GEORGE NEWS - The charm and elegance of vintage cars at the George Old Car Show on Saturday 8 February again proved to be spot-on at this event where the owners can celebrate their collections while sharing them with the public.
It was the 28th edition of the show presented by the Southern Cape Old Car Club and visitors could relish a huge variety of makes and models.
The enthusiasm among exhibitors was contagious. The lengths they go to to ensure the preservation of their 'old wheels' is admirable.
There was a special exhibition of Bentleys and Rolls-Royces this year, which visitors especially enjoyed admiring from up close.
In addition to a total of about 1 000 vintage vehicles on display, there was also a section for new cars, so petrolheads could really lap it up.
Show committee chairperson Alewijn Dippenaar on Monday said final figures were not yet available, but they estimated that about 12 000 visitors went through the gates.
"The fact that children accompanied by their parents did not need to pay, worked very well and a lot of children attended. The show overall was a huge success. Holding the show over one day instead of two was also a good decision. Everyone was satisfied with the turnout, from the traders to the exhibitors."
PHOTO GALLERY: George Ou Motor Skou in volle swang
A visitor inspects an immaculate Rolls-Royce.
On Saturday night, a big braai was held for the exhibitors at Carpe Diem and there was a lovely gathering at the Mercedes Club of Dr Waldo Scribante. Everybody enjoyed themselves, knowing they could get up at their leisure on Sunday to drive back home.
The food stalls, a beer tent and a coffee tent were very well supported.
Beneficiaries that are benefitting from R300 000 of the earnings of the show are Eden Technical High School, Carpe Diem School, Glenwood College, Firstcare Wildfire Support, George Rotary, Round Table, Vryburgers, SPCA and Cansa.
Shining like a mirror. A lovely collection of Borgwards were on display.
Pieter du Toit from Table View with his 1975 Puma that he restored. He is the co-author of a recently released book about the origin of Puma cars in Brazil. At the time, South Africa obtained a licence to manufacture 250 of these vehicles, and Pieter has so far tracked 198 of these. Photos: Alida de Beer
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