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Driver and one passenger of a classic car gets free admission to the show
Big on Muscle Cars, Big on Classic VWs, Mighty on Minis and a British Invasion too. That’s the message organiser Paulo Calisto is sending out for Gauteng’s biggest
The Show runs from 8 am to 4pm on Sunday, July 7
Gauteng’s biggest motor show
Over the past seven years The Classic Car Show’s mid-winter bash at Nasrec has built up a fine tradition in the crisp Highveld weather that can be expected at this time of the year. Once again, over 1 000 classic cars, hot rods and muscle cars are expected, making this Gauteng’s biggest motor show.
As in past years, the gates open for spectators at 8 am at the impressive Nasrec Expo complex, which is located just of the N1 Highway, south west of Johannesburg, and just a wheel-spin away from Soccer City. The easiest way to get to the Nasrec Expo Centre is via the Rand Show Road exit, with the venue about 1 km east of the N1.
The Classic Car scene continues to thrive in South Africa, and this twice-yearly event at Nasrec draws a diverse mix of classics that is one again expected to number over 1 000 cars.
A special British Car invite
“This July we are extending a special invitation to owners of British Classic cars to spend the day mixing it up with the American Muscle and the other European classics,“ says organiser Paulo Calisto
“We are expecting a number of Triumphs, Austin Healeys, MGs, Jaguars and hopefully some Morgan sports cars too. American muscle cars have traditionally arrived at The Classic Car Show from all over Gauteng and Pretoria. This year we are targeting a large contingent of the traditional British sports cars, the idea being that variety is the spice of Classic Car life!”
Mini’s up-coming 60th birthday will be celebrated at Nasrec on July 7.
As a preview to the big Birthday Bash for Minis in late August, a number of classic, first-generation Minis are once again expected at Nasrec. In past years there have been up to 30 original Minis in short-nose and long-nose form making the run to Nasrec, and this year should be no different.
The Mini turns 60 this year on August 24, and The Classic Car Show will give many Mini owners the opportunity to give their classic little Minis a dry run before their big birthday bash in Cullinan late in August.
Mighty Muscle Cars
As has been the tradition at The Classic Car Show over the past seven years, many builders of serious American Muscle from the ‘60s and ‘70s use the Nasrec event to showcase their latest rides. Expect a strong presence of Mustangs from the 1960s and ‘70s, Chevrolet Camaros, Oldsmobiles, Plymouths, Dodges and other larger cars that originated from America.
A favourite ride as usual will be the classic Chevrolets from the so-called Tri-Chevy years of 1955 to 1957. These were the cars that were most popular amongst a whole generation of muscle car freaks inspired by the 1970s movie, American Graffiti. The interesting thing about these tri-Chevy models is that they were all based on the same bodyshell, but different grilles, chrome accents and wing treatment give them a look that is significantly different in each of the model years.
Hot rods and pick-up trucks
Hot rods and pick-up trucks will again form a huge part of the classic car turn-out. Of note will be the traditional Rolling Thunder display which rolls to the show all the way from Pretoria, and which traditionally sets up shop outside Hall 5 at Nasrec.
From a European perspective, DKW two-stroke cars have been enjoying a stronger presence each year at Nasrec, as well as other German brands, such as Taunus, Mercedes-Benz and Opel.
Big VW Bus and Beetle turn-out expected
There seems to be no end to the popularity-growth enjoyed by the Volkswagen bus and Beetle brigade. Kombis in both classic and custom form traditionally make The Classic Car Show scene each year, and the VW Beetle in models ranging from the 1950s to the late 1970s are expected show up in ever-increasing numbers.
The owners of classic cars will be admitted free of charge to the Classic Car Shown on August 7, 2019. Admission will be free for the driver and one passenger, while extra passengers will have to pay a full admission fee.
The Show runs from 8 am to 4 pm. Classic car owners can gain access to the display area from 7 am.
Admission prices are R60 for adults if the ticket is booked through Computicket, or R80 at the gate. Entrance for children under12 will be R20.
As usual there will be a full complement of entertainment, food and drink laid on by the organisers, with live rock music being a traditional feature of the show. There will be entertainment for children such as kiddies go-karts and jumping castles, and helicopter rides will also be on offer.
Once again the Classic Cars Show Prawn Festival will be a feature of the event.
