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From the Chairman
My Perspective:
The 2025 George Old Car Show Shines Bright!
As a proud member of the Southern Cape Old Car Club (SCOCC), and current chairman of the SCOCC and Co-Organiser of the 2025 George Old Car Show, I had the privilege of attending the 28th George Old Car Show on February 8, 2025.
The event, held at the Eden Technical High School grounds, was a resounding success, attracting a massive crowd and showcasing 1,200 veteran, vintage, and classic cars, motorcycles, tractors, and engines.
I only missed one George Old Car Show and that was the very 1st one.
If I had a time machine, I would like to travel back in time, to the attend the 1st George Old Car Show, that was held on Pual Fick’s farm ”Blackwood” near Victoria Bay in 1997. A total of 80 cars where on show and food stalls were provided by the Lions Club.
My 1st show was the 2nd George Old Car Show, that was held at the George Riding Club in 1998 and approximately 250 cars and tractors were on show.
In the early years, I was more involved with arranging the Mercedes-Benz stand at the show, and I want to take the opportunity to thank all the previous show organisers and SCOCC volunteers for establishing the George Old Car Show and making it the biggest classic show in the Southern hemisphere.
Since 2020, we had a few small sponsors, that we were very grateful for, and this year we welcomed 3 mayor sponsors, namely MUA, Standard Bank and George Municipality. Their sponsorships brought an incredible nuance to the show. MUA together with the George Old Car Show brought an exciting new element namely “The Story”, highlighting the story behind each exhibitor and their classic vehicles.
Standard Bank drive positive social, economic, and environmental impact across all regions we serve. From pioneering sustainable financial solutions to championing the vibrant tapestry of arts and culture, and now Classic Motoring, they strive to uplift society and create a better future.
I am extremely delighted to have had the sponsorship from George Municipality, being the host City, it underwrites the economic value the Show attract to the greater community of George and in general promotes tourism in the region.
JP Spares didn’t only come onboard as a show sponsor, but also sponsored the annual VETTOER, which is the veteran tour on the Friday before the show.
Thank you to our Media partners, ALGOA FM and The George Herald, our beverage partners, SAB Breweries and Coca-Cola Beverage for their continued support.
We are extremely thankful for our smaller sponsors, adding to the value of the George Old Car Show. Please find all our sponsors the poster, THANK YOU ALL.
This year’s British theme was a masterstroke, drawing in a stunning array of British-built cars, including iconic marques like Rolls-Royce and Bentleys as part of our Special display. The D-Field was abuzz with excitement as enthusiasts marvelled at the majestic Rolls-Royce and Bentley display, featuring over 20 of these luxurious British motoring monarchs. A sea of British cars were on display through the varies clubs and the SCOCC on the main A-Field.
On our main A-field, I was particularly proud of our club’s hospitality tent, which offered a warm and welcoming space for visitors to relax and socialize. The tent was beautifully decorated, with comfortable seating and refreshments available throughout the day.
One of the main attraction on the B-Field was this year’s magnificent display of over 100 Veteran and Classic Motorbikes. The classic motorcycle display was also extremely well-supported, with a range of eras represented, from the 1930s to the 1970s.
The Eden Vespa Club added a fun and lively touch to the proceedings, with their colourful scooters and enthusiastic riders.
Always a highlight of the show was the drive-by runs, which took place past the arena and SCOCC members’ tent. The British car drive, which closed off the proceedings at 5 pm, was particularly impressive, with a strong turnout of Morris Minors, MGs, Triumphs, Rolls-Royce, and Bentleys.
Throughout the day, visitors were treated to a fascinating array of cars, each with its own unique story and history. From the pristine red Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk III to the rare Iso Rivolta, there was something for every car enthusiast to admire and appreciate.
A huge variety of food stalls provided an array of festival food, to everybody’s tastes. Our Coke vans provides refreshments not to mention the 2 SAB beer tents, offering a welcome rest from the sun. The motor-related, swop meet and flea market stalls provided a unique experience for show visitors to browse and learn of what is available in the motoring world! We are always privileged to have our local car dealerships at the show, show casing there latest models, adding another dimension to the classic old car show! The auction run by Trader’s Auctioneers during the lunch break, was a huge attractions and well attended, with numerous offerings on auction.
A show like this is not possible without the help of a few dedicated volunteers, therefore I would like to thank the Committees of the GOCS and SCOCC for all there hard word and dedication. For the members that volunteered to help, thank you, it really made a difference.
I don’t have enough words to thank Alewijn Dippenaar (Co-Organiser) and Mimi Finestone for their incredible enthusiasm and work ethics, without whom the show would not have been such a massive success. I don’t only thank them for their hard work but also for incredible support they have given to me!
We had a massive response from our local Beneficiary Services organizations, who volunteers to help, the Rotary ran the 2 beer tents, the Round Table helped at the entrances to the show, especially getting the exhibitors cars onto the show grounds with efficiency. The Vryburgers managed the traffic and directing visitors to the public parking areas. The Glenwood School’s scholars and teachers that handle the ticket sales from early Saturday morning. The SPCA with the help of “Gogga” did all the Coke sales for us. Wild Fire Support helped a lot the week before and during the show with all the logistics, getting waste bins, putting up banners and just generally helpful wherever we needed a hand.
The success of this year’s show enabled us to make significant financial contribution to the above mentioned volunteering groups as well as enabling Carpe Diem school to collect parking fees for their school funds. Not only do we compensate Eden THS for the use of their facilities and sport fields, we are also investing in infrastructure improvements at Eden Technical High School as a token of our appreciation for hosting the event.
For me the show is about the motoring camaraderie, meeting old friends, some who you only see once a year at the show and making new friends!, for a visitor coming to meet you, because his dad had a car like mine. I received numerous momentous and parts from visitors and fellow exhibitors, for just being there. A truly magnificent occasion and experience.
As the show came to a close, it was clear that the 2025 George Old Car Show had been a resounding success. With its unique blend of passion, nostalgia, and community spirit, this event has cemented its place as one of the premier classic car shows in South Africa
Kind regards,
Waldo Scribante
Chairman: SCOCC
Southern Cape Old Car Club
8 FEB
The 2025 Motorcycle display at the George Old Car Show.
Alan Mocke
Firstly, a BIG Thank You to all of the motorcycle enthusiasts and collectors for displaying their prized possessions at the show, to the organisers of George Old Car Show for their support and commitment and all from the old motorcycle community who provided work and support, guidance and set-up of the motorcycle display. It is appreciated. The Motorcycle exhibit would not have been the success it was if it were not for you.
