4
Jody Scheckter
formula one’s wild man
eye candy
introducing the Saleen S7
Philwest
Helderberg’s best
global flavour
astonishing Trollstigen National Tourist Route
also women’s drive/know-how/gadgets to get
CONTENTS
WELCOME
What’s inside
From the Editor read our special report on what happened to The Joule on page 12. I recently spent an afternoon watching some teens do a team-building exercise. Their mission: to build a moveable cart using old garage junk. The results: pretty impressive and I found myself wondering which kid would go on to being a future motoring expert. It also got me thinking... is the basic idea of a car pretty simple? Greetings and a warm welcome to another edition of Dealer Club Magazine!
If you're building a kiddies go-kart, maybe. But, as we all know, there are thousands of individual parts that make up a car – mechanical, electrical, and a whole lot of clever technology. Over the years I've met many experts in this field, the men and women working in our member dealerships, who take on the challenge everyday of maintaining the technological wonder that we call 'Motorcar'.
We couldn't be more excited to bring you the articles inside. Check out the story of SA-born Jody Scheckter, 1979 Formula One World Champion on page 4. The historical heroines of the driving world is truly inspirational - ladies, it's on page 6. Also,
ABOUT THE DEALER CLUB
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Adrienne Westman adrienne@thedealerclub.co.za EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR Andrew Burke andrew@purepublishing.co.za
These unsung heroes are the ones who understand the inner workings of the latest and greatest in automobiles. They live, speak, and dream cars and were probably the kids who not only built gokarts, but raced them, improved on them and became the neighbourhood experts at repairing them. This issue of Dealer Club magazine is dedicated to all those who love cars and to the members of The Dealer Club, who's expertise, and excellent after-sales service ethic, keep our cars safe, wellmaintained and on the road everyday.
EDITOR Michelle Marais michelle@purepublishing.co.za DEPUTY ART DIRECTOR David Strauss dave@purepublishing.co.za SENIOR DESIGNER Tess Green tess@purepublishing.co.za
04 Jody Scheckter
06 A women's drive
South Africa's greatest racing export
The heroines of the driving world
PRODUCTION MANAGER Marianne Burke marianne@purepublishing.co.za PRINTING BY SHUMANI PRINT WORLD Commercial Director Shabeer Parker shabeer@shumaniprinters.com General Manager, Digital Division Tertius van Eeden tertius@shumaniprinters.com
We salute you and thank you for loving the cars we drive!
Editor-in-chief
The Dealer Club is a network of top performing new car dealerships representing every make and model of new vehicles available in South Africa, offering regionally selected exclusivity.
ADRIENNE WESTMAN
MARK DE JONGH
JAQUELINE LOURENS
JADE JOHNSON
08 The Saleen S7
10 Technology
National Sales and Marketing
Head Online Operations
Graphic Design and Online Support
Logistics
A hand built race car ready for the street
Accessories for a highly evolved drive
adrienne@thedealerclub.co.za
mark@mediadirect.co.za
socialmedia@thedealerclub.co.za
csi@thedealerclub.co.za
MARC SCOTT
RICHARD BARRY
ERIN JACKSON
TANIA MATTHYSEN
Head Group Strategy
GM Special Projects
Accounts Manager
Accounts Manager
info@thedealerclub.co.za
richard@vehicletraders.co.za
erin@thedealerclub.co.za
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05 Global 13 Know-how
12 Lifestyle 14 Scenic drive
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CONTENTS
WELCOME
What’s inside
From the Editor read our special report on what happened to The Joule on page 12. I recently spent an afternoon watching some teens do a team-building exercise. Their mission: to build a moveable cart using old garage junk. The results: pretty impressive and I found myself wondering which kid would go on to being a future motoring expert. It also got me thinking... is the basic idea of a car pretty simple? Greetings and a warm welcome to another edition of Dealer Club Magazine!
If you're building a kiddies go-kart, maybe. But, as we all know, there are thousands of individual parts that make up a car – mechanical, electrical, and a whole lot of clever technology. Over the years I've met many experts in this field, the men and women working in our member dealerships, who take on the challenge everyday of maintaining the technological wonder that we call 'Motorcar'.
We couldn't be more excited to bring you the articles inside. Check out the story of SA-born Jody Scheckter, 1979 Formula One World Champion on page 4. The historical heroines of the driving world is truly inspirational - ladies, it's on page 6. Also,
ABOUT THE DEALER CLUB
26 Broadway Blvd, Strand, 7140, Western Cape, South Africa Tel: 021 853 0135 | Fax: 021 853 0310
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Adrienne Westman adrienne@thedealerclub.co.za EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR Andrew Burke andrew@purepublishing.co.za
These unsung heroes are the ones who understand the inner workings of the latest and greatest in automobiles. They live, speak, and dream cars and were probably the kids who not only built gokarts, but raced them, improved on them and became the neighbourhood experts at repairing them. This issue of Dealer Club magazine is dedicated to all those who love cars and to the members of The Dealer Club, who's expertise, and excellent after-sales service ethic, keep our cars safe, wellmaintained and on the road everyday.
EDITOR Michelle Marais michelle@purepublishing.co.za DEPUTY ART DIRECTOR David Strauss dave@purepublishing.co.za SENIOR DESIGNER Tess Green tess@purepublishing.co.za
04 Jody Scheckter
06 A women's drive
South Africa's greatest racing export
The heroines of the driving world
PRODUCTION MANAGER Marianne Burke marianne@purepublishing.co.za PRINTING BY SHUMANI PRINT WORLD Commercial Director Shabeer Parker shabeer@shumaniprinters.com General Manager, Digital Division Tertius van Eeden tertius@shumaniprinters.com
We salute you and thank you for loving the cars we drive!
Editor-in-chief
The Dealer Club is a network of top performing new car dealerships representing every make and model of new vehicles available in South Africa, offering regionally selected exclusivity.
