Classic Car News and Drives

Is this the neatest BMW 333i of all?

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Is this the neatest BMW 333i of all?
From 1985 to 1987, BMW South Africa manufactured a limited number of the E30 333i. It was only ever manufactured here and has become a cult hero....
Posted in BMW, BMW 333i, E30

MODERN CLASSIC: BMW 325i Coupe (E36)

by Hannes Oosthuizen
MODERN CLASSIC: BMW 325i Coupe (E36)
It is rarer than an E36 M3, offers less power and torque, but costs a fraction compared to the M alternative while still offering much of what we ...
Posted in BMW, BMW 325i Coupe, BMW E36

BMW SA Chronicles EP.5 - The "naughty" '90s

by Hannes Oosthuizen
BMW SA Chronicles EP.5 - The "naughty" '90s
In the fifth episode of our video series celebrating the 50th Anniversary of BMW in South Africa, we look at the special cars of the '90s, and the...
Posted in BMW, BMW 850i, BMW beat the bends

The M1-engined 745i - The Secret South African BMW M7 - Official BMW SA Chronicles Ep3

by Hannes Oosthuizen
The M1-engined 745i - The Secret South African BMW M7 - Official BMW SA Chronicles Ep3
In Episode 3 of the Official BMW Group SA Chronicles, we take a look at how BMW South Africa created the 745i super-sedan, almost in secret. The d...
Posted in BMW, BMW 745i, BMW M7

How BMW’s South African Racecars were born – Official BMW Group SA Chronicles (Episode 2)

by Hannes Oosthuizen
How BMW’s South African Racecars were born – Official BMW Group SA Chronicles (Episode 2)
BMW Group SA produced the first-gen 5-Series in the ’70s and 80’s, but in the spirit of “Win on Saturday, Sell on Monday”, the Rosslyn-based brand...
Posted in BMW, bmw 530 mle, BMW 535i Lightweight, BMW South Africa

50 Years of BMW in South Africa : Official Video Series (Part 1)

by Hannes Oosthuizen
50 Years of BMW in South Africa : Official Video Series (Part 1)
In this new six-part video series, Cars.co.za collaborated with BMW Group South Africa to take a deep dive into the history of this iconic brand i...
Posted in BMW, BMW 1800 SA, BMW 2000 SA, Gusheshe

BMW Car Club Gauteng Concours d'Elegance 2023 (with video)

by Hannes Oosthuizen
BMW Car Club Gauteng Concours d'Elegance 2023 (with video)
With BMW celebrating its 50th anniversary in South Africa, the BMW Car Club Gauteng made sure that the 42nd staging of its annual Concours d'Elega...
Posted in bmw, bmw car club gauteng, bmw concours d'elegance

DRIVING THE CLASSIFIEDS: 1997 BMW 750iL (E38)

by Hannes Oosthuizen
DRIVING THE CLASSIFIEDS: 1997 BMW 750iL (E38)
With timeless styling, unmatched dynamism and Hollywood fame on its side, the E38-generation of BMW's flagship 7 Series is viewed by many enthusia...
Posted in BMW, BMW 7 Series, BMW 750iL, BMW E38

A pre-war BMW with a special South African racing history

by Hannes Oosthuizen
A pre-war BMW with a special South African racing history
We talk to Nick Middelmann about his very special BMW 319/2, a one-of-its-kind old-timer with a rather significant South African racing history.  ...
Posted in BMW, BMW 319/2, Ewold van Bergen, Nick Middelman, pre-war, vintage BMW

CONTINENTAL ICONS: BMW 2002tii (video)

by Hannes Oosthuizen
CONTINENTAL ICONS: BMW 2002tii (video)
In the first of a new four-part series we are celebrating Continental’s 75th birthday in South Africa. We will be featuring cars that were origina...
Posted in BMW, BMW 2002, BMW 2002tii, Continental

CLASSIC DRIVE: 1970 BMW 2800 CS

by Hannes Oosthuizen
CLASSIC DRIVE: 1970 BMW 2800 CS
Many of us would love to own one of the pinnacle BMW’s of the '70s, the 3.2 “Batmobile”, but doesn’t the 2800 CS offer much of the experience for...
Posted in BMW, BMW 2800 CS

CLASSIC DRIVE: BMW 2002 tii

by Hannes Oosthuizen
CLASSIC DRIVE: BMW 2002 tii
Built in the early 1970s, BMW's 2002 tii is arguably one of the prettiest and sportiest compact classics – 2002 Turbo aside. We drive this ex-UK c...
Posted in BMW, BMW 2002 tii