Franschhoek Motor Museum is a must-see South African venue. Showcasing over a 100 years of automotive history it caters to tourists, local families and motor enthusiasts alike. The museum’s collection exceeds 220 vehicles – such as the 1898 Beeston motor tricycle – with more than 80 exhibits that are available to view at any one time, displayed in four de-humidified halls with a total floor area of 2700 mÇ, and presented in chronological order.
With a unique and exciting collection of vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and memorabilia in the magnificent setting of L’Ormarins, Franschhoek, you can book a museum tour, have a snack at our deli, or take a tram ride to Anthonij Rupert Wines for a wine tasting.
Our opening times are as follows:
Monday – Friday: 10h00 – 17h00 (last admittance 16h00)
Saturday – Sunday: 10h00 – 16h00 (Last admittance 15h00)
Public Holidays: 10h00 – 16h00 (Last admittance 15h00)
Closed: Good Friday and Christmas Day
FMM will be closed 29 November for a private function;
Only 3 halls will be open to the public on Tuesday 28 and Thursday 30 November.
Discounted ticket price of R60 for adults, R40 for pensioners and R40 for children will apply for Tuesday 28 and Thursday 30 November.
Franschhoek Motor Museum reserves the right to close the museum without notice. Should the Museum have to be closed, booked tickets will be postponed or refunded accordingly.
The W21 series was introduced in Berlin in February 1933 and was in production for three years. Designed by ex-Benz & Cie CEO Hans Nibel. Numerous body styles were offered on two wheelbases. Three-speed plus overdrive gearbox. This car is one of the first to be imported to SA.
95 km/h
4-speed manual
30 kW at 3 600 r/min
1 961 CC Inline-6
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