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Suid-Kaap Oumotorklub Southern Cape Old Car Club
2024 SCOCC CLUB OFFICIALS
OFFICIALS Club Patron 082 453 1497
Kobus Harris clubpatron@scocc.co.za
President
082 491 4780
Chris van Staden president@scocc.co.za
2024 SCOCC COMMITTEE
Chairman 082 802 3280
Waldo Scribante chairman@scocc.co.za
Vice Chairman
Philip Kuschke vice.chairman@scocc.co.za
Willie van Zyl
Renscke Kühn
082 856 5153
083 442 0287
Secretary
082 410 0399
Treasurer Events
082 779 0451
Japie van Rooyen Jnr secretary@scocc.co.za savva@scocc.co.za
Chris Kühn events@scocc.co.za
IT & Website
Pierre Malherbe finance@scocc.co.za
082 497 0377
SAVVA
Naas van Zyl
082 673 2822
Without portfolio
071 881 3668
it@scocc.co.za
The opinions expressed in Spanner do not necessarily reflect the views of the SCOCC club committee, the editor, club members and/or officers of SAVVA or advertisers in this magazine.
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2024 SCOCC Country Representatives
Mossel Bay 082 453 1497
Kobus Harris kobus@harris-scheltema.co.za
Knysna Vacant
Oudtshoorn 082 895 5723
Riaan van Rensburg mach1wp@gmail.com
Prince Albert / Klaarstroom 082 488 8370
Jeremy Witts-Hewinson klaarstroom@telkomsa.net
Beaufort West 083 284 7145
Riaan Brand riaan.duiker@gmail.com
Heidelberg / Riversdal Vacant
Victoria West / Loxton Vacant
2024 SCOCC Administration
Membership & Indemnities 073 305 6214
Marlize Herholdt info@scocc.co.za
Regalia
073 305 6214
Marlize Herholdt regalia@scocc.co.za
Editor: Spanner
082 802 3280
Waldo Scribante spanner@scocc.co.za
Webmaster
Melissa Bouwer webmaster@scocc.co.za
Chris van der Merwe
079 092 2804
Insurance (SAVVA)
083 401 2813
insurance@scocc.co.za
George Old Car Show
Chairman
082 809 2441
Allewijn Dippenaar gocs@scocc.co.za
Media Co-ordinator
084 583 3144
Mimi Finestone media@scocc.co.za
The opinions expressed in Spanner do not necessarily reflect the views of the SCOCC club committee, the editor, club members and/or officers of SAVVA or advertisers in this magazine.
From the Chairman
Dear Esteemed Members,
Our Annual General Meeting was on Saturday, the 23rd of November 2024. More than a mere meeting, it is an occasion to celebrate our collective enthusiasm, reflect on the year’s motoring adventures, and look forward to the promising roads that lie ahead.
Our Club’s financial matters have been managed diligently by Mr. Chris van Staden, whose dedication deserves special acknowledgment. He has been Treasurer since 2005, 20 years is an amazing contribution and dedication, we cannot thank him and Nelie enough. We wish him a well-deserved 2nd retirement.
The following nominations were received and elected unopposed to the 2024/2025 committee of the SCOCC:
Chairman: Waldo Scribante Treasurer: Willie van Zyl Secretary: Rensche Kühn
Chris Kühn , Japie van Rooyen Jnr
Congratulation to the elected members and thank you to Philip Kuschke, Pierre Malherbe and Naas van Zyl, for continuing to serve on our club committee.
We celebrated our Yearend on Sunday, the 24th of November, with a delightful braai at Die BENZ. This cherished tradition, where we share good food, fine company, and, of course, our beloved classics, perfectly embodies the spirit of our club – a family united by a shared passion for vintage vehicles. Thank you to Chris & Rensche as well as to Japie & Willie and their braai helpers for all the preparations and our bar lady – René.
Looking ahead, preparations are well underway for the 28th George Old Car Show, which is set for Saturday, the 8th of February 2025. This year’s event will pay homage to the elegance of British motoring, with a special exhibition featuring Rolls-Royces and Bentleys. The festivities will continue into the evening with a Bring n Braai at Carpe Diem School, followed by the post-show GOCS eSCape Tour & Rally on Sunday, where we shall traverse the picturesque Southern Cape / Klein Karoo region of the Western Cape.
Philip’s Vettoer is also happening for the 19th time from the 6 -7 February 2025, starting at Gourikwa Coastal Nature reserve. We are looking forward to another successful tour, sponsored by JP Spares from George. The tour will end with a special skaapbraai at “die BENZ” for Vettoer participants
As we embark upon yet another year filled with spirited drives, stimulating technical discussions, and unforgettable moments, I encourage you all to stay safe, keep those engines finely tuned, and embrace the exhilaration of the open road.
Just a friendly reminder, we will again have the traditional NEW YEAR’S brunch braai at Peter Boshoff’s farm “Panorama” In Waboomskraal!
Here’s to another splendid year of vintage car adventures!
Kind regards,
Waldo Scribante
Chairman: SCOCC
Southern Cape Old Car Club
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 2024 23 November 2024
Honorary Members, Committee Members, Members,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is a great honour to present the Chairman’s Report for 2024.
Before we begin, let us take a moment to remember the members we have sadly lost over the past year. Our thoughts also go out to those who have faced hardship or ill health during this time.
The year 2024 has been one of tremendous success for the Southern Cape Old Car Club. Thanks to the dedication of our members and the strength of our shared passion for classic motoring, we have achieved significant milestones and enjoyed memorable events that have further strengthened our club’s legacy.
1. Committee
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed Patron, Mr. Kobus Harris, and our President, Mr. Chris van Staden, for their continued dedication and outstanding representation of our Club.
