This weekend, the Netherlands turned into a sea of orange for Koningsdag (King’s Day) - and what better way to join the celebration than with some seriously eye-catching machinery? To mark the occasion, we’ve handpicked ten of the most stunning orange cars spotted across the country in recent times.
While not all of them were captured during this year's Koningsdag itself, each one perfectly matches the vibrant spirit of the day. From hypercars to track toys, here are our top 10 orange showstoppers:
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Donkervoort D8 GTO RS - What better way to kick things off than with a Dutch icon? This lightweight rocket, finished in a brilliant orange, was shining under the sun in Blaricum.
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Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster R190 - A true head-turner spotted in Zeist. This AMG drop-top looked absolutely striking, with the orange paint gleaming in the light.
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McLaren Senna - From Utrecht, something truly wild: a McLaren Senna wrapped in a black-and-orange camo pattern. A loud and aggressive statement on wheels.
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KTM X-Bow Dallara - Spotted in Laren, this orange rocket is the perfect track-focused toy for sunny days - pure, raw driving fun.
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Porsche 991 GT3 RS MkI - Seen from above in Breda, this Lava Orange GT3 RS looked every bit the hardcore track machine it was born to be.
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McLaren 750S Spider - Captured in Melick, right in the middle of the street during a photoshoot, with its doors up proudly showing off its brilliant orange shade.
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Porsche 718 Spyder RS Weissach Package - On the highway in Amersfoort, this bright orange Spyder RS with gold wheels flew past, the passenger giving a friendly wave to the spotter.
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Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series C190 - Another highway legend, spotted near Werkendam. This orange AMG GT Black Series looked like it was ready to devour the road.
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De Tomaso Pantera - Also seen in Amersfoort, a classic done right. The De Tomaso Pantera’s bold orange paint perfectly suits its timeless, aggressive lines.
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Aston Martin DBX707 - From Gorinchem comes something for the whole family: a matte orange DBX707, blending supercar power with SUV practicality.
If you're not familiar with Koningsdag, here’s the quick story:
It's the Netherlands’ national holiday, celebrated every year on April 27th (or on April 26th if the 27th falls on a Sunday) in honor of King Willem-Alexander's birthday. Until 2013, it was known as Koninginnedag (Queen’s Day) and was held mostly on April 30th. On Koningsdag, the whole country turns orange - the color of the royal House of Oranien-Nassau - with festivals, concerts, parades, and massive flea markets where anyone can sell their goods tax-free. Many cities also kick off celebrations the night before with Koningsnacht. Every year, the King and his family visit a different town or city, joining the festivities, and the event is broadcast live on national TV.
It’s a day of pure joy, national pride - and for us petrolheads, the perfect excuse to celebrate some orange automotive greatness too.
