An experienced driver, Roland Bombeek founded Modern Car. His first regular clients are the British and Australian embassies.

Modern Car undertakes its first missions for the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Royal Palace.

Modern Car takes care of the transport for the royal family and other personalities at the funeral of King Leopold III of Belgium.

The first stretch Mercedes joins the fleet.

Modern Car purchases its first Mercedes S.

Modern Car purchases its first 8-seater minibus.

A prestigious Rolls Royce Shadow I joins the Modern Car fleet.

Modern Car takes care of the transport for the royal family and other personalities at the wedding of Princess Astrid and Prince Lorenz of Belgium.

The visit of President Reagan marks the start of Modern Car's work with the Embassy of the United States. Since then, Modern Car has been part of the transport arrangements for US Presidents and high level members of the  government visiting Belgium and other.

Modern Car takes over Auto Confort and the service contract of Carey International Limousine.

Modern Car acquires its first 20-seater luxury coach.

Modern Car handles transport for the royal family and other personalities at the funeral of King Baudouin.

Modern Car purchases a 34-seater luxury coach.

Modern Car moves from Laeken to its new and bigger headquarters in Jette.

Modern Car provides vehicles for the wedding of Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium.

Modern Car secures its biggest one-off contract, for Euro 2000.

Stéphane Bombeek takes over the management of Modern Car.

Modern Car provides vehicles for the wedding of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire of Belgium.

Modern Car adds two Audi A8s to its fleet.

Mr Roland Bombeek and Mrs Bombeek hand the day-to-day management of the firm over to their son Stéphane.

Roland Bombeek is appointed Official Purveyor to the Court of Belgium.

Stéphane Bombeek is granted, in turn, the title of Official Purveyor to the Court of Belgium.

Modern Car becomes part of the international Tristar network.

The first series 7 BMWs join the Modern Car fleet.

Modern Car takes over AAAC Limousine services.