While the usual Memorabilia column is taking a short lockdown break, we are introducing this new, additional feature series that focuses on motoring literature of interest to FMM’s followers. Hosted by Wendy Monk, we start with a pair of books from the FMM library shelves...
With business operations curtailed by the nation-wide lockdown, FMM Curator Wayne Harley continues his series of recollections of South Africa’s motorcycling heroes...
Wendy Monk picks out some interesting historic items from FMM’s photo archives, some with a story, others without. This month we look at the recollections of a Dodge(y) tea salesman in the mid-1920s...
One hundred years ago, Herbert Austin decided to work on a new small car to meet the growing needs of a population wanting affordable transport. But as Mike Monk explains, it was not plain sailing...
Wendy Monk picks out some interesting historic items from FMM’s photo archives, some with a story, others with info required...
This month Assistant Curator Cheslynne Ruiters looks at the history of one of the world’s oldest motor oil companies...
With business operations curtailed by the nation-wide lockdown, FMM Curator Wayne Harley looks back on one of his motorcycling heroes...
Just before the nation-wide lockdown, to celebrate the upcoming 110th anniversary of Alfa Romeo, Mike Monk got behind the wheel of one of Alfa Romeo’s early post-war greats with a point to prove...
Mike Monk gives the background to a big-hearted four with a link with the Circuit de la Sarthe...
With business operations curtailed by the nation-wide lockdown, FMM Curator Wayne Harley looks back on one of his motorcycling heroes...
In accordance with national state of emergency measures being taken to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Franschhoek Motor Museum has been closed until further notice. Anyone who has already booked and paid for tickets will be refunded.
Exciting news for all the car-lovers out there. The museum is working on new ways to bring the cars to you! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more information about our collection and upcoming online curator tours. Look forward to seeing you online – FMM team