Our aim for this year’s show was not to grow the numbers but to improve on the variety and quality of the marques and overall display. We believe we succeeded, with a vast improvement of Motorcycle participation at this show. We had a hundred and thirty motorcycles, scooters and trikes both classic and vintage with a few rare and unusual later model motorcycles. We had motorcycles from all over the western Cape, the Free State and Eastern Cape ranging in age from 1925 to a few unusual motorcycles from the early 21st century
Despite concerns about the one-day event and the weather, the Event turned out to be a great success. We received nothing but praise from the public young and old, the stands were busy, and the interest and interaction between the exhibitors and motorcycle enthusiasts was excellent.
We had excellent support from Motorcycle vendors and similarly they were all happy and have committed to be back next year with more of the latest and greatest motorcycles.
George Oumotorskou vermaak 10,000+ gaste op goue Suid-Kaapse Saterdag
George, Tuinroete (Februarie 2025) – Die versameling, restaurasie, en uitstal van motors was nog altyd ‘n hoofoormerk van die George Oumotorskou. Hierdie geleentheid se 28ste herdenking het vanjaar weer eens daarin geslaag om ‘n platform te skep waar menigte motorentoesiaste die kans gehad het om hul harde werk aan voertuie wat liefdevol in stand gehou is, aan die breër publiek ten toon te stel.
Die George Oumotorskou (GOMS) is op Saterdag 8 Februarie by Eden Tegniese Hoërskool se gronde deur meer as 12,000 besoekers bygewoon. Dié jaar se Britse tema is in styl gevier met ‘n Bentley en Rolls Royce uitstalling om oor huistoe te skryf.
Eden Hoër is een van ‘n handvol begunstigtes wat by die dag se karjolyt sal baat; ander sluit in Carpe Diem Skool, Glenwood College, First Care Wild Fire Support, George Rotariërs, Round Table, George Vryburgers, die plaaslike Dierebeskermingsvereniging, en Cansa.
Hoof organiseerder Alewijn Dippenaar verduidelik: “Daar word altyd gevra, hoe meet mens die Oumotorskou se sukses – gaan dit oor die getalle mense wat dit bywoon, die hoeveelheid uitstallers, of is daar ook dieperliggende ekonomisie en sosiale voordele wat die skou teweeg bring?
“Die Oumotorskou skep geleenthede vir alle betrokke organisasies en begunstigtes om nie net inkomste te genereer nie, maar ook waardevolle vaardighede en kennis te bemeester, wat met sukses en passie aangewend kan word wanneer hulle aan ander geleenthede deelneem. Die skou hou ook yslike ekonomise voordele in vir die groter George omgewing en sy talle diensorganisasies,” aldus Dippenaar.
Die geleentheid is ondersteun deur ‘n gros groothartige organisasies en besighede, met George Munisipaliteit, MUA, Midas, JP Spares, Standard Bank, Algoa FM, Protea Hotel by Marriott King George, George Herald, Castle Lager en Coca-Cola die GOMS-helde van 2025.
Lizèl van der Westhuizen is die bemarkingsbestuurder van Protea Hotel by Marriott King George, en het saam met haar span als uitgehaal om te sorg dat mede-borge en ander BBPe bederf is in die Protea-gasvryheidstent. Heerlike verversings en koel verfrissings het gevloei die heeldag lank.
Een van hul geëerde gaste het mildelik gedeel aan stories oor sy GOMS25 inskrywing: die babablou 1963 Cadillac wat skuins diskant Protea Hotel se seil-oase uitgestal was, is duidelik ‘n passieprojek vir Kapenaar Brett Gage.
“Ek baklei steeds met plaaslike owerhede om die motor te registreer, jare nadat ek haar in Amerika gaan haal het. Maar wanneer jy die Chapman’s Peak-pad ry op ‘n lieflike Kaapse dag, kan niks jou pret bederf nie,” vertel Gage.
Die lieflike ryding se afdak, vensters en meer word deur geluidlose hidroliese meganismes beheer, en toegang tot die petroltenk is deur ‘n linkeragterlig wat opgelig word vir dié doeleinde. “En daar pas ten minste drie lyke in die kattebak,” skerts hy.
Stories oor die oorsprong van trekkers en oumotors wat deel uitgemaak het van die dag se tema-parades is met besoekers gedeel. Tydens die ‘Post-vintage’ (1930-’45) optog was een van die jongste bestuurders Aiden Trahms, 20, van Plettenbergbaai. Hy het trots vertel hoe die oumotorgeen deur sy oupa oorgedra is – ‘n nalatenskap na aan die hart vir skou-organiseerders, die Suid-Kaap Oumotorklub (SKOMK).
SKOMK voorsitter Dr Waldo Scribante het verduidelik hoe dit gebeur het dat George s’n nou die land se grootste motorskou geword het, tydens Saterdagoggend se verwelkomingsrede. Hy is op die mikrofoon bygestaan deur George se eerste burger, Jackie von Brandis, en Tuinroete Distriksmunisipaliteit se burgemeester, Andrew Stroebel.
Scribante het sedertdien juigende getuigskrifte van ver en wyd ontvang – hiermee ‘n uittreksel van ‘n DKW Suidkaap-boodskap: “Weereens ‘n absolute fees van toenteryd tot nou se wiele. Kleure, te veel om op een palet te sit. Fabrikate en modellle wat opgesoek en nageslaan moet word in heendedaagse Wikipidia!
“Aan die reëlingskommitee: julle het dit weer reggekry om alles glad te laat verloop. Maande se beplanning en reëlings en ja, dan kom daar nog agterosse wat die aand voor die wyd-geadverteerde skou ‘n voertuig wil inskryf... Dit vertel dat ons in Suid Afrika, en veral hier in die Suid Kaap, die ‘crème de la crème’ van motorskoue het!”
Nie net was GOMS25 ‘n reuse sukses wat motoreienaars en bewonderaars aanbetref nie, maar die totale ekonomiese waarde vir George is hoogsbeduidend. Alewijn Dippenaar vertel dat die 16 plaaslike diensverskaffers – van tente tot klank en koeldrank, toiletgeriewe, elektriese en mediese dienste, en sekuriteit – ver oor ‘n miljoen rand verdien het deur hul betrokkenheid by die motorskou.
“Die tweede belangrike aspek is die 140 stalletjies, van snuffel tot kos en motorverwante goedere, wat ‘n omset van tussen R250,000 en R350,000 tydens die skou gehad het. Neem dan akkommodasie in aanmerking en tel ‘n verdere R2.5-miljoen by hierdie bedrag, verdien deur diegene wat oornagplek kon aanbied vir duisende besoekers.”
Dippenaar voeg by dat ‘n konserwatiewe skatting van 1,000 motors wat elk R500 se brandstof ingooi, ‘n vinnige ekstra R500,000 gegenereer – en dan praat mens nog nie van wat spandeer is by kafee’s, winkels, restaurante en ander vermaaklikheidsoorde nie.
