GEORGE NEWS - Pristine classic cars from all corners of the country will be streaming into George in the second weekend of February for the 27th rendition of the George Old Car Show, organised by the Southern Cape Old Car Club. Upwards of 1 000 classic cars are expected for this highly rated motorised festival.
The two-day event on 10 and 11 February has so far drawn entries from as far afield as Limpopo Province, Northern Cape, Gauteng, Free State and even Namibia.
The line-up of cars will showcase a sweep of time in South African motoring history that dates back from more than 100 years ago to modern cars that have already achieved "instant classic" status. If you have a particular marque favourite, chances are you will have a couple of examples to whet your appetite.
The George Old Car Show will once again be held at the sprawling Eden Technical High School in Union Street.
The main show day will be on Saturday 10 February, while the Sunday has been designated a family day with entertainment provided by the International Oompah Band to add a German feel to the proceedings, as this year's show has been given a special German theme.
There will be no shortage of German-built machinery at the show, with Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volkswagen and DKW cars, as well as Borgward machinery on show.
There is significant support from various car clubs. Club participation is vital to this event, as this is the only car show in South Africa where clubs take centre stage and conduct drive-by demonstrations of their cars throughout the event.
Cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors will be on show, as well as stationary industrial engines. A section for motorcycles will include 50 cc bikes from the 1960s and 70s, or buzz-bikes as they were called then, as well as classic bikes.
The George Old Car Show runs from 08:00 to 18:00 on Saturday 10 February and from 08:00 to 14:00 on Sunday 11 February.
The ultimate 1960s buzz bike, a 50 cc Maserati. Photos: supplied
Pre-book your tickets now to get a discounted price and avoid queueing at the gate. To log on to the iTickets website, click here.
To further ease congestion, there will be extra sales points to the show at the high school venue.
Discounted online ticket prices for Saturday 10 February are R100 for adults, R80 for pensioners, R50 for high school learners, while children under 12 enter free. On Sunday 11 February ticket prices are R80 for adults, R50 for pensioners, and R50 for high school learners.
Ticket prices at the gate for Saturday 10 February are R120 for adults, R100 for pensioners, R70 for high school learners, while children under 12 are free. On Sunday 11 February, ticket prices are R100 for adults, R70 for pensioners and R70 for high school learners.
For more information, visit www.scocc.co.za.
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