August 31 is the 70th anniversary date of the first Volkswagen Beetle being produced in South Africa, and FMM is honouring this achievement with a display of various iconic VW models – including the museum’s own 1952 Beetle. Apart from ‘The People’s Car’, there will...
With his departure to an infinitely more peaceful place, Anthony Lynn Ward left Cape Town much the poorer on Sunday 11th July. Crankhandle Club members will have to rely on books to make up for the loss of their human encyclopaedia; for Lynn (he hated that...
A regular look back at old motoring and motor sport items...
A regular feature, 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 we report on Elton Botha clutching one of Chrysler’s first models...
Part 2 of a three part story behind a trio of Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk.IIs that were sent to Carrozzeria Touring of Milan in 1955 to be fitted with some distinctive and innovative Superleggera bodywork. This month’s featured car is the one that is now...
This month FMM Curator Wayne Harley takes a peek at a Deek...
Designed to showcase the launch of Mazda’s Wankel rotary engine development and hand built in limited numbers, the Cosmo Sport has become a rare and collectible piece of automotive history. Mike Monk delves into its background and drives FMM’s rare and well-kept example...
As a prelude to the local launch of the GR Yaris, Toyota South Africa and Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa (TGRSA) have partnered up to provide enthusiasts a sneak peak of the newcomer's dynamic abilities by conducting a FIVEDRIVES campaign to highlight the car’s potential....
Part 1 of a three part story behind a trio of Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk.IIs that were sent to Carrozzeria Touring of Milan in 1955 to be fitted with some distinctive and innovative Superleggera bodywork. One of these rare cars is part of the FMM...
Before Bentley was taken over by Rolls-Royce in 1931, the cars were busy establishing themselves as sporting cars of quality, and FMM’s example is no exception...
