Uniting Classic Cars and Beautiful Routes

The "Vettoer" Tour - A Prelude to the Show

Before the main event, the "Vettoer" tour takes place. It has been a long-standing tradition, with this year being the 19th running. Sponsored by JP Spares in George, the entry list already includes a 1902 Peugeot, vintage Rolls-Royce cars, Model-T Fords, and at least five vintage motorcycles. Participants will overnight at the Gourikwa Coastal Nature Reserve on Thursday, February 6. After that, they'll travel to a lunch stop at Jakkalsvlei Winery and finally reach the George Old Car Show grounds on Friday afternoon to enjoy a braai at "die BENZ".

This tour showcases veteran vehicles and is a great way for car enthusiasts to get a taste of what's to come at the show. It's a journey that combines the love of classic cars with the beauty of the South African coastline.

The George Old Car Show - GOCS eSCape Tour and Rally

The second tour starts on Sunday, February 9, at "die BENZ", the clubhouse of the Southern Cape Old Car Club. Known as the George Old Car Show - GOCS eSCape Tour and Rally, it's a four-day event open to all cars registered for the show. The competitive rally is open to cars built before 1975 and follows regulations set by the South African Vintage and Veteran Association (SAVVA) and Motorsport South Africa (MSA).

Competitors need to nominate the average speeds for their cars over the timed sections of the rally, depending on the age of their vehicles. Veteran cars are those built before 1918, vintage cars up until 1930, and classic cars before 31st December 1975. Alongside the rally, there's a non-competitive tour for those who just want to enjoy their cars in beautiful scenery.

The GOCS eScape route takes the cars through various scenic locations. On Sunday, it heads for the Gourikwa Nature Reserve. On Monday, they travel over the Garcia Pass near Riversdale to Barrydale and then to Montagu. Tuesday explores the Breede River Valley, and on Wednesday, they return to George via Route 62.

Show Highlights and Sponsors

Entries for the 2025 George Old Car Show have been pouring in, with nearly 500 cars registered by the first week in December. This year, there's a special focus on British cars, with Bentley and Rolls-Royce taking center stage. Spectators can enter the show at 9 am on Saturday and enjoy exhibits from all major car-producing countries, along with a large contingent of vintage and classic motorcycles.

There will also be exhibits of more modern machinery, like supercars from Ferrari and Porsche. Club displays will include modern Mercedes-Benz models, and many dealerships in the George area will support the show with modern car ranges. The show is sponsored by several organizations and businesses, including the George Municipality, George Tourism, MUA Insurance, Standard Bank, JP Spares, Shield Chemicals, George Tyre Mart, the Volkswagen Auto Pavilion, and Midas. SAB and Coca-Cola are also major supporters.

The show's media partners are George Herald and Algoa FM, and numerous charities and volunteer beneficiary organizations will be involved, such as Rotary, Round Table, Lions, and the Vryburgers. Organisations like CANSA and SPCA, as well as local schools like Eden Technical High School and Carpe Diem School, will also benefit from the show.

As in past events, the 2025 George Old Car Show will be held at the Eden Technical High School grounds in central George, with gates opening at 9 am. Pre-booking of tickets through iTickets is encouraged, with prices of R125 for adults, R100 for pensioners, and children admitted free with adults.