Car Features

Heart of a Champion: The 1600 Kent Engine
Under the hood, the 1600 Kent engine roars to life with the kind of power that gets your adrenaline pumping. This isn’t just any engine – it’s been meticulously dressed up with Burton parts, giving it both a performance boost and a sleek, polished look. The fresh engine build means it’s as reliable as they come, running like a train and ready to dominate the track.

Transmission and Differential

Photos by Jan van Der Walt
Owner: Alex Fraser  
Builder: Kings Customs Garage  
Year: 1957  
Make: Chevy  
Model: 3100

Body Work and Customization

A Storied History

This Chevy's journey began in the 1950s in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, one of the original Chevys built in that era. From there, it spent its career in the Karoo, around Oudtshoorn, where the dry climate preserved it remarkably well, leaving it with no rust at all. When the current owner purchased it from the original owners, it marked the beginning of an ambitious restoration project that would transform this classic into a show-stopping marvel.

Why It's a Masterpiece

By Monty Booth (Owner)
Photos by Etienne Fouche

Photos by: Jan van Der Walt

Aesthetic Brilliance
From the moment you lay eyes on this C10, its visual impact is undeniable. The exterior paintwork gleams with a high-standard finish that needs no touch-ups. Every line and curve has been perfected, showcasing the expertise of Generation Old School. This truck isn’t just built to turn heads; it’s a showpiece that invites admiration and respect from every angle.

Luxurious Interior

Owners: PJ Erasmus and JJ Erasmus
Photos by: jan van der Walt

Photos by: JAN VAN DER WALT

The Legacy of the 1940 Willys

The Project Begins
The journey to create his dream car, a 1973 Ford Gran Torino, started when Gustav stumbled upon a rusted Torino body in a Delmas dealer's yard. The unique concave indentations on the side panels caught his eye, and he knew he had to have it. Despite the extensive rust and previous restoration attempts, Gustav was undeterred.

The car, advertised on social media, was a diamond in the rough, a shadow of its former glory. But Clyde saw beyond the rust and patches, envisioning a pristine restoration that would bring the Impala back to its former glory. With determination in his heart, Clyde arranged a car trailer, enlisted the help of his son, and embarked on a journey to Nelspruit to claim his dream car.

However, lacking the means to build it himself, Jim scoured the internet until he stumbled upon Harper Sports Cars in 2013. Convinced that the Harper Type 5 was the answer to his automotive dreams, Jim flew to Cape Town to meet Craig, the builder behind Harper Sports Cars, and promptly ordered one.