The third annual Welkom Classic Car Club Motor Extravaganza was a major success, attracting motor enthusiasts and exhibitors from as far as Heilbron and Pretoria.
Vista is the official media sponsor, and together with Capital Sounds and the Hoërskool Riebeeckstad, ensured the success of this event.
Petrol heads from as far afield as Lindley, Bethlehem, Heilbron, Pretoria and, Bloemfontein brought their precious vehicles and motorbikes to be displayed at the motor show.
The cars included some recent model Mustangs all the way from Gauteng, Porsches, Rat Rods, a replica of the classic Herbie VW Beetle, a 1960 “Hippie” Beetle, old classics like the Morris, a 1960 Ford Mustang, 1970 Mazda, 1970 Ford Cortina, varying models of the ever-elegant Mercedes, two different Chevrolet Ferenza models, a VW Combi Camper, and a Ford Fairlane.
Sampie Orton from Heilbron with his rare Opel Calibra, was a big attraction.
Gaylin MacNicol had his 1940’s Ford Flat Head V8, 1970’s Chevrolet 4.1 6 cylinder, and 1970’s 1200 Datsun combo, all mounted on a trailer display.
Additionally, there were different flea market stalls, and food markets on the perimeter, which created a carnival effect for visitors.
“The Welkom Classic Car Club would like to thank every person for making the day a huge success. Everything was perfect; we had plenty of cars and great weather,” says Liesl Evans, organiser of the show.
The show was also in memory of Craig Evans, the late chairman of the club who passed away last year.