ADRIENNE WESTMAN
MARK DE JONGH
JAQUELINE LOURENS
JADE JOHNSON
08 The Saleen S7
10 Technology
National Sales and Marketing
Head Online Operations
Graphic Design and Online Support
Logistics
A hand built race car ready for the street
Accessories for a highly evolved drive
adrienne@thedealerclub.co.za
mark@mediadirect.co.za
socialmedia@thedealerclub.co.za
csi@thedealerclub.co.za
MARC SCOTT
RICHARD BARRY
ERIN JACKSON
TANIA MATTHYSEN
Head Group Strategy
GM Special Projects
Accounts Manager
Accounts Manager
info@thedealerclub.co.za
richard@vehicletraders.co.za
erin@thedealerclub.co.za
tania@thedealerclub.co.za
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
Add us on LinkedIn
View the magazine online via issuu.com
also
05 Global 13 Know-how
12 Lifestyle 14 Scenic drive
DC magazine is designed and published by PURE PUBLISHING & DESIGN, a full-service creative agency that offers publishing, design, branding, web design and advertising. Contact Pure at hello@purepublishing.co.za or 021 424 6918. www.purepublishing.co.za The T Dealer Club's digital platforms are powered by p Vehicle Traders Online. V Contact Richard Barry C at richard@vehicletraders.co.za or 021 853 0135. www.vehicletraders.co.za Vehicle Traders Online is proudly part of
Use our online platform to:
locate a new model you like
02
www.thedealerclub.co.za
Compare makes, models and prices
Search for pre-owned models too
Contact a selected dealer
10
In association with
pg
Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is strictly prohibited. All information was correct at the time of going to press, but is subject to change.
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FEATURE
GLOBAL
Formula One’s wild man
task of winning the championship. He switched to the Wolf Team in 1977 and won three races but, after finishing second overall to Ferrari's Niki Lauda, he decided that the Italian cars were a cut above the rest. Enzo Ferrari happily hired him. "He is a fighter who does not burn himself up by coming on too strongly at the beginning, but measures himself fully and evenly throughout a race," Ferrari said.
JODY SCHECKTER
Trollstigen National Tourist Route An exceptional driving experience
He is a fighter who does not burn himself up
Image credit: CORBIS
It all came together in 1979, with the legendary Gilles Villeneuve as his teammate. The South African countered the French Canadian's superior all-out speed with a more conservative points-collecting strategy that paid off and made him the 1979 World Champion.
n 1973 Jody Scheckter exploded onto the racing scene in grand fashion. Having been involved in one of the biggest accidents in Formula 1 history (an eleven car pile-up on the first lap at Silverstone in July 1973), the South African beat all the odds six years later. In 1979 Scheckter claimed the title of World Champion.
I
Scheckter was born on 29 January 1950 in East London, South Africa. He worked as an engineering apprentice at his father’s dealership and learnt to drive at an early age.
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during the British Grand Prix, Scheckter was in danger of being banned from the sport. The Grand Prix Drivers Association's demand for his immediate expulsion was put off when McLaren agreed to rest its rookie.
In his first national race he was black-flagged off the circuit for dangerous driving. After learning to temper his aggression, he became a regular winner. In 1970, he won the South African Formula Ford series and with it, the Driver To Europe scholarship. With his prize Scheckter set out to become the best driver in the world. In England the South African wild man quickly made a name for himself. Far-sighted talent-spotters thought the driver only needed polishing to become a Formula 1 force to be reckoned with. McLaren gave him a trial run in the 1972 US Grand Prix and then contracted him for occasional rides in the 1973 season. After various crashes, particularly
After his return, Ken Tyrrell signed Scheckter who went on to win two Grands Prix in 1974 while finishing third in the standings. He stayed with Tyrrell for another two seasons, winning a race each year, but felt that the machinery was not up to the Image credit: TopFoto
Image credit: REX
His spirited nature naturally led him to racing, at first on motorcycles and then in saloon cars.
In Scheckter’s mind he had achieved the only result that mattered and retired in 1980 at the age of 30. He now spends his time cultivating his biodynamic farm, Laverstoke Park, in Hampshire, England. The farm’s aim is to become self-sustaining. “Everything we do stems from that,” Scheckter says, “To achieve this we are creating the most ideal, natural, healthy environment that will enable our animals and crops to thrive. We follow nature strictly, but use the latest and best scientific research, techniques and equipment.” Even after swapping the fast lane for the farmlands, Scheckter still has an innovative approach to what he does.
Location: Also known as the Golden Route, the Trollstigen National Tourist Route is an astonishing 106-kilometre stretch of road between Lake Langvatnet on Strynefjell and the Sogge Bridge in Romsdal in Fjord Norway. With a dizzying view of sheer mountainsides, waterfalls, deep fjords and fertile valleys, Trollstigen has been a magnet for tourists since the road opened in 1936. The mountain road has a steep incline of nine per cent and consists of 11 hairpin bends. Being able to drive these steep mountainsides – names such asKongen (the King), Dronningen (the Queen) and Bispen (the Bishop) confirm their majesty – is possible because of the specialised skills of various engineers. The route now boasts a major tourist facility including a museum that was completed in 2012. In addition, several viewing platforms have been constructed and older constructions improved upon, making it one of Norway’s most visited attractions and an architectural highlight.
Dream wheels Keep up with the 1% with our list of the most coveted vehicles
Lamborghini Veneno Roadster
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse Koenigsegg Agera S
Country of origin Italy Engine 750 hp, 6.5 litre, 12 cylinder 0–100 km/h 2.9 seconds Starting price R50 million
Country of origin France Engine 1 200 hp, 8 litre, 16 cylinder 0–100 km/h 2.6 seconds Starting price R28 million
Country of origin Sweden Engine 1 030 hp, twin-turbo, 5.0 litre V-8 0–100 km/h 2.9 seconds Starting price R17 million
Among many other innovations, its lightweight body design makes extensive use of carbon fibre-reinforced polymer. Top speed is 355 kph.
In December 2013, Bugatti sold its 400th Veyron worldwide since its introduction in 2005. Total planned production is 450.
The Agera S belongs to the exclusive 1 000-hpplus club. It has an incredible top speed of over 400 kph and runs on regular petrol.
