Classic Car News and Drives

MODERN CLASSIC: Mercedes-Benz 300CE-24

by Hannes Oosthuizen
MODERN CLASSIC: Mercedes-Benz 300CE-24
A pre-facelift Mercedes-Benz A124 is a relatively rare model. In South Africa, a local collector offered us an afternoon sunset drive along one o...
Posted in mercedes 300ce, Mercedes W124

Plenty to admire at the Franschhoek Classic Car Festival

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Plenty to admire at the Franschhoek Classic Car Festival
Franschhoek might be known for being at the centre of the Winelands and for fine dining, but earlier this month, however, Franschhoek was abuzz w...
Posted in classic car show, franschhoek

Tribute Drive: Martin Racing Porsche 911

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Tribute Drive: Martin Racing Porsche 911
The original 2.1-litre RSR Martini boasted the largest wing and widest hips of any 911 when it was raced back in the early 1970s. We experience ...
Posted in martini, porsche 911, porsche 911 turbo

Visiting South Africa's one-stop JDM shop

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Visiting South Africa's one-stop JDM shop
Shiran Samuel might have worked in finance for most of his life, but today he focusses on his true passion: Japanese performance cars. We visit JD...
Posted in jdm, nissan, nissan gtr, subaru, subaru impreza

Entries are open for the 15th edition of the Simola Hillclimb

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Entries are open for the 15th edition of the Simola Hillclimb
The annual Simola Hillclimb, widely regarded as South Africa’s premier motoring and motorsport lifestyle event, will reach a major milestone next...
Posted in knysna, simola, simola hillclimb

Renault's iconic R8 Gordini : Small Package. Big Fireworks

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Renault's iconic R8 Gordini : Small Package. Big Fireworks
The Renault R8 Gordini is a little car that took big scalps on the South African racing scene in the late 1960s. We get to drive a superb exampl...
Posted in classic french car, gordini, renault, renault 8, renault r8, renault r8 gordini

Models of the Marque Showcase: Rolls-Royce Phantom III

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Models of the Marque Showcase: Rolls-Royce Phantom III
In this new ‘Models of the Marque’ series we showcase classic Rolls-Royce models of the past - first up, the Phantom III. Launched in 1936, it was...
Posted in classic rolls-royce, rolls-royce, rollsroyce

Rare Find: Mercedes-Benz (W202) C43 AMG

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Rare Find: Mercedes-Benz (W202) C43 AMG
We track down an enthusiast who, after literally having to run after this C43 AMG, had to take a long and patient journey before he could fully e...
Posted in classic mercedes, Mercedes, mercedes c43 amg, mercedes w202

MODERN CLASSICS: Ferrari 458 Speciale & 488 Pista

by Hannes Oosthuizen
MODERN CLASSICS: Ferrari 458 Speciale & 488 Pista
These are undoubtedly two of the most exciting mid-engined Ferraris to be built in recent times. They have much in common, but from behind the wh...
Posted in ferrari, ferrari 458 speciale, ferrari 488 pista

Goodwood Revival : John Surtees, Jaguar XK & Electric Manx Beach Buggy

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Goodwood Revival : John Surtees, Jaguar XK & Electric Manx Beach Buggy
In a sign of the times the Meyers Manx – the world’s first beach buggy– is now available in EV form. The all-electric Meyers Manx 2.0, near ident...
Posted in Goodwood revival, motorsport, motorsport events, retro motorsport

Tuthill's 993 RSK - Improving On The Best

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Tuthill's 993 RSK - Improving On The Best
Most 911 enthusiasts are well aware of the company that is Tuthill Porsche in the UK. Its latest creation is arguably one of their most subtle, ye...
Posted in porsche 993, tuthill

50 Years of the Magnificent Citroën CX

by Hannes Oosthuizen
50 Years of the Magnificent Citroën CX
Launched in 1974 to replace the iconic DS which, in turn, succeeded the Traction, the CX is still remembered today as the great Citroën of the Se...
Posted in citroen, citroen cx