The following nominations were received and elected unopposed to the 20023/2024 committee of the SCOCC: Philip Kuschke - Naas van Zyl - Pierre Malherbe - Kobus Mostert Thus the 2023 -2024 committee was
Waldo Scribante - Chairman
Philip Kuschke – Vice-Chairman
Chris van Staden – Treasurer Rensche Kühn - Secretary Chris Kühn – Events
Pierre Malherbe - IT
Kobus Mostert - Youth
Naas van Zyl – SAVVA Representative
I extend my sincere thanks to the committee members whose steadfast commitment, expertise, and active participation have been instrumental in driving our Club forward.
Our Club’s financial matters have been managed diligently by Mr. Chris van Staden, whose dedication deserves special acknowledgment. He has been Treasurer since 2005, 20 years is an amazing contribution and dedication, we cannot thank him and Nelie enough. We wish him a well-deserved 2nd retirement.
A special word of appreciation goes to our Club Secretary, Rensche Kühn, for her exceptional enthusiasm and meticulous approach to her responsibilities, particularly in organizing this Annual General Meeting. Thank you, Rensche, for your invaluable contributions.
2. Membership
Membership in the Southern Cape Old Car Club is a privilege reflected in our growing numbers. As of June 2024, we had 195 paid members + 15 new memberships, giving us a total of 210 members. We had 22 members that did not renew their membership at the end of June 2024.
Since our last AGM, we mourn the loss of four members.
The committee has adjusted the term of membership from Jul – June to a Calender year beginning in January and ending in December. Please note the end of our Financial year remains end-June.
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Since June 2024, we welcomed 2 new members. We currently have 56 outstanding subscriptions for the year 2024-2025.
3. Events
Our events began with the traditional New Year’s brunch at Pieter Boshoff’s farm in Waboomskraal, followed by the highly successful 27th George Old Car Show. I extend heartfelt thanks to Alewijn Dippenaar for his leadership and to all the members who volunteered. Special appreciation also goes to our tour organizers, Philip Kuschke for the Vettoer, and to Chris and Rensche Kühn and Chris van Staden for their significant contributions towards the Erfenistoer.
4. Finances
As I said, Our Club’s financial matters have been managed diligently by Mr. Chris van Staden. We eagerly anticipate his financial report.
5. Clubhouse
Our Clubhouse, hosted at ‘die BENZ,’ has been a hub of activity, hosting events such as Classic Cars & Coffee, Bonnets Up, and technical evenings. It also serves as the venue for our monthly committee meetings and the organizing committee of the George Old Car Show. I express my gratitude to Marlize Herholdt and Peet Botha for their outstanding management of the clubhouse.
6. Spanner
Regular editions of our newsletter, ‘Spanner,’ have been published, with the second edition nearly done. I appreciate Melissa Bouwer’s assistance in producing this publication. Members are encouraged to contribute articles, photos, or suggestions for future editions.
7. SAVVA
I extend my thanks to Naas for representing our Club admirably. Congratulations to Mr. Philip Kuschke, who is serving as the President of SAVVA.
8. Regalia
I express my gratitude to Shirlane Mostert for efficiently managing our Club’s regalia and I commend her and her team’s hard work at the George Old Car Show this year.
9 In Conclusion
In closing, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all our members for their steadfast support and dedication. It is the camaraderie and shared passion within our Club that make it truly special.
A special thanks goes to René for her love, encouragement, and unwavering support, which mean more than words can express.
Wishing all our members a joyful Christmas season and a prosperous 2025 filled with happiness and memorable moments on the road.
Thank you.
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A Distinguished Invitation to the George Old Car Show 2025 A Celebration of Timeless British Motoring
Dear Esteemed Enthusiasts of Classic Cars and Motor Heritage,
It is with great pleasure that the Southern Cape Old Car Club extends to you a most cordial invitation to the 2025 George Old Car Show. Join us on Saturday, 8th February 2025, for an occasion where the beauty and elegance of classic automobiles will once again take center stage.
In its 28th splendid edition, this revered event will once more unfold against the scenic backdrop of Eden Technical High School. Here, a remarkable array of classic motorcars, motorcycles, and more from yesteryear will converge, offering a unique celebration of diverse eras and iconic marques.
This year, we are proud to present a grand tribute to the glorious heritage of British motoring. With an exclusive focus on British automotive craftsmanship, our 2025 feature will shine a spotlight on the timeless allure of Rolls-Royce and Bentley. Whether you’re bringing a treasured vintage car, motorcycle, tractor, or even a stationary engine, your contribution is invaluable to this great motoring spectacle.
While the theme pays homage to Britain’s finest, our invitation extends to all enthusiasts and clubs from across Southern Africa. We welcome you to join us in this showcase of automotive excellence that transcends borders and celebrates the unifying love of motoring history.
The main event begins on Saturday with the celebrated George Old Car Show in full swing. On Sunday, the adventure continues with the debut of the post-GOCS COGS-tour – a unique driving experience that promises memories to treasure. Please note that spaces for this tour are limited.
As tradition dictates, we invite all participants to an evening of camaraderie at the GOCS Braai, hosted at Carpe Diem School on Saturday night. We advise early booking as space is limited, with reservations available through our online motor registration portal.
For all participants and exhibitors, registration opens on 1st October 2024 via our official website, www.scocc.co.za. As part of the experience, we encourage you to share the personal stories behind your vehicles, which will be made accessible to visitors via a special QR code.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@scocc.co.za or via SMS at 076 764 0897.
We look forward to welcoming you to the George Old Car Show 2025. Let us once again celebrate the elegance and spirit of classic motoring together!