“Die Oumotorskou se bemarkingswaarde vir George is dus tussen R4-miljoen en R5-miljoen werd. En dis sonder om die R300,000-plus in te reken waarby ons gekose begunstigtes gaan baat. Ons bedank almal wat bygedra het om GOMS25 so suksesvol te maak,” sluit hy af.
Kontak vir Alewijn Dippenaar by dyndev@mweb.co.za vir verdere inligting.
The 2025 George Old Car Show on February 8 was a huge success
George, Garden Route (February / March 2025) - The 28th George Old Car Show held on February 8 2025 drew a massive crowd to the Eden Technical High School grounds in central George. Near perfect weather - sunny alternating with mild cloud cover - contributed to making this one of the most memorable shows in the event’s history, which has seen it cement its status as one of the country’s best classic car events on the annual calendar.
Visitors to the show were stunned by a unique array of veteran, vintage and classic cars, motorcycles, tractors and farm implement engines that totalled well over the 1 000 mark. And this year’s British theme saw the fields at the high school venue packed to capacity with entrants arriving from all parts of South Africa.
“The decision to switch from a two-day event to a one day show this year was a resounding success,” said Waldo Scribante, chairman of the organising club, the Southern Cape Old Car Club. “Even before the show officially opened at 9 am the fields seemed to be filling up with spectators, and they remained packed all day right up until closing time at 6 pm.”
Another good decision was to declare a special British theme for the 2025 show. An orchestrated campaign in the weeks leading up to the show resulted in more British-built cars streaming into the grounds than ever before, and many of these British classics were getting their first exposure to the greater classic car audience.
There was heart-warming support from the likes of MG, Triumph, Austin Healey, Morris, Austin, and more exotic makes like Aston Martin, Jensen, Morgan and the likes of Mini Coopers and British Fords such as Anglias and Cortinas, Vauxhalls and other workaday classics from various eras, starting with the tiny
Austin Seven examples from the 1920s.
For many show-goers, the crowning glory was the magnificent Rolls-Royce and Bentley display on the top field, representing the “royalty” of the British motor industry. A selection of over 20 of these expensive British motoring monarchs had been assembled from owners arriving from all parts of the country. These included Bentleys with famous Le Mans Heritage from the 1920s and ‘30s and included a 4,5-litre Le Mans model that came from Cape Town and a Speed-6 example, representing the famous victory achieved at Le Mans in 1930.
“I was particularly pleased to see the spread between Bentley and Rolls models, and also to note that these cars that entered covered such a number of different eras”, said Waldo Scribante. “We had Rolls and Bentley models from the 1930s, progressing through the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s through to the modern day.
“It is amazing that the first Rolls-Royce arrived in South Africa in 1910, and here on the field in George we had a modern 2016 Phantom Limelight model that travelled up from Paarl for the show.”
One of the most eye-catching of the special Rolls-Royce examples was the Shooting Brake model owned by Brian Bruce of Knysna, with evocative wood-enforced estate-car bodywork commissioned in India, on an early 20/25 chassis.
The enthusiasm for the British theme also extended to other show genres. The Vintage and Veteran display opposite the main arena showcased some British cars not often seen, such as the 1925 Morris Cowley Bullnose example, as well as a stately white 1912 Rover Colonial with a magnificent warrior-like radiator mascot. More low-key was a mid-1920s Talbot Tourer in unrestored form, showing tantalising patina from its 100-year history. For the record, the oldest car on the show this year was a 1904 French car, a tiny single cylinder De Dion Bouton Model Q, owned by Tom van der Vyver.
One of the prize British exhibits on the A Field was the pristine red Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk III, an ultra-rare 1958 model. Owned by Mark Barendse of Knysna the car was discovered in the ‘70s in Vereeniging where it had been used to cart hay back and forth on a small holding! It has been beautifully restored to original spec by its previous owner, Ron Hollis, and features an optioned, period-correct high-horsepower engine that includes a set of triple Weber carburettors.
Another very rare classic sports car, that arrived unannounced at the show, was a mid-1960s Iso Rivolta, a rare exotic Italian supercar from the 1960s. It is the only one in the country and arrived in Johannesburg the late 1960s. From the 1970s it was stored by its second owner and who planned to restore it but never found the time. It has been residing in Port Elizabeth for the past seven years and finally recommissioned for the road by its current owner, Jarrod Hargreaves. Iso was previously known for its diminutive Isetta bubble cars but surprisingly built just under 800 Rivoltas which used a 5,3-litre Chevrolet engine in a stylish body, between 1962 and 1970.
As ever there was a magnificent display of cars from the Mercedes-Benz Club on the top field, and these were located alongside other German marques, such as BMW, Porsche, Borgward, Volkswagen and DKW. There was also an eye-catching Ferrari display, featuring amongst others a tasty 1990s 512 TR example.
There was once again an impressive turnout of tractors and farm machinery from the Suid Kaap Veteran Tractor and Farm Implement club and the line-up was described to the audience on the main field by the ever-enthusiastic and knowledgeable Andre Barnard. One of the tractors to catch the eye was the 1950s
David Brown tractor, as Aston Martin sports cars built after 1950 used the DB initials when tractor manufacturer David Brown acquired the company in the late 1940s. Some current Aston Martin models still use a DB prefix.
The drive-by runs past the arena and SCOCC members tent were once again well received and were conducted by country of car-origin. The British car drive, which closed off the proceedings at 5 pm garnered a very strong turn-out, with several Morris Minors, MGBs, Triumphs, Rolls-Royce and Bentleys displaying the widespread presence and influence of British cars in South Africa over the past 100 years. One notable participant here was Vickee Fleetwood of East London, who was setting off from the show to drive back home in her unrestored 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, a frog-eye example that has been in her family since before she was born!
As ever there were a large number of American cars scattered across the main field, including a number of Ford Mustangs, Chevrolets, Ford Fairlanes and Valiants that owed their heritage to the American Chrysler group. It was good to see a few examples of “South Africa’s own car”, the Ranger, which was built by General Motors here in the early 1970s. The Ranger was essentially an Opel body with a Vauxhall grille and tail section and a few examples were actually exported by GMSA for sale in Europe!
The classic motorcycle display this year was extremely well-supported, and on the drive-by for bikes a number of eras were represented, dating back to the 1930s, and featuring some icons like AJS machines from the late 1950s, and superbikes from the classic 1970s bike-boom era, including a water-cooled Suzuki 750 GT three-cylinder model.
Once again the Eden Vespa Club from the George area showed lots of enthusiasm for their drive-by opportunity with scooter hooters blaring, and a number of large three-wheeler trikes, some with engines garnered from Volkswagens and Nissans, also made their presence felt.
