JUNE 2018 - Pretoria Old Motor Club
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JUNE 2018 1
Cover photo: Andrew Malope at the Mampoer Rally
POMC members meetings and braai are held at the POMC Clubhouse on the 1st Wednesday
evening of each month: 19:30 for 20:00
POMK lede vergadering en braai word elke maand op die 1ste Woensdagaand van die
maand gehou in die POMK se klubhuis om 19:30 vir 20:00.
POMC Clubhouse at the corner of Keuning Street and Fred Davey avenue,
Silverton/Meyerspark
POMK Klubhuis op hoek van Keuningstraat en Fred Daveylaan; Silverton/Meyerspark
GPS Co-ordinates for POMC: S 25 44.159 E28 18.652
Pretoria
Old Motor Club / Oumotorklub
PO Box 2014 / Posbus 2014
Silverton
0127
www.pomc.co.za
www.pomccitp.co.za
www.facebook.com/POMCclub
Klubvergadering 6 Junie om 20h00
Aanbiedings:
David Utel: Stoner Car Care
Zack Marques : 1956 Mercedes 180
Hennie Rautenbach sorg vir die braaivleisvuur vanaf 18h30
Opinies in die NUUSBRIEF is nie noodwendig die siening van die Komitee of die Redakteur
nie.
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UIT DIE BESTUURSSITPLEK……………….FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT
Lately, the old car hobby’s popularity has grown to such an extent that hardly a
weekend goes by without some variety of old car activities that enthusiast can chose
from which to attend. This can be quite taxing, especially if one belongs to more than one
of the clubs that make provision for some aspect of our hobby. A case in point is one of
our members who had to assist in getting cars to our recent annual Cars on the roof
meeting At the Kolonnade Retail Centre, participate in a trip undertaken by a one make
club where he is a member as well as having had to attend an AGM of another club later
during the day. As usual, our Cars on the roof meeting were enjoyed by all, with about
140 cars and 6 clubs present, as well as many of spectators. I could not attend this
meeting as I we had our fiftieth Matric re-union function over the same weekend at our
old school, but my two cars that I put on display as they also celebrated their fiftieth
anniversary, drew a lot of interest from our guests.
Die afgelope Saterdag se Mampoer rally was ʼn baie groot sukses. Veels geluk aan die
wenners van die drie verskillende kategorieë (uitslae elders in die Nuusbrief). ʼn Totaal van
39 motors met bestuurders en navigators van sewe verskillende klubs het deelgeneem.
Veral verblydend was die feit dat 22 van die inskrywings dié van POMK lede was. ʼn Eerste
dié jaar was die deelname van drie blinde navigators met hulle vrywilliger bestuurders. Dit
was duidelik dat hulle dit baie geniet het en ek is seker dat daar volgende jaar meer van
hulle sal wees. Baie dankie aan die organiseerders Willie van Niekerk, Claude Stander en al
hulle helpers wat op een of ander manier gehelp het; Leon Stander wat die rekenaar beman
het; Riki Mazey van Mayzeys, vir die perspeks nommers; en natuurlik al die deelnemers wat
duidelik die rally baie geniet het. Ons innige simpatie aan die ouens wat vergeet het om
hulle loggers aan te skakel, ʼn verkeerde stel aanwysigings geneem het of een of ander vorm
van teenspoed ondervind het! Hoop dit motiveer julle om volgende keer weer te probeer.
Dan ook ʼn besondere woord van dank aan die bestuur van die Willem Prinsloo
Landboumuseum dat ons rally weereens deel van die Museum se Mampoerfees kon wees
en dat ons die Museum kon gebruik as wegspring en eindpunt plek. Baie dankie ook aan
Ralph van der Merwe wat met sy voertuig en sleepwa gereedgestaan het om ouens wat
langs die pad probleme ondervind het te gaan haal.
