Month: October 2025

The sun rises over the horizon, casting golden light across the open road. Engines roar to life, tires grip the asphalt, and a convoy of sleek Cobras cuts through the morning mist. It’s a scene that never fails to turn heads — and it’s exactly what happens on a typical Cobra Association breakfast run.

For decades, Cobra enthusiasts have known the thrill of driving one of the world’s most iconic cars. But connecting with fellow owners has often been a challenge. That’s where the Cobra Association of South Africa comes in: a modern, vibrant community built by Cobra owners, for Cobra owners — where passion is shared, knowledge is exchanged, and every car is celebrated.

There are cars that look good, and then there are cars that make you stop and ask questions. The Brough family’s 1936 Chevrolet is one of those. Built by Danie Brough, this car is what happens when imagination becomes the only rule. Danie says he wanted to build something where his creativity had no limits, and the result is a rolling piece of mechanical art with personality, presence and a touch of madness.

As far as cool cruisers go, you’d be hard-pressed to find something with more effortless charm than this 1962 Ford Galaxie 500. You’ll often spot this classic rolling through Durban’s beachfront, surfboards strapped to the old-school wooden roof racks, as owner Dimo heads down for a Saturday morning surf session. 

Ask any builder what the most swapped engine of all time is, and you’ll probably get a heated debate — but the truth is, a few powerplants have earned legendary status across the world. From street rods to imports and drift cars, these engines have powered countless builds, shaping entire eras of automotive culture.

When the name Scribante comes up, one thing instantly springs to mind – racing. The Scribante family has long been a dominant force in South African motorsport, and when Franco Scribante and his team at Scribante Racing decide to build something, you can bet it’s going to turn heads and raise eyebrows.

This time, the team took a turn off the track and straight into the world of hot rodding – with a build that redefines what a shop truck can be.

There’s nothing like bringing a classic back to life — especially when you can do it on a modern, precision-engineered foundation. Steelroad Rod & Custom has developed a complete range of chassis systems for the 1955–1958 Chevrolet 3100, offering builders the perfect starting point for a world-class RestoMod or street truck project.

Each chassis is designed and built locally with performance, geometry, and craftsmanship in mind. Whether you want to keep it period-correct with Jaguar components or push boundaries with a fully independent setup, Steelroad has you covered.

When you meet Dave Page from RD Automotive in Johannesburg, it’s immediately clear that he’s a man who knows what he likes. For Dave, that’s the classic tri-five Chevys – the ’55, ’56, and ’57 models that defined an era of chrome, curves, and confidence. His current build, a 1955 Chevy 210, wasn’t chosen from a lineup of pristine examples. It was simply available — a slightly worn 4-door sedan that, in his eyes, had potential buried beneath layers of black tar-like paint and a few patches of South African rust.