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.
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Oumotorklub
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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 – Spanner, September 2025
Dear members,
It’s hard to believe we’re heading into the last stretch of another fast-moving year Time really does fly when it’s powered by carburettors, chrome and good company!
The 13th Erfenistoer is still fresh in my mind the scenery, the laughs, the breakdowns that almost happened… and most of all, the friendships that make these tours so special. There’s something magical about watching old cars stretch their legs on the open road, proving that passion and proper engineering age very well.
A big thumbs-up to Mark Jones and the team at Halfway Toyota George. Their support went far beyond a cash sponsorship they offered a tow vehicle for backup, plus a media vehicle, and showed genuine care for our cars and our club. We’re grateful to partner with people who respect classic motoring as much as we do.
Speaking of teamwork, I want to thank our committee and especially the Erfenistoer organisers Chris & Rensche Kühn, as well as our treasurer Willie van Zyl Pulling off a tour takes planning, late nights, and a sense of humour thank you for delivering all three Now for some dates to remember:
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• Annual General Meeting: Saturday, 29 November 2025 @ 15h30 Yearend Braai at 'die BENZ' @ 18:00
The AGM isn’t just admin it’s the time where we look back, plan ahead, and remind ourselves why this club exists: to enjoy our cars together. The braai afterward is simply our favourite way to wrap up the year: great food, classic cars all around, and the kind of company that feels like family
And then, the big one on the horizon
The 29th George Old Car Show – Saturday, 14 February 2026 Next year’s theme celebrates The Pioneers of Motoring, and we’re planning a standout display featuring BENZ history and heritage We are also celebrating the 20th Vettoer, and aiming to bring as many early veteran vehicles to the show. Trust me, you’re going to want to be part of it.
So keep those classics tuned, keep the wheels rolling, and most importantly keep enjoying every drive. After all, our cars were built to move, not to collect dust under covers.
See you on the road!
Warm motoring greetings,
Waldo Scribante Chairman: Southern Cape Old Car Club
Suid-Kaap Oumotorklub Southern Cape Old Car Club
Kennisgewing van Algemene Jaarvergadering wat gehou sal word op 29 November 2025 @ 15h30 te Protea Hotel King George, GEORGE.
Soos bepaal word in klousule 19 van ons grondwet, word u uitgenooi om die Algemene Jaarvergadering van die Suid-Kaap Oumotorklub by te woon op 29 November 2025 om 15h30 te Protea Hotel King George, GEORGE.
Die doel van die AJV: Voorlegging van die Voorsitter se verslag 2025 Voorlegging van die Klub se Finansiële State 2025 Verslag van klubaktiwiteite aangebied gedurende 2025 Wysiging van Konstitusie – Sein paragraaf 1 van aanghegde Konstitusie Verkiesing van nuwe komiteelede Verkiesing van Komitee Voorsitter en Tesourier
Indien u sake op die sakelys van die AJV wil plaas, moet u dit skriftelik voor 21 November 2025 aan die sekretaris voorsien.
Indien u enige navrae het rakende die klub se finansiële state moet dit ook voor 21 November 2025 aan die sekretaris gerig word.
VERKIESING VAN NUWE KOMITEE
Neem asseblief kennis dat u klub ledegeld op datum betaal MOET wees indien u wil deelneem aan die Algemene Jaarvergadering verkiesings proses.
Neem verder kennis dat VIER van ons huidige komitee lede moet terugstaan. Waldo Scribante, Chris Kühn, Rensche Kúhn en, Willie van Zyl staan terug en het kennis gegee dat hulle is weer verkiesbaar Pierre Malherbe en Japie van Rooyen Jnr, bly aan in vir nog ‘n termyn Philip Kuschke is nie weer verkiesbaar nie
Ons verwelkom nominasies vir hierdie posisies en posisie van Voorsitter en Tesourier. Indien u wel nominasies wil inhandig, versoek ons graag dat u die aangehegde nominasievorm sal invul waar dit van toepassing is Maak ook asseblief seker dat elke persoon wat u nomineer instem tot sy/haar nominasie en dat die genomineerde persoon sowel as u en 'n persoon wat die genomineerde persoon sekondeer die nominasie vorm teken alvorens u dit inhandig. Enige nie-volledige of inkorrek vorm wat ingehandig word, sal nie aanvaar word nie
Indien u nie persoonlik die Algemene Jaarvergadering kan bywoon nie is u welkom om die aangehegde proksievorm in te vul met u begunsdigde se naam.
