The excitement is rapidly building for the 14th edition of the Simola Hillclimb, which takes place in Knysna from 2 to 5 May 2024. While the competitors and the dazzling array of cars being enthusiastically driven up the 1,9 km Simola Hill are the main...
One of the jewels in FMM’s collection is the Tyrrell-Ford 007 that took part in the 1974 Formula 1 Championship driven by South Africa’s Jody Scheckter. It is Chassis No.1, and the following year was raced locally by Jody’s older brother, Ian. Mike Monk reveals...
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 all about miniatures...
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 gets the bird...
One of the most eye-catching cars in FMM’s sports/racing car collection is the Chevron B25 F2 car, still in its distinctive Team Gunston livery. Mike Monk reveals the car’s history along with the two sister cars that formed Team Gunston in 1973...
Ford has played an integral role in South Africa’s history since establishing its local operations in 1923, boasting a proud tradition of pioneering achievements and industry milestones over the past century. In Hall C, FMM has put on a display of 20 Fords from the...
On December 5, BMW SA hosted a small gathering at FMM to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary and to present 10 historic vehicles to the museum to put on special display for the next four months. Stefan Schuett, CEO at BMW Financial Services (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd, addressed...
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...
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 Wilfred Tarentaal smoothing out a rough...
Volvo is synonymous with vehicle safety. The company has been developing this trend for the last seven decades, and the Amazon/120 series introduced safety belts into the motoring world. Mike Monk goes to the Amason...
