29 Oct Stories From the Stacks – Artefacts
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 wants to be your guide...
29 Oct Oily Rag Run 2022
This year’s Crankhandle Club Oil Rag Run organised by Dickon Daggitt took place on October 23 and was run to a slightly different format to previous years. The event was open primarily to any pre-1976 car that is unrestored but allowing for minor accident damage...
29 Oct Spanner Works: Michael van Graan
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 of Michael van Graan bringing a classic...
29 Oct On Yer Bike: BMW R80RT
This month FMM Curator Wayne Harley delves into pros and cons of handling donated machinery, in this case a lovingly-owned BMW R80RT...
29 Oct Anniversary Celebration: Alfa Romeo Montreal
A regular feature covering vehicles in the FMM collection that are celebrating an anniversary during 2022. This month Mike Monk enthuses over a particular favourite with a sorting heart...
29 Oct Collection In Action: Madiba BMW
In the seat of greatness. Mike Monk recalls driving Madiba’s personal BMW that was purchased by FMM, the proceeds of which going to the Mandela Day School Libraries Project...
02 Oct Rear-view Mirror
A regular look back at old motoring and motor sport items...
02 Oct Stories From the Stacks – Artefacts
A regular series about the museum’s motoring memorabilia, compiled and written by FMM’s Assistant Curator Sian Theron. This month, Sian looks at pump power...
02 Oct Spanner Works: Donnie Tarentaal
A regular feature by 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, Donnie helps point a Mustang in the right direction...
02 Oct On Yer Bike: VéloSoleX
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Is it a carburettor, is it a motorbike or is it a moped? No, it’s a Solex, the bicycle that rolls by itself – ‘la bicyclette qui roule toute seule’. This month, FMM Curator Wayne Harley talks foreign...