Prices offered varied from R30 000 for a beautiful 1979 Mercury Cougar, to R115 000 for a recently restored 1929 Chevrolet Roadster, to R350 000 for an immaculate 2007 Jaguar XK 4.2. In total, 25 cars were "sold", but 10 of them did not realise their reserve prices with the offers being refused by the sellers. The rain did little to dampen the enthusiasm of the buyers however, who waited to claim their purchases, and ownership of 15 vehicles will change hands in the next few days.
The Buyer's Premium of 6% on all sales will be given to the Southern Cape Old Car Club, organisers of the Motor Show. The club, in turn, will donate a large portion thereof to their designated charity, "Reach for a Dream".
Dax Fine from Cape Town labelled the George Old Car show the greatest car show of its type in South Africa. "It has the most marks, makes, year models and the best variety across the board. Two years ago I bought a Jensen Interceptor at the charity auction." On Saturday Fine was interested in the 1936 Ford Roadster.
Wendy Rademeyer of House of Classic & Sports Cars in Knysna says vintage cars will always be a draw-card for enthusiasts from all sectors and income groups. "It's encouraging to know that their collective interest continues to help deserving charitable institutions going through difficult times."
The final figures are not yet in, but the organisers are very happy with the turn out. It is estimated that more than 10 000 visitors attended the show to see the 1000 exhibitors show off their most prized possessions.
A 1964 Dodge Pick-up truck
