In motoring folklore, South Africa is notable for having developed and produced some rather special and unique motor cars over the years, generally with a sporting bent. Almost all carried a level of sophistication that characterised the engineering talent that existed in the country, despite...
This month, FMM Curator Wayne Harley and partner Jade brave the elements on weekend trip through the Karoo and back...
This month FMM Curator Wayne Harley delves into pros and cons of handling donated machinery, in this case a lovingly-owned BMW R80RT...
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...
Museums are defined as “a building or institution where objects of artistic, historical, or scientific importance and value are kept, studied, and put on display”. FMM is no exception, but also keeps up with the times. Following last month’s experience with the all-electric BMW i4,...
FMM Curator Wayne relives his motorcycle demonstration runs during FMM’s Father’s Day action...
FMM Curator Wayne looks at the world of motorcycle customising and samples a BMW with a Motorrad Option 719 pack...
There is a smile on FMM Curator Wayne Harley’s face as he attends the reveal of BMW’s R 18...
The restoration of the SA-only built BMW 530 Motorsport Limited Edition (MLE) is now at an advanced stage. In April this year, the revival process of the legendary classic car began. The car was stripped down from its rusty condition, cleaned and in July received...
A VIANA 745 CELEBRATION There was a double celebration at FMM on Sunday 8 October when a group of overseas and local BMW International club members visited FMM to view the museum’s exhibits and sample some of the L’Ormarins wines. A surprise for the visitors took...
