The Classic Motorcycle Club
Johannesburg, South
Africa
The
2012 SAVVA National Edwardian & Veteran
Tour
Promoted by the
Border Vintage Car Club, East London
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From Sunday 1 April 2012 until Wednesday 4 April 2012. |
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SAVVA National Edwardian & Veteran Tour
Class A
Ancestor -
Built prior to December 31, 1904
Class B
Veteran - Built
between January 1905 & December 31, 1918
Generally the above classes are rallied together
under the banner of Veteran
These
classes include any self-propelled vehicle (motor cycle, commercial, motor
car), eligible to travel on public roads. Propulsion could include
gasoline, electrical, steam etc. Engines include single + twin
cylinders.
The event is open to members of any club affiliated to SAVVA driving motor vehicles/motorcycles manufactured before 31 December 1918.
The event will include a timed section and an open section covering about 350 km in total, over 3 days. The maximum speed is limited to 50km/h and will cater for 2 speed groups: 25 km/h and 50 km/h. The event is limited to a maximum of 25 cars.
The event will be based at the Kennaway Hotel on the East London Beachfront and vehicles will return to the venue at the end of the daily events.
During 1968 a Veteran Run was organized from Cape Town to Durban. After this run the event was hosted through SAVVA.
The previous event took place in Fouriesburg in 2011 and attracted the following makes of cars: Buick, Dodge, Ford Model “T”, Maxwell, Renault, Rover. Competitors attended from all the provinces.
Driving and maintaining vehicles from this class could be
very challenging due to the scarcity of spares. Some of the vehicles are
very basic in design and roadside repairs and adjustments are normally
easy to perform. The camaraderie and team spirit on these events are
amazing. Unfortunately these vehicles are not used too often due to the
age and expense of maintenance and a diminishing interest from the younger
generations.
Accommodation for the event has
been reserved through Kat Leisure at the Kennaway Hotel in East London.
See Accommodation Form
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Documents for Download
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