Classic Car News and Drives

Eclectic Benoni Collection

Eclectic Benoni Collection
It is not often that you find a large American truck as part of a collection. But that is exactly what we found when we walked into an enthusiast’...

CLASSIC DRIVE: Mercedes' classic V8 super-sedans

CLASSIC DRIVE: Mercedes' classic V8 super-sedans
When it comes to performance saloons, Mercedes-Benz has a rich and illustrious history – we drive three V8 powered SELs from one very special col...

Full Throttle in a '31 Ford Model A at the Simola Hillclimb

Full Throttle in a '31 Ford Model A at the Simola Hillclimb
The Simola Hillclimb attracts some fast and crazy metal each year but the Classic Car Friday event showcases some spectacular classic cars that ru...

South African man builds exquisite Porsche scale model engine

South African man builds exquisite Porsche scale model engine
It is not often these days that you come across something new that truly takes your breath away. Martin Wiesner’s exquisite Porsche model engine i...

DRIVING THE CLASSIFIEDS: 2007 Ariel Atom Series 2

DRIVING THE CLASSIFIEDS: 2007 Ariel Atom Series 2
Although the Ariel Atom is by no means a new car anymore, it remains one of the most sensational road cars to have ever been developed. In this vi...

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: SentiMETAL Gathering set for 4 June at Red Star Raceway

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: SentiMETAL Gathering set for 4 June at Red Star Raceway
The SentiMETAL Gathering returns to the North on Saturday 4 June for the first time in almost two years, proudly sponsored by Liqui Moly. The venu...

Top 3 covers to protect your car

Top 3 covers to protect your car
Unsure what is available on the market to protect your car while it is parked in the garage? We look at three options. Words: Wilhelm Lutjeharms W...

CLASSIC DRIVE: 1972 Porsche 911 2.4 E

CLASSIC DRIVE: 1972 Porsche 911 2.4 E
The ‘E’ was the middle option in the early 911 range, but as we discovered, Porsche’s first 911 to do away with carburettors was far more than si...

Beauties on display at resurrected Knysna Motor Show

Beauties on display at resurrected Knysna Motor Show
The 2022 Knysna Motor Show made a remarkable comeback this past weekend with a wide variety of exquisite cars showing up to wow and entertain spec...

Simola Hillclimb - How to follow the action

Simola Hillclimb - How to follow the action
Excitement is brewing for the 12th edition of the Simola Hillclimb as competitors make their way to Knysna, and final preparations are made for th...

SentiMETAL confirms release of limited-run 1/18 scale model of South Africa's iconic BMW (E30) 333i

SentiMETAL confirms release of limited-run 1/18 scale model of South Africa's iconic BMW (E30) 333i
Exciting news for scale model collectors and particularly those with collections focused on BMW or uniquely South African cars, is that SentiMETAL...

MODERN CLASSIC: Aston Martin DBS

MODERN CLASSIC: Aston Martin DBS
Seductive Aston Martin styling, a naturally-aspirated V12 engine and a six-speed manual transmission represent arguably one of the most attractive...