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...
02 Oct Anniversary Celebration: Citroen 2CV
Toutes nos félicitations Deux Chevaux – On October 7, Citroën celebrates the 75th anniversary of the introduction of its iconic and long-lasting model, the 2CV. Mike Monk celebrates a milestone anniversary of Citroën’s oddball 2CV. Hello Dolly...
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...
04 Sep Rear-view Mirror
Wendy and Mike Monk’s regular look back at old motoring and motor sport items...
04 Sep Stories From the Stacks: Trails End Bicycle Museum
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 goes to Trails’ End and describes getting a Moulton moving again...
04 Sep Spanner Works: 1956 Chevrolet 210s
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’s describes Michael van Graan freshening-up a bow tie...
04 Sep Two Wheelin’: FN Four
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Following on from former FMM Curator Wayne Harley’s regular On Yer Bike feature, workshop technician JP du Plessis takes to the handlebars in a new monthly series about bikes. He starts off taking a shot at a pioneering motorcycle...
04 Sep Anniversary Celebration: Alfa Romeo RZ
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Mike Monk looks at a Monster with a Sporting Heart whose origins began while the bean counters were off sick and, 30 years later, still provides a thrilling drive...
04 Sep Collection In Action: Ford Fairlane
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Today’s cars are full of technology, and the more upspec the model the more it contains. Back in the ’60s and ’70s automobiles were far less sophisticated but nonetheless offered plenty of driving pleasure, especially for old-stagers like me. Mike Monk enjoys a Ford that rekindles...