Classic cars exhibited at Bateleur Car Show in aid of Nelspruit Hospice
The annual Bateleur Car Show was a roaring success and, apart from bringing joy to car lovers, also brought a healthy contribution to Nelspruit Hospice.
The estate saw 130 cars at this year’s show, growing from 46 in the first year and 78 last year. Hospice was the sole beneficiary of donations on the day.
“We received R30 000 in cash donations and another R2 000 via card payments,” says Landi Bezuidenhout, CEO of Nelspruit Hospice.
“We engaged with almost 120 people, raising awareness of what Hospice does. The day was very well organised. Our volunteers are so reliable, and we want to thank every one of them who gave up his or her Saturday to come and stand in the hot sun with our staff and ask visitors for donations.
“The people gave freely; we received way more donations than what we had hoped for. We want to thank Bateleur for their continuing support, and their volunteers who helped make the day such a success. It is a privilege to see that Nelspruit Hospice is held in such high regard by the community,” Landi said.
Here are some of the beautiful cars that were on show.
The majestic Impala:
This stunning 1959 Chevrolet Impala belongs to the Exellion Family Trust.
Look at this restored Karmann Ghia:
Kobus Pretorius’s 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia looks better than it did when it left the showroom in 1963.
The well-known Herman Nel collection did not disappoint:
Top left: 1929 Ford Model A, 1936 Ford Roadster, 1947 Cadillac Series 62. Middle: 1949 Mercury Coupe Sedan, 1957 Ford Thunderbird, 1968 Lincoln Continental Mk III. Above: 1957 Ford Fairlane.
Hennie de Lange brought these beauties from De Lange Classic Cars:
Top: 2006 Jaguar XK8 (top), 1981 Porsche 928 S (middle), 1991 BMW (E34) M5 (above), and 2005 BMW (E60) M5.
There was enough to see for Ford lovers:
Top: Harvie van Heerden’s 1929 Ford Model A Sport Coupe, Piet de Wet’s 1930 Ford Model A Phaeton, and Gert Conradie’s hotrod bakkie based on a 1940 Ford. Middle: Gert Conradie’s hotrod based on a 1932 Ford Roadster. Above: Hendrik Delport’s 1959 Ford Galaxy, and Johan Rademeyer’s 1970 MGB Roadster.
Sleek ladies from Stuttgart:
Neels Nortje’s 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE and Anton Combrinck’s 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Ladies in red:
Top: Mark Gouws brought his beautiful 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1300ti. Above are Ed and Janet Weakly’s 1971 Alfa Romeo GTV 1750, and Gerhard Diedericks’ 1968 Renault 16TS.
Some variety:
Top left are Kobus Holl’s 1969 Renault 8 Gordini RS, Marius Noppé’s 1965 Volkswagen Beetle, and Adra Cilliers’s 1966 Pontiac Beaumont Custom. Top right is the R8 Gordini’s engine, sporting two Weber 40-sidedraught carburettors and branches. Above left is Kobie van Heerden’s 1966 Renault A110 Alpine, and on the right are Andre Mey’s 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230, Jannie Coetzer’s 1971 Renault 10, and Izak Fick’s 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280S.Top left: Henry van Zyl’s 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL, Andre Schoeman’s 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL, and Tommy Klopper’s 1974 Jaguar XJ6. Top right is the rear view of these cars. Above left: JP Kruger’s 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SL, and Adra Cilliers’s 1983 Daimler 4.2 and 1983 Datsun Stanza SSS. Above right is Andre Pretorius’s 1970 Volvo 122S.
British cars by Austin:
Top: Dr Henry van Zyl’s 1958 Austin Healey 100/6. Above left is Peet Nienaber’s 1935 Austin Ruby 7, also known as the Baby Austin. Above right is Jakkie van Heerden’s 1959 Austin Healey Sprite “Frog Eye”, being dwarfed by two Yank Tanks.Dirk Kidson’s 1981 BMW 635CSi.Dr Henry van Zyl’s 1938 Chevrolet Rumble Seat Coupe, Peet Wessels’s 1957 Chevrolet 3100 bakkie, and Ivan Cornelius’s 1955 Rover P4.Top: Marius Noppé’s 1962 Volkswagen Beetle, Frans Dreyer’s 1968 DKW 900, and André Bezuidenhout’s 1968 Fiat 850. Above: Ferdie Lourens’s 1968 Citroën DS19, and Callie Schoeman’s 1968 Sunbeam Alpine.Kobus Pretorius is the proud owner of the 1974 Volkswagen Fun Bug and 1973 Alfa Romeo GT Junior. The 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super 2000 belongs to Ed and Janet Weakly.
For the motorcycle enthusiasts:
Top: A “Help-My-Trap” by Deluxe Bicycles – a bicycle with a small engine. Unfortunately it is unclear how old it is. Above is the 1982 Honda CB1100R that belongs to Johan Roos.
More agricultural:
Gerald Gadd’s 1953 Ferguson TED20 tractor, better known as the “Vaal Japie”.
For the first time at the Bateleur Car Show, there was a very impressive exhibition of American trucks:
