In the Basque country, just a few minutes from Bilbao but hidden away in a spectacular wooded valley, stands Loizaga Tower, a 5,000-square metre fort which dates from medieval times. Entering it, we’re transported not only back to that era, but also to another equally fascinating but more recent period, thanks to its magnificent collection of classic cars, one of the best in the world. And especially impressive is the fleet of vintage Rolls-Royces, whose models all hail from the company’s British-owned past.
Following the death of the man behind this treasure trove, Miguel de la Via, in 2009, his nephews and nieces are preserving his legacy, with his niece, Maria López-Tapia de la Via, in the driving seat. We talked to her about her uncle’s twin labours of love…
