Porsche victorious at Concours South Africa 2024

A celebration of the best of South Africa’s rich classic car heritage took place on the shores of the largest man-made lagoon in the southern hemisphere this past weekend.

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Images by: Dominique Munro

For the first time in Concours South Africa’s 6 year history, the winning car was a pristine specimen from Zuffenhausen. In the past, it has usually been an Italian thoroughbred to emerge victorious.

This year, however, Ross de Aubrey’s 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera narrowly beat a close field which included a 1958 Alfa Romeo Touring Spider. This particular Alfa was recently brought back to life after being found “dead” in the Arizona desert.

A varied selection of South Africa’s automotive greats included BMW South Africa’s landmark 530 MLE, a 1971 Ford Capri Perana (chassis #29) as well as broadcaster Jacob Moshokoa’s “Mondrian blue” 1992 VW Citi Golf.

Results

“Best of Show”

• 1st Porsche 911 Carrera 1984 - Ross De Abreu
• 2nd Ferrari F355 Berlinetta “Serie Fiorano” 1998 - Ian Morgan
• 3rd Porsche 911 Carrera (G-series) 1988 - Mohammed Bilal Mia

“Show & Shine”

• Porsche 911 turbo (993) 1996 - Ian Morgan 

“This has arguably the best standard of competition yet seen at Concours South Africa," said Greg Marucchi, master of ceremonies. "We were delighted to showcase the African continent’s best cars on the shores of Munyaka’s shimmering lagoon a mile-high in the Johannesburg sky!”