30 Oct Rear-view Mirror: V8 Willment Ford Galaxie
Wendy and Mike Monk’s regular look back at old motoring and motor sport items...
30 Oct Spanner Works: Volvo 122S
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...
30 Oct Visiting Buzz
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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...
30 Oct Stories From the Stacks: Books, Books, Books!
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...
02 Oct Basil van Rooyen
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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...
02 Oct Puma Presentation and Book
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...
02 Oct Stories From the Stacks: Archbishop’s Toyota Corolla
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, Sian covers preserving SA motoring history, one car at a time...
02 Oct Rear-view Mirror
Wendy and Mike Monk’s regular look back at old motoring and motor sport items...
02 Oct Spanner Works: Volkswagen Type 181
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’ fixes a VW with multiple identities...
04 Sep FMM Joins Puma in Celebrating 50 in SA
FMM is joining in the celebration of the Puma sports car coming to SA 50 years ago, and enthusiast Pieter du Toit gives the background to an almost forgotten make in South Africa...