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Toyota Cressida 2026 Buyer’s Guide: Prices, Specs, and Why They’re Worth R1.1 Million

Jeremy DicksonMarch 1, 2026

Toyota Cressida 2026 Buyer’s Guide: Prices, Specs, and Why They’re Worth R1.1 Million | DriveZA Complete guide to buying South Africa’s most beloved classic sedan – from R50k projects to R800k investments By DriveZA Heritage Team March 1, 2026 12 min read Let’s cut to the chase: a clean Toyota Cressida just sold for R1.1 […]

The Unkillable Legend: A Tribute to the Nissan 1400 Bakkie

Jeremy DicksonJanuary 27, 2026

The Unkillable Legend: A Tribute to the Nissan 1400 Bakkie | DriveZA South African Icon For 37 years, it was the steadfast partner to small businesses, farmers, and families, outlasting trends, technologies, and even governments. The Nissan 1400 bakkie is not just a vehicle in South Africa; it is a cultural artifact. For an astonishing […]

“GD6 Papa!”: The Unbreakable Faith That Made the Toyota Hilux South Africa’s True National Vehicle

Jeremy DicksonJanuary 11, 2026

“GD6 Papa!”: The Hilux – South Africa’s Unofficial National Vehicle | DriveZA Mzansi Culture It’s more than a cheer. It’s a national declaration of faith in the bakkie that never lets us down. If you’ve spent any time on South African social media, you’ve seen it. The grainy, vertical video. A Toyota Hilux Double Cab, […]

The Unassuming Assassin: The Toyota Corolla 160 RXi

Jeremy DicksonJanuary 10, 2026

The Unassuming Assassin: The Toyota Corolla 160 RXi Story | DriveZA In the late 90s, Toyota gave South Africa the ultimate sleeper: a family Corolla with a 20-valve heart that could humble hot hatches. This is its story. In the late 1990s, South African roads were a battlefield of automotive identity. On one side, brash […]

The Unlikely Revolution: Nissan Sentra 1.6 SGLi

Jeremy DicksonJune 16, 2025

The Unlikely Revolution: Nissan Sentra 1.6 SGLi | DriveZA How this Japanese compact redefined South African family motoring (1987-1992) By DriveZA Classic Team June 18, 2025 7 min read For South African families in the late 1980s, the automotive landscape was dominated by sturdy, simple sedans prioritizing durability over delight. Then came the Nissan Sentra […]

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 Ford Escort Mk1 in South Africa: A Love Letter to Grit, Graft, and Petrolhead Ingenuity

Jeremy DicksonApril 19, 2025

The Ford Escort Mk1 in South Africa: A Love Letter to Grit and Ingenuity | DriveZA By someone who appreciates a well-told automotive yarn, preferably with a cuppa in hand A pristine restored Ford Escort Mk1 – the way many remember them from rally glory days If there’s a car that embodies the spirit of […]

The Daihatsu Copen: SA’s Pocket-Sized Joybringer (1.3L of Pure Grin-Inducing Magic)

admin_deenaFebruary 27, 2025

In a realm obsessed with horsepower dragons and turbocharged titans, there hums a tiny maestro—a car that trades speedometers for smiles, and drag races for drama-free delight. Enter the Daihatsu Copen, South Africa’s underdog roadster with a 1.3L heart, a retractable roof, and a secret superpower: it’s stupidly fun to drive. Not fast, but […]

Throwback Thursday: The Honda Civic Vtec Coupe B16A6 – South Africa’s OG Street Hero

admin_deenaSeptember 19, 2024

Back in the 90s, the Honda Civic Vtec Coupe B16A6 was the ultimate street racer. This ride didn’t just arrive—it arrived, bringing with it advanced tech, serious power, and a new street culture in Mzansi that had car fanatics and speed junkies hooked. Tech and Specs That Made It A Legend At the heart of […]

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