Yours in automotive passion,
Waldo Scribante
Alewijn Dippenaar Chairman Chairman
Southern Cape Old Car
Club
George Old Car Show Organizing Committee
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PRESS RELEASE 1
Rolls-Royce and Bentley crown a Best of British theme for the 2025 George Old Car Show on February 8
George, Garden Route (Nov 2024) - If ever a title of “Royalty” were to be applied to a motorcar, that sobriquet would have to rest with Rolls-Royce. Since the first model, a Silver Ghost, was produced in 1907, the magnificent British machine was proclaimed as “the best car in the world“ and by and large Rolls-Royce products over the past century could stake a legitimate claim to that title.
At the 28th George Old Car Show on February 8, 2025, Rolls-Royce and the equally exalted upper-crust British marque, Bentley, will be show-cased as the headline act in a special commemoration for British cars. A demarcated area on Field D at the show venue will comprise the large number of treasured classic Rolls-Royce and Bentley models owned by collectors hailing from many parts of the country.
Rolls-Royce has had a presence in South Africa going way back to 1910, when the first Silver Ghost model was imported here as the official car for the Governor-General of South Africa, Lord Herbert Gladstone. Since then, many Rolls-Royces were imported privately, until after World War Two when the Grosvenor Group were appointed as official Rolls and Bentley agents for South Africa.
If Rolls-Royce is considered the monarch, then Bentley can be perceived as the extended, swashbuckling, adventurous branch of “Britain’s Royal Motoring Family.” Bentley was established in 1921 and gained world-wide sporting acclaim for victories in the Le Mans 24-Hour race in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930. Driven largely by upper-class British playboys, the company founded by W.O Bentley was acquired in a take-over by Rolls-Royce in the 1930s, and for decades afterwards, Bentleys were seen as the sporting variants of the more staid Rolls-Royce models.
“While Rolls-Royce and Bentley are jewels in the British crown, we will be celebrating all British marques in our 2025 show on February 8,” says Waldo Scribante, chairman of the organising club, the Southern Cape Old Car Club. “A large number of our members own British classics, and we felt the time was ripe to give these cars their turn under the spotlight. In addition to our members’ cars, there are strong groups of British car enthusiast all along our coast line, and these will deservedly be a huge feature of the coming year’s show.”
Recently SCOCC member Pierre Malherbe completed a 1 200 km tour in his immaculate 1936 Bentley 4¼ Litre four door saloon, with tasty Park Ward coachwork. “The car performed perfectly for the duration of the Erfenistoer to Tulbagh and back, cruising at 80 to 90 km/h,” said Pierre. In 2024 his yellow and burgundy Bentley was one of the star attractions on the main field near the stage, and this year he is looking forward to sharing lawn-space with some of the exotic Bentleys and Rolls-Royces on the D field at the Eden Technical College grounds in George.
In 2025 it will be a one-day show
The other big news for the 2025 event on Saturday, February 8 is that it will be a one-day show. In previous renditions the George Old Car Show has been a two-day event, held over Saturday and Sunday, but over the years attendance on the Sunday has dwindled, in terms of both spectators and especially car exhibitors.
“The reason for the fall-off of cars on the Sunday has been that over the years many of our exhibitors have driven long distances to attend the show,” explained Scribante. “These enthusiasts more often than not had to retrieve their cars early on Sunday morning and head home for a long return journey. Consequently, on the Sunday, big gaps were left on the fields, so that by mid-day on the Sunday only a small portion of classics remained.
“More and more, we felt this was not fair for spectators who had planned to attend the show only on the Sunday,
as they were effectively seeing only half a show, or less. So for 2025, with something of a heavy-heart, we are running the George Old Car Show as a one-day event. To compensate for this, we are running the Saturday show an hour longer than before. So the show times for spectators will be from 9am to 6pm.
Other British brands
Apart from the ultra-exclusive marques, British cars sold very well in South Africa, and it is recorded that Austin was registered here as a make as far back as 1912. During the 1920s the diminutive Austin 7 was a top-seller as a city car, and in the 1950s the Austin Cambridge was very popular. The advent of the Mini in 1959 saw the Austin brand gain many new followers, as early Minis were marketed either as Morris or Austin variants of the same cars, bar a few trim differences.
The Morris Minor that preceded the Mini remains a mainstay on the classic car circuit today, the most popular versions being the Minor 1000 with useable performance, excellent road holding and sturdy construction. British Fords were huge sellers in this country in the 1960s, notably the Anglia and the Cortina models, and the Cortinas was amongst the top five sellers here for its entire model duration, ranging from late 1962 to 1983.
British sports cars have long been a favourite here amongst collectors, and the most famous marque is probably the MG. The MG was produced from the 1930s to beyond 2000 in various guises. The most popular models are the early TC with wire-spoked wheels from the 1940s, the TDs with steel wheels from the 1950s and the MGA with sleeker bodywork from the late 1950s to the ‘60s. The MGB that followed the A is probably one of the most popular classics of all in South Africa, with massive club support for these very usable cars from the 1960s and ‘70s.
More up-market cars from Britain include the highly desirable Jaguar E-Types, as well as the earlier XK models. The remarkably well-priced E-Type was perhaps the most desirable car in the world when it was launched with its sexy streamlined shape in 1961, and various versions will be on show on February 8. Back in 1961, the Jaguar E-Type was rated with a top speed of 240 km/h which was astounding for its day.
Less main-stream than the Jaguar are the Aston Martin, always a very expensive up-market car, and the quirky Morgan. The Morgan was hand-built with a wooden frame for its sleek body and low production numbers saw waiting lists of up to five years for these very retro-looking classics.
Decidedly un-retro, but rather cutting-edge in style and performance, is the British Lotus sports car. Produced by F1 racing car personality Colin Chapman in England, the Lotus first appeared as a kit car, but later evolved through delightful variants such as the Elite and the Elan. Screen idol Roger Moore famously drove a submarine version of a Lotus Esprit in the 1977 James Bond film, The Spy who Loved Me.