We always endeavour to present an interesting programme at our Wednesday evening
meetings. At our last meeting we had a visit our friends from the Triumph Club. Their
enthusiastic chairman and POMC member, Bill Flynn’s presentation about the local Triumph
Club’s recent trip to Bloemfontein to participate in the Triumph Club’s National, was very
interesting and most informative. This described another facet of the old car hobby with
which we are not so familiar, very well. It was amazing to hear and see what it takes to
prepare and present your vehicle to participate in a concourse d ‘elegance or concourse
d’état competition with fellow club members and what a serious and expensive business
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this could be. Any suggestions that members might have for items to be presented at these
meetings are always welcomed.
Tydens die afgelope Woensdagaand vergadering het die Komitee die lede se gevoel getoets
om hierdie vergaderings wat geskeduleer is om om 20:00 te begin, moontlik ‘n bietjie vroeër
te laat begin. Ons het julle gevra om bieyjie daaroor te gaan dink. Geen besluit is nog
daaroor geneem nie en ons kan die saak dié Woensdag weer bespreek.
See you all on Wednesday evening and Sunday at our British Day.
Berto Lombard
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THIS YEAR’S PREMIER CLASSIC CAR EVENT – THE KNYSNA MOTOR SHOW ON APRIL 29,
2018
There is no doubt that the year’s premier classic, vintage, veteran and collectable
motorcycle event will be the 2018 Knysna Motor Show, taking place on April 29 at the
Knysna High School Sports Grounds, between 9 am and 4pm in one of the most idyllic
locations on the Garden Route.
Organised by the Garden Route Motor Club for the seventh year, this is an invitation-only
event that in 2018 will draw close to 400 cars and motorcycles of absolute top-drawer
quality. And every single genre of classics held dear to the hearts of car and motorcycle
enthusiasts will be represented in a feast of colour, glamour and splendour that will cater to
not only petrol-heads, but to families wishing to spend an unforgettable day in this holiday
paradise.
Ultra-collectable cars and motorcycle from all over the country on show
“We have been working flat out to assemble the finest classic cars and motorcycles in the
country,” say Knysna Motor Show organiser Peter Pretorius. “We have cars and motorcycles
coming from all parts of South Africa – Guateng, Limpopo KwaZuluNatal, Cape Town, Port
Elizabeth, you name it! And of course, we are blessed in the Garden Route to have some of
the finest classic and vintage car and motorcycle collections in the country, which are
housed in our region.
“The ‘buy-in’ from collectors has been fantastic. And of course we have had amazing
support from our community, as well as our generous sponsors, Sanlam Private Wealth.
Without them, an event of this magnitude would not be possible.
“Last year The Knysna Motor Show hosted over 6 000 visitors, which is incredible for a one-
day event. And we raised over R150 000 for charity. Both of these are figures that we are
hoping to surpass this year.”
Amongst the exciting attractions at the Knysna Motor Show this year was:
A 1908 Ford Model S, the oldest car on the show
A 1912 Bat Motorcycle, built in England
A 1928 Bentley 3-litre
A 1923 Rolls-Royce Doctor’s Coupe
A 1938 BMW 328
A 1990 Lamborghini Countach
A 1963 Corvette Grand Sport continuation car
A unique Mazda Cosmo rotary-engined sports car from the 1960s
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The Kobus Mostert Collection of ultra-rare American coupes from the 1950s
A tribute to South African special cars, built only in this country.
A special display of modern supercars, such as Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Porsches
A 50th birthday celebration of the Morgan Plus 8 and a 100 year old Morgan Three
Wheeler
The Parnell Bruce racing car Collection
The South African special display will feature a massive line-up of cars unique to South
Africa, starting with the 1950s Protea sports car and the GSM Dart and Flamingo models of
the 1950s and 1960s, through more modern homologation special cars like the Capri Perana
V8, the Chevy Can Am and the Renault Alconi. A Sierra XR8 race car in 1985 Presto Parcels
livery, built by motorsport historian Nick Sheward, will be trailered down from
Johannesburg, especially for the event.
Golden Age of Motorsport
There will also be a tribute to the Golden Age of Motorsport, which include special displays
of cars from Port Elizabeth-based Hi-Tech Automotive, which will be showing its Corvette
Grand Sport continuation racer-for-the-road machine for the first time in South Africa. At
present the Corvette Grand Sport is only being built for the US market, at a cost in excess of
R2-million for each bespoke car. Hi-Tech will also show a Dan Gurney Cobra tribute car, as
well as more modern sports cars built for world markets.
