“Thanks to Porsche Classic Communication Management, you can now open up the digital world on your vintage and young classic Porsche.” Responsible for spare parts supply and restorations of all Porsche classic cars, Porsche Classic has introduced modern connectivity for its vintage and young classic car. These include the 911 models of the 996 generation […]
Continue ReadingThey meet: BMW 530 MLE kinks its strokes at Kyalami
“The 2019 BMW M Festival played host to the reuniting BMW 530 MLE legends.” After a year of restoration, the road-going BMW 530 MLE finally showed its face to the public. A few weeks later, the restored legend was graced to meet its race-winning sibling which was the genesis of BMW Motorsport South Africa in […]
Continue ReadingBMW 530 MLE resurfaces
“Covers come off BMW’s restored 530 Motorsport Limited Edition (MLE) at BMW Group Plant Rosslyn after a year of restoration.” In 2018, BMW South Africa announced its BMW Classic restoration – specifically those that were built in South Africa and the BMW E30 325iS and 333i were the first models to benefit from the program. […]
Continue ReadingAston Martin to debut its DB4 Zagato Continuation at Le Mans
“DB4 GT Zagato Continuation to make its public debut at 24 Hours of Le Mans 2019.” Aston Martin will publicly debut its newest and most expensive car yet at the 2019 24 hour Le Mans race set to take place on the 15th and 16th June 2019. Part of the DBZ Centenary Collection and one […]
Continue ReadingSWIND gives the Austin MINI a new electrified leap
“With instant torque, a lower centre of gravity and 200km range, the Swind E Classic Mini promises a unique blend of performance, go-kart handling and style for a city EV.” Also known as Swindon Powertrain, SWIND, the UK based tech company has given the 60 year old classic MINI a new electrified narrative. Branded the […]
Continue ReadingThe oldest surviving & first racing Bentley to be shown at Retromobile Paris
“As Bentley enters its centenary year, the oldest remaining and first racing model EXP 2 will be displayed at Retromobile Paris.” Born 10 July 1919 by Walter Owen (W.O.), Bentley will be celebrating a milestone of 100 years since its inception with a series of events with the first being the 44th Retromobile Paris between […]
Continue Reading40 years of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class
“The basic credo is: the genes of the G from 1979 will be evident in any G-Class at first sight.” ‘My other car is an Actros’ was a bumper sticker on a G 350 d I once took for a shootout at Chaf Pozi in Soweto back in 2014. Known for its luxury ride and […]
Continue ReadingAston Martin to show its rarest DB4 Convertible at Retromobile Paris
“Chassis no. 1173 is the only car known to have been built by David Brown’s factory team with the more potent DB4 GT engine as an original fitment.” First held in February 1976, Retromobile Paris has established itself as the home of classic car enthusiasts. This year, attendees will be graced by Aston Martin’s rarest […]
Continue ReadingVilner garage presents their unique BMW E30 M3 Evo
“A very special mix of racing machine and unique street car feel…” Introduced in 1987 for DTM racing, the BMW E30 M3 – Mercedes Benz 190E 2.3 16V competitor – was propelled by a 142kW 2.3 litre inline four cylinder engine mated to a 5 speed manual gearbox with an introduction of a 175kW 2.5 […]
Continue ReadingA classic Riva Aquarama inspired Mercedes Benz 250 CE interior by Vilner
“The owner received what was left from his beloved Aquarama and decided to rebuild his 250 CE.” Vilner, established in 1996, is a studio where vehicles owners bring their cars for complete exterior and interior makeovers. Their latest project was a Mercedes Benz’s 250 CE Riva Aquarama inspired interior. First manufactured in 1968, the model […]
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