Conceptualised and run for the first time in 2022, the Cape 1000 returns to South African roads in 2023 as ‘SA’s most beautiful drive’. Scheduled to run from 19 to 24 March this year, the Cape 1000 entrants will set off from the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town and head towards Hermanus, George and Franschhoek along the best roads the Western Cape (and the world, for that matter) has to offer before returning to the starting point.
This year, 60 per cent of the route will comprise “relaxed touring” and 40 per cent the subject of timing. In addition to the familiar four categories — “Tribute” (1927-1957), “Classic” (pre-1976), “Modern Classic” (1977-1996) and “Sports” (1997-present day) — a fifth category — “Specials” — has been added to 2023’s Cape 1000. This class comprises cars of the “resto-mod” variety. These include a 1965 Shelby Daytona Coupé “Continuation”, a 1933 Ford Model B Pickup RestoMod and a 1956 Porsche 365 Speedster Recreation, among other “Specials” entrants.
Other vehicle entries in this year’s Cape 1000 include a stunning 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster, a one-of-five 1935 Bentley “Blue Train”, a 1973 Ferrari Daytona GTB4 and a 1993 Lamborghini Diablo and a 2008 Bugatti Veyron. “We were overwhelmed and thrilled with the number and variety of cars registered for the event,” said event director Vanessa Crichton.
“The team at Cape 1000, together with the participants, are looking forward to welcoming the public and urge them to come out a see some of these very rare and special cars that will be taking part,” said Dave Alexander, route convenor. “We encourage the public to view our website and follow our social media pages in the coming weeks for updates on suggested viewing areas.”
For more information on the Cape 1000, visit their website here.
