DR. 90210 FERRARI 458 ITALIA'S + VIDEO

It’s funny how many stories I can tell you that start off with the words “when I was a boy...” This happens to be one of those stories. So, when I was a boy growing up in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town, sitting in the passenger seat of my mom’s Opel Monza on our way home back from school, I used to more often than not notice some of the most beautiful cars in the neighborhood sat parked outside the...

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734HP GTS TUNED BMW M6

Growing up as a young child in the late 1980’s I used to worship the BMW M635CSI. There was one for sale at a car dealership not too far from where I used to stay. I used to make my dad stop there every time we drove past so I could get out and admire the car. It was long and sleek with sharp shark like lines giving the car loads of character. This one was black and it had diamond BBS wheels on, Recaro leather...

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LEGENDS OF THE RISING SUN

This has to be one of the cooler things we’ve done in a long time. That is, put together three iconic Japanese sports cars for one shoot. Growing up playing Gran Turismo on a Playstation 1, it was always one of these three cars that I would choose to drive. With none of them being available in South Africa at the time, it was only in the virtual world where I could experience them. Fortunately for us now days, there have been a few...

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DRIVING THE SNAKE: AC COBRA

A few months ago I was asked to drive around with the lucky winner of a Gordons competition who won an all expenses paid 7 day trip to Cape Town to do various amazing and exciting activities. Today was the chance to drive an AC Cobra on some of Cape Town’s most scenic roads. Three AC Cobra’s provided by Cape Cobra Hire were given to us. The main prize winner and his wife in the one, his brother in law and his wife in the second, while finally me and a videographer in the third...

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DRIVEN: M44 E30 RALLY BMW + VIDEO

If you’re into local rallying at all, you would have certainly heard of the annual Fix-A-Smash All Tar Rally held at Killarney Raceway. It’s one of the most exciting events to watch, and even better to participate in. Even though I haven’t raced in it yet, I’ve heard from multiple people who have, and the unanimous conclusion is that it’s heaps of fun… and a car breaker of note!

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SUPER CIVIC: THE FASTEST HONDA IN CAPE TOWN + VIDEO

R. A letter in the English alphabet which on its own doesn’t really mean much. Add that simple letter to the back of a car and viola, you immediately have something special. We’ve seen it on so many cars already from Nissan’s GTR, Audi and Porsche’s RS, Toyota’s RSi and notably Honda’s Type R. But up until about 10 years ago there weren’t any real Honda Type R’s for sale, besides the imports. South Africans were yet again deprived, like with so many other things the original Type R being one of them. Read more.

INTERVIEW: NURBURGRING DRIVING INSTRUCTOR ANTONY ASHLEY

We recently had the privilege to pick the brain of someone we all dream of being, someone who gets to drive some of the best cars in the world, on the best race track in the world, the Nurburgring in Germany. While most of us only get to experience this awesome track virtually in games like Gran Turismo, Antony Ashley does this daily as his job. Working for a company called RSR Nurburg, Antony is not only the manager but also a driving instructor. RSR Nurburg has an awesome fleet of cars which can be rented out for laps around the Ring... Read more.

RISE OF AN EMPIRE: SPARTAN AUTOMOTIVES

So I've been noticing this new Automotive company who popped up on Facebook a few months back and as with anything new on the car scene I was very curious to check what they were all about. The company in question is called Spartan Automotives and they are based out in Strand. A local car manufacturer, wow! That's brilliant! We at Raceweb always love things local and lekker! The two particular vehicles that caught my... Read more.

DREAM DRIVE: MERCEDES-BENZ A45 AMG

When the name Mercedes Benz comes to my mind I naturally think of terms like status, luxury, refinement and German engineering, or even ones like uptight, snoot and old fart. And generally they are associated with the older folk from doctors and lawyers to rich business men. Sportiness was never really a word linked with the brand. But how things have changed over the last few years. Mercedes Benz have managed to rebrand themselves in the sports car market making some mental... Read more.

