With the South Africa classic car scene still experiencing strong growth, organisers believe that the summer edition of the Classic Car Show, set to happen on 3 December at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, will be the biggest yet.

“The classic car scene never ceases to amaze me,” says organiser Paulo Calisto. “Every Classic Car Show we hold, the turn-out simply increases, and at each and every show there are dozens, if not hundreds of classic cars that I have never seen before.”

So, what can visitors to the show expect to see? What are the trends? Based on the huge presence of '55 and '56 Chevys at the mid-winter edition of the event, it is predicted that visitors can look forward to another impressive showing of resto-mod Chevys in December.

“I love the look of those Chevys, with their dropped suspension and wider wheels, but still being true to the classic restored philosophy,” says Calisto. “ It’s a trend that we hope to see more of at The Classic Car Show.”

Rivalling the Chevys will be a vast selection of other American machines, including Mustangs, Camaros and Plymouth Barracudas.

Resto-mod Chevys from the '50s are very popular at present. Expect to see a strong showing at the Classic Car Show.

Fans with more European tastes in automobiles also have plenty to look forward to, with particularly the rise in popularity (and values) of VW buses (split and bay window versions) likely to contribute to a big variety of these iconic vehicles on display. Also expect lots of Minis, and if you like Fords, look out for rarities such as the Blue Oval's "German Cortina", the Taunus, in addition to various fast Fords from yesteryear.

Tickets and other attractions

“The entertainment we lay on for a day can’t be beaten in terms of pricing,” says Calisto. “Tickets are R60 for adults and children under 12 for R20, through Computicket. At the gate, tickets costs R80 for adults and R20 for children under 12.

Love the iconic VW bus? Expect to see a wide variety at the show, from the painstakingly restored to wildly modded.

“For that you get the best classic car show in Gauteng, as well as live entertainment, and a host of specialist stalls selling motor-related goods. This year we will also be hosting a special Jaguar-Land Rover display, and with new products like the Discovery, the Range Rover Velar and the new two-litre Jaguar F-Type sports car, this will be a huge attraction for all visitors.”

*As usual, owners of classic and special interest cars will be admitted free of charge, with the addition of one passenger. Extra passengers will be required to pay the usual entrance prices. Visitors will enter through Gate 5 at Nasrec, while classic car owners will be admitted through Gate 2.

The Show will run from 8 am to 4 pm on Sunday.

For more information, visitwww.classiccarshow.co.za

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