As an interesting aside, the British Royal family did not use Rolls-Royces as their official vehicles in the early part of the 20th century, preferring Daimlers. During the Royal Tour of South Africa in 1947, a fleet of five Daimlers was used for the tour. Daimler was eventually absorbed by the Jaguar company in the 1960s. Both Rolls-Royce and Bentley are still producing cars today and both marques are on sale in South Africa. In a complicated deal in the late-1990s BMW took over the Rolls-Royce brand, while VW-Audi took ownership of the Bentley nameplate.
Classic cars from all regions will be there in abundance
It should be noted that that up to 1 000 cars are being catered for at next February’s bumper event, and, as usual, a huge variety of vintage vehicles and classics with origins from Europe, America and Japan will be on display, as well as classic and vintage motorcycles, tractors, trucks, modern supercars, and more regular modern cars.
For those out-of-town car exhibitors who might want to extend their stay in the Southern Cape region, the SCOCC is considering organising a post-show tour to explore the scenery in the Overberg Strand region, starting at the show grounds at 11am and extending over a few days. The traditional Vet Tour for Vintage motor cars and motorcycles built before 1930 will also be held in the days leading up to show arriving in George on Friday, February 7, 2025.
The motorcycle display has become more and popular each year, and this year the organisers are planning to have twice as many classic and vintage motorcycles as there were last year.
All-in-all, a wonderful 28th rendition of the George Old Car Show is being planned for early 2025. Waldo Scribante has stressed that pre-booking of tickets will once again be encouraged through iTickets, at a price of R125 for adults, R100 for pensioners, and children accompanied by adults admitted free of charge.
Stu Johnson
Carpe Diem “Matric” Farewell Drive
WELCOME TO CLASSIQUE EDGE AND THE PARNELL BRUCE EXPERIENCE
By Brian Bruce - Owner and Curator
Concepts can be deceiving!
Classique Edge is a development concept that defines the nature and purpose through which the Parnell Bruce Experience has evolved over just more than a decade since 2011. This has been a journey founded on a Love of Cars and their design evolution through the 20th century that has tracked our dramatic human journey towards a future of artificial intelligence.
I believe that the motor car is an expression of personal freedom. For many, they become an extension of who we are and represent more than just freedom in mobility. For some they offer the possibility of speed and competition. For a few, they are an indulgence in exclusivity.
Our journey has been a unique learning experience that has bound our people, friends, vehicles, artefacts and partners to an ever changing and seemingly endless journey of transformation between the known analogue past and an uncertain digital future.
Our mission is to save from extinction what should survive from the past, through adaptation for survival into the future.
I have always valued those who are prepared to face the edge of personal risk to follow a dream. This reflects my own journey as son and brother, husband and father, engineer and contractor, friend, colleague, executive and volunteer.
I am Bruce and Parnell. The battle for freedom is my heritage and my real-life experiences have brought me to where I am.
“It is in truth not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom – for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.”
Declaration of Abroath: 1320
The majority of my cars have been rescued from a decaying existence in forgotten collections. Many were unregistered and I have worked with the authorities to reinstate their original identities.
Each vehicle has been selected in line with my theme and I have sympathetically rehabilitated each car to its appropriate authentic state.
Our cars tell the story of innovation and mass production that enabled the motor car to become progressively more accessible to the full spectrum of society.
The Leading Edge of that story is founded in the pre-war period (1900 to 1940) and the Trailing Edge is defined by the modern motor car post-1970, computer generated, mechanically androgynous, safe and consumable.
Our vision is to “Save the Classics” from the scrapyard of extinction and keep alive an important part of our developmental heritage through the 20th Century.
Brian Bruce
Classic Car Enthusiasts Gather at George Museum
Get ready for a unique opportunity to indulge in the world of classic cars!
The George Old Car Show, in association with the Southern Cape Old Car Club, presents a special display of vintage vehicles at the George Museum, running until 13 January 2025
Featured Vehicles on Display
1932 Rolls-Royce Landaulette, from the Parnell-Bruce Collection from Knysna
1935 Bentley by Barker, 2-door Sports Sedan from the Parnell-Bruce Collection from Knysna
1936 4¼ ℓ Bentley by Park Ward, 4-door Sedan owned by Pierre Malherbe
1952 Bentley Mk VI, 4-door Sedan owned by André Fourie
“For the Love of Cars” - Exclusive Talk by Brian Bruce
Join Brian Bruce, a renowned classic car enthusiast, on Wednesday, 18 December at 10:00 at the George Museum, as he shares his passion and knowledge of classic cars. This is an event not to be missed by anyone who appreciates the beauty and history of vintage vehicles.
2025
GEORGE OUMOTORSKOU “VETERAANTOER” 22 November 2024
Geagte Veteraan-entoesias
Die 19de VETTOER word vir Vrydag 7 Februarie 2025 vanaf Gourikwa Natuurresservaat na George beplan. Die veteraantoer word gereël vir die dag vóór die 2025 George Oumotorskou. Hierdie toer was ‘n reuse sukses die afgelope 18 jaar en ons reël graag weer so ‘n toer vir 2025. Soos in die verlede, vind die VETTOER plaas net na die Kalkbaai -toer in Kaapstad, wat gereël word vir Sondag 2 Februarie 2025.
Baie dankie aan alle deelnemers wat in die verlede hierdie toer moontlik gemaak het. Dit is vir die Suid-Kaap Oumotorklub baie aangenaam om dié besondere motors van regoor Suid -Afrika in die Suid-Kaap te verwelkom.
Inligting rondom die 2025 George Oumotorskou -veteraantoer is soos volg:
DATUM: 6 en 7 Februarie 2025
TEIKENGROEP DEELNEMERS: Alle motors wat sonder voorwielremme vervaardig is asook motorfietse wat voor 31 Desember 1936 vervaardig is.