LIVING THE DREAM

This story should actually begin with "once upon a time". Way back when there were three brothers who were obsessed with Alfa Romeo’s. The Alfa Giulietta's they owned weren't any ordinary models. These three Giulietta's belonged in their own permanent car show. They were daily drivers which were also pristine show cars. When parked at racing events, they received the sort of attention only reserved for supercars. These beauties would constantly be... Read more.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF: TEAM 426 AT THE ALL TAR RALLY + VIDEO

So a few articles back I posted a story on “Preparing for the All Tar Rally” with team 426, Dexter Bruce and Ernest Page. It was the process of getting their car sorted for the grueling All Tar Rally. With that done and dusted the day finally arrived and I was to follow the team’s progress throughout the day to give you, the reader, an inside view of what’s it like to actually participate in one of these events. Read more.

WE DRIVE: OCEAN'S 7 LOTUS + VIDEO

As Colin Chapman once said: Simplify, then add lightness. He couldn’t have applied that theory better when he came up with the Lotus 7 as it is still considered the embodiment of the brand. Originally designed in 1957 it is one of the most successful models today due to its boy racer appeal. Caterham currently own the rights to the car but there are still plenty made all over the world in kit car form. Today I got to drive a fine example of one. Read more.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF: TEAM ADF MOTORSPORT AFROX BMW

Action, drama, glory! These are some of the things associated with top notch motorsport and we got to experience it all firsthand here. The images here were taken back in 2012 but were never published for some reason and with Super Series coming up this weekend I thought it would be a nice reminder of what to expect this coming Saturday. We were allowed “backstage” at Team ADF Motorsport/Afrox BMW and followed their developments during the... Read more.

NISH'S MODEL CAR COLLECTION

Nishaam Ebrahim aka Nish is a fellow photographer and writer here at Raceweb and I’ve known him for years. Whenever I go to his place I’m always in awe of one thing, his model collection. My wife calls it toys, but I beg to differ. His collection ranges from Japanese anime figurines to Star Wars and even Lord of the Rings, but it’s the car collection that always grabs my attention every time. Read more.

DRIFTING THE ROTA SILVIA S14 DRIFT MACHINE

It’s not often one gets handed the keys to a fully prepared drift car, let alone to specifically go sideways in it. Dylan Cothill is a brave man. We featured his fully imported S14 Silvia a few issues back before it had a full respray in black… I must say, I do prefer it in its new tuxedo. It’s a very stealthy look all in black, giving one the immediate impression it’s a weapon of some sort. Read more.

THE REALITY OF A PIPE DREAM

Honda’s tag line is “The power of dreams”… and in Arno De Beer’s case one of his dreams indeed came true when he acquired his 99 Honda Civic at the tender age of 18. It’s been 5 years now and Arno has been using his Civic as a daily, but a lot has transformed since his first acquisition of the car. Read more.

THE V8 SMARTIE BOX

If a car is a reflection of its owner’s personality, then this BMW E30 coupe is an absolute certainty. Vic Pardal is well known for his MC skills at multiple motoring events across the country and better known for being a presenter on the popular television show Mzanzi Ridez. A lover of all things motorsports his flamboyant personality is best shown in his drift machine doing one of motorsports most flamboyant disciplines, drifting. Read more.

DEDICATION AT ITS BEST

Naweed Bray’s B20 Ballade: I could sit here and go on and on about how “less is more” but honestly, that isn’t always the case. When finding a car and it comes to the building process, the course of the project can take forever! There’s always the thought of researching parts, making careful selections, etc. Read more.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RACEWEB SPEED STAR: RONALD “THE RED BARON #68” SLAMET

We recently announced that Ronald Slamet aka The Red Baron #68, a regional and national superbike racer, would be flying the flag high as a Raceweb Speed Star ambassador. The day indeed came on the 22nd of September 2012 at the Cape Town leg of WesBank Super Series at Killarney race track. It was an exciting buildup to the race as Ronald is the first of many SpeedStar ambassadors. Read more.

