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...
Assistant Curator Cheslynne Ruiters gets tuned in with the history of the car radio...
Wendy Monk picks out some interesting historic items from FMM’s photo archives, some with a story, others with info required...
Mazda Motor Corporation celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding on 30 January 2020. Akira Marumoto, Representative Director, President and CEO said: "Mazda originated as a company producing cork and then took the path to manufacturing automobiles. Now, our cars have found friends with many customers...
FMM’s Slot Car gatherings resumed in February but with the championship’s main category switching to non-magnetic slot cars for 2020, the evening was deemed a practice night so that members could try out their slot cars in this more challenging format. Many new cars appeared...
The Historic Grand Prix Cars Association’s Passion for Speed double-header at the beginning of February provided some superb classic single-seater motor racing. The two rounds were held at Zwartkops on February 1 and at Killarney on February 8 and the nostalgic grid of 18 pre-1966...
Wendy Monk picks out some interesting historic items from FMM’s photo archives, some with a story, others with info required...
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
