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26 Feb

Posted at 17:33h in Collection in Action
Although Hudson only existed for just under 50 years, the company was quite innovative during that time, typified by its luxurious Commodore range. Mike Monk reviews the two third-generation models FMM has in its collection…   The Hudson Motor Car Company was formed on 20 February 1909...

07 Oct

Posted at 15:47h in Collection in Action
One of the driving forces behind the car named after South Africa’s national flower, the Protea, was John Myers, who passed away on September 1, aged 97. He was a remarkable individual, and as a tribute to him, Mike Monk gets behind the wheel of...

30 Jun

Posted at 19:11h in Museum
While the usual Memorabilia column is on a short lockdown break, we continue with this new, additional feature series that focuses on motoring literature of interest to FMM’s followers. Hosted by Wendy Monk, this month we look at a pair of books from the library...

31 Oct

Posted at 13:40h in Events
On October 20 a mix of 23 vehicles took part in the annual Oily Rag Run. Sponsored by FMM, Crossley & Webb and RockStar Cars, the run started at the museum with coffee and conviviality amongst the competing crews and supporters. Judging of the pre-1969...

29 Jul

Posted at 15:16h in Events
Earlier this year, cars.co.za Customer Experience Manager Hannes Oosthuizen organised a Sentimetal Run for people from all walks of life to drive and display their prized four-wheeled possessions. FMM curator Wayne Harley took part in the informal low-key event, which was supported by a small...

27 Jun

Posted at 20:08h in Father's Day
Mother Nature provided sunny and warm winter Cape weather for Fathers’ Day 2019 and 875 visitors visited the Franschhoek Motor Museum on the day. The turnout was well over last year’s figure, highlighting the increasing popularity of this annual event. All the vehicles in the...

18 Dec

Posted at 16:17h in Collection in Action
COLLECTION IN ACTION In with a bang, out with a whimper. DeSoto could have been one of America’s leading brands until something dodgy took place… The Roaring Twenties was quite a time in America, a period of dramatic social and political change. The nation’s wealth...

26 Oct

Posted at 20:21h in Events
OILY RAGS TO RICHES The fourth annual Oily Rag Run, one of the country’s most original classic car events, took place on Sunday 22 October and was another great success. The brainchild of FMM’s consultant engineer Dickon Daggitt, the run is for 50-years-or-older unrestored vehicles...