Lindenberg Racing will show modern Shelby Mustangs as well as classic Ford-engined racers,
celebrating Peter Lindenberg’s 40 years in motorsport. And there will be special examples of
the immortal Mini Cooper S, Ford Escorts and Renault Gordini racers from the 1960s.
Large Motorcycle Display
An impressive motorcycle display this year will showcase a number of motorcycle
collections. Eye-catchers will include the oldest motorcycle on show, the 1912 Bat, and an
impressive two-stroke collection ranging from a 1929 Scott Flying Squirrel, through two
early BSA Bantam machines to more modern classics, such as the Yamaha RD350 and a
Suzuki GT750 triple-cylinder machine from the 1970s, known as “the kettle” because it was
water-cooled.
The Motorcycle Room in Knysna will be putting on a special BMW high performance display,
from its collection of over 115 motorcycles housed at the Knysna Waterfront. These will
include a 2009 BMW HP2 Sport “boxer”, and a 2012 BMW HP4 Race machine. And a unique
50 cc Maserati motorcycle from the late 1950s, recently restored, will also be arriving from
Port Elizabeth for the event.
Fans of custom motorcycles will not be disappointed either, with a stunning Harley Davidson
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café racer on show, known as “Shelby 22”, built by Knysna ‘s custom king Gavin Venter.
2018 KNYSNA MOTOR SHOW, SPONSORED BY SANLAM PRIVATE WEALTH , INFORMATION
The Knysna Motor Show is a one-day only event, held at the Knysna High School sports
grounds, with elegant food and drink stalls providing refreshments in keeping with the
glamour of this top-quality classic car event. Nevertheless, the show is extremely family
orientated, with a relaxed atmosphere a key note. There is a beer garden and a food court
to cater to all culinary tastes.
The show also falls just one week before the Jaguar Simola Hill Climb in Knysna, making it
ideal to combine these two top quality events into an unbelievable Petrol-head Family
Getaway!
1908 Ford Model S
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The 1912 Bat motorcycle,-the oldest motorcycle at the Knysna Motor Show
GSM Flamingo
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The Frazer Nash BMW 328
A 1958 Imperial Crown Southampton Coupe, part of the incredible Kobus Mostert
collection of rare American cars
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1954 Jaguar XK 120, part of the Parnell Bruce Collection
Stuart Johnson
10CARS on the ROOF 2018
The only monthly event of the Pretoria Old Motor Club, except for Cars in the Park, that is
not held at the club’s premises in Silverton, Pretoria, took place on Sunday the 27 the of
May.
Cars on the roof is held at Kolonnade Retail Park every year and this year a lot of classic cars
were on display; from pre-war vintage cars to a few cars that were in production not so long
ago.
Several cars that were top sellers in South Africa have disappeared from our country’s roads
but a few of them, mostly in an immaculate condition, were on display. One of the top-
selling light cars of the 1970’s was the Datsun 1200, which was introduced in 1971 and
quickly became a favourite among South African motorists. Unfortunately most of these
cars ended up in the wrong hands by either being modified of written off in accidents.
Therefore it was a pleasant surprise to see a 1975 De Luxe in an immaculately original
condition. Although the wheel covers came from an earlier model, this car is in just about a
perfect condition. De Wet Jonker bought this car about seven months ago and it had only
one previous owner. Remarkably enough, this car has only done 78 000 km so far.
The original Ford Cortina was introduced at the end of 1962 and topped the sales chart in
South Africa in 1964 and 1965. However, like the Datsun 1200, they are a rare sight on our
roads because many of them have been heavily modified. Johan Roets has owned a 1966
Cortina GT since 1971; it still looks original except for its engine, which is a 1600 cross-flow
engine from its successor.