Motor events line-up
APRIL Beijing International Automotive Exhibition || New York International Auto Show || Chinese Grand Prix || Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix
JANUARY European Motor Show || North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) FEBRUARY Canadian International Auto Show || Super Series, Kyalami Raceway, SA MARCH International Geneva Motor Show || Australian Grand Prix || Malaysian Grand Prix || Cross Country National Championships, Tarlton Raceway, SA || Super Series, Killarney Raceway, SA
SEPTEMBER
MAY
Frankfurt Motor Show || Paris Motor Show || Italian Grand Prix || Singapore Grand Prix || Extreme Supercars, Kyalami || SA National Rally Championships || SA National Drag Racing Championships, Tarlton Raceway || SA National
Spanish Grand Prix || Monaco Grand Prix
Karting, Zwartkops
JUNE
OCTOBER
Canadian Grand Prix || British Grand Prix || SEFAC Ferrari Track Day, Kyalami, SA
Johannesburg International Motor Show || Korean Grand Prix || Japanese Grand Prix || Indian Grand Prix
JULY
NOVEMBER
Dutch Grand Prix || Hungarian Grand Prix || Midas Historic Tour, Zwartskops, SA
Tokyo Motor Show || LA Auto Show || Abu Dhabi Grand Prix || US Grand Prix || Brazilian Grand Prix
AUGUST
DECEMBER
Belgian Grand Prix || Extreme Supercars, Zwartskops, SA
Saudi International Motor Show
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FEATURE
GLOBAL
Formula One’s wild man
task of winning the championship. He switched to the Wolf Team in 1977 and won three races but, after finishing second overall to Ferrari's Niki Lauda, he decided that the Italian cars were a cut above the rest. Enzo Ferrari happily hired him. "He is a fighter who does not burn himself up by coming on too strongly at the beginning, but measures himself fully and evenly throughout a race," Ferrari said.
JODY SCHECKTER
Trollstigen National Tourist Route An exceptional driving experience
He is a fighter who does not burn himself up
Image credit: CORBIS
It all came together in 1979, with the legendary Gilles Villeneuve as his teammate. The South African countered the French Canadian's superior all-out speed with a more conservative points-collecting strategy that paid off and made him the 1979 World Champion.
n 1973 Jody Scheckter exploded onto the racing scene in grand fashion. Having been involved in one of the biggest accidents in Formula 1 history (an eleven car pile-up on the first lap at Silverstone in July 1973), the South African beat all the odds six years later. In 1979 Scheckter claimed the title of World Champion.
I
Scheckter was born on 29 January 1950 in East London, South Africa. He worked as an engineering apprentice at his father’s dealership and learnt to drive at an early age.
04
during the British Grand Prix, Scheckter was in danger of being banned from the sport. The Grand Prix Drivers Association's demand for his immediate expulsion was put off when McLaren agreed to rest its rookie.
In his first national race he was black-flagged off the circuit for dangerous driving. After learning to temper his aggression, he became a regular winner. In 1970, he won the South African Formula Ford series and with it, the Driver To Europe scholarship. With his prize Scheckter set out to become the best driver in the world. In England the South African wild man quickly made a name for himself. Far-sighted talent-spotters thought the driver only needed polishing to become a Formula 1 force to be reckoned with. McLaren gave him a trial run in the 1972 US Grand Prix and then contracted him for occasional rides in the 1973 season. After various crashes, particularly
After his return, Ken Tyrrell signed Scheckter who went on to win two Grands Prix in 1974 while finishing third in the standings. He stayed with Tyrrell for another two seasons, winning a race each year, but felt that the machinery was not up to the Image credit: TopFoto
Image credit: REX
His spirited nature naturally led him to racing, at first on motorcycles and then in saloon cars.
In Scheckter’s mind he had achieved the only result that mattered and retired in 1980 at the age of 30. He now spends his time cultivating his biodynamic farm, Laverstoke Park, in Hampshire, England. The farm’s aim is to become self-sustaining. “Everything we do stems from that,” Scheckter says, “To achieve this we are creating the most ideal, natural, healthy environment that will enable our animals and crops to thrive. We follow nature strictly, but use the latest and best scientific research, techniques and equipment.” Even after swapping the fast lane for the farmlands, Scheckter still has an innovative approach to what he does.
Location: Also known as the Golden Route, the Trollstigen National Tourist Route is an astonishing 106-kilometre stretch of road between Lake Langvatnet on Strynefjell and the Sogge Bridge in Romsdal in Fjord Norway. With a dizzying view of sheer mountainsides, waterfalls, deep fjords and fertile valleys, Trollstigen has been a magnet for tourists since the road opened in 1936. The mountain road has a steep incline of nine per cent and consists of 11 hairpin bends. Being able to drive these steep mountainsides – names such asKongen (the King), Dronningen (the Queen) and Bispen (the Bishop) confirm their majesty – is possible because of the specialised skills of various engineers. The route now boasts a major tourist facility including a museum that was completed in 2012. In addition, several viewing platforms have been constructed and older constructions improved upon, making it one of Norway’s most visited attractions and an architectural highlight.
Dream wheels Keep up with the 1% with our list of the most coveted vehicles
Lamborghini Veneno Roadster
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse Koenigsegg Agera S
Country of origin Italy Engine 750 hp, 6.5 litre, 12 cylinder 0–100 km/h 2.9 seconds Starting price R50 million
Country of origin France Engine 1 200 hp, 8 litre, 16 cylinder 0–100 km/h 2.6 seconds Starting price R28 million
Country of origin Sweden Engine 1 030 hp, twin-turbo, 5.0 litre V-8 0–100 km/h 2.9 seconds Starting price R17 million
Among many other innovations, its lightweight body design makes extensive use of carbon fibre-reinforced polymer. Top speed is 355 kph.
In December 2013, Bugatti sold its 400th Veyron worldwide since its introduction in 2005. Total planned production is 450.
The Agera S belongs to the exclusive 1 000-hpplus club. It has an incredible top speed of over 400 kph and runs on regular petrol.