Voltooi asseblief die aangehegde vorms en stuur dit so spoedig moontlik aan: Die Sekretaris, SKOMK, per epos: secretary@scocc.co.za voor 21 November 2025.
Geen laat nominasie of proksievorms sal oorweeg word nie!
Suid-Kaap Oumotorklub Southern Cape Old Car Club
Notice of Annual General Meeting to be held on the 29 November 2025 @ 15h30 at Protea Hotel King George, GEORGE.
As per clause 19 of the constitution of the Southern Cape Old Car Club you are hereby informed of the Annual General Meeting which will take place on 28 NOVEMBER 2025 at 15h30 at Protea Hotel King George, GEORGE.
The purpose of the AGM will be to:
Present the Chairman’s report 2025
Present the Club’s Financial Statements 2025
Report on club activities of the past year 2025
Amendment of Constitution – See paragraph 1 of attached Constitution
Elect a new committee
Elect a new Committee Chairman & Treasurer
If you wish to add additional points to the Agenda, you must submit these in writing to the club secretary before 21 November 2025.
If you have any queries regarding the club’s financial statements please submit these to the club secretary before 21 November 2025.
ELECTION OF NEW COMMITTEE
Please note that your subscription fees MUST be fully paid up to vote. FOUR of the current committee members are required to stand back this year Waldo Scribante, Chris Kühn, Rensche Kúhn and Willie van Zyl are standing back, but are available for re-election Pierre Malherbe and Japie van Rooyen Jnr remains on the committee for another term Philip Kuschke is not available for re-election
You are welcome to nominate members of your choice to stand for election into next year’s committee, as well as the position of Chairman. Please submit your choices by completing the attached nomination forms. Make sure that all nominations are signed as accepted by the member that you have chosen (Nominee) as well as by yourself as the proposer together with a third person to second your nomination. Any incomplete or incorrect form will not be accepted.
If you are unable to attend Annual General Meeting in person, you are welcome to complete the attached Proxy form with your nominees’ name.
Kindly complete these attached forms and return by post to: The Secretary, SCOCC, by email: secretary@scocc.co.za before 21 November 2025,
TORQUE FROM THE TREASURER
BESTE KLUBLEDE, DIE LIDMAADSKAPFOOIE VIR 2026 IS BETAALBAAR VANAF 1 JANUARIE 2026. DIE SKOMK KOMITEE
HET BESLUIT OM DIE FOOIE TE VERHOOG NA R275 PER JAAR.
SCOCC Banking Details
Southern Cape Old Car Club ABSA
George 632 005
Cheque account 890 167 551
IF IN DOUBT CONTACT
Marlize Herholdt 076 764 0897
SPANNER ADVERTENSIE TARIEWE PER UITGAWE
VOLKLEUR BLAD A4
HALFBLAD KLEUR A5
KWARTBLAD KLEUR A6
R1500
R750 R500 (Landscape) (Portrait)
Dear Veteran Enthusiast
The 20th VETTOUR is planned to start from Prince Albert to George on Friday 13 February 2026. The tour is being arranged for the day before the 2026 George Old Car Show. These tours have been a great success over the past 19 years, and we are therefore excited to again arrange such an event for 2026 Thanks to everyone who in the past has made it possible for these VETTOURS to take place It is a great honour for the Southern Cape Old Car Club to welcome these special cars from across the country, to the Southern Cape.
Information regarding the 2026 George Old Car Show’s Veteran tour is as follows:
DATE: 12 & 13 February 2026
TARGET GROUP PARTICIPANTS: All vehicles manufactured without front wheel brakes as well as motorcycles manufactured before 31 Desember 1936.
ROUTE: The route covers an approximate distance of 170 km We will depart from Prince Albert hrough the breathtakingly beautiful Meiringspoort, through De Rust back to George
ACCOMMODATION:
We will be staying in Guest Houses in Prince Albert We will be having dinner and breakfast at the Irish Bush Pub restaurant on Thursday evening and Friday morning The cost is R1150 00 per person sharing and includes the following:
Dinner and overnight facilities on Thursday 12 February 2026.
Breakfast on Friday 13 February 2026
Afternoon tea and sandwiches at Deacon House in George Spit braai on Friday evening at the clubhouse.
I will appreciate your swift response to me as soon as possible, indicating your intent to partake in this tour Please take note that the closing date for entries is Monday 12 January 2026.
