The Franschhoek Motor Museum
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A visit to the Franschhoek Motor Museum is a must for all petrol-heads © Gary Bembridge, License![]()
The Franschhoek Motor Museum is home to over 220 old and modern vehicles, with some 80 on display at all times © Gary Bembridge, License![]()
Grand Prix Greats (F1 predecessors) at the Franschhoek Motor Museum © Gary Bembridge, License![]()
The mighty McLaren F1. Note the central driving position © Gary Bembridge, License
The Franschhoek Motor Museum
Set on the magnificent L Ormarins farm in the beautiful Franschhoek valley, this motor museum is a look back at motoring over the last 100 years. The museum has a unique and exciting collection of vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and memorabilia that will fascinate both young and old. There are over 220 vehicles in the museums collection and they range from a 1898 Beeston motor tricycle to a 2003 Ferrari Enzo supercar. The museum claims that at any one time there will be over 80 exhibits, presented in chronological order, on view in the four de-humidified halls. The halls have a total floor area of 2700 square meters making it by far one of the best auto museums on the continent. The vehicles are grouped as follows:
Antique - built before 31 December 1904
Veteran - built between 1 January 1905 and 31 December 1918
Vintage - built between 1 January 1919 and 31 December 1930
Post-Vintage - built between 1 January 1931 and 31 December 1945
Post-45 - built between 1 January 1946 and 31 December 1960
Post-60 - built after 1 January 1961
Opening Hours:
Mon to Fri: 10h00 to 17h00 (last admittance 16h00)
Sat and Sun: 10h00 to 16h00 (last admittance 15h00)
Open most public holidays (phone for confirmation)
Please note that no motor bikes or busses (with the exception of 15 seaters) are allowed on the farm.
For more information Please contact:
Tel: +27-21-8749000
Fax: +27-21-8749100
Or email: fmm@fmm.co.za
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