In 1972 General Motors introduced the second-generation Holden-based Chevrolet models
in South Africa. This range included a new flagship, the De Ville, which was based on the
Holden HQ Statesman de Ville, with a 5,7 litre V8 engine and a Tri-Matic automatic
transmission with a gear selector on the floor. The fuel crisis of 1973 meant that sales
11quickly dropped and therefore, not many of them, let alone in an original condition, have
survived. Gerco Kraamwinkel bought his 1972 model three weeks ago and except for its
wheels it is still perfectly original. He has been able to find the hub caps it was originally
fitted with, but he is still looking for the rims.
Few cars are still in the same family after more than seven decades. Willie Schurmann
displayed a 1947 Willys Jeep CJ 2A which he inherited from his grandfather, and still has its
original TP number plate. It has spent just about its entire life on a farm near Hoedspruit in
Mpumalanga and it was bought new. It is still completely original.
Some cars on display are not often seen in South Africa. One of them is probably the only*
Buick Electra 225 coupé in South Africa. Pieter Neethling has owned this car for 15 years and
it has been fitted with the 454 cubic inch (7,5 litre) V8 engine. Apparently a few sedans are
in South Africa, and one coupé has been changed into a convertible.
12Another American car that is not often seen in South Africa is the Ford Thunderbird,
especially the 1964 model. Mario Coetzee’s car was originally registered on the 1st of March
that year, but he has only owned this car for two and a half years. Except for a re-spray here
and there, its bodywork still looks original; however, he has overhauled the engine by fitting
new pistons and bearings. Even its original radio is still in a working condition.
The Triumph GT 6 was originally introduced in 1966 as a fastback version of the Spitfire. It
was fitted with the same two-litre six-cylinder engine as the 2000 sedan and the Vitesse, but
apparently it was not easy to fit this engine into what was really the Spitfire engine
compartment. As a result, the GT 6 had a bulge on the bonnet. The GT 6 was never actively
marketed in South Africa but there are 19 of these cars in this country. Willem Odendaal
owns one of the original Mark 1 models; he has had the car restored to its original condition
and its engine has also been overhauled.
One of the cars that really established Mercedes-Benz in South Africa after World War II was
the Ponton range, which was introduced here in 1953 and had a long production run. The
180 and 220 S sedan models were particularly popular, but the 219, a less luxurious version
13of the 220 S, is not often seen nowadays. Christo Ferreira has owned his 1958 model 219 for
three years from the widow of the previous owner. Except for filters, a fuel pump and other
routine maintenance items, this car is still in an original condition.
The next event on the Pretoria Old Motor Club calendar will be the display of British cars,
which will be held at the club’s premises on the 10th of June.
14How to bring your dream car to South Africa
Have you dreamt about owning a Delorean ever since you saw Back to the Future as a ten-
year old? Maybe you favour American muscle car, or an autonomous Tesla…or a vintage
London taxi cab. Some dream rides are just not available in the local market - so is the
dream dead?
You can import just about anything to South Africa, including cars, but that doesn’t mean it’s
going to be easy. DTI regulations do not encourage imports, mainly to protect our local
manufacturing industry.
Unlike importing a bargain-buy used car, you can import a new vehicle without an import
permit. Bear in mind though that you will be subject to a 40% duty fee and 14% VAT. (This
will be on top of the R30,000 sea freight and other duties). The vehicle must be submitted to
SABS for clearance before it can be licensed locally and cannot be a left-hand drive vehicle.
The next (and possibly biggest) headache will be resolving the issue of maintaining your car,
if the parts aren’t available locally.
The upside is that a rare import is likely to hold its resale value much better.
There are also instances where you can get an import license for a used vehicle, such as:
If you are a returning resident/national, you may import your used vehicle after a
minimum uninterrupted period of absence of six months. The vehicle must be
registered under your name for at least six months, and may not be sold for two
years after importation.
Physically disabled people may obtain a specially designed car, if they have a
supporting doctor’s certificate.
Vintage cars (older than 40 years) are allowed in but is subject to a check by the
South African Veteran and Vintage Association
Racing cars may be imported by a driver or racing drivers’ club with a valid racing
driver license.
Inherited vehicles may also qualify, as do specially design vehicles such as bullet
proof cars, ambulances, fire trucks, mobile cranes and others which are not available
locally.