For any inquiries you are welcome to contact me on cell number 082 856 5152. I trust that you will enjoy the tour with fellow veteran enthusiasts
Regards
PHILIP KUSCHKE TOURORGANISER
2026 GEORGE OLD CAR SHOW “VETERAN TOUR”
12 November 2025
Geagte Veteraan-entoesias
Die 20 ste VETTOER word vir Vrydag 13 Februarie 2026 vanaf Prins Albert na George beplan Die veteraantoer word gereël vir die dag vóór die 2026 George Oumotorskou. Kom vier fees saam met ons!
Baie dankie aan alle deelnemers wat in die verlede hierdie toer moontlik gemaak het Dit is vir die SuidKaap Oumotorklub baie aangenaam om dié besondere motors van regoor Suid-Afrika in die Suid-Kaap te verwelkom.
Inligting rondom die 2026 George Oumotorskou-veteraantoer is soos volg:
DATUM: 12 en 13 Februarie 2026
TEIKENGROEP DEELNEMERS: wat voor 31 Desember 1936 vervaardig is Alle motors wat sonder voorwielremme vervaardig is asook motorfietse
ROETE: Die roete strek oor ongeveer 170 km Ons vertrek vanaf Prins Albert, deur die asemrowende mooi Meiringspoort, deur De Rust terug na George
OORNAGGERIEWE:
Ons oornag in Gaste Huise in Prins Albert Ons sal die Donderdagaand en Vrydagoggend in die Irish Bush Pub restaurant eet Die koste beloop R1150 00 per persoon wat deel en sluit die volgende in: Aandete en oornaggeriewe vir Donderdag 12 Februarie 2026. Ontbyt op Vrydag 13 Februarie 2026
Middag-tee en botterbroodjies by Deacon House in George Spitbraai Vrydagaand by die klubhuis
Ek sal dit waardeer indien u my so spoedig moontlik in kennis kan stel of u aan die toer gaan deelneem
Die sluitingsdatum vir inskrywings is Maandag 12 Januarie 2026.
Vir enige navrae is u welkom om vir my te skakel op my selnommer: 082 856 5152 Ek vertrou dat u die toer saam met ons sal geniet
Oumotor groete
PHILIP KUSCHKE
TOER-ORGANISEERDER
2026 GEORGE OUMOTORSKOU “VETERAANTOER”
"Polish & Shine" Bonnets-Up
ay ay Saturd 24M 2025 @1 OhOO
All SouthernCape OldCarClubmembersare invited to our "Polish & Shine" Bonnets-Up at die BENZ
A detailing demonstration will be given! A light braai lunch will be served from 12:00 Partners welcome to join! Cash bar available
24 Mei 2025 "Polish & Shine" Bonnets's UP @ 'die BENZ'
'n Groot dankie aan :
1 Hannes van AUTO GLAZE vir 'n baie interessante praatjie en demonstrasie en ook vir pryse vir die trekking. Geluk aan die wenners.
2.Chris , Renscke en Christiaan vir hul reëlings en bontstaan wat daarmee saamgaan.
3.Almal wat betrokke was by die harde werk van braai.
4 All the members present and a special word of thanks to Mike's brother Colin, from New Zealand honouring us with his presence. Best wishes to everyone, till we meet again.
Suid-Kaap Oumotorklub Southern Cape Old Car Club
Foreword: Welcome to the 2025 Erfenistoer
Dear Friends and Enthusiasts, It is with heartfelt excitement that I welcome you to the 13th Erfenistoer – “Legends on the Move”, a journey that once again brings together our shared love of classic motoring and the magnificent heritage of South Africa. From 23 to 27 September 2025, our tour will weave its way from the Outeniqua Mountains through the Klein Karoo and Breërivier valleys, right down to the Hemel-en-Aarde coast
This year’s route is rich in both scenery and experiences: a nostalgic movie night in Barrydale, National Braai Day at the Houw Hoek Hotel, a memorable visit to Museo Della Passione, sparkling wine tasting in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, and a festive seafood gala and prize-giving on Hermanus’s shore Each stop has been thoughtfully chosen to blend our motoring heritage with the best of South African hospitality.
As always, a tour like this is only possible thanks to the hard work of our organising team. My deepest thanks to the Erfenistoer committee, especially Chris & Rensche Kühn, and the SCOCC committee for their tireless planning and support A special word of gratitude also goes to Mark Jones of Halfway George, whose continued partnership makes this event possible.
The Erfenistoer is more than just a tour – it is a rolling celebration of friendship, heritage, and the open road Over the next few days, may you enjoy the camaraderie of fellow enthusiasts, discover new treasures, and create memories that will last long after the engines have cooled. Let’s once again revive the spirit of a bygone era and set off together on this year’s unforgettable journey.
