Good place to take visitors on a rainy day – L’Omarins wine farm. http://www.fmm.co.za/ The cars are in 4 huge barns on a wine farm in Franschoek valley
by Delene Burman
It was such a beautiful summer’s day to drive to Simonstown on the False Bay coast. We enjoyed breakfast at http://www.thestudiokalkbay.co.za/The_Studio/BISTRO.html in Kalk Bay. The 19 cars were pre 1939. The oldest Benz 1901.
by Delene Burman
On the 11th of November 2012, 61 Crankers in their cars met at the Camps Bay High School rugby field to celebrate the Hillclimbs which were driven from 1917 till 1962. The background of the 12 Apostles and Camps Bay beach was wonderful to see. There was a festive atmosphere and the misty morning became […]
by Delene Burman
On Sunday morning, many residents of St James and Kalk Bay stood on Main road to cheer these pre-1919 cars which were travelling to Cape Point. Some were built before the steering wheel was invented. These old cars are difficult to drive. Most drivers will not attempt to drive a car with a stick instead of […]
by Delene Burman
While showing property for sale in Kalk Bay a number of MG midgets drove down Quarterdeck road. When I returned home I read the invitation to attend at the Crankhandle Club the MG Club welcome party for Roy Locock from the UK. Roy drove to the celebration from a village near Oxford in England. www.bridgetthemidget.co.uk […]
by Delene Burman
During the week Jon and I accepted that the MGB could not be ready in time for the Swartland rally with the Crankhandle Club . Jon prepared the 1971 Jaguar which was so comfortable and warm in the rain. Schuppa, the Border Collie, easily fitted on to the back seat. We met the Crankers at […]
by Delene Burman
During the week Jon and I realised that the MGB could not be ready in time for the Swartland rally. Jon prepared the 1971 Jaguar which was so comfortable and warm in the rain. Schuppa, the Border Collie, easily fitted on to the back seat. In pouring rain, we met the Crankers at Milnerton Paddling […]
by Delene Burman
The Cape Town MG Car Club organises delightful trips to scenic regions of the Cape. In October 2007 the destination was Oudtshoorn. We took the N1 over the mountains to Worcester and turned off to Montague. The R62 from Montague is a quiet back road to Oudtshoorn. The Klein Karoo scenery is different from the […]
by Delene Burman