With over 1 000 participants this year, it is not possible to detail each and every one of the wonderful historic machines that put on such a memorable spectacle. As show co-ordinator Alewijn Dippenaar had remarked at a pre-show gathering, one should keep in mind that every single vehicle on the field at the show represented someone’s passion. Passion for old cars, motorcycles and tractors, passion for locating them, restoring them, and driving them, sometimes over very long distances to be at the show.
We would like to express our gratitude to George Municipality, MUA, Midas, JP Spares, Standard Bank, Algoa FM, Protea Hotel by Marriott King George, George Herald, Castle Lager, and Coca Cola for their ongoing support.
The George Old Car Show represents a meeting place, a focal point for all that passion to mingle and energise. And the visitors to the show shared in that passion, spreading the word about a movement that is gaining momentum at a gratifying pace. And plans are already afoot to make the 2026 rendition of the show in February next year an equally rewarding experience.
For more information about the 2025 George Old Car Show and the Southern Cape Old Car Club, visit www.scocc.co.za
2025 JP MOTOR SPARES VETTOER
Philip Kuschke
Tempus fugit - tyd vlieg! Die negentiende VETTOER gereël deur die SKOMK was weer eens ‘n byeenkoms met baie hoogtepunte.
‘n Rekord aantal inskrywings van 27 deelnemers het ingeskryf vir die 2025 JP Motors Spares VETTOER Baie dankie aan JP Motor Spares van George as naamgewende borg van ons toer – sonder hierdie ruim borgskap is ‘n toer van hierdie omvang nie moontlik nie.
Die opgewondenheid onder die deelnemers was alreeds vroeg Donderdagoggend sigbaar toe ‘n groepie van 5 deelnemers mekaar by die Engen Vulstasie ontmoet het, om saam na die eintlike beginpunt van die toer, Gourikwa Natuurreservaat te vertrek. Vir Philip Kuschke en Mike Alexander van George met hul T Fords, was dit heerlik om vir Trevor en Sharon Binder van Krugersdorp met hul 1930 Rolls Royce, André en Esna Wessels van Wellington met hul 1922 Model T Ford, asook Gerhard Breytenbach van Pietersburg, by die klein groepie vanaf George te verwelkom. Kuier-kuier het hierdie groepie na Gourikwa Natuurreservaat gery.
Deelnemers van regoor die land doen groot moeite om hierdie toer, en dan die George Oumotorskou by te woon. Ali van Jaarsveld in haar 1927 Lancia Lamda en Bob Bouwmeester met sy Rolls Royce het die lang tog van Gauteng aangedurf om deel te wees van hierdie toer.
Een van die hoogtepunte van die 2025 JP Motor Spares VETTOER was sekerlik die groot verskeidenheid voertuie wat op toer was. ‘n Rekord getal van sewe motorfietse wat voor 31 Desember 1936 vervaardig is, het aan die VETTOER deelgeneem. Dit is wonderlik dat die getal motorfiets-inskrywings jaarliks styg. Baie dankie vir jul deelname!
‘n Spesiale woord van dank aan Louise en Greg Björkman van Kaapstad wat spesiaal, bo en behalwe hul 1916 Model T Ford, ook die pragtige 1926 Bulnose Morris vir die toer ingeskryf het. Hierdie Bulnose Morris het mooi herinneringe opgeroep. Dan was daar ook die Bentleys van Karel Reitz en Harry Tayler, en die luukse 1928 Hubmobile van Leonard Schneider van Kaapstad asook die pragtige 1912 Rover van Ryan Walker ook vanaf Kaapstad. Wat ‘n besonderse motor is dit nie!
O, en moet tog nie al die Fords vergeet nie! Die Fords was - soos dit ook toentertyd was - in die meerderheid op toer. Daar was ses Model T Fords en ses Model A Fords. Die oudste T Ford was die pragtige 1912 Depot Hack van Brian James van Kaapstad. Gert Albertyn (82) en Adri het al die pad van Bredasdorp met hul 1930 Model A Ford na Gourikwa gery om te kom deelneem. Dankie Gert, jy is voorwaar ‘n voorbeeld en inspirasie vir ons.
Die prentjie Donderdagmiddag by Gourikwa Natuurreservaat waar ons ontmoet het, met die son wat besig was om te sak oor die see en al die oumotors en oumotorfietse in die voorgrond, is ‘n beeld wat vir lank in baie deelenemers se geheue ingeprent sal bly. Die saamkuier, die opvang van verlore stories oor byeenkomste en karre en mense is die hoogtepunt van dié aand.
Die Vrydagoggend na ‘n heerlike ontbyt het die toergroep by Jakkalsvlei gestop om die natuurskoon te bewonder en iets te drinke te geniet. Byeenkomste soos hierdie is noodsaaklik om ‘n goeie standaard, en onderhoud van die voertuie te verseker. Wetende dat daar ‘n toer voorlê, maak die eienaars seker dat die nodige onderhoud aan die voertuie gedoen word. Vanjaar se toer was besis nie ‘n uitsondering nie. Viv James (82) het baie hard gewerk om sy 1917 Model T Ford vir hierdie toertjie te voltooi. Welgedaan Viv, jou T het pragtig vertoon! Mag jy nog vele toere saam doen met hierdie motor.
Na ‘n gesellige saamkuier by Jakkalsvlei Wynkelder, is almal weer in gelid terug na George. Die Vrydagaand is al die deelnemers bederf met ‘n smullekker spitbraai by Die Benz. Die kuier en kameraderie is beslis die rede waarom ons almal jaar ná jaar so saam kloek op toere.
Ja, waarlik tyd vlieg, en die negentiende VETTOER, is nou ook iets van die verlede.
Dankie vir die kosbare herinneringe wat ons vir anderdag kan bêre!
Just a few words on the Vet Tour, many thanks to Philip Kuschke for a really well planned and organised event. On Thursday 6 February we all met at the Engen Garage, my wife Sharon and I took part in our 1930 Rolls Royce Phantom I, Open Tourer. Our Rolls was restored by the Thompson Family of Pietermaritzburg in 1967, We have owned this car for 15 years and in all this time have only done general maintenance, so hats off to the Thompson Family for doing such an outstanding job on this Old Lady.
We left the Engen Garage and took a lovely scenic route through Klein Brak River and Groot Brak River and headed to our lunch stop at Jakkelsvlei Winery, where we were treated to a delicious lunch. After lunch we drove to Gourikwa Coastal Nature Reserve, were we all received our keys to our over night stay. The accommodation was 1st class, with a great sea view.