Yours sincerely,
Waldo Scribante Chairman: Southern Cape Old Car Club
HALFWAY TOYOTA GEORGE
Welcome Note from Our Sponsor: Halfway Toyota George
It is with great pride and excitement that we welcome you to the 2025 Heritage Tour, proudly hosted in collaboration with the Southern Cape Old Car Club for the fifth year running
At Halfway Toyota George, we are passionate not only about vehicles but also about the rich tapestry of history and heritage that our classic car community represents. It is an honour to be part of this extraordinary journey that celebrates timeless craftsmanship, beautiful scenery, and the enduring spirit of the open road.
The official launch of the tour will take place on 23rd September from our dealership on Knysna Road. From there, this unforgettable route will wind through some of the most breathtaking landscapes South Africa has to offer from the majestic Tradouw Pass and the stunning Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve, to the iconic Clarence Drive, and along the captivating coastlines of Walker Bay and the Overstrand.
As your proud sponsor, Halfway Toyota George will be accompanying the tour every step of the way with a dedicated sweep vehicle on hand to assist any of the classic beauties that may need a little extra help along the journey. In addition, a press vehicle will be capturing the heart and soul of the tour the stories, the scenery, and the special moments that make this event so memorable.
We look forward to sharing the road with you, supporting you along the way, and celebrating the heritage that drives us all.
Wishing all participants a safe, scenic, and unforgettable Heritage Tour 2025!
Warm regards,
The Halfway Toyota George Team Driven to support Proud to preserve
23 – 27 September 2025
Dinsdag, 23 September 2025
7:30 Ontmoet by Halfway George vir ligte ontbyt & koffie
08:00 – Scrutineering
Dress code: Erfenistoer-hemde
09:00 – Vertrek George na Barrydale via Robinsonpas
12:30 – Middagete by Tuinalteljee, Calitzdorp
Na middagete: Vertrek na finale bestemming Karoo Art Hotel, Barrydale
18:00 – Drinks @ The Movies
19:30 – Aandete
Dress code: Movie night
Woensdag, 24 September 2025
09:00 – Vertrek Barrydale na Houwhoek via Ashton Russtop: Platform 62, Ashton
12:00 – Middagete by Nuy on the Hill
Na middagete: Vertrek na finale bestemming Houw Hoek Hotel via Hottentots
Holland Natuurreservaat
19:00 – Aandete
Dress code: Nasionale Braaidag - Sonskyn, braaivleis & goeie gees
Donderdag, 25 September 2025
07:30 – Ontbyt
09:00 – Vertrek na Lourensford Wynlandgoed, Somerset-Wes via Sir Lowry’s Pass
10:00 – Besoek Museo Della Passione
12:30 – Middagete by The Grille Shack
Na middagete: Vertrek na finale bestemming The Windsor Hotel, Hermanus via Clarence-rylaan
Russtop: Pikkewyne @ Betty’s Bay
19:00 – Aandete by Burgundy, Hermanus
Vrydag, 26 September 2025
07:30 – Ontbyt
09:30 – Vertrek na Hemel-en-Aarde Vallei via Caledon
10:30 – Vonkelwyn-proe by Genevieve MCC
13:00 – Middagete by La Vierge Wines
Na middagete: Vertrek na finale bestemming, The Windsor Hotel, Hermanus
17:00 for 19:00 – Aandete by Bientang’s Cave
Dress code: iets BLAUW & WIT
Saterdag, 27 September 2025
07:30 – Ontbyt
09:00 – Vertrek huis toe
11:30 – Middagete by Die Skeerhok Padstal
Na middagete: Terug na George
Einde van program – Veilige reis terug!
2025 Erfenistoer – Legends on the Move
From the rugged Outeniqua slopes to the rolling vineyards of the Cape and the whale-rich coastline of Hermanus, the 2025 Erfenistoer is a five-day celebration of motoring heritage, scenery and camaraderie.
We begin on 23 September at Halfway Toyota George for the traditional scrutineering and send-off before sweeping over the Robinson Pass to Calitzdorp and on to our first overnight at the iconic Karoo Art Hotel in Barrydale – dinner theme: Movie Night.
