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KNYSNA NEWS - There is no doubt that the year’s premier classic, vintage, veteran and collectable motorcycle event will be the 2018 Knysna Motor Show, taking place on Sunday 29 April at Knysna High School's sports grounds.
Organised by the Garden Route Motor Club for the seventh year, this is an invitation-only event that this year will draw close to 400 top quality cars and motorcycles.
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Every genre of classics held dear by enthusiasts will be represented in a feast of colour, glamour and splendour that will cater to not only petrol-heads but to families wishing to spend an unforgettable day in this holiday paradise.
Ultra-collectables
“We have cars and motorcycles coming from all parts of South Africa – Gauteng, Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, you name it!" says organiser Peter Pretorius. "And of course, we are blessed in the Garden Route to have some of the finest classic and vintage car and motorcycle collections in the country.
“The buy-in from collectors has been fantastic. And of course, we have had amazing support from our community, as well as our generous sponsors Sanlam Private Wealth. Without them, an event of this magnitude would not be possible," he says.
“Last year the Knysna Motor Show hosted over 6 000 visitors, which is incredible for a one-day event. We raised over R150 000 for charity. Both of these are figures we hope to surpass this year."
A 1913 Cadillac. Photos: Supplied
Stand-out attractions
Among the exciting attractions this year will be a 1908 Ford Model S, the oldest car on the show; a 1912 Bat motorcycle, built in England; a 1928 Bentley 3-litre; a 1923 Rolls-Royce Doctor’s Coupe; a 1938 BMW 328; a 1990 Lamborghini Countach; a 1963 Corvette Grand Sport continuation car; a unique Mazda Cosmo rotary-engined sports car from the 1960s; the Kobus Mostert collection of ultra-rare American coupés from the 1950s; a tribute to South African special cars, built only in this country; a special display of modern supercars, such as Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Porsches; a 50th birthday celebration of the Morgan Plus 8 and a 100 year old Morgan Three Wheeler; and the Parnell Bruce racing car collection.
South African classics
The South African special display will feature a massive line-up of cars unique to South Africa, starting with the 1950s Protea sports car and the GSM Dart and Flamingo models of the 1950s and 1960s, through more modern homologation special cars like the Capri Perana V8, the Chevy Can-Am and the Renault Alconi.
A Sierra XR8 race car in 1985 Presto Parcels livery, built by motorsport historian Nick Sheward, will be trailered down from Johannesburg, especially for the event.
Motorsport tribute
There will also be a tribute to the golden age of motorsport, including special displays of cars from Port Elizabeth-based Hi-Tech Automotive, which includes its Corvette Grand Sport continuation racer-for-the-road machine for the first time in South Africa.
The Corvette Grand Sport is only being built for the US market, at a cost of more than R2-million for each bespoke car. Hi-Tech will also show a Dan Gurney Cobra tribute car, as well as more modern sports cars built for world markets.
Lindenberg Racing will show modern Shelby Mustangs as well as classic Ford-engined racers, celebrating Peter Lindenberg’s 40 years in motorsport. And there will be special examples of the immortal Mini Cooper S, Ford Escorts and Renault Gordini racers from the 1960s.
A 1958 Imperial Crown Southampton Coupe, part of the incredible Kobus Mostert collection of rare American cars.
Large motorcycle display
Eye-catchers will include the oldest motorcycle on show, the 1912 Bat, and a two-stroke collection ranging from a 1929 Scott Flying Squirrel, two early BSA Bantam machines and modern classics such as the Yamaha RD350 and a Suzuki GT750 triple-cylinder machine from the 1970s, known as “the kettle” because it was water-cooled.
The Motorcycle Room will be putting on a special BMW high-performance display from its collection of over 115 motorcycles housed at the Knysna Waterfront. These will include a 2009 BMW HP2 Sport “boxer”, a 2012 BMW HP4 Race machine, and a unique 50cc Maserati motorcycle from the late 1950s, recently restored.
Fans of custom motorcycles will not be disappointed either, with a stunning Harley Davidson café racer on show, known as “Shelby 22”, built by Knysna ‘s custom king Gavin Venter.
Treat your family
The event will have elegant food and drink stalls providing refreshments in keeping with the glamour of this top-quality classic car event. There is a beer garden and a food court to cater to all culinary tastes.
The show runs from 09:00 to 16:00 on Sunday 29 April. Admission prices: adults R50, children 12-18 R10, and children u12 free.
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