Thursday evening, we all had dinner together at the Nature reserve restaurant, which was well prepared. Everybody sat around chatting and discussing our favourite topics, where to find cars and parts, and sharing many stories.
Friday morning, we all met for breakfast in the restaurant. After breakfast we stood around chatting and admiring all the cars, there was a big variety of Model T Fords, a very special Rover, Hupmobile, Lancia, several Model A Fords, a Morris Cowley and some magnificent Bentleys.
We made our way back to George where we all went to our Parking spots at the George Show, ready to display our cars for the Saturday Show.
The final event of the Vet Tour was a Spit Braai at The BENZ club house where many stories were exchanged. A great time was had by all, and we are already looking forward to taking part in next year’s event.
Regards to all
Trevor Binder
GOCS eSCape Tour & Rally 9-12 February 2025
Chris Kühn
The decision by the committee of the Southern Cape old Car Club to have the George Old Car show for one day brought the idea to life to have a tour after the show. Phillip Kuschke and myself had been campaigning to revive the rally part of our hobby in the club. With this in mind the inaugural George Old car Show eScape Tour & Rally was born.
With Phillip organising the rally part my wife, Rensche Kühn, and I with the help of our chairman Waldo Scribante set about laying out a route. The idea was to not rally for the whole day so that the entrants could still have time to explore and enjoy the areas we visited thus incorporating the touring part into our rally schedule. Organising an event in the Eden district really is a pleasure as no matter in which direction you drive you are surrounded and surprized by our country’s beauty.
After a bumper show on Saturday, we had an early start on Sunday at the clubhouse of the SCOCC for scrutineering and orientation of the 13 cars entered. We were very excited to have quite a few first-time rally entrants on the list. The cars set of from 9:00 to rally until our lunch stop at Jakkalsvlei Winery close to Herbertsdale. After lunch looking out over the vineyards, it was a short drive to our overnight stop at the picturesque Gourikwa Nature Reserve close to Gouritzmond. Dinner was served in the lapa with the waves crashing just a few meters away! Phillip presented the results of the day’s rally.
On Monday the route took us through Albertinia, Riversdale over Garcia’s Pass to our lunch stop at the Karoo Art Hotel in Barrydale. The cars lined up in front of the historic building for a memorable photo! After lunch and with the rally part over the entrants enjoyed some leisure time in Barrydale before continuing on the R62 to Montagu to check into our accommodation for the next two days at Avalon Springs Resort. The resort is nestled in the mountains on the outskirts of the town. Being February the natural hot water in the pools were still too hot to swim during the day! Results and dinner enjoyed by all.
We had a short rally on Tuesday through Ashton and Robertson ending at Viljoensdrif Winery on the Breede River joined by some local classic car enthusiasts for lunch. Before lunch we took a cruise on the Breede River taking in the beautiful scenery from a different perspective.
Our tour and rally culminated with a delicious dinner and prize giving function. Prizes went to:
3rd place rally – Martin & Michelle Ferreira –1965 Mercedes-Benz W108 Special
Oldest car – Trevor & Sharon Binder- 1930 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Phantom Open Tourer
Organisers choice – André & Elmarie Brink –1961 Jaguar E-type
Furthest travelled – Ron & Pam Gush – 1934 Austin Ten
1st place rally – Philip & Shirley Roux – 1970 MG B Roadster
2nd place rally – André & Elmarie Brink – 1961 Jaguar E-type
Thank you to Phillip Kuschke, Gavin Alison, Waldo Scribante and Rensche Kühn for helping to make this event the great success that it was. I was very thankful that I did not have too much work as the back-up vehicle! We hope to continue to improve the event and to grow with more entries!
9 Maart 2025
2025 PROAUTO RUBBER SAVVA TOER 20 - 24 AUGUSTUS 2025
ABeste Veteraan- en Noag-motor Entoesias
Dit is vir die Model T Ford Klub van Suid-Afrika baie aangenaam om die organiseerders van die 2025 SAVVA Veteraan- en Noagtoer te wees. Besit u ‘n motorkar ouer as 1930 of motorfiets ouer as 1936? Kom kuier saam met ons vir ‘n drie dae toer / vier nagte, deur die prag natuurskoon van die Mpumalanga omgewing vir so min as R8700-00 vir twee persone wat deel! U sal oorrompel word deur nostalgie en kameraadskap sonder gelyke! ProAuto Rubber is vir ‘n tweede jaar die naamgewende borg van ons nasionale toer. Die Model T Ford Klub van SA en ProAuto Rubber vorm ‘n gedugte span om die sukses van die komende nasionale toer vanaf 20 - 24 Augustus 2025 in Hazyview te verseker.
Die toer vind in die Hazyview-, Witrivier, Sabie- en Graskop-area plaas en wel vanaf Woensdagmiddag 20 Augustus tot Sondagoggend 24 Augustus 2025. Die toergroep sal vir al vier aande tuisgaan by Numbi Hotel. (25.0495° S, 31.1306° O)
Die reëlingskomitee vir die toer bestaan uit: Philip Kuschke, Phillip Rosser, Freddie Durow, Emil Kuschke en Adriane Denness. Die 2025 ProAuto Rubber Toer en die Magnum Tydren (wat gereël word deur die POMK), vind binne een week plaas. Al twee hierdie tydrenne vind ook in dieselfde omgewing plaas en maak gebruik van die Numbi Hotel. Deelnemers van ver, kan dus twee tydrenne doen - die een na die ander.
Die organiseerders poog om ten minste 30 voertuie byeen te kry wat aan die toer sal kan deelneem. Die toer word beplan vir alle fabrikaat van voertuie wat vervaardig is voor 31 Desember 1930. Let wel, dat motorfietse wat vervaardig is voor 31 Desember 1936 ook BAIE welkom is om deel te neem.
Die beplande roete word tans op 600 km geskat. ‘n Sirkel-roete in die omgewing word vir elke dag van die toer beplan. Tydens hierdie toer sal ons verskeie interessante plekke besoek soos die Herman Nel Motormuseum. Die asemrowende natuurskoon met sy pragtige passe sal beslis ‘n hoogtepunt op toer wees. Philip Kuschke en Emil Kuschke, in samewerking met Leo Middelberg, is reeds hard aan die werk om ‘n besondere roetebeplanning te doen wat vele verrassings sal inhou.
Die organiseerders het dit weer goed gedink om ‘n afbetaal-opsie aan deelnemers beskikbaar te stel. Die sluitingsdatum vir inskrywings is 20 Julie 2025. Die totale koste, inskrywingsgeld ingesluit, kan in drie gelyke paaimente betaal word, met die finale bedrag betaalbaar voor of op 20 Julie 2025.
