I find myself in the market for a motorcycle and the search (i use the term loosely) has begun. As has become a thing in my life, researching (read dreaming) suitable options is 99% of my fun, let’s call it delaying gratification (or that other more appropriate term, foreplay). However, now that I am no … Read more
This was the year I decided to be sensible. The car had issues. The oil problem hadn’t been resolved. I collected it late, drove home, and made the adult decision to withdraw. That lasted a few hours. Watching the rest of the team preparing triggered something irrational but undeniable. Midnight decisions rarely come from logic. … Read more
The Stepnose wasn’t planned. It happened. One Sunday morning, someone stopped to admire the car. Conversation led to mention of two Stepnoses in poor condition. Numbers were exchanged with no real expectation. Two days later, I was loading them up after making what can only be described as an irresponsible offer. That was the moment … Read more
I entered Simola with what I genuinely believed was a racecar.A 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV that had been daily driven into something that looked the part — stripped interior, roll cage, cut springs, noise. From the outside, it ticked the boxes. From the inside, it felt like commitment. Reality arrived quickly. Missing the shakedown … Read more
Epic morning spent at Backdraft Racing South Africa, picking their brains about various options for my next project. What I love most about real car guys, their passion has no boundaries. Any reason to spend an entire morning talking cars with an uninvited guest.Decisions were made, not everyone will be happy. But haters can be … Read more
ALTER EGO BUILD-OFF AT THE 2025 KILLARNEY MOTOR SHOWThe Killarney Motor Show 2025 and AlterEgo Casual Wear are proud to introduce the Annual AlterEgo Build-Off, a celebration of South African craftsmanship in both cars and motorcycles.Petrolheads express themselves in their rides; it takes vision, ingenuity, patience and above all, passion tostand out in a crowd. … Read more