs has been with us since the very first edition and always strives for the perfect shot in which every car stands out. Thijs is an enthusiastic automotive photographer. By choosing the right locations along the route, shooting razor-sharp photos, and applying subtle post-processing, every fancy car looks fantastic in the pictures. With Thijs behind the camera, every participant is guaranteed a stunning action photo of their pride and joy during the tour.
Jerome is an enthusiastic hobby photographer with a great passion for automotive photography. Thanks to his excellent photographic eye and his ability to find the perfect spot, he always captures the perfect shot!
Remco is a star in visual storytelling — he always goes for the best shots. He brings everyone’s memories to life and, with his creative editing, produces highly professional aftermovies.
Daan brings expertise in videography, editing, and concept development. His specialty lies in creating immersive visual stories. With his creativity and ability to capture the right moments, he consistently delivers atmospheric aftermovies.