The Southern Cape Old Car Club (SCOCC) joins South Africans from every corner of the country in celebrating Heritage Month this September.
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For SCOCC members and friends, this also means meticulously fine-tuning their cherished automobiles for the annual Erfenistoer (Heritage Tour).
The event takes place from 22 to 25 September, promising a remarkable journey boasting fascinating historical landmarks and captivating sights.
The tour is a significant occasion for both newcomers and returning participants, and the 2023 edition will continue the tradition of featuring beloved classic vehicles.
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Serving as the Club’s flagship event, each annual Erfenistoer is a jubilant celebration of South African automotive heritage, set against the breath-taking backdrop of the Western Cape’s most scenic roads.
The 2023 itinerary will traverse the enchanting roads of the Overberg, revealing the beauty of this region’s unique landscape along the way. Arniston and Bonnievale are the designated overnight spots during the 11th edition of this memorable event.
Supported by Halfway Toyota George, this year’s Erfenistoer fleet will again commence its journey from Halfway’s headquarters off Knysna Road.
Enthusiastic old-car aficionados are expected in numbers to wish participants a safe journey this morning.
Among the drivers and navigators will be many a familiar face, as some of the Southern Cape’s most ardent collectors of classic cars gather for the occasion.
One of these Erfenistoer veteran pairs, René and Waldo Scribante, will this year celebrate a milestone for René.
It won’t be the first time tourers will witness Waldo in his Pagoda 280SL 1968 Mercedes Benz on the start line, but keep your eyes peeled for René behind the wheel of her sporty white VW-Porsche 914.
‘It is the first time that I will be driving it on the open road and as part of a tour,’ beams René, adding that this beauty was acquired in September 2007. It was red at the time, but now styles in sharp white with all the right racing stripes. She says the car was restored in 2012 by Martini Racing Livery.
‘Volkswagen versions originally featured the fuel-injected 1.7 litre VW Type 4 flat-four boxer engine producing 60kW, but our engine is a 1.8 litre Volkswagen Type 4 F4 5-speed manual gearbox,’ explains René.
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