Motor events line-up
APRIL Beijing International Automotive Exhibition || New York International Auto Show || Chinese Grand Prix || Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix
JANUARY European Motor Show || North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) FEBRUARY Canadian International Auto Show || Super Series, Kyalami Raceway, SA MARCH International Geneva Motor Show || Australian Grand Prix || Malaysian Grand Prix || Cross Country National Championships, Tarlton Raceway, SA || Super Series, Killarney Raceway, SA
SEPTEMBER
MAY
Frankfurt Motor Show || Paris Motor Show || Italian Grand Prix || Singapore Grand Prix || Extreme Supercars, Kyalami || SA National Rally Championships || SA National Drag Racing Championships, Tarlton Raceway || SA National
Spanish Grand Prix || Monaco Grand Prix
Karting, Zwartkops
JUNE
OCTOBER
Canadian Grand Prix || British Grand Prix || SEFAC Ferrari Track Day, Kyalami, SA
Johannesburg International Motor Show || Korean Grand Prix || Japanese Grand Prix || Indian Grand Prix
JULY
NOVEMBER
Dutch Grand Prix || Hungarian Grand Prix || Midas Historic Tour, Zwartskops, SA
Tokyo Motor Show || LA Auto Show || Abu Dhabi Grand Prix || US Grand Prix || Brazilian Grand Prix
AUGUST
DECEMBER
Belgian Grand Prix || Extreme Supercars, Zwartskops, SA
Saudi International Motor Show
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WOMEN
WOMEN
A woman’s drive and her cars were advertised as “A car made by ladies for others of their sex.” Before starting Galloway, she managed a 7 000-member workforce of women at the Vickers munitions factor at Barrow-inFurness during World War I. She was also the first female member of the Institution of Automobile Engineers.
Image credit: futuremuseum.co.uk
Scotland, to create her own unique car: the first and only car entirely built by and for women.
The Galloway, 1920 During an era when the car was still a novelty, the Galloway stood out – and would still if it were in production today. The Galloway, produced during the 1920s, was the baby of Dorothee Pullinger, an independent Scotswoman who became involved in her father’s work as manager of Arrol-Johnson cars. An avid auto enthusiast who liked to race in her spare time, Pullinger used the Arrol-Johnston factory in Tongland,
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The Galloway factory itself was extremely unusual – it featured a tennis court on the roof, a swimming pool and a piano room. Pullinger also set up Tongland as an engineering college for women. It provided: "Educated women, to whom a life of independence from relations is necessary, a new career of brilliant prospects.” The Galloway was a lighter car that maximised ease of use, featuring the first rear-view mirror, improved sight-lines for the driver, better storage and an engine that would be easy to maintain. Two models were produced: the Galloway 10/20, a 1 460 cc vehicle, from 1925–1929,
Image credit: muldowney.com
The utterly unique Galloway was built by women, for women, by a strong-minded Scotswoman keen on women’s rights at the beginning of the 20th century WORDS Jessica Gliddon
Dorothee Pullinger, 1920 and the Galloway 12, a 1669 cc car, which was produced from 1925 until the plant’s closure. Pullinger was a suffragette and a firm believer in women’s rights,
“A car made by ladies for others of their sex.”
After the war, manufacturers like Galloway who hand crafted their cars couldn’t compete with the encroachment of highspeed mechanical production. Sadly, the factory shut down in 1928, after producing 4 000 Galloway models in its existence. Dorothee Pullinger was awarded an MBE for her achievements. Her accomplishments remain unique; while there are women involved in car manufacture today, Pullinger’s single-minded conviction remains beyond compare.
Fast ladies When it comes to going fast, women can keep up with the boys any day. Here are a few heroines of the driving world.
Maria Teresa de Filippis [Italian]
Janet Guthrie [American]
Shirley Muldowney [American]
Appropriately, the first woman to race in the Formula 1, Maria Teresa de Filippis is Italian and drove for one of the country’s finest car brands. She raced for Maserati, finishing second in the 1956 Naples Grand Prix and then going on to race in the Formula 1 in 1958, when she finished tenth. She went on to become president of the Maserati Club.
Guthrie was the first woman to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 in 1977, but finished 29th when the timing gear in the Offenhauser engine for her No. 27 Lightning failed. She would go on to become the first woman to race in the NASCAR Winston Cup World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in 1978 where she finished 15th. Guthrie's helmet and race suit are on display at the Smithsonian Institution.
Called the First Lady of Drag Racing, Muldowney was the first woman to get a licence to drive a top fuel dragster from the National Hot Rod Association. Muldowney went on to win 18 NHRA national titles. Despite resistance from a male-dominated sport and being a high school dropout, she has been amazingly successful. Her life was immortalised in the 1983 movie Heart Like A Wheel. Image credit: muldowney.com
Danica Patrick [American]
Vanina Ickx [Belgian]
Katherine Legge [British]
Patrick is one of today’s most famous female race car drivers. She is considered the most successful female driver in the history of American openwheel racing, which she secured by winning the 2008 Japan Indy 300 race. This was also the first win in history by a woman at an IndyCar Series race. She holds the record for the highest finish in the Indianapolis 500 for a woman, and this year became the first female driver to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series pole. She is also a model.
Vanina Ickx is a Belgian race driver, the daughter of legendary driver Jacky Ickx. Vanina raced for Renault and participated in several rally raid events before racing the Dakar Rally with her father. She has also competed at Le Mans, raced the Spa 24 Hours and has driven for Audi in the German Touring Car Championship. She was the first driver to get behind the wheel of the Citroën Survolt electric race car at Le Mans on 12 July 2010.
UK racer Katherine Legge has raced in many open-wheel series in Britain, and has won a whole range of awards. She was the first woman to receive the BRDC Rising Star accolade, is one of the few women to have tested a Formula 1 car and an A1 Grand Prix car, and she became the first woman to lead a lap in the Champ Car series. She currently races in the IndyCar series with Dragon Racing.
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WOMEN
WOMEN
A woman’s drive and her cars were advertised as “A car made by ladies for others of their sex.” Before starting Galloway, she managed a 7 000-member workforce of women at the Vickers munitions factor at Barrow-inFurness during World War I. She was also the first female member of the Institution of Automobile Engineers.
Image credit: futuremuseum.co.uk
Scotland, to create her own unique car: the first and only car entirely built by and for women.
