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27 May

Posted at 20:46h in Collection in Action

Mike Monk drives a short-lived but key model in Mercedes-Benz’s development as a manufacturer of quality automobiles…   The Mercedes-Benz W21 is something of an enigma in the company’s heritage because it was only produced for three years, from 1933 to 1936, and the model’s records...

26 May

Posted at 13:00h in Motorcycle

This month, FMM Curator and self-confessed motorcycle enthusiast Wayne Harley describes his participation in the Giro dei Vigneti aboard the museum’s Ducati...

24 May

Posted at 20:49h in Events

Franco Scribante yet again stamped his authority on the Jaguar Simola Hillclimb’s Classic Car Friday event winning his fifth Classic Conqueror title, and fourth in a row, in thrilling fashion. The 10th edition of the legendary Knysna event dawned wet and cold, but that didn’t...

23 May

Posted at 20:52h in Events

At the May meeting of the FMM Slot Car Championship season, Mark Venske returned to winning ways in the Formula Carrera category with his BMW M4 DTM, edging out April’s winner Jon Lederle’s Audi RS5 DTM by a single lap. Mark set fastest lap of...

22 May

Posted at 20:54h in Media

Carlo Abarth (1908-1979) founded Abarth & C. on 31 March 1949, establishing a genuine legend of style and performance expressed through record-breaking cars, revolutionary tuning kits and legendary races. The company achieved 10 world records, 133 international records and more than 10 000 wins on...

29 Apr

Posted at 10:37h in Motorcycle

Do the new retro bikes rekindle that truly retro ride and feeling, or are they all just about looks? FMM Curator and self-confessed motorcycle enthusiast Wayne Harley has set out to try and ride as many of the different retro-styled bikes as he can, not...

29 Apr

Posted at 10:23h in Events

The 10th running of the Jaguar Simola Hillclimb takes place in Knysna from 3-5 May and as usual, entries were over-subscribed for this award-winning motor sport event. Friday the third is Classic Car Friday during which the older cars compete for the Classic Conqueror title. Competition...