V8 Muscle and South African Ingenuity Under the Spotlight at Creative Rides Winter Auction – July 12
V8 Muscle and South African Ingenuity Under the Spotlight at Creative Rides Winter Auction – July 12
Two of South Africa’s most iconic home-grown cars are set to take centre stage at the Creative Rides Winter Auction, taking place on Saturday, July 12 at 11:00 AM. Held at the Creative Rides showroom in Bryanston, the auction will showcase a curated collection of 40 classic and collector cars, with a special spotlight on V8 power and uniquely South African motoring ingenuity.
Among the most anticipated lots is a original 1971 Ford Capri Perana V8, a car that earned its stripes on both the road and racetrack in the early '70s. Developed by the legendary Basil Green, the Perana V8 delivered Ferrari-level performance at a fraction of the price—clocking 0–100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and topping out at 228 km/h. The example on offer is BG No. 126, complete with matching chassis stampings, widened Rostyle wheels, and Basil Green’s signature cooling modifications.
Equally significant is the 1973 Chevrolet Firenza Can Am, one of only 100 homologation specials built to house the potent Z28 302ci V8 from Chevrolet’s Trans Am program. Developed by racing great Basil van Rooyen, the Can Am gave the Capri Perana fierce competition on South African tracks. The example up for auction has a correct chassis plate and signature features like the aluminium rear wing and black-on-white paintwork, although it now houses a 350ci V8 motor. Original examples are nearly impossible to find, making this a once-in-a-generation opportunity for collectors.
Adding to the local flavour, the auction will also feature a 1972 Ford Fairmont GT and 1972 Chevrolet SS—both uniquely South African interpretations of Australian classics. The Fairmont GT, based on the Australian Falcon GT, retains its original white paint, factory shaker hood scoop, chrome GT hubcaps, and has just 37,000 km indicated mileage on the clock. Meanwhile, the bright orange Chevrolet SS, based on the Holden Monaro GTS, features a 350ci V8 and 27,800 km indicated mileage, making it a prime example of South Africa’s V8 muscle heritage.
Rounding off the South African classics is a true gem: a 2010 Volkswagen Citi Golf Mk I LTD 003. This is Car No. 003 of the final 1,000-unit Citi Golf series, with only 29 km on the odometer. With its heritage-linked GT stripes, Mk I alloys, and factory-fresh interior scent, this Citi Golf is a time capsule and an irresistible target for Volkswagen collectors. Cars No. 001 and 002 reside in the VW Museum in Wolfsburg and the Autopavilion in Uitenhage — leaving this one as the only privately available example from the trio.
But it’s not all four-wheeled glory. Two Honda CB1100R motorcycles—a 1981 RB model and a 1982 RC—will cross the block for the two-wheel purists. The CB 1100Rs were produced in tiny numbers for endurance racing homologation. The RB features gold solid-spoke wheels and a racing tailpiece, while the RC sports a full fairing and dual-seat setup. Only around 100 of these superbikes were imported into South Africa between 1980 and 1982, further boosting their rarity and value.
The Creative Rides Winter Auction begins at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 12, at the Creative Rides showroom, Main Road, Bryanston. The auction will also be streamed live for remote bidders around the globe.