U word vriendelik versoek om die inligting, asook die aangehegde inskrywingsvorm aan alle belangstellendes deur te gee. U is ook welkom om vir Philip Kuschke te skakel op 082 856 5152 of per e-pos by: philipe.kuschke@gmail. com vir enige verdere navrae.
Oumotor groete,
Philip Kuschke
VOORSITTER: ORGANISERINGSKOMITEE
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Lys van nuwe lede Suid-Kaap Oumotorklub 2025
André & Elmarie Brink 1961 Jaguar E-type 1964 Jaguar E-type
Bryan Stewart 1988 Opel Monza
Lotter & Louise Mouton 1930 Ford Model A Phaeton
Fleetwood & Elbè Grobler 2005 Honda S2000
Joe Loedoff & Christy Weyer 1984 Bentley Eight 1958 Jaguar Mk Vlll
Set Tyler
Michael & Julia Schellberg 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 1995 Mercedes-Benz Coupé 1997 Mercedes-Benz 280S
Swys & Gert Maartens 1911 Ford Model T 1955 VW Beetle 1960 MGA
Kevin & Melanie Haward 1958 Apache X3
Robin & Gerda Venter 1966 Jaguar
Hirschberg Mr AE Axel
Hermanus
Reebok
George
Grabouw
Knysna Germany
George Witbank
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BIRTHDAYS VERJAARSDAE
Ons wens die volgende lede ‘n gelukkige verjaarsdag en ‘n gesonde jaar toe.
We wish the following members a happy birthday and a healthy year:
01-Jan Johan van Tonder
03-Jan Heinz Conrad
03-Jan Erna Duvenhage
07-Jan Richie Jute
07-Jan Anthony Roff
07-Jan Johann Smit
09-Jan Gillian Ferreira
10-Jan Colin Dettmann
10-Jan Gallie Meyer
12-Jan Hilda Albertyn
12-Jan Gert van Rooyen
13-Jan Ansie Botes
13-Jan Kobus Harris
13-Jan Riana Niemand
16-Jan Cathy Pienaar
17-Jan Jeremy Witts-Hewinson
20-Jan Stef Buys
20-Jan Fienie Hoepfner
22-Jan Ruben Wright
29-Jan Jannie Stander
30-Jan Tony Durandt
31-Jan Lionel Buckley
31-Jan Andries Steenkamp
01-Feb Tjaart Coetzee
04-Feb Tracy Vermeulen
04-Feb JP van der Poel
05-Feb Danie Schmidt
05-Feb Ali van Jaarsveld
07-Feb Lee Stroebel
08-Feb Pierre Malherbe
09-Feb Timothy Abbot
09-Feb Elizabeth Boonzaier
09-Feb Chantele Buckley
09-Feb Johan de Vos
10-Feb Desiree Berg
13-Feb Deon Erasmus
14-Feb Esmè Bolton
14-Feb Frederick de Swardt
15-Feb Bernedette Botha
16-Feb Graham Botha
17-Feb David Purcocks
19-Feb Willie Boylan
21-Feb Gerrit Lambrechts
21-Feb Johan Sloet
21-Feb Elzaan Swanepoel
22-Feb Des Sinclair
24-Feb Chris van Staden
25-Feb Sydney Young
27-Feb Phoebe Botha
27-Feb Peter Posniak
27-Feb Mohamed Rawoot
01-Mar Elsette Basson
01-Mar Mari Haumann
02-Mar Krige Bolton
02-Mar Clarence Cloete
03-Mar Kobus Kearney
04-Mar Elizabeth de Vos
04-Mar Maritz Stander
05-Mar Lynette Reinecke
05-Mar Francois van der Westhuizen
06-Mar Johann Otto
07-Mar Kobus Mostert
07-Mar Nelie van Staden
10-Mar Elbe Grobler
10-Mar Helgaard Marais
11-Mar Fransie Collier
12-Mar Elmarie Hoek
14-Mar Tyrone Terblanche
15-Mar Juanine Kotze
16-Mar Rita Visagie
17-Mar Sean O’Donovan
19-Mar André Ellis
19-Mar Annemarie Smit
22-Mar Chris Bornman
22-Mar Peter Boshoff
22-Mar Jasper Grobbelaar
23-Mar Jean du Plessis
25-Mar Morne Condon
26-Mar Amanda Botha
27-Mar Pierre Viviers
29-Mar Hugo van Dyk Snr
29-Mar Wilma Viviers
30-Mar Marcel Griffioen
02-Apr Gerrie Bezuidenhout
02-Apr Riaan Brand
02-Apr Magda Conrad
04-Apr Marlene Beyers
05-Apr MC Botha
05-Apr Pieter Coetzer
07-Apr Leon Oelofse
09-Apr Tom Meiring
10-Apr Jackie Boylan
10-Apr Magda Jacobs
10-Apr Judy Meyer
10-Apr Kobus Swart
12-Apr Roelf Vermeulen
13-Apr Berlize Curlewis
13-Apr Hermann Mostert
14-Apr Ingrid Hewetson
14-Apr Ria Kasselman
14-Apr Lettie van Zyl
15-Apr Gesina Koch
15-Apr Poena Le Grange
15-Apr Sep Serfontein
15-Apr Japie van Rooyen Jnr
16-Apr Leonie Purcocks
16-Apr Susanna Theart
19-Apr Johan Duvenhage
19-Apr Quinton Nauschutz
19-Apr George van Zyl
20-Apr George Peach
23-Apr Hannes Basson
23-Apr Hein Rust
24-Apr Jozua van der Merwe
25-Apr Yvonne Botha
29-Apr Rose-Marie Smit
30-Apr Elmarie Brink
04-May Chris Kotze
04-May Cornè Vermeulen
06-May Melanie Haward
If your name is not here, your Identity Number is not on our records / Indien u naam nie hier verskyn nie, is u Identiteitsnommer nie op ons rekords nie.
BIRTHDAYS VERJAARSDAE
Ons wens die volgende lede ‘n gelukkige verjaarsdag en ‘n gesonde jaar toe.