ROETE: Die roete strek oor ongeveer 170 km. Ons vertrek vanaf Gourikwa Natuur -reservaat, en met ’n ompad terug na George.
OORNAGGERIEWE:
Ons oornag in Villas by die Gourikwa Natuurreservaat. Ons sal die Donderdagaand en Vrydagoggend in die restaurant by die Gourikwa Natuurreservaat eet. Die koste beloop R900.00 per persoon (dieselfde as 2024) en sluit die volgende in:
*Aandete en oornaggeriewe vir Donderdag 6 Februarie 2025.
*Ontbyt op Vrydag 7 Februarie 2025
*Middag-tee en botterbroodjies(?) by Jakkalsvlei Wynkelders.
*Spitbraai Vrydagaand by “die BENZ”, geborg deur JP Motorspares in George.
Ek sal dit waardeer indien u my so spoedig moontlik in kennis kan stel of u aan die toer gaan deelneem. Die sluitingsdatum vir inskrywings is Maandag 6 Januarie 2025.
Vir enige navrae is u welkom om vir my te skakel op my selnommer: 082 856 5152. Ek vertrou dat u die toer saam met ons sal geniet.
Oumotor groete
PHILIP KUSCHKE TOER-ORGANISEERDER
2025 GEORGE OLD CAR SHOW “VETERAN TOUR” 22 November 2024
Dear Veteran Enthusiast
The 19th VETTOUR is planned to start from Gouritzmond to George on Friday 7 February 2025. The tour is being arranged for the day before the 2025 George Old Car Show. These tours have been a great success over the past 18 years, and we are therefore excited to again arrange such an event for 2025. As in the past, the VETTOUR is scheduled to take place after the Kalk Bay Run in Cape Town, which is scheduled for Sunday 2 February 2025.
Thanks to everyone who in the past has made it possible for these VETTOURS to take place. It is a great honour for the Southern Cape Old Car Club to welcome these special cars from across the country, to the Southern Cape.
Information regarding the 2025 George Old Car Show’s Veteran tour is as follows:
DATE: 6 & 7 February 2025
TARGET GROUP PARTICIPANTS: All vehicles manufactured without front wheel brakes as well as motorcycles manufactured before 31 Desember 1936.
ROUTE: The route covers an approximate distance of 170 km. We will depart from the Gourikwa Nature Reserve, with a spectacular alternative road back to George.
ACCOMMODATION:
We will overnight at the Gourikwa Nature Reserve, approximately 10 km from Gouritzmond. Dinner on Thursday night and breakfast on Friday morning will be at the restaurant at the Reserve. The cost for the tour per person amounts to R900.00 (same as 2024) and covers the following:
*Dinner and accommodation for Thursday 6 February 2025.
*Breakfast on Friday morning, 7 February 2025.
*Tea and scons(?) at Jakkalsvlei Winery.
*Spitbraai at our clubhouse on Friday night, sponsored by JP Motorspares in George
I will appreciate your swift response to me as soon as possible, indicating your intent to partake in this tour. Please take note that the closing date for entries is Monday 6 January 2025.
For any inquiries you are welcome to contact me on cell number 082 856 5152.
I trust that you will enjoy the tour with fellow veteran enthusiasts.
Regards
PHILIP KUSCHKE TOUR ORGANISER
Invitation to the 2025 GOCS eSCape Tour & Rally
Dear Motor enthusiast,
It is with great excitement that I extend a warm invitation to all motor enthusiasts attending the 2025 George Old Car Show to join us for the inaugural GOCS eSCape Tour & Rally. This highly anticipated event promises to revive the spirit of classic motoring while showcasing the stunning beauty of the Southern Cape.
Taking place from Sunday, 9 February 2025, to Wednesday, 12 February 2025, this event combines a classic car tour with a reliability and regularity trial, covering a total distance of approximately 500 kilometres.
The rally operates under the jurisdiction of SAVVA and adheres to the international sporting codes of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), as well as the General Competition Rules (GCRs) of Motorsport South Africa (MSA) and the Standing Supplementary Regulations (VSRs) of SAVVA (amended August 2020).
The Tour is open to all exhibitors who has registered a vehicle for the 2025 George Old Car Show.
The Rally is open to members of any club affiliated with SAVVA, and an entrant must be in possession of a current valid membership card of any SAVVA affiliated club which has the inclusion of the RCL wording or MSA affiliated club is deemed to be in possession of a Competition Licence. The Rally is open to motor vehicles or motorcycles manufactured before 31 December 1975. For this event it is required that the vehicle entered be dated by SAVVA and a Dating Certificate issued.
Alternatively, the entrant should submit adequate proof that the vehicle complies with the eligibility conditions of entry.
If an entrant for the Rally is not in possession of a Competition license or not a member of a SAVVA affiliated club, such a member will have to become a member of a SAVVA affiliated club – we can assist you to join the Southern Cape Old Car Club.
Vehicles produced after 1975 will participate in a special non-competetive class, as they will not be eligible for 1st, 2nd or 3rd place awards.
An Experience Like No Other
Our meticulously planned itinerary offers a perfect blend of scenic drives, historic landmarks, and unforgettable experiences. Over the four days, participants will journey through some of the most picturesque landscapes of the Southern Cape and Karoo, creating memories to cherish forever.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
Sunday, 9 February 2025
We begin our journey at “Die BENZ” in George for final vehicle scrutineering. The first leg takes us towards Herbertsdale, with a lunch stop at the Jakhalsvlei Winery. Afterward, the tour will head to Mossel Bay and continue to Gourikwa Coastal Nature Reserve, where we will spend the night.
