Nostalgic has been organizing authentic driving experiences behind the wheel of iconic classics on Europe's dream roads for 21 years.
Who are the people behind Nostalgic? Why do the people behind Nostalgic deserve your trust? Those questions and more will be answered on this page.
Building Nostalgic took a lot of sweat, tears and heart and soul. Despite all the opposition, we managed to establish a special tour operator on the market that was able to win customers and fans all over the world. Being able to share the enthusiasm and emotion of our customers again and again fills us and drives us to become even better.
We, (Walter Laimer and Gert Pichler), founded Nostalgic, but we would never have come this far without our motivated tour guides and back office team.
As a tourist trainee at the ADAC (Germany Automobile Club) I immediately struck gold when Nostalgic was looking for a Junior Event Manager for the office in Munich. I speak Italian and love Italy, moreover I love cars and especially classic cars, and exchanging advice with customers on the phone is a huge spark of fun to me. It has been a great challenge, but always enjoyable. Our guests come from all over the world, but thanks to extensive product training and my experience from the travel agency, we have everything under control by our small, but fine team. From time to time I also have the chance to take part in events myself, where I get to know the service providers personally. The latter makes it easier to avoid many cliffhangers from the daily work in the office.
My name is Felix, I have been supporting Nostalgic as Event Manager since spring 2022. Working professionally with automobiles was a long-cherished dream: I was able to organize and accompany training courses on well-known racetracks for M GmbH and its motorsport sector. And all the way up north, where BMW offers exciting winter training courses. But since I'm fond of summer, the sun and everything Mediterranean, the advertisement at Nostalgic was a hit. With incredible passion, the small, highly motivated team is on the road from one unique journey to the next, with classic cars in incredible collector's condition. I am your contact person on the phone and I am also regularly present at events when you drive through beautiful landscapes at the wheel of our vintage car, with the wind in your hair and a fine glass of wine in the evening. Nostalgic is not only the first choice for our guests, but also for every employee who loves cars!
My name is Khari Henderson, I’m 26 years old from Albuquerque, New Mexico in the U.S. I’ve been learning German for about 10 years now, and I was fortunate to be an exchange student in Germany in 2012. I studied in Texas near Dallas at University of North Texas and after graduating, moved here to Munich in 2018 to get my Masters in English Studies from Ludwig-Maximilian University. Naturally I love cars, and have worked with my grandfather on his baby blue ‘69 Ford Bronco for many years of my life. In his memory, I am happy to have the opportunity to work with classics from around the world and put the knowledge he gave me to good use. Nostalgic has been a fantastic student job for me with all the right responsibilities. I speak in German while gradually trying to improve daily. I also feel valued as a native speaker in that I can help our ever-growing guests from the U.S.A. So as a fellow speaker, though all of the team speaks fantastic English, I am always happy to give an additional bit of confidence for the Nostalgic team.
I have been supporting the Munich team in all matters relating to the internal organisation of your trip since April 2024. With 20 years of professional experience, I look forward to answering your questions about your booking, services, processing, payments and special services. After training as a travel agent and studying business administration, I worked continuously in tourism and gained my practical knowledge in travel agencies and with tour operators. My wanderlust and thirst for adventure were always with me, which took me to different destinations and gave me many exciting, international experiences. At Nostalgic, I love the combination of high-quality travel experiences, picturesque destinations and a discerning but approachable travelling public that is second to none.
Luca:
I am 23 years old and hail from the French Riviera. For several years now, I have been studying management and psychology. I was fortunate enough to grow up multilingual and interact with people from various countries. Before joining Nostalgic, I spent several months hitchhiking through Morocco. As a tour guide, I look forward to expanding my knowledge of classic cars and exploring exciting regions with our guests.
Fabio:
Born in 2002, I am studying sports management and have a passion for classic cars, from sporty Alfa Romeos to elegant Mercedes-Benz SLs. Additionally, I have an above-average affinity for Italy. Having already worked in service and met various types of guests, I can say that the best part of Nostalgic is truly the guests: it's incredible how people from all over the world become friends, have fun, and enjoy the shared experience in such a short time!
Alex:
As a native of Sindelfingen, I was practically born with a passion for Mercedes-Benz. Now, having the opportunity to work with these historic automobiles excites me immensely. I am currently in my second season with Nostalgic and have been on several trips. What I enjoy most is the close collaboration with colleagues and watching the guests emerge from the classic cars with beaming smiles. The excellent food at Carla's and the stunning landscapes are just the icing on the cake! When I’m not traveling with Nostalgic, I am pursuing my medical studies in Innsbruck. I can’t wait to hit the road again with Nostalgic and drive the most beautiful routes in Sicily, my favorite destination.
Balanstraße 73 / 81541 München
Office: +49 (0)89 5454060
Fax: +49 (0)89 5454066
E-mail: info@nostalgic.de
