01 Mar Rear-view Mirror
A regular look back at old motoring and motor sport items...
01 Mar George Old Car Show
By George, what a show! The last time FMM attended the George Motor Show, the museum had just opened, so it was time for us to visit the show again. This year the theme was Italian cars, so FMM decided to display a few of...
01 Mar Stories From the Stacks – Racy Head Gear
A regular series about the museum’s motoring memorabilia and behind-the-scenes activities, compiled and written by FMM’s Assistant Curator Sian Theron. This month, Sian looks at some racy head gear...
01 Mar Spanner Works: Donnie Tarentaal
A regular feature by senior workshop technician JP du Plessis outlining the activities of FMM’s workshop personnel who are responsible for repairing, renovating, refurbishing and restoring the museum’s large and varied collection of vehicles. This month, JP reports on the revival of a Fairlane 500...
01 Mar Back To The Future: Marshalling The Power
Museums are defined as “a building or institution where objects of artistic, historical, or scientific importance and value are kept, studied, and put on display”. FMM is no exception, but also keeps up with the times. This month, JP describes FMM’s involvement in the South...
01 Mar On Yer Bike: BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
This month, FMM Curator Wayne Harley and partner Jade brave the elements on weekend trip through the Karoo and back...
01 Mar Anniversary Celebration: 1953 Peugeot Hillclimb Special
South African car enthusiasts have been, are and surely will continue to be an amazing breed of people. Ever since the horseless carriage first rolled its wheels on our soil, locals have embraced the technology and have always shown an innovative streak. Mike Monk describes...
01 Mar Collection In Action: Austin Mini Cooper
Mike Monk has a sense of déjà vu behind the wheel of a rare-in-SA Mini Cooper...
30 Jan West Coast Car Show
The annual West Coast Car Show took place in hot sunny weather at the Curro Sports Field in Langebaan on January 22. Bigger than ever before, there were 328 vehicles on show including classic cars and pick-ups, moderns, hot and rat rods and motorcycles. Amongst...
30 Jan Back To The Future with the Porsche Taycan
Museums are defined as “a building or institution where objects of artistic, historical, or scientific importance and value are kept, studied, and put on display”. FMM is no exception, but also keeps up with the times. FMM recently spent time with a Porsche Taycan Turbo...