Monday, 10 February 2025
The second section of the rally sees us rejoining the N2, traveling via Riversdale, to the famous the Famous Route 62 to reach Barrydale. A pub lunch awaits at the Karoo Art Hotel before continuing the tour to Montagu, where we’ll spend two nights at the Avalon Springs Hotel & Resort.
Tuesday, 11 February 2025
The third section of the rally features a circular route through the Breede River Valley, passing through Bonnievale, Robertson, and Ashton. Lunch follows at Viljoensdrift near Robertson, complete with wine tasting, a river cruise, and a picnic before returning to Montagu.
The 2025 GOCS eSCape Tour & Rally ends Tuesday evening with a celebratory prize-giving dinner.
Wednesday, 12 February 2025
After saying our goodbyes at breakfast, some of us, returning to George, will set off via the R62, to Calitzdorp, where we will have lunch stop at the Tuinateljee. The journey continues through Oudtshoorn, ending back in George.
For those traveling further to Cape Town, we can arrange a lunch stopover. Let us know if you are interested!
Join Us for an Unforgettable Journey
The GOCS eSCape Tour & Rally promises a celebration of classic motoring, camaraderie, and the unparalleled beauty of the Southern Cape. Whether you’re forging new friendships or strengthening old ones, this event will leave you with cherished memories to last a lifetime.
Join us from 9–12 February 2025, as we honor the golden age of motoring and embark on this extraordinary journey together. We can’t wait to welcome you to the inaugural GOCS eSCape Tour & Rally.
Yours sincerely,
Waldo Scribante Chairman Southern Cape Old Car Club
SUPPLEMENTARY RALLY REGULATIONS
2025 GOCS eSCape tour & Rally
1. NATURE AND NAME OF EVENT : A restricted event known as THE 2025 eSCape Tour & Rally
2. DATE OF EVENT : 9 to 12 February 2025
3. DESCRIPTION OF EVENT : A Reliability and Regularity Trial over a total distance of approximately 500 kilometres starting at 9:00 on 9 February 2025 and finishing about 17:00 on 11 February 2025.
4. PROMOTERS: Southern Cape Old Car Club
5. JURISDICTION: Held under the international Sporting Codes of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and/or the Federation Internationale Motocycliste (FIM), the General Competition Rules (GCRs) of Motorsport South Africa (MSA), the Standing Supplementary Regulations (VSRs) of the Southern African Veteran and Vintage Association (SAVVA), amended August 2020, and these Supplementary Regulations (SRs).
6. SAVVA PERMIT NUMBER : TBC
7. OFFICIALS: SAVVA Steward: Gavin Allison Club Steward: Waldo Scribante Clerk of the Course : Philip Kuschke Score r: Leon Stander
8. ELIGIBILITY: [See VSRs 8, 10 (b),(c) and 14.] Open to members of any club affiliated to SAVVA /SAMCA, driving motor vehicles/motorcycles manufactured before 31 December 1975 Vehicles younger than 1975 will participate in a special open class and not eligible for 1st – 3rd places.
9. ENTRIES: [SEE VSRs 10 AND 11.] The official ENTRY FORM is attached. Entries open immediately and all entries must be sent to : admin@scocc.co.za
Fully completed Entry Forms must reach the organisers by not later than Monday 13 January 2025 together with the entrance fee. The minimum number of entries is 20 and the maximum is 30. Late entries may be considered at an additional cost and subject to availability .
10. METHOD OF SETTING SPEEDS: [See VSR 24] Speeds will be set in accordance with Method 1 as defined in VSR 24 (a). A choice of the following speed groups is offered on the Entry Form.
A 65 km/h B 75 km/h C 90 km/h
11. COMPETITION NUMBERS AND STARTING TIMES: [See VSR 16.] Competition numbers will be supplied by the organisers. Competition numbers and starting times will be advised in the Final Instructions [See VSR 6(a)
12. PASSENGERS: [See VSR 19.]
13 PRE – START REQUIREMENT: [See VSR 12 and VSR 17]
14. PRE – START SCRUTINY AND DOCUMENTATION: [See VSRs 15 and 20.]
Pre-start scrutiny and documentation will take place at the George Old Car Show on Saturday 8 February 2025 between 15:00 and 17:00 and at “die BENZ”, 13 Market Street, George on Sunday 9 February 2025 at 08:30 .
15. ROUTE SCHEDULE: [See VSR 21]. Route schedules will not be pre -calculated and will be issued to competitors 30 minutes before their departure time.
16. TIME KEEPING AND CONTROLS: [See VSRs 26 and 27] Data logger events: Open and Virtual controls will be used
17. SCORING: [See VSR 28]
18. RESULTS: [See VSR 29.] Provisional Results will be announced at 20:00 on 11 February 2025
19. PROTEST : [See VSR 30.]
20. PENALTIES: [See VSR 33.]
21. POSTPONEMENT OR CANCELLATION: [See VSR 9.]
22. COMPETITION LICENCE: [See VSR7]
A member in possession of a current valid membership card of any SAVVA affiliated club which has the inclusion of the RCL wording or MSA affiliated club is deemed to be in possession of a Competition Licence. For this event it is required that the vehicle entered be dated by SAVVA and a Dating Certificate issued. Alternatively, the entrant should submit adequate proof that the vehicle complies with the eligibility conditions of entry.
23. CLASSES, PRIZES AND AWARDS: These will be awarded as follows.
BIRTHDAYS VERJAARSDAE
Ons wens die volgende lede ‘n gelukkige verjaarsdag en ‘n gesonde jaar toe.
