Fifty years ago, the new S-Class Mercedes-Benz set a higher standard for luxury saloons. Mike Monk reviews the flagship 350 SE that when launched in South Africa was the country’s most expensive car...
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 Wenstley bringing a safety-innovating Volvo back...
Even as FMM’s high season approaches, the museum is already busy with motor-enthusiast group meetings. Amongst the latest visits were the Mercedes-Benz Owners’ Club on September 2, the Cape Cobra Club on September 23, Eastern Cape Car Club on October 4, the Fiat 500 Club...
JP du Plessis introduces a highly qualified new member to the museum’s motorcycle workshop who has already stirred up an in-house biker brigade...
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, it’s about the museum’s library and, in particular, a century-old map book...
Hupmobile is an automotive brand that is not familiar to most people. The company lasted less than four decades, but the cars were a bit special. Mike Monk describes a Roadster that has recently been put back on the road...
FMM is saddened to learn of the passing of South African motor sport legend Basil van Rooyen, aged 84, on September 14 in New South Wales, Australia. He had been diagnosed with mesothelioma, an aggressive type of cancer that occurs in the thin layer of tissue...
Ullrich Märker, a chronicler and expert on the DKW Munga for decades, has been in touch with us from Germany with a number of comments about FMM’s Munga that was featured in the Collection In Action story in the April newsletter. “Regarding FMM’s Munga 4,...
In their heyday, Beetles never really appealed to me but nowadays I can better appreciate their contribution to motoring life. Mike Monk takes a light-hearted look back at Beetle mania, and in the wake of the passing of SA motor sport legend Basil van Rooyen,...
Following on from last month’s announcement concerning the special display at FMM to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Puma sports car being introduced into South Africa, on September 20 Pieter du Toit did a presentation to FMM’s team of tour guides, workshop personnel and...
