Classic Car News and Drives

Ferrari revs up naturally-aspirated 12Cilindri

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Ferrari revs up naturally-aspirated 12Cilindri
Ferrari has unveiled a stunning successor to its acclaimed 812 Superfast, dubbed the 12Cilindri. As the name indicates, it is powered by a V12...
Posted in Ferrari, Ferrari 12cilindri, Ferrari daytona

CLASSIC DRIVE: Long-Legged Mercedes-Benz 280SL "Pagoda"

by Hannes Oosthuizen
CLASSIC DRIVE: Long-Legged Mercedes-Benz 280SL "Pagoda"
We track done a very neat Mercedes-Benz 280SL that has been meticulously maintained its entire life, and which has a trick up its sleeve... Words:...
Posted in mercedes, mercedes 280sl, mercedes sl, mercedes-benz, pagoda

CLASSIC DRIVE: 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

by Hannes Oosthuizen
CLASSIC DRIVE: 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 is undoubtedly one of the most-loved classic 4x4s. We spent some time behind the wheel of a near 50-year-old example ...
Posted in Land Cruiser, land cruiser fj40, toyota

Luxury Drive: 2015 Rolls-Royce Phantom Limelight Collection

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Luxury Drive: 2015 Rolls-Royce Phantom Limelight Collection
It is arguably the most luxurious car in the world, but then this is a special edition model with some added elements that take the meaning of lux...
Posted in phantom, rolls-royce, rolls-royce phantom

Cytech Motorcycles - An Aladdin's Cave

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Cytech Motorcycles - An Aladdin's Cave
We visit Cytech Motorcycles, located just outside Johannesburg, and talk to proprietor Donovan Müller who has not only travelled throughout Africa...
Posted in cytech, cytech motorcycles

Porsche celebrates 50 Years of Turbo at Retro Classics

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Porsche celebrates 50 Years of Turbo at Retro Classics
A visit to Porsche at the Retro Classics in Stuttgart is always a journey through time. This year, the sports car manufacturer will be celebrating...
Posted in Porsche, Porsche 911, Porsche 911 Turbo

CLASSIC DRIVE: Unique Mercedes-Benz C124 "560CE"

by Hannes Oosthuizen
CLASSIC DRIVE: Unique Mercedes-Benz C124 "560CE"
The feat of fitting a W126 560's V8 engine into a W124 may usually be accredited to AMG, but here in South Africa, a pair of Mercedes-Benz employe...
Posted in classic mercedes, classic mercedes-benz, Mercedes, Mercedes C124

60 Years of Porsche Racing at Kyalami - NEW BOOK RELEASE!

by Hannes Oosthuizen
60 Years of Porsche Racing at Kyalami - NEW BOOK RELEASE!
Hot on the heels of the exclusive Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit – 60 Years of Memories, publishers, SA Motorsport Memories are about to release anoth...
Posted in kyalami, porsche

Iconic Classic Cars - Attending to Enthusiasts' Needs in Knysna

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Iconic Classic Cars - Attending to Enthusiasts' Needs in Knysna
We head to Knysna to catch up with a father-and-son team trading in classic cars. Having only opened their doors a few years ago, Iconic Classic C...
Posted in classic car dealership, Iconic Classic Cars, knysna

CLASSIC DRIVE: 1967 Porsche 912

by Hannes Oosthuizen
CLASSIC DRIVE: 1967 Porsche 912
The 912 is the often-unloved stepchild of the 911 family, but, with the passage of time, that notion is fading. Should enthusiasts give this vari...
Posted in porsche, porsche 912

Cape Meander 2024 entries now open

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Cape Meander 2024 entries now open
Just a few of weeks ago we reported about the Cape 1000 road rally, but another exciting classic car event happens soon! The second edition of the...
Posted in cape meander

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