Classic Car News and Drives
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Mazda MX-5: All 4 generations driven!
It offers an affordable entry-point into the world of sports car ownership and has been putting smiles on enthusiasts’ faces for decades. We gathe...
LimoncellaProjekt: Saving a "sunken" Porsche 993
It is probably the most interesting restoration project we’ve come across in a very long time. Italian Paolo Iacometti shares the story behind his...
How to take part in the Louis Coetzer "Barn Find" auction
In the second auction instalment of the late Louis Coetzer’s collection, Creative Rides brings to market a huge barn find that has classic car ent...
How the Cortina changed Ford's footprint in South Africa
Ford’s Cortina was a car that redefined the boundaries between small and medium-sized cars that existed until that time.
Word By: Stuart Johnston
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Public Viewing Opportunities - Cape 1000
The breathtaking Cape 1000 road rally is gearing up for its third edition, promising an unparalleled showcase of South Africa's most exquisite car...
CLASSIC DRIVE: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190b "Ponton"
In the same family for over half a century, we drive a classic Mercedes-Benz 190b Ponton that has a unique history.
Words: Wilhelm Lutjeharms
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