Classic Car News and Drives
CLASSIC DRIVE: Mercedes-Benz R107 SL & R231 SL
Separated by over 30 years, can the R107 500SL’s genteel character hold a candle to the modern (classic?) R231 SL500’s thumping brawn?
Words: Wilh...
Colour by Numbers
Today’s new cars offer unrivalled options and exciting technology but all of it is increasingly wrapped up in a seemingly limitless spectrum of wi...
INTERVIEW: Ken Urquhart & working on the iconic Porsche 917
We track down Ken Urquhart, a former employee of the legendary JW Automotive Engineering. He worked on Porsche 917s during that magical year of 19...
Eclectic car and bike collection in Joburg
"This was never planned, it just happened," says the owner of one of most diverse car and bike collections in South Africa. We take a stroll throu...
Is 3D printing of rare parts the future?
While several brands have started manufacturing "heritage" parts, some items will only become more difficult to source as the years go by. Could 3...
111 Years of Alfa Romeo - Are These its 10 Greatest?
The iconic but often troubled Alfa Romeo brand is turning 111 years old later this year. Let's have a look at 10 of its most memorable. What's you...
Porsche 911 T - The 40 000km Globetrotter
With close to 40 000 km of global rallying under its wheels, this 911 T has a few stories to tell – most of it being far away from the tarmac.
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Mercedes-Benz (R107) SL at 50
2021 marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most successful and important generations of Mercedes-Benz SL, the R107. Here are 11 things to know ...
Meet Michael Kübler, Pagani master engine builder
Legend has it that when Michael Kübler goes on holiday, no Pagani engines are built at Mercedes-AMG… and that turns out to be the truth! We talk t...
OWNER'S TIPS & ADVICE : Alfa Romeo Montreal
What's it like to live with one of the most spectacularly beautiful Alfa Romeos of all time? Let's take a closer look at the Alfa Romeo Montreal.
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EXOTIC DRIVE: Pagani Huayra Roadster in South Africa
During a mild winter’s morning in Franschhoek, the planets aligned and Wilhelm Lutjeharms got behind the steering wheel of a Pagani Huayra Roadste...
LIVING WITH: Ducati 1299 Panigale Superleggera
And now for something different... what's it like to live with a rare, modern classic Italian superbike in South Africa?
The Italians know a thing...