After receiving your import license, you will still need a Letter of Authority issued by the
NCRS (National Regulator of National Specifications) after you have proved that your vehicle
complies with both the National Traffic Act and other regulations required by law.
There are plenty of specialist companies who will be able to assist you with the necessarily
paperwork and requirements to bring your dream ride to South Africa. But the chances of
you being able to flip an international bargain buy for big bucks are plenty slim.
15For further information please contact:
Estelle Nagel Anje Truter
Gumtree South Africa Ogilvy & Mather PR Cape Town
Head of PR Account Manager
Email: enagel@gumtree.co.za Email: anje.truter@ogilvy.co.za
Tel: +27 (72) 410 9017 Tel: +27 (21) 467 1157
POMC at SA Bike Festival
The Numbi Hotel invite POMC to share their stand at the show to promote the Magnum
Rally and CARS in the PARK. It was a successful outing and there were a number of people
that show interest in the POMC events. Leo Middelberg Tom Linley and Frik represent the
club at the stand.
16SAVVA Technical Tip 132 – Running in engines
I’m sure many of us can recall the time when it was common practise to place a notice in the
rear window of a car saying “running in please pass”. The engine had probably been rebuilt
or at least new rings fitted and for the next 1000 miles or so one had to drive “Hamba
Gahle”. One was also advised to run a new car at under 45 miles per hour for the first 500
miles and then change the oil at 1000 miles. I have an idea in those far off days the oil in
new cars was in fact a running in oil of some sort. Do I recall someone once saying running
in oil had Graphite in it?
We (or me) seem to have forgotten about this and we now use modern oils in a rebuilt
engine. We are told by the “experts” however that modern oils are not suitable for running
in rebuilt engines. Perhaps we should take a step backwards and run rebuilt engines for the
first 1000 miles/kilos or so using proper running in oils. Apparently they are available again.
It was interesting looking at one of those American TV programmes Fast and Loud (or
something like that) where they fitted a rebuilt engine in a car and on running it, it sounded
as if there were a few loose nuts and bolts in the engine. The engine rebuilders were called
in and the result was that the engine had been damaged because they hadn’t used proper
running in oils.
I think the message is clear – don’t use fancy modern engine oils to run in older engines.
The modern oils are so good that the rings will just go up and down in the bore without
bedding in, never mind the bearings and other twiddly things that go around and around
and up and down.
It would be interesting to hear from readers of their experiences or any advice they could
offer in this regard.
Castrol No 2 is a typical running in oil
17Upcoming Events
POMC club members can contact Taco if they are interested and to get more information:
082 770 8800
Please RSVP as I need to know how many cars we will be able to display and how many
people will come along on the ride. IMPORTANT to RSVP. You can also send me an email:
tacokam@telkomsa.net
One more thing: if you booked with me and you cannot attend on the day - please then call
me to cancel.”
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Welkom aan die volgende nuwe klublede:
Johan Erasmus
John Van der Veen
Danie Ellof
Jannie Van Niekerk
Loraine Venter
Konrad Giering
Jacques Jacoby
Barry Groenewald
Henry Ford
"It is regrettable that people think about our monetary system, and of our economic structure,
only in times of depression."
"When a puff of prosperity returns, for election or other reasons, see that it does not remove
your minds from the economic problem which is never settled by a temporary prosperity. It
is regrettable that people think about our monetary system, and of our economic structure,
only in times of depression. In a situation so easily manipulated as ours is, it is
comparatively easy to switch on a period of depression to force the people to turn a certain
way, or to switch on a period of partial prosperity to take their minds away from too serious
thoughts. It has been done, as every big politician and as every political banker knows, and it
can be done again. But it is simply slavery to live under a system that can be thus
manipulated. The only prosperity the people can afford to be satisfied with is the kind that
lasts"
Ford News, p. 2.
6/15/1922
21Verjaarsdae/Birthdays
Indien u naam nie hier verskyn nie kontak Taco dat databasis bygewerk kan word.
