Benz Lens June 2021 Volume 36.1

Page 20

EASTERN CAPE REGION Trip to Sunny Port Elizabeth By Gareth Henning

Thanks to the Covid-19 Corona virus and lockdown regulations, there have not been many events held in the Eastern Cape, until now. Ensuring Covid-19 protocols were adhered to by all attending, Port Elizabeth (PE) club members were given the go ahead by Waldo to host one of the most anticipated events in recent years. In Mid-May word was put out that the Eastern Cape club members from Port Elizabeth (PE) would be treating the out-of-towners to a spread like no other. The event itself was scheduled to start Saturday morning, 12 June 2021, ending the following morning with a breakfast run to Nanaga Farmstall. Items on the agenda included a visit to Dr Jan Enslin’s Museum followed by a visit to Dr Enslin’s residential garage where a rare car is being restored; then a trip to Dr Greeff’s

20

personal warehouse to view his collection; topped off by a catered for braai at Fabian Cairns and Michael Price’s facility where a selection of cars and a trike were on display. Needless to say, the event was welcomed and well supported. I personally had not

Volume 36 | June 2021 | No. 1

ever been on such a trip, so it was a pleasure to be able to join my fellow club members on a special weekend away. A few us had decided to leave East London (EL) the Friday afternoon so we could sleep over at club members Colin and


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.
Benz Lens June 2021 Volume 36.1 by mercedesbenzclubsa - Issuu