RACEWEB INTERVIEW: JANINE MITCHELL LITTLE MISS #79 + VIDEO

Raceweb sat down with National Superbike racer, Janine Mitchell aka Little Miss #79 recently and talked about everything from the basics to the nitty gritty of racing. She's been kicking up a storm around the country thrashing the pants off most of the guys. Check out the video below for some of the q&a's as well as her lap time around Kenilworth Karting. Included in the video is her attempt at getting a car sideways too! It's a must see! Read more.

1:24 FEATURE: THE HAKOSUKA

The kpgc10 or “Hakosuka” is one of THE most famous Skylines to date. Its rich racing heritage and unique looks make it a very special car even in today's times. Its raw straight six naturally aspirated motor still gives petrol heads goose bumps. While it is a rare sight in South Africa, it might not be as rare on a smaller scale. Read more.

REPLAY FEATURE: EQUILIBRIUM - THE SUPERCHARGED ///M3

Balance, in the automotive sense, has always been the goal of many, as it embodies the ultimate in all round enjoyment. And to be able to get such balance is not easy. For Mubeen Sahib, this has been a four-year journey. Mubeen always knew that he wanted his latest project to embody the ultimate poise, a combination of raw power with soft styling, shining vividly without being outspoken, having race-edged performance with luxurious comfort... Read more.

WE DRIVE: HONDA CIVIC FD2 TYPE R

Leaving the house at the crack of dawn is not an easy task, expecially in this weather..So the reason for this little excursion must have been pretty darn good. Thankfully, checking out the only Civic Type R sedan in South Africa was reason enough to get any petrolhead, especially those in Cape Town, out of bed at any hour. A legendary brand, a cult of loyal followers - mention the Type R to any man on the street who knows about cars, and you'll earn his respect. Read more.

THE BRAND NEW CLASSIC

It’s not often you find a 1978 Toyota Corolla looking as if it had just left the factory, and this is exactly what Roberto Ferreira is cruising around these streets in. I met up with Roberto at our local roadhouse to shoot his Corolla although, Cape Town’s gloomy winter weather posed a threat. It had stormed the night before; the clouds were still grey and hanging heavy. It looked as if it could pour any minute, but these were perfect conditions for bringing out the features of this beauty. Read more.

DREAM DRIVE: FERRARI 458 ITALIA + VIDEO

There are a lot of people who hate me right now. I don't blame them. But I don't think I should be blamed either. My dream drive came about rather unexpected. It was an early Thursday morning when I got a call saying stop everything I'm doing and be ready in 5 minutes to be picked up. Why I asked? I was told that my opinion was needed about a certain matter and that we were going to see a man about a horse. A red horse, a prancing horse, a 458 Italia horse! I was naturally dumbfounded but immediately grabbed all my camera gear and headed out the door. Read more.

PUTTING THE 86 SIDEWAYS + VIDEO

I finally got to drive the car how I wanted to… sideways! I mean, that’s what everyone’s talking about? Isn’t it? It’s supposedly the new Hachi Roku is it not? This car supposed to go sideways pretty well, but nowhere locally have I found anyone mentioning anything about that. I had to see for myself. Now I’m not going to tell you about how good the driving position is, or how it looks in the metal or even about its fuel economy. You can go to your local dealership for that. I’ll give you my view on how it drives… in a bit. Read more.

WE DRIVE THE TOYOTA 86

With all the hype going around this car at the moment and talk of it maybe even being the “second coming” to car enthusiasts, we just had to get our hands on one to see what all the fuss was about. Nadeem got himself into the hot seat and discovered firsthand what all the “whoohaa” is. If you want to see for yourself and take this car for a test drive, scroll down to the bottom for all the details. I shall now hand you over to our Initial D correspondent, Nadeem Bunta Fujiwara. Read more.