Franschhoek Motor Museum – Display Changes

by Juhi

With the busy Summer Season now upon us, there has been a host of display changes in the halls for visitors to enjoy.

The theme in Hall A is Veteran & Vintage and apart from a shuffle of some of the cars on display, along with a couple of other oldies, the majestic 1922 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8 makes a grand return. There is a whole new layout in Hall B, the theme of which is Summer Day Cruising with 20 open top models on display, ranging from a 1914 Humberette Model 8 to a 1993 Alfa Romeo RZ.

Hall C will be made up with a host of American cars from the ’20s, ’30s, ’40s, ’50s and ’60s, topped with a 1970 Cadillac Sedan de Ville. Twelve different marques will be represented. Hall D will continue with its mostly performance orientated theme – including the recently acquired on loan 1971 Team Gunston Ford Capri Perana and 1990 Wesbank BMW 535i – but this time joined by a handful of some interesting and rare off-roaders including a 1950 DKW Munga 4 and a 1975 Citroën Méhari.

WHERE, WHAT TIMES AND HOW MUCH

The Franschhoek Motor Museum is situated on the L’Ormarins Estate along the R45 in the Franschhoek Valley in the Western Cape, which is approximately a one-hour/75 km drive from central Cape Town.

April to November opening times are Monday to Friday 10h00 to 18h00 (last admittance 17h00), Saturday and Sunday 10h00 to 17h00 (last admittance 16h00). The museum is closed on Good Friday and Christmas Day. Note that Public Holiday visiting times are the same as weekend times. Prior booking is required and tickets ordered online – logon to www.fmm.co.za. There is ample secure parking on site. Motorcycles and buses larger than 23-seaters should park at Anthonij Rupert Wyne from where visitors will be transported to and from the museum by charabanc.

Entry fees: R90 adults, R70 pensioners and motor club members (with membership ID), R50 children (ages 3-12). Guided tours are available upon request at no charge.

Visitors are encouraged the pay via debit/credit card/SnapScan to avoid handling cash. 

The FMM Pitstop Deli offers a full menu including hot and cold beverages, croissants, tramezzinis, salads, sandwiches, platters, waffles and doughnuts. Patrons can sit either inside or out on the stoep overlooking the quadrant and display halls. Anthonij Rupert wines are also for sale for on- and off-site consumption.

For any further information logon to the FMM website www.fmm.co.za or phone 021 874 9000 or e-mail fmm.co.za.

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