The Galloway, 1920 During an era when the car was still a novelty, the Galloway stood out – and would still if it were in production today. The Galloway, produced during the 1920s, was the baby of Dorothee Pullinger, an independent Scotswoman who became involved in her father’s work as manager of Arrol-Johnson cars. An avid auto enthusiast who liked to race in her spare time, Pullinger used the Arrol-Johnston factory in Tongland,
06
The Galloway factory itself was extremely unusual – it featured a tennis court on the roof, a swimming pool and a piano room. Pullinger also set up Tongland as an engineering college for women. It provided: "Educated women, to whom a life of independence from relations is necessary, a new career of brilliant prospects.” The Galloway was a lighter car that maximised ease of use, featuring the first rear-view mirror, improved sight-lines for the driver, better storage and an engine that would be easy to maintain. Two models were produced: the Galloway 10/20, a 1 460 cc vehicle, from 1925–1929,
Image credit: muldowney.com
The utterly unique Galloway was built by women, for women, by a strong-minded Scotswoman keen on women’s rights at the beginning of the 20th century WORDS Jessica Gliddon
Dorothee Pullinger, 1920 and the Galloway 12, a 1669 cc car, which was produced from 1925 until the plant’s closure. Pullinger was a suffragette and a firm believer in women’s rights,
“A car made by ladies for others of their sex.”
After the war, manufacturers like Galloway who hand crafted their cars couldn’t compete with the encroachment of highspeed mechanical production. Sadly, the factory shut down in 1928, after producing 4 000 Galloway models in its existence. Dorothee Pullinger was awarded an MBE for her achievements. Her accomplishments remain unique; while there are women involved in car manufacture today, Pullinger’s single-minded conviction remains beyond compare.
Fast ladies When it comes to going fast, women can keep up with the boys any day. Here are a few heroines of the driving world.
Maria Teresa de Filippis [Italian]
Janet Guthrie [American]
Shirley Muldowney [American]
Appropriately, the first woman to race in the Formula 1, Maria Teresa de Filippis is Italian and drove for one of the country’s finest car brands. She raced for Maserati, finishing second in the 1956 Naples Grand Prix and then going on to race in the Formula 1 in 1958, when she finished tenth. She went on to become president of the Maserati Club.
Guthrie was the first woman to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 in 1977, but finished 29th when the timing gear in the Offenhauser engine for her No. 27 Lightning failed. She would go on to become the first woman to race in the NASCAR Winston Cup World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in 1978 where she finished 15th. Guthrie's helmet and race suit are on display at the Smithsonian Institution.
Called the First Lady of Drag Racing, Muldowney was the first woman to get a licence to drive a top fuel dragster from the National Hot Rod Association. Muldowney went on to win 18 NHRA national titles. Despite resistance from a male-dominated sport and being a high school dropout, she has been amazingly successful. Her life was immortalised in the 1983 movie Heart Like A Wheel. Image credit: muldowney.com
Danica Patrick [American]
Vanina Ickx [Belgian]
Katherine Legge [British]
Patrick is one of today’s most famous female race car drivers. She is considered the most successful female driver in the history of American openwheel racing, which she secured by winning the 2008 Japan Indy 300 race. This was also the first win in history by a woman at an IndyCar Series race. She holds the record for the highest finish in the Indianapolis 500 for a woman, and this year became the first female driver to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series pole. She is also a model.
Vanina Ickx is a Belgian race driver, the daughter of legendary driver Jacky Ickx. Vanina raced for Renault and participated in several rally raid events before racing the Dakar Rally with her father. She has also competed at Le Mans, raced the Spa 24 Hours and has driven for Audi in the German Touring Car Championship. She was the first driver to get behind the wheel of the Citroën Survolt electric race car at Le Mans on 12 July 2010.
UK racer Katherine Legge has raced in many open-wheel series in Britain, and has won a whole range of awards. She was the first woman to receive the BRDC Rising Star accolade, is one of the few women to have tested a Formula 1 car and an A1 Grand Prix car, and she became the first woman to lead a lap in the Champ Car series. She currently races in the IndyCar series with Dragon Racing.
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EYE CANDY
EYE CANDY
TIMELINE
2000
A RACE CAR READY FOR THE STREET SALEEN S7 08
The S7 debuts as a limitedproduction, hand-built, highperformance American supercar. Debuting on 9 August 2000, the Saleen S7’s mission was to bring racecar performance to the street with a decidedly American flavour.
makes short work of any stretch of road.
Built at the company's facility in Irvine, California, the S7 in no way drew its origins from any preexisting production vehicle. Instead, it started life in the same fashion as many racecars, with a lightweight steel-tube chassis mated to a powerful mid-mounted engine.
The S7 never strays far from its competition counterpart, the S7R. Both iterations have many of the same vital components. As such, the S7 shares similar performance with the S7R, a car that won four international GT championships in 2001, along with a podium finish at Le Mans. Fire it up and everything about the S7 screams high velocity.
At the centre of it all sits Saleen's own all-aluminum 7.0-litre V8 and 6-speed transmission. Good for 550 bhp, this thundering powerplant
Saleen delivered its first custom S7 in June 2002 and has since turned out 78 cars, no mean feat considering each car was hand built.
2005 The S7 gained a more powerful twin-turbo powerplant that boosted engine power to 750 horsepower and the top speed to 399 km/h.
2006 Saleen offered an optional competition package for the S7 Twin Turbo. The package boasted a 33% increase in power, to an approximate 1000 horsepower, as well as changes to the suspension, diffuser and an optional aerodynamic package with carbon fibre front and rear spoilers.
SPECIFICATIONS OVERVIEW MANUFACTURER Saleen PRODUCTION 2000–2004 ASSEMBLY Irvine, California, United States DESIGNER Steve Saleen, Phil Frank BODY & CHASIS CLASS Sportscar BODY STYLE 2-door coupé LAYOUT Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive RELATED Saleen S281 DIMENSIONS WHEELBASE 2 692 mm LENGTH 4 775 mm WIDTH 1 981 mm HEIGHT 1 041 mm CURB WEIGHT 1 247 kg
RUMOUR HAS IT... During the unveiling of its commemorative SA-30 models at the LA Auto Show in November 2013, Steve Saleen mentioned that his company was working on the development of a new supercar as a follow up to the 2000-2004 Saleen S7. "We haven't forgotten about the supercar genre," Saleen said. "We are working on what we'll call the 'S8' and the continuation of the American supercar."
