‘Unspeakably elegant’ cars on exhibit
THE most glamorous period in motoring history, between 1925 and 1940, will be given pride of place at this year’s Knysna Motor Show, with cars from that period on display.
This is according to the show’s organiser and Garden Route Motor Club chairperson, Peter Pretorius, who described that era as the “halcyon days of unspeakably elegant cars”.
“However, other important eras and genres in the classic car field will be equally prevalent,” said Pretorius.
Aimed at entertaining the entire family, the show is a one-day event, which takes place on April 28 at the Knysna High School sports grounds.
Last year’s show drew more than 400 vintage and veteran machines, classic cars, motorcycles and modern supercars, as well as more than 8 000 visitors, said Pretorius.
“It’s never been just about the numbers. Primarily, the focus is to put on the best classic show possible and, judging by reports from the past two years at least, I think we are working in the right direction,” he said.
With cars on show by invitation only, Pretorius said the organisers could establish a fine mix of exhibits from the various genres of classic, vintage and veteran.
“The show is organised primarily for the pure and simple pleasure of seeing these wonderful cars and motorcycles in such congenial surroundings.
“However, our secondary objective has always been to raise money for local charities. We are very proud to announce that over the past years, we have raised well over half a million rand and we aim to add to that figure substantially with proceeds from the 2019 event.
“There will be an extremely impressive display of Bentleys, celebrating the great British marque’s centenary this year.
“Another British make that will be similarly honoured is the Morgan, which celebrates 110 years of being one of the world’s most exclusive sports-car manufacturers.”
Car owners who are interested in exhibiting should e-mail their details and photographs of their vehicles to Pretorius at peterp@afrihost.co.za