The website josefganz.org is created by Paul Schilperoord and Lorenz Schmid. Paul Schilperoord is a writer/journalist and industrial designer from the Netherlands, who became fascinated by Josef Ganz and started to research his life and work. During his research he met Lorenz Schmid, who is a descendant of Josef Ganz’s uncle Alfred Ganz. From this first meeting a strong friendship started, as well as a strong passion to promote the life and work of Josef Ganz.
On josefganz.org you can find all information and activities around Ganz: the books, the documentary film, his vehicles, news about concerts and other cultural events, media and much more.
In 2009, Paul published his first book about Josef Ganz in the Netherlands. At the highly succesful book launch, he and Lorenz had the opportunity to drive one lap in Ganz’s original 1931 May Bug prototype on the racing circuit in Zandvoort.
Paul (behind the wheel) & Lorenz in the 1931 May Bug prototype
The first Dutch book was followed by publications in Portuguese (2010), German (2011), and English (2012). A new, updated edition of the Dutch book was released in 2014. In 2017, Dutch production studio Submarine will realize a feature documentary about Josef Ganz based on Paul’s research.
In 2015, Paul and Lorenz purchased a unique 1933 Standard Superior Type 1 with its original chassis and running gear but largely modified bodywork. Their goal is to renovate this car back to original via a crowdfunding campaign. Together, they also own an unrestored Standard Superior Type 2 which will be used as an example for rebuilding the Type 1’s wooden bodywork.
Paul (left) and Lorenz (right) with the 1933 Standard Superior project car
For more than 15 years, we have been committed to making Josef Ganz’s successful life known. Kindly, numerous people have supported us on our way, with a lot of heart and soul, valuable tips and now and then also with financial support. We are very grateful for this. If you would also like to support our work, you can do so with a donation of your choice via the link below. We thank you in advance!