We wish the following members a happy birthday and a healthy year:
06-May Desire Lund
06-May Nols Pienaar
06-May James Swift
07-May Riaan van Niekerk
08-May Jeanette Ellis
08-May Dawie Koch
09-May Charl Pretoruis
12-May Helena Kearney
12-May Rensche Kühn
12-May Andrew Stroebel
14-May Desmond Casey
14-May Stanley Robertson
17-May Ted Burden
18-May Marthinus Botha
18-May Albert Wiffen
19-May Peet Botha
19-May Mike Roumanoff
20-May Bob Hafner
21-May Anita Harris
21-May Rohan Venter
22-May Waldo Scribante
23-May Susan Alexander
24-May Fienie Halliday
24-May Gerrard Hoek
25-May Anita Wright
26-May Donald Goldfain
28-May Marilyn Houseman
31-May Dalene Oelofse
02-Jun Christof Olivier
04-Jun Johan Nel
05-Jun Franshelle Botha
07-Jun Naas van Zyl
09-Jun Evert Janse van Rensburg
09-Jun Shirlane Mostert
09-Jun Sybrand van der Spuy
10-Jun Wilna Brand
11-Jun Johan Spies
13-Jun Gerty Maartens
13-Jun Wilma Malherbe
13-Jun Luther Niemand
14-Jun Koos Alberts
15-Jun Stuart Cox
15-Jun Swys Maartens
15-Jun Francois Maartens
16-Jun Thinus Nel
17-Jun Evelyn Rust
20-Jun Lerryn Condon
23-Jun Martie Daines
23-Jun Gerard Lindeque
23-Jun Rina Thompson
25-Jun Lynette van Niekerk
26-Jun Jana von Steen
28-Jun Fleetwood Grobler
28-Jun Rene Hafner
29-Jun Joe Loedolff
29-Jun Christy Weyer
30-Jun Petro Grobbelaar
30-Jun Delia van Rooyen
02-Jul Rudi Conrad
02-Jul Clifford Daines
02-Jul Swanie Swanepoel
03-Jul Hugo Basson
05-Jul Niel Kasselman
10-Jul Dwayne Erasmus
14-Jul Pierre Conradie
16-Jul André Fourie
22-Jul Willie Swift
25-Jul Hennig Marais
27-Jul Mike Alexander
31-Jul Marthie Bornman
31-Jul Mauritz Meiring
04-Aug Bryan Stewart
06-Aug Jack Collier
07-Aug Kobus Swanepoel
08-Aug Philip Lochner
09-Aug Jo Cook
12-Aug Julie Goldfain
12-Aug Nadia van der Merwe
15-Aug Johan Lund
18-Aug Tommy Hough
18-Aug Marlise Steenekamp
19-Aug Rian Duminy
19-Aug Jakes Roos
19-Aug Willie van Rooyen
22-Aug Marianne Alberts
23-Aug Egmond Coetzee
24-Aug Koot du Toit
24-Aug Susan Erskine
25-Aug Andro Theart
27-Aug Asgar Rawoot
28-Aug Mario Vermeulen
28-Aug Brian Zechlin
29-Aug Cornè Bosch
29-Aug Kobus Halliday
29-Aug Johan Lötter
29-Aug Laurette Smit
29-Aug Jacob van Rooyen
30-Aug Natasja La Grange
01-Sep Pieter Lourens
02-Sep Jurgen Apel
05-Sep Leonie Sinclair
05-Sep Henri von Steen
07-Sep Sonja Erasmus
09-Sep Shawn Tyler
09-Sep Paul van Jaarsveld
09-Sep Alma van Tonder
10-Sep Robert Curlewis
10-Sep Ockert van der Berg
12-Sep Hermien de Swardt
13-Sep Maretha Bruwer
13-Sep Rina Steenkamp
14-Sep Wilma Lourens
15-Sep George Marx
16-Sep Linda Kleinhans
16-Sep Lillibet Nel
16-Sep Lynette Schoonwinkel
16-Sep Jan Wright
18-Sep Eddie Haumann
18-Sep Yvonne le Roux
19-Sep Robbie Hewetson
If your name is not here, your Identity Number is not on our records / Indien u naam nie hier verskyn nie, is u Identiteitsnommer nie op ons rekords nie.
BIRTHDAYS VERJAARSDAE
Ons wens die volgende lede ‘n gelukkige verjaarsdag en ‘n gesonde jaar toe.
We wish the following members a happy birthday and a healthy year:
20-Sep Willie Thompson
21-Sep Renate du Rand
22-Sep Chris Kühn
22-Sep Otto Reinecke
23-Sep Graham Davies
23-Sep Frank Erskine
23-Sep Carel Smit
25-Sep Casper le Roux
26-Sep Gerhard Hoepfner
26-Sep Riette Marais
27-Sep Pierre Bruwer
27-Sep Marianna van Rooyen
28-Sep Nadine van der Poel
29-Sep Christine Botha
30-Sep Rina Durandt
02-Oct Saartjie du Toit
02-Oct Magda Stander
04-Oct Dennis Houseman
05-Oct Basie Barnard
06-Oct Diame Kotze
06-Oct Edward Oberholster
06-Oct Fred van Staalduinen
07-Oct Japie Beyers
07-Oct Coleen Jackson
07-Oct Hendrik Kleinhans
11-Oct Martinette Coetzee
11-Oct Dominique Erasmus
11-Oct Jacques Pienaar
12-Oct Joan Capazorio Swart
12-Oct Harry Tayler
13-Oct Werda Peach
15-Oct Etienne Brits
15-Oct Jan Ellis
16-Oct Monique Mostert
16-Oct Jankie van der Merwe
19-Oct Quentin Boylan
22-Oct Catharin du Plessis
23-Oct Andre Smit
25-Oct Tjaart van der Walt
26-Oct Ria Conradie
26-Oct Robin Meeks
27-Oct Rosita Kuschke
27-Oct Martin van Zyl
29-Oct Lieschen Alkemade
29-Oct Melanie Barnard
29-Oct Andre Brink
29-Oct Irene Vermeulen
30-Oct Charmaine Malherbe
30-Oct Frikkie van der Merwe
31-Oct Rohann Steenekamp
02-Nov Cobus Botha
02-Nov Phillip Rosser
02-Nov Clay Whittal
03-Nov Gerhard Botha
03-Nov Raymond Rademeyer
06-Nov Charles Berg
06-Nov Bentjie Langeveld
06-Nov Patti Posniak
07-Nov Stuart Johnston
08-Nov Alan Mocké
08-Nov Gerda Venter
09-Nov Louise Conrad
10-Nov Gert Albertyn
10-Nov Dienkie van der Berg
11-Nov Ferdie Bosch
11-Nov Dennis Cook
12-Nov Maris Ferraris
13-Nov Kevin Haward
14-Nov Louis Serfontein
15-Nov Aubrey Wesso
17-Nov Chris Langeveld
18-Nov Eben de Vos
18-Nov Ben Visagie
19-Nov Phillip du Toit
19-Nov René Scribante
22-Nov Jan du Rand
23-Nov Ferdi van Niekerk
24-Nov Dottie Cox
25-Nov Demetre La Grange
25-Nov Elmarie van der Walt
28-Nov Jan Senekal
30-Nov Rina de Vos
01-Dec Derick Ferreira
02-Dec Philippa Abbot
02-Dec Nico Jacobs
02-Dec Ian Kotze
05-Dec Russell Stander
06-Dec Helmien Meiring
06-Dec Waldri Spies
07-Dec Bruce Jackson
08-Dec Yvonne Greeff
09-Dec Marietjie Bezuidenhout
10-Dec Christopher Botes
11-Dec Wilna Burden
12-Dec Gayle Brits
13-Dec Pat Ferraris
15-Dec Johan Marais
16-Dec Olga van der Westhuizen
17-Dec Philip Kuschke
19-Dec Christina Meiring
21-Dec Brandon Inkley
22-Dec Sarie Cloete
23-Dec Hanli Marais
23-Dec Hanli Marais
24-Dec Amanda Rosser
26-Dec Casper Schmidt
26-Dec Sandra van Jaarsveld
27-Dec Doc Greeff
27-Dec Leonie Lodder
27-Dec Julliana van Zyl
If your name is not here, your Identity Number is not on our records / Indien u naam nie hier verskyn nie, is u Identiteitsnommer nie op ons rekords nie.
