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No, We Didn’t Skip the 80s: The Real Map of Classic Car Investment in South Africa

Jeremy DicksonOctober 26, 2026

Classic car investment South Africa: Did we skip the 80s? | DriveZA A mint 1996 Corolla is being called a classic. A garage-kept Mazda 323 is treated like a museum piece. Did we skip the 80s? And what is the next best investment car? DriveZA October 27, 2026 8 min read A mint 1996 Toyota

1996 VW Golf Mk3 VR6: The Legend of the Vura

Jeremy DicksonJune 18, 2026

1996 VW Golf Mk3 VR6: The Legend of the Vura | DriveZA Six cylinders, one iconic sound, and a permanent place in South African car culture. DriveZA June 18, 2026 6 min read Over three decades later, the sound of a VR6—a deep, guttural growl—can still turn heads in a parking lot, reminding everyone who’s

The Nissan Exa: The 80s Wedge That Time (And South Africa) Forgot

Jeremy DicksonMarch 17, 2026

Nissan Exa classic guide: 80s wedge coupe SA | DriveZA Classic Car Guide Nissan Exa classic guide: 80s wedge coupe SA Pop-up headlights. Triangular everything. This Nissan Exa classic guide covers SA’s forgotten 80s icon. DriveZA Memory Lane Desk April 8, 2026 7 min read This Nissan Exa classic guide is for anyone who loves

The Unlikely Icon: How the Toyota Cressida Wove Itself into South Africa’s Soul

Jeremy DicksonJune 24, 2025

The Unlikely Icon: How the Toyota Cressida Wove Itself into South Africa’s Soul | DriveZA From engineering marvel to Mandela’s freedom ride – the story of SA’s most beloved sedan By DriveZA Heritage Team June 22, 2025 8 min read For South Africans of a certain generation, the Toyota Cressida wasn’t just a car –

The Unassuming Icon: Nissan Sentra 200STi

Jeremy DicksonJune 12, 2025

The Unassuming Icon: 1993 Nissan Sentra 200STi | DriveZA How the 1993 Nissan Sentra 200STi Conquered South Africa’s Heart (and Roads) By DriveZA Classic Team June 15, 2025 8 min read For South African petrolheads coming of age in the early 1990s, one Japanese compact car transcended its humble econobox origins to become a bona

The 1989 Honda Ballade 160i DOHC: SA’s Unlikely Street Legend

Jeremy DicksonJune 5, 2025

1989 Honda Ballade 160i DOHC: SA’s Unlikely Street Legend | DriveZA The 1989 Honda Ballade 160i DOHC – humble looks hiding advanced engineering The Dawn of a South African Special When the Honda Ballade 160i DOHC arrived in South Africa in 1989, it wasn’t just another compact sedan—it was a technological revelation. Part of the

The Ford Sierra XR8 – South Africa’s Marine-Spec V8 Icon

Jeremy DicksonApril 22, 2025

The Ford Sierra XR8 – South Africa’s Marine-Spec V8 Icon | DriveZA By DriveZA.net | April 22, 2025 The legendary Ford Sierra XR8 – South Africa’s ultimate Q-car In the pantheon of South African automotive icons, few cars stir as much nostalgia—or engine noise—as the Ford Sierra XR8. Born from homologation rules and a love

Isuzu Dragon Max: The Ultimate Retro-Modern Pickup Truck

Jeremy DicksonApril 7, 2025

Isuzu Dragon Max: The Ultimate Retro-Modern Pickup Truck | DriveZA The automotive world is full of restomods—classic cars rebuilt with modern performance. But Isuzu just rewrote the rulebook by transforming a humble 1988 TFR pickup into the Dragon Max, a stunning fusion of vintage style and cutting-edge engineering. The Dragon Max – where classic truck

The Nissan Sani: South Africa’s Pioneer SUV

admin_deenaDecember 16, 2024

When the Nissan Sani hit South African roads in the 1980s, it was more than just a new vehicle—it was a groundbreaking moment in motoring history. As one of the country’s very first SUVs, the Sani set the standard for what South Africans would come to expect from a sports utility vehicle for decades to

Ferrari 308 GTS: The Iconic Ride of Magnum, P.I.

admin_deenaDecember 4, 2024

When it comes to iconic cars from television, few vehicles are as instantly recognisable as the red Ferrari 308 GTS driven by private investigator Thomas Magnum in the hit 1980s TV series Magnum, P.I. The car wasn’t just a mode of transportation—it was a character in its own right, representing Magnum’s charm, carefree attitude, and penchant for

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