Volkswagen's heritage museum, the AutoPavilion, played host to vintage and veteran car clubs this past Saturday - 3 November 2012. Over 200 proud owners showcased their golden oldies and some of the best and rarest cars from Nelson Mandela Bay took part, including a number of vintage VW Beetles. This bi-annual car run, organised by the Eastern Province Veteran Car Association (EPVCC), followed a leisurely and scenic route along Port Elizabeth and ending at the AutoPavilion, in Uitenhage. … [Read more...] about Vintage VW Visitors
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Diarise the World of Wheels Show
The Herald, World of Wheels Nelson Mandela Bay Motor Fair, hosted by the Eastern Province Veteran Car Club (EPVCC), will be held on Saturday, 1 December 2012 This will be the second year, following on from the very successful 2011 event. The venue will again be the Newton Technical High School playing fields between Westview Drive and Mowbray Street, Westview, Port Elizabeth. Last year the show, despite the bad weather conditions (we will try to do better this time) attracted 325 cars and … [Read more...] about Diarise the World of Wheels Show
East London couple win 2012 Continental Milligan Vintage Trial
Colin and Anne Meyer from East London emerged as the winners of the 43rd Continental Milligan Vintage Trial, which finished on Thursday 14 June 2012 at the Fish River Sun near Port Alfred. The fourth and final day of the sealed odometer classic rally saw the competition becoming rather intense - particularly after day three's results were cancelled due to heavy rain. Nevertheless, with clear skies and an entertaining 160 km route for the final leg, the competitors aimed for ultimate timing … [Read more...] about East London couple win 2012 Continental Milligan Vintage Trial
Reigning Milligan Model A champions set the standard
Clear skies greeted the competitors at the official start of the 2012 Continental Milligan Vintage Trial on Monday morning as they tackled a fairly straight-forward route of 203 km. The first car set off from the Fish River Sun at 09:00, and the convoy travelled through Port Alfred, Kenton-on-Sea and Alexandria on the R72. Everyone regrouped at the Nanaga Farm Stall for a tasty tea break, then it was on to Grahamstown on the N2 with the numerous arduous, long climbs that define this … [Read more...] about Reigning Milligan Model A champions set the standard
It’s Back to My Roots for 43rd Continental Milligan Vintage Trial
The popular annual Continental Milligan Vintage Trial which takes place from 10 to 14 June in and around the Eastern Cape is returning to its roots. 2012 represents the 43rd running of the historic Milligan, hosted annually by the Eastern Province Veteran Car Club (EPVCC). It is the 13th consecutive year with Continental Tyre SA as the title sponsor. The first Milligan Vintage Trial was a one-day event held between Port Elizabeth East London, and took place on 22 August 1970 in memory of … [Read more...] about It’s Back to My Roots for 43rd Continental Milligan Vintage Trial
Liefie Bosch Memorial Autumn Trial
The Annual Liefie Bosch Memorial Autumn Trial was run on Sunday, April 23, with 19 competitors taking part. This closed odometer time trial, run under the auspices of the Eastern Province Veteran Car Club (EPVCC), covered around 110 km leaving from Rowallan Park driving towards Hankey, then onto the Gamtoos River, up the old pass towards Thornhill, before finishing at Cow's Corner. Participants from Port Elizabeth were accompanied by others from Grahamstown, Port Alfred and East … [Read more...] about Liefie Bosch Memorial Autumn Trial
Flooding Fails to Deter Vintage Trial Rally Participants
The Continental Milligan Vintage Trial took place in the Garden Route this year and ended happily in rainy conditions after the third day was cancelled due to flooding and poor visibility. After day one Neville and Susan Koch in their 1960 Riley (car no 24) with only 32 penalty points were first. They were followed by Colin and Susan Dettmann in a 1939 Chevrolet (car no 36)with 45 penalty points and third was Rodney Idris and Brian Clark in a 1949 Morris (car no 4) with 69 points. Two cars … [Read more...] about Flooding Fails to Deter Vintage Trial Rally Participants
Those Old Codgers and Their Vintage Cars Make me Smile
The highlight of the year in the life of the Eastern Province Veteran Car Club (EPVCC) is the annual Milligan Vintage Trial - sponsored once again this year by Continental and running from 5 to 9 June from George. I am led to believe that owning a vintage car results in the owner having heaps of time on his hands - a bit like sailors who spend 80% of their time on maintenance (more like pottering about and shining bits and bobs) and 20% of their time sailing. That time spent shining vehicles … [Read more...] about Those Old Codgers and Their Vintage Cars Make me Smile