2 Junie Zack Marques
3 Junie Gerhard Pieterson
3 Junie Ria Eyssell
5 Junie Bill Flynn
6 Junie Claude Stander
10 Junie Theo Ligthelm
12 Junie Willem Oosthuizen
13 Junie Berto Lombard
15 Junie Rouxle Ferreira
15 Junie Pieter Kuhn
17 Junie Lenard Labuschagne
18 Junie Tonie Bouwer
20 Junie Frikkie Naude
21 Junie Tracey de Jongh
24 Junie Gerco Kraamwinkel
26 Junie Christo van Wyk
30 Junie Sinelle Rossouw
LIEF en Leed
Julian Stander is nog steeds in versorgings oord
22INSURANCE:
A Collector's Vehicle Scheme is in place to enable members to insure their vehicles at extremely
competitive rates. Covers available are full Comprehensive or Balance of Third party Fire and
Theft, whilst in use or laid-up. Substantial reductions are in place for vehicles that are not used
for daily transport. Information and a quotation form are available on this Web Site. The Club
Secretary can also provide an Application and information.
CONTACT:
TheNational Brokers for the SAVVA Collector's Vehicle Scheme. Specialising in Vintage and
Veteran Car Insurance together with Personal and Business Insurances.
Glenn Broadhurst & Yolandé Vermeulen
Telephone: 087 736 2222
Fax: 011 699 0783
Email: yvermeulen@fnb.co.za
23Chairman
Beplanning/Ko-
ordinasie/Kontrole/Argief
Berto (h) 012 546 078 116
berto@woodcarving.co.za
Lombard 5974 8018
Voorsitter
Planning/Co-
ordination/Control?Archive
Ondervoorsitter
SAVVA verteenwoordiger
082 655
Emil Kushke kusch@mailzone.co.za
4879
Vice Chairman
SAVVA Rep
Sekretaris
Agendas
Notules
Lederegister
Ledegelde
Lidkaartjies
Klub Skyfie Aanbiedings
Trofees
(h) 012 335 082 770
Taco Kamstra taco@pomc.co.za
0549 8800
Secretary
Agendas
Notes
Member Register
Member Fees
Member Cards
Club Slideshow Presentation
Trophies
Skakelbeampte / PRO/ CIP
Bemarking
Kennisgewings
CIP
Finansiële Sake frikkr@gmail.com
Frik 082 444
Kraamwinkel 2954
Public Relation Officer cip@pomc.co.za
Marketing
Notices
CIP
Finacial Affairs
Bate Bestuur
Onderdele
Biblioteek
Perseel
Danie du 083 676
carlpen@mweb.co.za
Plessis 0130
Asset Management
Spares
Library
Lot/Stand
082 337
Lou Bornman loubornman@gmail.com
2966
082 888
Doeke Tromp trompd@absamail.co.za
0239
24SAVVA Datering
Tydrenne
Nasionale Tydrenne
Klub Tydrenne 082 570 claude@stander2.co.za
Claude
2498
Stander
SAVVA Dating
kusch@mailzone.co.za
Rallies Emil Kushke
National Rallies 082 655
Club Rallies 4879
Sosiale Byeenkomste
2de Sondae
Metro Skakeling
Christo 082 779
christo@blpta.co.za
Ferreira 5703
Social Events
2nd Sunday
Metro Links
Terein Bestuurder
Danie du 083 676
carlpen@mweb.co.za
Plessis 0130
Yard Manager
Vacant
Redakteur / Editor
Sosiale Koördineerder
Frans du Toit 082 893 9342
Social Coordinator
Rallies
Steffan Stander 079 060 9990 steffan@vintageworks.co.za
Tydrenne
Lidmaatskap
Frans du Toit 082 893 9342
Membership
: Membership Dues – Ledegelde
Ordinary Member: R440 (most of us) Student / Scholar: R150
Half Year: R200 Country Member: R180
Entry Fee: R180
Any new Student or Scholar member need not pay the Entry Fee.
Any new Ordinary or Country member needs to add the Entry Fee to the initial payment.
Annual subscription is from 01 September to 31 August.
Half year is valid from the 1st March
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