SPANNER Newsletter MARCH 2025

MARCH

2025

Suid-Kaap Oumotorklub / SouthernFounded Cape Old3rdCar Club June 1988

P.O. Box 1749, George Western Cape, 6530 Email info@scocc.co.za Website www.scocc.co.za

Suid-Kaap Oumotorklub

Southern Cape Old Car Club

2025 SCOCC CLUB OFFICIALS Kobus Harris Chris van Staden

OFFICIALS Club Patron 082 453 1497

President

082 491 4780

clubpatron@scocc.co.za president@scocc.co.za

2025 SCOCC COMMITTEE Waldo Scribante Philip Kuschke

Chairman

082 802 3280

Vice Chairman 082 856 5153

Treasurer

Willie van Zyl

083 442 0287

Renscke Kühn

082 410 0399

Chris Kühn

082 779 0451

Pierre Malherbe Naas van Zyl Japie van Rooyen Jnr

Secretary Events

IT & Website 082 497 0377

SAVVA

082 673 2822

chairman@scocc.co.za vice.chairman@scocc.co.za finance@scocc.co.za secretary@scocc.co.za events@scocc.co.za

it@scocc.co.za savva@scocc.co.za

Without portfolio 071 881 3668

The opinions expressed in Spanner do not necessarily reflect the views of the SCOCC club committee, the editor, club members and/or officers of SAVVA or advertisers in this magazine.

P.O. Box 1749, George Western Cape, 6530 Email info@scocc.co.za Website www.scocc.co.za

Suid-Kaap Oumotorklub

Southern Cape Old Car Club

2025 SCOCC Country Representatives Kobus Harris

Mossel Bay

082 453 1497

kobus@harris-scheltema.co.za

Knysna Vacant

Riaan van Rensburg

Oudtshoorn 082 895 5723

mach1wp@gmail.com

Prince Albert / Klaarstroom

Jeremy Witts-Hewinson Riaan Brand

082 488 8370

Beaufort West 083 284 7145

klaarstroom@telkomsa.net riaan.duiker@gmail.com

Heidelberg / Riversdal Vacant

Victoria West / Loxton Vacant

2025 SCOCC Administration Membership & Indemnities

Marlize Herholdt

073 305 6214

Marlize Herholdt

073 305 6214

Regalia

info@scocc.co.za

regalia@scocc.co.za

Editor: Spanner Waldo Scribante Melissa Bouwer Chris van der Merwe

082 802 3280

Webmaster 079 092 2804

Insurance (SAVVA) 083 401 2813

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George Old Car Show Allewijn Dippenaar Mimi Finestone

Chairman

082 809 2441

Media Co-ordinator 084 583 3144

gocs@scocc.co.za media@scocc.co.za

The opinions expressed in Spanner do not necessarily reflect the views of the SCOCC club committee, the editor, club members and/or officers of SAVVA or advertisers in this magazine.

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 Waldo Scribante Chairman

082 802 3280 chairman@scocc.co.za

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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!

Hi All 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:

1st place rally – Philip & Shirley Roux – 1970 MG B Roadster

2nd place rally – André & Elmarie Brink – 1961 Jaguar E-type

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

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

WELKOM / WELCOME

Lys van nuwe lede Suid-Kaap Oumotorklub 2025 January

André & Elmarie Brink 1961 Jaguar E-type 1964 Jaguar E-type

Hermanus

Bryan Stewart 1988 Opel Monza

February

March

Lotter & Louise Mouton 1930 Ford Model A Phaeton

Reebok

Fleetwood & Elbè Grobler 2005 Honda S2000

George

Joe Loedoff & Christy Weyer 1984 Bentley Eight 1958 Jaguar Mk Vlll

Grabouw

Set Tyler Michael & Julia Schellberg 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 1995 Mercedes-Benz Coupé 1997 Mercedes-Benz 280S

Knysna Germany

Swys & Gert Maartens 1911 Ford Model T 1955 VW Beetle 1960 MGA

George

Kevin & Melanie Haward 1958 Apache X3

Witbank

Robin & Gerda Venter 1966 Jaguar

George

In MEMORIA 2025

Hirschberg Mr AE Axel

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.

Suid-Kaap Oumotorklub / SouthernFounded Cape Old3rdCar Club June 1988

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.

Suid-Kaap Oumotorklub / SouthernFounded Cape Old3rdCar Club June 1988

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.

Suid-Kaap Oumotorklub / SouthernFounded Cape Old3rdCar Club June 1988

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

P.O. Box 1749, George Western Cape, 6530 Email info@scocc.co.za Website www.scocc.co.za

2025 SCOCC PROPOSED EVENTS CONFIRMATION & DETAILS TO FOLLOW

JANUARY 2025/01/01 Monday New Year’s Brunch Waboomskraal 2025/01/11 Saturday Knysna Cars & Coffee Wilderness 2025/01/16 Tuesday SCOCC/GOCS Committee meeting Club house 2025/01/26 Sunday Bonnet’s Up die BENZ FEBRUARY 2025/02/01 Saturday GOCS Volunteers meeting Club house 2025/02/04 Tuesday SCOCC Committee meeting Club house 2025/02/06 +07 Friday SCOCC Vet tour Gourikwa Nature Reserve 2025/02/08 Saturday SCOCC Geoge Old Car Show EDEN Technical High School 2025/02/08 Saturday GOCS Bring ‘n Braai Carpe Diem School 2025/02/08 - 12 Sunday GOCS eSCape Tour & Rally die BENZ 2025/02/23 Sunday Bonnet’s Up die BENZ MARCH 2025/03/04 Tuesday SCOCC Committee meeting Club house 2025/03/08 Saturday Garage day Philip Kuschke 2025/03/16 Sunday Outing Hartenbos Braai 2025/03/30 Sunday Bonnet’s Up die BENZ APRIL 2025/04/09 2025/04/27

Wednesday Sunday

SCOCC Committee meeting Grand ExpositionCars & Coffee

Club house Knysna

MAY 2025/05/06 2025/05/24

Tuesday Saturday

SCOCC Committee meeting Technical day & Bonnet’s Up

Club house die BENZ

JUNE 2025/06/03 2025/06/03 2025/06/28

Tuesday Tuesday Saturday

SCOCC Committee meeting SCOCC Anniversary Party Bonnet’s Up Soup & Bread

Club house Club house die BENZ

Suid-Kaap Oumotorklub / SouthernFounded Cape Old3rdCar Club June 1988

P.O. Box 1749, George Western Cape, 6530 Email info@scocc.co.za Website www.scocc.co.za

2025 SCOCC PROPOSED EVENTS CONFIRMATION & DETAILS TO FOLLOW

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