We wish the following members a happy birthday and a healthy year:
2 Oct Conradie Pestena
2 Oct Saartjie du Toit
2 Oct Magda Stander
4 Oct Dennis Houseman
5 Oct Basie Barnard
6 Oct Edward Oberholster
6 Oct Fred van Staalduinen
7 Oct Japie Beyers
7 Oct Hendrik Kleinhans
7 Oct Coleen Jackson
8 Oct Francois Oosthuizen
8 Oct Corrie Cronjé
11 Oct Jacques Pienaar
11 Oct Martinette Coetzee
11 Oct Poddy O’Brien
11 Oct Dominique Erasmus
12 Oct Harry Tayler
12 Oct Joan Capazorio Swart
13 Oct Werda Peach
15 Oct Jan Ellis
15 Oct Etienne Brits
16 Oct Nico Serfontein
16 Oct Lynette Neethling
16 Oct Jankie van der Merwe
16 Oct Monique Mostert
17 Oct Lucette du Plessis
19 Oct Louise Gouws
19 Oct Quentin Boylan
21 Oct Francis Niewenhuis
21 Oct Theresa Terblanche
22 Oct Pieter Cronjé
22 Oct Catharin du Plessis
23 Oct Axel Hirschberg
23 Oct Andre Smit
25 Oct Tjaart van der Walt
26 Oct Robin Meeks
26 Oct Ria Conradie
26 Oct Bev du Raan
27 Oct Martin van Zyl
27 Oct Rosita Kuschke
27 Oct Ansel Terblanche
28 Oct Aldo van Zyl
28 Oct Nico Mienie
29 Oct Coert Smit
29 Oct Irene Vermeulen
29 Oct Melanie Barnard
29 Oct Lieschen Alkemade
30 Oct Frikkie van der Merwe
30 Oct Charmaine Malherbe
31 Oct Rohann Steenekamp
2 Nov Phillip Rosser
2 Nov Cobus Botha
2 Nov Clay Whittal
3 Nov Gerhard Botha
3 Nov Ann Glaine Boyce Terblanche
3 Nov Raymond Rademeyer
4 Nov Laura Le Riche
6 Nov Charrles Berg
6 Nov Bentjie Langeveld
6 Nov Patti Posniak
7 Nov Johann Lochner
7 Nov Stuart Johnston
8 Nov Alan Mocké
8 Nov Bunny Mentz
9 Nov Louise Conrad
10 Nov Gert Albertyn
10 Nov Dienkie van der Berg
11 Nov Ferdie Bosch
07 Nov Stuart Johnston
11 Nov Dennis Cook
12 Nov Paul Hoffman
12 Nov Maris Ferraris
14 Nov Louis Serfontein
15 Nov Aubrey Wesso
17 Nov Chris Langeveld
18 Nov Eben de Vos
18 Nov Ben Visagie
19 Nov Phillip du Toit
19 Nov René Scribante
21 Nov Maria Greyling
22 Nov Jan du Rand
23 Nov Ferdi van Niekerk
24 Nov Pierre Olivier
24 Nov Dottie Cox
25 Nov Elmarie van der Walt
25 Nov Maurice Leonard
25 Nov Demetre la Grange
26 Nov Gerrit Wassenaar
28 Nov Jan Senekal
28 Nov Ina Senekal
30 Nov Rina de Vos
1 Dec Derick Ferreira
1 Dec Anja Botha
1 Dec Roy Kruger
2 Dec Hennie du Raan
2 Dec Nico Jacobs
02 Dec Philippa Abbot
3 Dec Peter O’Brien
4 Dec Andrew Boshoff
5 Dec Russell Stander
6 Dec Helmien Meiring
6 Dec Waldri Spies
7 Dec Duke Jackson
8 Dec Yvonne Greeff
9 Dec Marietjie Bezuidenhout
10 Dec Christopher Botes
10 Dec Muller Strydom
11 Dec Wilna Burden
11 Dec Abrie Niemann
12 Dec Niekie Theron
12 Dec Gayle Brits
13 Dec Pat Ferraris
14 Dec Errica Iacopini
14 Dec Janine Mentz
15 Dec Johan Marais
16 Dec Olga van der Westhuizen
17 Dec Philip Kuschke
19 Dec Christina Meiring
20 Dec Anja Botha
20 Dec Brandon Inkley
21 Dec Regina Apel
21 Dec Isabel Sweetman
22 Dec Sarie Cloete
23 Dec Hanli Marais
24 Dec Amanda Rosser
24 Dec Mareli Wassenaar
25 Dec Michael Bellingan
26 Dec Casper Schmidt
26 Dec Sandra van Jaarsveld
27 Dec Jack Boshoff
27 Dec Gerhard Breytenbach
27 Dec Doc Greeff
27 Dec Leonie Lodder
27 Dec Aletta Janse van Rensburg
27 Dec Julliana van Zyl
30 Dec Albert Etsebeth
8TH of February 2025
GEORGE OLD CAR SHOW
George Old Car Show 2025
Weekend package includes:
• VIP pass to show and to Protea Hotel by Marriott® King George Marquee at the show.
• Free shuttle between hotel and show grounds.
• Welcome drink on arrival.
• Free Car Wash on arrival.
• Welcome Spitbraai on Friday with live entertainment
• Full English Buffet Breakfast daily.
Terms, Conditions & Restrictions
Valid Friday, 07 February 2025 to Sunday, 09 February 2025.
Minimum 2 night stay.
Does not include lunch, dinner on Saturday evening or any other additional extras not specified in above.
Full prepayment required.
Available only at Protea Hotel By Marriott® George King George
TO Book contact: Lizel.vanderwesthuizen@proteahotels.com R 2345 PER SINGLE ROOM PER NIGHT R1 745 PER PERSON SHARING, PER NIGHT
Pierre Olivier is gebore 24 November 1954 op Kleinplaat waar sy pa werknemer was by die Bosbou. Hy was die jongste van drie seuns en ‘n aangenome suster. Later jare toe hy Standard 3 was, is sy pa verplaas na Geelhoutboomberg Bosbou Stasie waar hy met sy skoolloopbaan by Laerskool Blanco voortgegaan het. Hy het sy Hoërskool dae begin by PW Botha Tegniese Skool en was in die koshuis.
