A wise man once said “you have to
look back at the trail of your predecessors in order to visualize the path for
the future”. As cliché as the quote may be, this is the philosophy of 21st century car designers that
assists them in sustaining the values and visions of auto brands that have
become synonymous with today’s consumer market.Thousands of classic gear heads
from around SA made their way to the Nasrec expo center for exhibiting and for many admiring the forefathers
of modern automobiles as we have come to know them.
Though the show was dedicated to the old
school movement,the supercar ,Chopper and new body muscle fraternities weren’t
going to let old geysers scoop all the glory. Luminas, R8s, GTR35s and drag
cars drew in the crowds as much as the main attractions. With that said here’s
a recap.
Considering that ford Cortinas in the streets
of SA are usually parked on bricks, used as scrap metal collectors and chicken houses,
this one deserves a Z.A.L mark of approval.
Tell
us again how spotless your engine bay is.
New school muscle cars are steadily popping
up in the streets of ZA and this 2008 SRT8 charger and Ford mustang are genuine
testimonies.
The immaculate paint job, re-chromed bumper and
fresh taillights on this “61 bubble top impala were enough to overshadow any modern
rival within its territory.
A proper send off ride for a true old school
head.
Wooden flooring use #2 lay it on your pick up
truck’s bed.
We’ll just salivate over this T-bucket while
the sun intensifies its banana paint job.
Imagine
pulling up in this baby at an Eco-geeks rally.
Moonshine reservoirs in old schools are dated
try stashing a gentleman’s drink
If Bugsy Siegel was alive, he’d probably give
her a nod.
A few ‘stangs here and there
And
the rest of the Line up
Words: Toby Mashale
Images: Anthony Masango
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