On Day 2, we cross the Langeberg to Ashton, pausing at Platform 52 to admire its steam locomotive, lunch in the beautiful Nuy Valley, then drive past Theewaterskloof Dam and the majestic Hottentots Holland Mountains to reach the historic Houw Hoek Hotel Tonight’s theme is a festive National Braai Day with Sunshine and braaivleis
Day 3 takes us to Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West to explore the Museo Della Passione, then lunch at The Grille Shack overlooking Gordon’s Bay. After a visit to the Stony Point Penguin Colony in Betty’s Bay, we arrive at the Windsor Hotel in Hermanus, perched on the famous Whale Coast, for a two-night stay
On Day 4, we meander through the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, tasting Genevieve MCC and lunching at La Vierge Winery, before returning to Hermanus for a spectacular seaside “blaw & white” gala at Bientang’s Cave – seafood, waves, and magic
Finally, on Day 5, we point our classic bonnets back toward George with a memorable lunch stop at the beloved Die Skeerhok Padstal, closing a tour filled with mountain passes, coastlines, fine food, and unforgettable friendships.
The 2025 Erfenistoer – truly a journey for “Legends on the Move ”
Gala-aand: 2025 Erfenistoer
Dames en Here, liewe vriende,
Wat ’n ongelooflike paar dae was dit nie! Van die oomblik toe ons by Halfway Toyota George weggespring
het tot ons middagete vanmiddag, het die 13de Erfenistoer weer eens bewys hoekom dit een van die hoogtepunte van ons kalender is Dankie vir die glimlagte, die stories, die foto’s en vir elkeen se goeie geselskap – julle maak hierdie toer besonders
Weereens ’n Groot dank aan Mark Jones van Halfway Toyota George vir sy borgskap en onbaatsugtige ondersteuning Graag nooi ek Riaan en Sarel om by my aan te sluit, , baie dankie vir jul uitstekende diens sodat ons veilig kon reis Ons het groot waardeering vir julle en dit was ongelooflik om julle saam met ons op toer te kon hê. Kom ons gee vir hulle ‘n groot handeklap vir ons waardeuring.
Kan my mede-toer organiseerders na vore kom asb – Chris en Rensche Kühn, dankie vir jul harde werk, geduld en deeglike beplanning wat alles klop disselboom laat verloop het. Rensche was van die begin so opgewonde oor die toerroete en angstig of ek saam sal stem, natuurlik was dit ‘n gegewe en ek is seker jul almal stem saam!
Willie en Japie – vir jul ondersteuning en entoesiasne. Ek kan darem sê ons is nie te ver in die rooi nie! René sê ek moet nie van die Bingo aand vergeet nie, die hoogte punt van die toer vir haar. Baie dankie julle! Aan ons sosiale media-span, Pierre en Wilma Malherbe, wat ons avontuur so mooi vasgelê het –dankie dat julle die Erfenistoer se storie met die wêreld deel. Ons het die Bentley ‘n klein bietjie gemis
Ek wil ook graag René bedank vir haar spesiale fotos en ondersteuning.
Ek vra dat sy my hier by moet aansluit as ek die volgende paar spesiale toekennings maak
1.13de Toer-deelnemers: George Marx met sy geliefde Morris Minor en Chris van Staden met sy Porsche 912 Targa – dankie dat julle ons toer só kleurvol maak.
2.Ek dink ons mede passasiers benodig ‘n spesiale vermelding, kom ons gee vir hulle ‘n lekker hande klap - maar veral vir die in die Studebaker en BMW–Maritz Stander en Lillibet Nel, hier is vir elkeen van julle ‘n klein lucky packet – julle moet maar self besluit of julle dit gaan deel met jul drywers
3.Voordat ons kom by die dames keuse, ons prys vir vanaand se best dressed gaan aan - Dennis Cook
4.Dames se Keuse: die pragtige Jaguar E-Type van André en Elmarie Brink – ’n ware styl-ikoon.
Baie dankie aan elkeen van julle – jul deelname is presies wat hierdie toer spesiaal maak.
Ons kyk reeds met opgewondenheid uit na die 14de Erfenistoer Mag dit net soveel vreugde, avontuur en nuwe herinneringe bring as hierdie een
Geniet vanaand se heerlike kos, die geselskap en die laaste paar ure saam Dankie dat julle deel is van hierdie familie en dat julle die erfenis van klassieke motors so lewendig hou Mag elkeen ’n veilige reis huis toe hê en mag ons paaie gou weer kruis
Baie dankie
Waldo Scribante
Voorsitter: Suid-Kaap Oumotorklub
On two wheels into the future of motorised mobility: Daimler riding carriage from 1885
Mercedes-Benz Museum Press Information
26 August 2025
140 years ago, Gottlieb Daimler applies for a patent for the riding carriage on 29 August 1885
Equipped with a high-speed four-stroke engine, the riding carriage is the world's first motorcycle
The technological transfer to the automobile follows in 1886
Stuttgart. “Close-up” – the name of this series from the Mercedes-Benz Museum says it all. Each installment tells surprising, exciting and interesting stories about vehicles from the exhibition. In the spotlight this time: the Daimler riding carriage in Legend Room 1: Pioneers – The Invention of the Automobile, 1886 to 1900.