There will be a host of stalls selling car-related and lifestyle goods at The Classic Car Show
Over the past seven years The Classic Car Show’s mid-winter bash at Nasrec has built up a fine tradition in the crisp Highveld weather that can be expected at this time of the year. Once again, over 1 000 classic cars, hot rods and muscle cars are expected, making this Gauteng’s biggest motor show.
As in past years, the gates open for spectators at 8 am at the impressive Nasrec Expo complex, which is located just of the N1 Highway, south west of Johannesburg, and just a wheel-spin away from Soccer City. The easiest way to get to the Nasrec Expo Centre is via the Rand Show Road exit, with the venue about 1 km east of the N1.
The Classic Car scene continues to thrive in South Africa, and this twice-yearly event at Nasrec draws a diverse mix of classics that is one again expected to number over 1 000 cars.
A special British Car invite
“This July we are extending a special invitation to owners of British Classic cars to spend the day mixing it up with the American Muscle and the other European classics,“ says organiser Paulo Calisto
“We are expecting a number of Triumphs, Austin Healeys, MGs, Jaguars and hopefully some Morgan sports cars too. American muscle cars have traditionally arrived at The Classic Car Show from all over Gauteng and Pretoria. This year we are targeting a large contingent of the traditional British sports cars, the idea being that variety is the spice of Classic Car life!”
Mini’s up-coming 60th birthday will be celebrated at Nasrec on July 7.
As a preview to the big Birthday Bash for Minis in late August, a number of classic, first-generation Minis are once again expected at Nasrec. In past years there have been up to 30 original Minis in short-nose and long-nose form making the run to Nasrec, and this year should be no different.
The Mini turns 60 this year on August 24, and The Classic Car Show will give many Mini owners the opportunity to give their classic little Minis a dry run before their big birthday bash in Cullinan late in August.
Mighty Muscle Cars
As has been the tradition at The Classic Car Show over the past seven years, many builders of serious American Muscle from the ‘60s and ‘70s use the Nasrec event to showcase their latest rides. Expect a strong presence of Mustangs from the 1960s and ‘70s, Chevrolet Camaros, Oldsmobiles, Plymouths, Dodges and other larger cars that originated from America.
A favourite ride as usual will be the classic Chevrolets from the so-called Tri-Chevy years of 1955 to 1957. These were the cars that were most popular amongst a whole generation of muscle car freaks inspired by the 1970s movie, American Graffiti. The interesting thing about these tri-Chevy models is that they were all based on the same bodyshell, but different grilles, chrome accents and wing treatment give them a look that is significantly different in each of the model years.
Hot rods and pick-up trucks
Hot rods and pick-up trucks will again form a huge part of the classic car turn-out. Of note will be the traditional Rolling Thunder display which rolls to the show all the way from Pretoria, and which traditionally sets up shop outside Hall 5 at Nasrec.
From a European perspective, DKW two-stroke cars have been enjoying a stronger presence each year at Nasrec, as well as other German brands, such as Taunus, Mercedes-Benz and Opel.
Big VW Bus and Beetle turn-out expected
There seems to be no end to the popularity-growth enjoyed by the Volkswagen bus and Beetle brigade. Kombis in both classic and custom form traditionally make The Classic Car Show scene each year, and the VW Beetle in models ranging from the 1950s to the late 1970s are expected show up in ever-increasing numbers.
The owners of classic cars will be admitted free of charge to the Classic Car Shown on August 7, 2019. Admission will be free for the driver and one passenger, while extra passengers will have to pay a full admission fee.
The Show runs from 8 am to 4 pm. Classic car owners can gain access to the display area from 7 am.
Admission prices are R60 for adults if the ticket is booked through Computicket, or R80 at the gate. Entrance for children under12 will be R20.
As usual there will be a full complement of entertainment, food and drink laid on by the organisers, with live rock music being a traditional feature of the show. There will be entertainment for children such as kiddies go-karts and jumping castles, and helicopter rides will also be on offer.
Once again the Classic Cars Show Prawn Festival will be a feature of the event.
There will be a host of stalls selling car-related and lifestyle goods at The Classic Car Show
Admission price is R60 through Computicket, R80 at the gate, children under 12 R20
There will be drifting and passenger rides in drift cars at this year’s show