Na skool het hy sy loopbaan begin met konstruksie werk. Hy het kort daarna as verteenwoordiger by Simba skyfies begin werk. In daardie jare is hy met Tilly Young getroud. Uit die huwelik van 49 jaar is 2 kinders gebore ‘n seun David en ‘n dogter Liesel. Liesel was egter baie sieklik en is oorlede op ouderdom van 7 jaar.
Pierre het intussen terug gegaan na konstruksie werk en is toe verplaas Vereniging toe waar hy en sy gesin 5 jaar woonagtig was. Daarna is hy afgelê weens tekort aan kontrakte. Die gesin het terug gekom Blanco toe en ‘n nuwe loopbaan begin by TableTop waar hy homself as landboukundige gekwalifiseer het. Hy was veelsydig en het opleiding in gehalte beheer en navorsing ontvang. Gedurende die tydperk het hy ook TableTop se plaas bestuur.
Na 17 jaar is hy die opsie gegee ‘n verplasing of pakket. Hy het die pakket geneem en sodoende is hy en sy gesin PE toe en met sy loopbaan as landboukundige voortgegaan by Harvestime.
Daar het hy die leemte gesien en sy eie onderneming begin met plantjies vir die boere. Hy het egter volgehou met sy werk by Harvestime terwyl Tilly en David die kwekery bestuur het.
Na 6 jaar is Harvestime verkoop en weereens moes hy ‘n aflegging trotseer.
Hy is terug George toe om die pos by Starke Ayres te aanvaar tot en met sy aftrede 2019. Daarna het hy voortgegaan met opleiding vir sy opvolger.
Intussen het hy ingeskakel by Suid-Kaap Oumotor Klub waar hy sy groot passie kon uitleef. Hierin het hy sy hart en siel gestort van komitee lid na voorsitter en ook beywer om ‘n klubhuis te bekom. Hy het die ou motorskou se beheer oorgeneem by die hoof hek vir ‘n paar jaar. Later die nuwe motor stalletjies behartig. Intussen het op aanvraag van die klublede om leiding te neem om ou motortoere te reël. Dit was die begin van die Erfenistoer wat jaarliks in September plaasgevind het wat hy 11 jaar in beheer van was.
Na sy aftrede is kanker in 2020 by hom gediagnoseer en het sy gesondheid vinnig agteruit gegaan. In 2023 is vir ‘n 2de keer kanker by hom gediagnoseer waarna hy bedleênd geraak het. In die tydperk voor sy afsterwe 26 November het hy baie besoekers ontvang en geen uitsonderings word genoem nie aangesien daar te veel was.
Vandag neem ons afskeid van ‘n rots en steunpilaar in baie van ons se lewens. Hy laat egter ‘n groot leemte in ons almal se harte.
Rus sag my man, vader en ons Held.
Memoria - Pierre Olivier deur Niel Kasselman
24 November 1954 - 26 November 2024
Die fluisterstem van sy laaste jare was kenmerkend van ‘n sagte, alomgeliefde siel.
Op Dinsdag 26 November het ‘n groot gees en reuse boom geval – ‘n verlies wat veral gevoel sal word in die Suid Kaap se ou-kar wêreld. Ons vriend Pierre Olivier het sy stryd teen kanker om 1.30 daardie middag verloor en het na sy ewige tuiste verhuis – daar waar hy nou sonder pyn, swaarkry of lyding kan rus.
Dit was ‘n besondere voorreg om Pierre se vriend te wees. Ons harte is vandag stukend, maar met die troos dat ons ou maat op ‘n beter plek is. Pierre was ‘n yster en het die respek verdien van almal wat oor die jare met hom skouers geskuur het.
Jou glimlag is vir ewig in ons geestesoog gebrand. Jou sagmoedigheid, vriendelikheid, blydskap en sagte woorde is diep geprent in ons gedagtes. En jy kon so lekker lag!
As mens aan Pierre dink kan dit nie anders as om sy breinkind, die Erfenistoer, te noem nie. Dit was sy plesier om 11 onvergeetlike toere met passie, liefde ek sukses te reël. Niks was ooit te veel moeite nie. Ek sien sy blou Morris met die sleepwa, waarmee hy 10 toere meegemaak het, helder voor my.
En natuurlik was Tilly altyd daar om in die pret en moeilike tye vir Pierre te ondersteun. Ek weet Pierre was altyd trots op jou en dankbaar vir die vrou wat jy vir hom was, Tilly. Tot op die laaste het jy vir Pierre versorg en op die hande gedra.
Jou onbaatsugtige liefde en omgee is deur ons almal ervaar en Pierre was bevoorreg om ‘n vrou soos jy as huweliksmaat te hê. Onthou net, Tilly: jy is en bly deel van ons almal by die Suid Kaap Ou Motor Klub. Tussen ons sal daar altyd ‘n spesiale plekkie wees vir jou.
Visa en Mastercard kan mens klomp goed bekom, maar die wonderlike tye saam met Pierre kannie met al die geld in die wêreld gekoop word nie. Ons is dankbaar dat ons blomme kon gee terwyl ons bymekaar was. En die afskeid wat ons nou moet neem is immers net tydelik.
Toe ek en Ria laas Donderdagmiddag en aand daar gekuier het was Pierre vol glimlagte en vriendelikheid – klokhelder van verstand – en dit sal ons altyd bybly. Jou plek is vandag leeg en daar is niemand wat die leemte in ons harte sal kan vul nie.
Rus sag by Jesus se voete, ou vriend – tot ons mekaar eendag weer sien om lekker saam te gesels en lag.
Niel Kasselman