No. 6/2025: Daimler riding carriage
The world’s first motorbike celebrates its anniversary: Gottlieb Daimler’s riding carriage ran for the first time 140 years ago. The riding carriage is of course part of the Museum’s permanent exhibition. Legend Room 1: Pioneers – The Invention of the Automobile, 1886 to 1900 also features an authentic reconstruction The original from 1885 was destroyed in a major fire at the Daimler plant in Cannstatt on 9 and 10 June 1903.
Technology platform: There are two simple levers in front of the driver of the Daimler riding carriage from 1885. The metal handle on the left controls the mixture formation, the wooden knob engages the drive system or decelerates the rear wheel via a block brake. These controls represent the two fundamental innovations that revolutionised individual mobility 140 years ago: the development of the high-speed, compact combustion engine to series production readiness and its successful integration in a road vehicle. This twowheeler, developed by Gottlieb Daimler and his colleague Wilhelm Maybach and patented on 29 August 1885 (DRP No. 36 423, issued on 11 August 1886), was the first functional road vehicle with a combustion engine – a milestone in the history of individual mobility.
Caution, ignition: The small brass tank with hopper and pump behind the driver looks like a petrol tank. It also contains fuel – but not for driving the engine. Instead, the small tank supplies the flame of the Daimler engine’s glow-tube ignition. This is the heart of the two-wheeler. On 3 April 1885, Gottlieb Daimler filed a patent application for the high-speed engine with vertical cylinder. The nickname because of its characteristic appearance: “grandfather clock”
With half a horsepower: Daimler worked with Wilhelm Maybach for two years on the pioneering engine In the riding carriage, the “grandfather clock” produces 0 37 kW (0 5 hp) at 600 rpm Daimler’s vision: motorised mobility on land, on water and in the air A short time later it became a reality, and in 1886 the engine was also used to power Daimler’s motorised coach, motorboats (from 1886), rail vehicles (from 1887) and airships (from 1888).
Inventiveness meets craftsmanship: The test vehicle combines the craftsmanship and mechanical engineering of the time. The wooden frame and the wooden wheels – as are also customary for carriages –belong to the wainwright’s trade. The robust iron tyres come from the blacksmith. The power transmission from the crankshaft to the reduction gearbox is provided by leather belts, like the ones used in the transmission systems of steam engines. There is no gear shift in the modern sense. But the belt can be placed on two pulleys with different diameters – this offers two different fixed ratios. The reduction gearbox consisting of pinion and ring gear is a piece of the era’s modern engineering. The straight handlebars were probably inspired by the so-called safety bikes with wheels of the same size developed that same decade
Balancing act with support: Daimler and Maybach equip the technology vehicle, which can reach speeds of up to 12 km/h, with support wheels to stabilise the ride. Although these make tight bends more difficult to negotiate, they are a welcome safety feature, as today’s journeys with the riding carriage show. While it is not particularly manoeuvrable –its main task is to demonstrate a road vehicle running with a combustion engine.
Pioneering: On 10 November 1885, Gottlieb Daimler’s son, Adolf, travelled the circa three-kilometre distance from Cannstatt to Untertürkheim and back in the riding carriage The vehicle idea works One year later, the engine is transferred to a motor car – and a new era of individual mobility begins
May
June
July
WELKOM
/ WELCOME
Lys van nuwe lede Suid-Kaap Oumotorklub 2025
1981 Volkswagen Kombi
Jimmy Swift
1997 BMW X3 2.8
Johan & Lizette Kriel
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
1956 Mercedes-Benz 180D Bakkie
August
September
Gert & Janita Janse van Rensburg George George George George
Benoni Mossel Bay
Bonnievale
Elize Daniel
1984 Mercedes- Benz 500SEC
1996 Mercedes-Benz C250D
2003 Audi A3 Sport
Theuns & Hantie Bosch
Ben & Sanet Wessels
1960 Chevrolet C10 Apachè
Shane van der Merwe
In MEMORIA 2025
Ria Conradie
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:
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:
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.