Alfa Romeo presents dedicated logo to celebrate its 115-year history
Deidre du Plessis
• Alfa Romeo presents the logo to celebrate its 115th anniversary, as a tribute to its legendary history.
• The launch of the new logo coincides with two key events in Alfa Romeo’s history: the historic victory at the 1930 Mille Miglia with Tazio Nuvolari and the debut of the Quadrifoglio at the 1923 Targa Florio.
• The year 2025 is also one to celebrate other significant moments, including the centenary of the GP Tipo P2’s victory in the first World Motor Championship, the 75th anniversary of the 1900 and having taken the first world title in Formula 1, the 1955 debut of the Giulietta Berlina, the 1965 debut of the Giulia Sprint GTA, the 1975 victory of the 33 TT 12 in the World Championship for Makes and the 1985 arrival of the Alfa 75.
• The celebratory logo will be the leading light in events, rallies and merchandising. The more than 250 Alfa Romeo clubs around the world will have free rein to use it to celebrate 115 years of passion.
On June 24, Alfa Romeo will be 115 years old, a memorable milestone the global brand is celebrating today with the official presentation of a celebratory logo, paying homage to an extraordinary history of Italian passion, style, and sporting competition. The new logo is thus shared with the official clubs and with all fans around the world, for use at events and rallies, and in dedicated materials and local initiatives.
It is a symbolic but potent gesture to emphasize the profound and visceral bond between the brand and its passionate “Alfisti” fandom, in a relationship that knows no bounds of geography or time, but which thrives on a common passion and the sharing of the brand’s founding values. For its reveal to the world, Alfa Romeo has chosen a special moment of the year: these days, the brand and its fans are remembering the historic victory at the 1930 Mille Miglia with Tazio Nuvolari and the debut of the Quadrifoglio at the 1923 Targa Florio.
115 years on the move: the celebratory logo that tells the story of the Alfa Romeo spirit
The 115th anniversary logo celebrates Alfa Romeo’s heritage, in a contemporary design that combines past, present and future. The ascending diagonal of the number “115” symbolizes the momentum and drive for innovation, core values embedded in the brand’s DNA. The “5,” the focal point of the
composition, is embraced by the Biscione, the brand’s historic and iconic emblem used here as both a visual and symbolic element to create depth and a sense of three-dimensionality. The bold contrast between the deep black of the numerals and Alfa red is reminiscent of the brand’s identity, defined by passion, sportiness, and Italian style. The presence of the Biscione and the graphic structure pay homage to the historic celebratory Alfa Romeo logos, reinterpreted in this case according to a minimalist and contemporary approach.
Two legendary dates that tell the story of Alfa Romeo’s DNA
The choice of this day to unveil the new celebratory logo is far from a coincidence. Indeed, the 115th anniversary coincides with two episodes that embody the brand’s most authentic spirit and have contributed to sculpting the Alfa Romeo legend in the collective unconscious. The first dates to April 12-13, 1930: the Mille Miglia, a symbol of motorsport, witnessed the triumph of the Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport #84, driven by Tazio Nuvolari and Giovanni Battista Guidotti. It was the first victory of the “flying Mantuan” in this race, but also the first time that the threshold of an average speed of 100 km/h had been passed on such a long and demanding route. A memorable feat that consecrated the brand’s technical excellence and the tenacity of its leading names. In that edition, Alfa Romeo literally dominated the scene, taking the top four places in the standings. Only a few years earlier, on April 15, 1923, another event destined to make history saw the light of day at the Targa Florio. That was the day Ugo Sivocci won at the wheel of the Alfa Romeo RL TF, bearing the Quadrifoglio symbol on the bodywork for the first time. The small emblem, created as a lucky charm, soon became an icon of the brand, linked to the highest-performance cars and the most daring feats that defined the character of Alfa Romeo, forever embodying the values of speed and courage inherent in the brand.
An unrepeatable year studded with sporting and industrial anniversaries in the name of the Biscione
The 115th anniversary takes on even greater value given that, in 2025, other celebrations of significant models and fundamental sporting achievements are intertwined. For example, just 100 years ago the legendary Alfa Romeo GP Tipo P2 won the first World Automobile Championship, establishing itself on international tracks thanks to the design genius of Vittorio Jano and the talent of the official drivers, including Antonio Ascari and Gastone Brilli-Peri, who led the field in an epic season that cemented the brand into the elite of world motoring.
Not to mention that this year also marks the 75th anniversary of the debut at the Paris Motor Show of the 1900, the first Alfa Romeo car produced on a large scale, and the resounding victory of the Tipo 158 “Alfetta,” crowned World Champion in the inaugural season of Formula 1 and driven by Nino Farina, the first world champion in the history of F1 and a symbol of the brand’s technical and sporting excellence.
In addition, 2025 also sees celebrations of the debut at the 1955 Turin Motor Show of the Giulietta Berlina, a model that brought elegance and dynamism to Italians’ everyday lives, followed in 1965 by the Giulia Sprint GTA presented at the Amsterdam Motor Show, a veritable “sacred monster” of racing that took victories all over the world. Finally, in 1975 the 33 TT 12 won the World Championship for Makes and ten years later the Alfa 75 made its debut, as the final mass-production Alfa Romeo model built on the Alfetta platform.
In short, we are faced with a series of anniversaries that is not a mere coincidence, but an extraordinary synchrony of history. Every date, every car, every milestone contributes to plotting the unique profile of Alfa Romeo, a brand that has not followed the sign of the times for 115 years, but has challenged it. And now more than ever, it is looking ahead with the same grit and passion that have made it an uncompromising icon.
GEORGE HERALD
SPANNER ADVERTENSIE TARIEWE
KLEUR A6
