Classic Car News and Drives

CLASSIC DRIVE: Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta

by Hannes Oosthuizen
CLASSIC DRIVE: Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta
We drive what could very well be Ferrari’s best naturally-aspirated, mid-engined machine: the 458 Speciale Aperta.  Words: Wilhelm LutjeharmsImage...
Posted in Ferrari, Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta

Carlo Viglietti Motors - Ferrari In The Blood

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Carlo Viglietti Motors - Ferrari In The Blood
It's a little-known fact that Viglietti Motors was only the second concessionaire for Ferrari outside of mainland Europe, with only the United Ki...
Posted in Ferrari, Viglietti

Living with a 1964 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Living with a 1964 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2
“I’m completely obsessed with it”, says the young owner of this beautiful Ferrari 330 GT 2+2. He is undoubtedly a patient man, though, seeing as h...
Posted in Ferrari, Ferrari 330

CLASSIC DRIVE: Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale in the Alps

by Hannes Oosthuizen
CLASSIC DRIVE: Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale in the Alps
Track-day specials are a staple of Ferrari’s recent lineup – but that wasn’t always the case. We drive this lightweight road racer in the beautifu...
Posted in Ferrari, Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale

Classic Drive: Ferrari 550 Barchetta vs Ferrari 575M Superamerica

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Classic Drive: Ferrari 550 Barchetta vs Ferrari 575M Superamerica
Separated by a few years, these limited-production GTs have a lot in common, but each also offers a unique experience. Autumn in Cape Town brings ...
Posted in Ferrari, Ferrari 550 Barchetta, Ferrari 575M Superamerica

Breadvan rides again!

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Breadvan rides again!
The iconic Ferrari 250 GT SWB-based "Breadvan" from the '60s was the inspiration for this stunning, modern take on the recipe. "Breadvan"; a word ...
Posted in Ferrari, Ferrari Breadvan

Pace & Grace: GT Ferraris

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Pace & Grace: GT Ferraris
We spend a day eating up the kilometres in three of Maranello’s big, fast, luxurious four-seaters. Although beloved by their owners, Ferrari’s 2+2...
Posted in Ferrari, Ferrari 400, Ferrari 456GT, Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

Classic Drive: Ferrari 250 GT Series II Pinin Farina Cabriolet

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Classic Drive: Ferrari 250 GT Series II Pinin Farina Cabriolet
It's not often you see a '60s Ferrari with three layers of paint. However, a full restoration was never on the cards when this car's current owner...
Posted in Ferrari, Ferrari 250 GT

Driving the ultra-rare Ferrari 575M in South Africa (video)

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Driving the ultra-rare Ferrari 575M in South Africa (video)
For our video guy Ciro De Siena, this was a lifelong dream come true, to drive a manual, open-H gate Ferrari. That's the thing these days, Ferrar...
Posted in Ferrari

Jody Scheckter: Celebrating 40 years since the F1 Title

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Jody Scheckter: Celebrating 40 years since the F1 Title
2019 will go down as one of SA’s most memorable years on the sporting front after the Boks brought home the Webb Ellis trophy for the third time. ...
Posted in automobilia, F1, Ferrari, jody scheckter

Ferrari F40: Enzo's Greatest - SentiMETAL Ep.13

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Ferrari F40: Enzo's Greatest - SentiMETAL Ep.13
Yes, the high-tech Porsche 959 and a brace of audacious bewinged Lamborghini Countaches were memorable supercars from the Eighties, but the viscer...
Posted in Ferrari, Ferrari F40, Ferrari F40 Video

Brenda's Cars and Enzo's Dinner - Tickets now Available

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Brenda's Cars and Enzo's Dinner - Tickets now Available
If you're looking for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear stories from someone who worked closely with Enzo Ferrari from 1972 until his death...
Posted in Brenda Vernor, Enzo Ferrari, Ferrari, Ferrari secretary, Franschhoek Motor Museum, jody scheckter