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 and Lorenzo Farella join forces to bring a...
A regular look back at old motoring and motor sport items...
Following WWII, Japan underwent significant changes, the country had to rebuild and many motor manufacturers shifted their focus to building economical cars and utility vehicles. It wasn’t until the first Japanese Grand Prix in 1963 that drivers in the country became interested in performance. Just...
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 wants to be your guide...
This year’s Crankhandle Club Oil Rag Run organised by Dickon Daggitt took place on October 23 and was run to a slightly different format to previous years. The event was open primarily to any pre-1976 car that is unrestored but allowing for minor accident damage...
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 of Michael van Graan bringing a classic...
A regular look back at old motoring and motor sport items...
A regular series about the museum’s motoring memorabilia, compiled and written by FMM’s Assistant Curator Sian Theron. This month, Sian looks at pump power...
A regular feature by 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, Donnie helps point a Mustang in the right direction...
Since its establishment in November 1961, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has become as much a part of local culture as the people who drive its vehicles. In fact, the story of Toyota in SA is intricately intertwined with the lives of many people across...