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TIMELINE
2000
A RACE CAR READY FOR THE STREET SALEEN S7 08
The S7 debuts as a limitedproduction, hand-built, highperformance American supercar. Debuting on 9 August 2000, the Saleen S7’s mission was to bring racecar performance to the street with a decidedly American flavour.
makes short work of any stretch of road.
Built at the company's facility in Irvine, California, the S7 in no way drew its origins from any preexisting production vehicle. Instead, it started life in the same fashion as many racecars, with a lightweight steel-tube chassis mated to a powerful mid-mounted engine.
The S7 never strays far from its competition counterpart, the S7R. Both iterations have many of the same vital components. As such, the S7 shares similar performance with the S7R, a car that won four international GT championships in 2001, along with a podium finish at Le Mans. Fire it up and everything about the S7 screams high velocity.
At the centre of it all sits Saleen's own all-aluminum 7.0-litre V8 and 6-speed transmission. Good for 550 bhp, this thundering powerplant
Saleen delivered its first custom S7 in June 2002 and has since turned out 78 cars, no mean feat considering each car was hand built.
2005 The S7 gained a more powerful twin-turbo powerplant that boosted engine power to 750 horsepower and the top speed to 399 km/h.
2006 Saleen offered an optional competition package for the S7 Twin Turbo. The package boasted a 33% increase in power, to an approximate 1000 horsepower, as well as changes to the suspension, diffuser and an optional aerodynamic package with carbon fibre front and rear spoilers.
SPECIFICATIONS OVERVIEW MANUFACTURER Saleen PRODUCTION 2000–2004 ASSEMBLY Irvine, California, United States DESIGNER Steve Saleen, Phil Frank BODY & CHASIS CLASS Sportscar BODY STYLE 2-door coupé LAYOUT Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive RELATED Saleen S281 DIMENSIONS WHEELBASE 2 692 mm LENGTH 4 775 mm WIDTH 1 981 mm HEIGHT 1 041 mm CURB WEIGHT 1 247 kg
RUMOUR HAS IT... During the unveiling of its commemorative SA-30 models at the LA Auto Show in November 2013, Steve Saleen mentioned that his company was working on the development of a new supercar as a follow up to the 2000-2004 Saleen S7. "We haven't forgotten about the supercar genre," Saleen said. "We are working on what we'll call the 'S8' and the continuation of the American supercar."
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TECH
TECH
Accessories for a highly evolved drive 1| GIBBS' Quadski
2| Cobra iRadar
A one-person all-terrain vehicle that doubles as a personal watercraft? Why not. Gibbs' jet ski-ATV hybrid is the first of its kind in its class.
Drivers have used radar detectors to detect traffic enforcement officers for years. With Cobra iRadar, drivers can rely on a community of detectors to accurately alert them of safety and enforcement threats on the road.
At the press of a button, the Quadski's amphibious operation switches, retracting its all-terrain tyres within five seconds of entering water, and deploying them as it approaches land. A four-cylinder, BMW-supplied engine powers the Quadski's ATV face, while a Gibbs Jet Drive controls marine propulsion. Gibbs' high speed amphibian (HSA) technology allows you to travel at 70 km/h on both land and sea.
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4| Nokia Here Connected Driving app www.here.com
Nokia's suite of Here Connected Driving apps – Here Auto, Here Auto Cloud and Here Auto Companion – connect your car to the cross-platform Nokia Here maps so you always have up-todate data when you hit the road. Here Connected Driving gives you turn-by-turn voice-guided navigation in 95 countries, with 2D, 3D and satellite map views and street view imagery.
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Here powers various apps for Windows phone as well as appearing as an app for iPhone and iPad, offering voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation and offline maps for when you don't have any Internet service.
The device combines industry-leading radar detection technology with the power of your smartphone. Your smartphone’s screen will act as the display, while allowing access to the iRadar Community. When the device detects a radar or laser alert, it automatically shares the data with the community ensuring you stay informed at all times.
www.cobrairadar.com
5| GARMIN VIRB Elite
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If you are the outdoorsy type then investing in Garmin’s VIRB Elite should be a top priority. The device allows you to capture any type of outdoor action with its new high performance, true-HD 1080p action camera. It features an outdoor-optimised, low power display for easy set-up, video replay and viewfinder, which makes the VIRB Elite the ideal outdoor adventure HD camera.
www.lamborghinistore.com
3 3| Lamborghini carbon fibre travel bag Lamborghini recently released a new line of carbon fibre bags as part of its new collection. Made entirely by hand by craftsmen who carry out each phase of the process, the carbon fiber is utilised in its unstiffened cloth form to produce the range of fashion accessories. The bags come in various styles – Travel, Messenger and Envelope – with each completed in hand-stitched leather with palladium-finish galvanised brass accessories, hand-mounted studs and cotton lining.
www.gibbssports.com
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Its rugged housing and long-lasting power supply ensure reliable performance even during extended action adventures. The VIRB Elite can mount virtually anywhere making it perfect for capturing your off-road racing and 4x4 driving.
www.garmin.com | Editor's Pick!
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TECH
TECH
Accessories for a highly evolved drive 1| GIBBS' Quadski
2| Cobra iRadar
A one-person all-terrain vehicle that doubles as a personal watercraft? Why not. Gibbs' jet ski-ATV hybrid is the first of its kind in its class.
Drivers have used radar detectors to detect traffic enforcement officers for years. With Cobra iRadar, drivers can rely on a community of detectors to accurately alert them of safety and enforcement threats on the road.
At the press of a button, the Quadski's amphibious operation switches, retracting its all-terrain tyres within five seconds of entering water, and deploying them as it approaches land. A four-cylinder, BMW-supplied engine powers the Quadski's ATV face, while a Gibbs Jet Drive controls marine propulsion. Gibbs' high speed amphibian (HSA) technology allows you to travel at 70 km/h on both land and sea.
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4| Nokia Here Connected Driving app www.here.com
Nokia's suite of Here Connected Driving apps – Here Auto, Here Auto Cloud and Here Auto Companion – connect your car to the cross-platform Nokia Here maps so you always have up-todate data when you hit the road. Here Connected Driving gives you turn-by-turn voice-guided navigation in 95 countries, with 2D, 3D and satellite map views and street view imagery.
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Here powers various apps for Windows phone as well as appearing as an app for iPhone and iPad, offering voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation and offline maps for when you don't have any Internet service.
The device combines industry-leading radar detection technology with the power of your smartphone. Your smartphone’s screen will act as the display, while allowing access to the iRadar Community. When the device detects a radar or laser alert, it automatically shares the data with the community ensuring you stay informed at all times.
www.cobrairadar.com
5| GARMIN VIRB Elite
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If you are the outdoorsy type then investing in Garmin’s VIRB Elite should be a top priority. The device allows you to capture any type of outdoor action with its new high performance, true-HD 1080p action camera. It features an outdoor-optimised, low power display for easy set-up, video replay and viewfinder, which makes the VIRB Elite the ideal outdoor adventure HD camera.
www.lamborghinistore.com
3 3| Lamborghini carbon fibre travel bag Lamborghini recently released a new line of carbon fibre bags as part of its new collection. Made entirely by hand by craftsmen who carry out each phase of the process, the carbon fiber is utilised in its unstiffened cloth form to produce the range of fashion accessories. The bags come in various styles – Travel, Messenger and Envelope – with each completed in hand-stitched leather with palladium-finish galvanised brass accessories, hand-mounted studs and cotton lining.
www.gibbssports.com
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5
Its rugged housing and long-lasting power supply ensure reliable performance even during extended action adventures. The VIRB Elite can mount virtually anywhere making it perfect for capturing your off-road racing and 4x4 driving.
www.garmin.com | Editor's Pick!
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LIFESTYLE
KNOW-HOW
Image credit: QuickPic
PROACTIVE PROTECTION Follow our practical solutions to keep your vehicle safe at all times
Image credit: QuickPic
DON’T STOP FOR STRANGERS
Electric Avenue Electric cars are by no means a new trend. However, it seems like South Africa is lagging behind the rest of the world when it comes to embracing the sustainable answer to transport. The Joule, South Africa’s first electric car produced by Optimal Energy, never came in to production due to lack of funds. Estimated to have sold for between R235 000 and R285 000, the Joule was a five-seater electric car with a range of 300 km and a maximum speed of 135 kph. Using the electric drive train and battery system that
Close your windows and lock your doors to prevent carjacking.
What happened to the Joule? Optimal Energy had designed inhouse to ensure a longer lasting battery, the Joule’s lithium-ion battery pack would have required seven hours for charging. With a team that included South African designer Keith Helfet and input from Italian design house Zagato, the Joule was well received at the Paris Motor Show in 2008 and won a ‘best on display’ award at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. Seven years of work and R300 million in funding later, money for commercialisation of the vehicle
was not forthcoming. The question we should ask ourselves is whether making a South African electric car was ever really viable when typical small-car profit margins are in the region of R 3 500, compared to R 20 000 or R 30 000 for a big SUV. At that rate, it would’ve taken quite some time to repay the millions in loan funding. In addition, there is a lot of tough competition in the market. Most big manufacturers either already have plug-in electric cars on sale, or plan to launch models for retail production in the near future.
The truth is, even the betterperforming, more hybrid-electrics have been struggling. Moreover, a recent study published in the journal Energy & Environmental Science ranked electric vehicles on par with an efficient petrol or diesel engine in terms of “well-to-wheel” impact. The Joule was an ambitious project and would’ve been a great notch in the South African automotive design belt but it’s evident that we still have a long way to go before producing a hybrid of our own.
Sustainable aviation fuel South Africa is serious about biofuels. Starting 1 October 2015, it will be mandatory for petrol and diesel fuels to be blended with biofuel, part of a government plan to achieve a two per cent penetration of the fuel nationwide.
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Airlines are also serious about biofuel options, with a few international airlines already using it on their planes. South African Airways and Boeing are working together to develop the first-ever sustainable aviation fuel supply chains in Africa, called the Sustainable Alternative Fuel Programme.
LOCK UP Shut the doors, windows and sunroof. Even if you leave your car for a second.
HIDE PERSONAL BELONGINGS Remove any trace of personal belongings. Portable satellite navigation systems are popular targets. Lock your belongings in the boot.
EXTRA SECURITY Aviation biofuel comprises of hydrocarbons, normally extracted from plant sources like algae or tallows. These technologies are still being perfected, but new developments in technology are enabling conversion of biomass into fuel in a sustainable manner, avoiding competition with food and water resources.
+ If your car does not have an electronic engine immobiliser, have a recognised professional fit an approved system.
TOWING THEFT
PARKING STRATEGY
Always leave the car in gear, or in park if it is an automatic. Put the emergency handbrake on and turn the steering wheel to point the front wheels to the kerb.
Park in a well-lit secure car park, preferably one with monitored or barrier entry and exits. When parking on the street, choose a well-lit public area.
TURN OFF THE ENGINE
SECURE THE KEYS
Never leave your car running and always remove the keys from the ignition.
Make sure your keys are in a hidden location and not visible through a window or door.
THE MORE LAYERS OF PROTECTION YOU CAN ADD, THE LESS APPEALING YOUR CAR WILL BE TO CRIMINALS
+ A visual and physical deterrent can put off potential thieves. Use a mechanical immobiliser.
+ An audio alarm can be a third layer of protection as it attracts the unwanted attention of bystanders.
+ Tracking systems that monitor the car and report its location can be an excellent investment and often results in lower insurance premiums.
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LIFESTYLE
KNOW-HOW
Image credit: QuickPic
PROACTIVE PROTECTION Follow our practical solutions to keep your vehicle safe at all times
Image credit: QuickPic
DON’T STOP FOR STRANGERS
Electric Avenue Electric cars are by no means a new trend. However, it seems like South Africa is lagging behind the rest of the world when it comes to embracing the sustainable answer to transport. The Joule, South Africa’s first electric car produced by Optimal Energy, never came in to production due to lack of funds. Estimated to have sold for between R235 000 and R285 000, the Joule was a five-seater electric car with a range of 300 km and a maximum speed of 135 kph. Using the electric drive train and battery system that
Close your windows and lock your doors to prevent carjacking.
What happened to the Joule? Optimal Energy had designed inhouse to ensure a longer lasting battery, the Joule’s lithium-ion battery pack would have required seven hours for charging. With a team that included South African designer Keith Helfet and input from Italian design house Zagato, the Joule was well received at the Paris Motor Show in 2008 and won a ‘best on display’ award at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. Seven years of work and R300 million in funding later, money for commercialisation of the vehicle
was not forthcoming. The question we should ask ourselves is whether making a South African electric car was ever really viable when typical small-car profit margins are in the region of R 3 500, compared to R 20 000 or R 30 000 for a big SUV. At that rate, it would’ve taken quite some time to repay the millions in loan funding. In addition, there is a lot of tough competition in the market. Most big manufacturers either already have plug-in electric cars on sale, or plan to launch models for retail production in the near future.
The truth is, even the betterperforming, more hybrid-electrics have been struggling. Moreover, a recent study published in the journal Energy & Environmental Science ranked electric vehicles on par with an efficient petrol or diesel engine in terms of “well-to-wheel” impact. The Joule was an ambitious project and would’ve been a great notch in the South African automotive design belt but it’s evident that we still have a long way to go before producing a hybrid of our own.
Sustainable aviation fuel South Africa is serious about biofuels. Starting 1 October 2015, it will be mandatory for petrol and diesel fuels to be blended with biofuel, part of a government plan to achieve a two per cent penetration of the fuel nationwide.
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Airlines are also serious about biofuel options, with a few international airlines already using it on their planes. South African Airways and Boeing are working together to develop the first-ever sustainable aviation fuel supply chains in Africa, called the Sustainable Alternative Fuel Programme.
LOCK UP Shut the doors, windows and sunroof. Even if you leave your car for a second.
HIDE PERSONAL BELONGINGS Remove any trace of personal belongings. Portable satellite navigation systems are popular targets. Lock your belongings in the boot.
EXTRA SECURITY Aviation biofuel comprises of hydrocarbons, normally extracted from plant sources like algae or tallows. These technologies are still being perfected, but new developments in technology are enabling conversion of biomass into fuel in a sustainable manner, avoiding competition with food and water resources.
+ If your car does not have an electronic engine immobiliser, have a recognised professional fit an approved system.
TOWING THEFT
PARKING STRATEGY
Always leave the car in gear, or in park if it is an automatic. Put the emergency handbrake on and turn the steering wheel to point the front wheels to the kerb.
Park in a well-lit secure car park, preferably one with monitored or barrier entry and exits. When parking on the street, choose a well-lit public area.
TURN OFF THE ENGINE
SECURE THE KEYS
Never leave your car running and always remove the keys from the ignition.
Make sure your keys are in a hidden location and not visible through a window or door.
THE MORE LAYERS OF PROTECTION YOU CAN ADD, THE LESS APPEALING YOUR CAR WILL BE TO CRIMINALS
+ A visual and physical deterrent can put off potential thieves. Use a mechanical immobiliser.
+ An audio alarm can be a third layer of protection as it attracts the unwanted attention of bystanders.
+ Tracking systems that monitor the car and report its location can be an excellent investment and often results in lower insurance premiums.
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SCENIC ROUTES
Helshoogte Pass
on the move?
IT IS HIGH TIME
long the R45 from Franschhoek to Paarl, the Helshoogte Pass is the link between the Drakenstein Valley, Simonsberg and the beautiful Stellenbosch mountains.
harbour. In 1688, after the French Huguenots arrived, it became known as Botmans Kop. It is said that the shape of imposing Simonsberg resembles the figure of Simon van der Stel lying on his back.
Translated, the name means ‘hell’s heights’. The pass was built in 1854 through the Jonkershoek and Simonsberg mountains. Elephants are noted as being the first to make the journey over these majestic mountains and into the Banhoek valley. Later, the peak of the pass was the lookout point for ships entering Cape Town
At a junction on the R45, almost bidding farewell to Franschhoek, is the turn off onto Helshoogte. Starting at this point allows for a descent from the crest of the remarkable winding pass into the valley. Points of interest include fruit farms, stunning wineries and restaurants.
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CRUISE JAMS
the opportunity to soak up some of the best of Cape winelands scenery.
FACT FILE GPS start: S33.925797 E18.880188 GPS finish: S33.910188 E18.947552 Distance: 7,5 km Direction of travel: East Time required: 15 minutes
Helshoogte pass offers a picturesque drive, inspirational viewing points and
Speed limit: 60 – 80 kph
"Helshoogte Pass offers a picturesque drive, inspirational viewing points and the opportunity to soak up some of the best of Cape winelands scenery"
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Philwest Volkswagen Strand High School teachers treated to a stylish year-end
Your chariot awaits! Brand new Philwest Volkswagen cars stand ready to play chauffeur. If you passed by Strand High school on the morning of 29 November 2013 and noticed the barrage of brand new Philwest Volkswagen cars parked outside, you could be forgiven for thinking there was a huge car show on the go. The new and stylish Volkswagen cars were, in fact, waiting to chauffeur Strand High staff members to an exclusive year-end event at the Villa Via Luxury Hotel at Gordon’s Bay Waterfront.
A year well done! Strand High staff members enjoying a well-deserved year-end celebration in red-carpeted VIP Hollywood style.
In honour of the work that they do and as a special thank you, Philwest Volkswagen chose to sponsor the Strand High School teacher’s year-end event for 2013. ‘‘We believe that the task of educating our local youngsters is huge and these teachers, who tirelessly get up every morning with the goal of inspiring and shaping young minds, truly deserve recognition and thanks,’’ said Alan Davison, Managing Director of Philwest Volkswagen. Teachers were given the keys to the cars for the purpose of driving to and from the venue; and were able to experience first-hand the style and glamour of driving a brand new VW car. Their ‘celebrity’ treatment continued as their arrival at the venue was celebrated with a walk down a Hollywood-styled red carpet.
‘‘It was an honour to be involved,’’ said Alan Davison, ‘‘the look on the teachers’ faces when they were allowed to drive our new cars was priceless!’’
Philwest Volkswagen will continue to support local Helderberg schools wherever possible and looks forward to being involved in more events like these in the future.
Philwest Volkswagen
Tel 021 840 4900 | Fax 021 851 4722 | www.philwest.co.za | 158 Main Road Somerset West