1000 Bike Show reigns in Africa

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There were hundreds of classic motorcycles on show in the huge tent at the Germiston High School near Johannesburg.

“This year’s event raised more money than ever, with a number of charities as well as Germiston High the benefactors,” said the chairman of the Classic Motorcycle Club (CMC) and main organiser of the 1000 Bike Show, Pierre Cronje.

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“The standard on display was high and there were a number of interesting and unique machines, including the only British Hesketh in Africa.”

The 1000 Bike Show has a long history, dating back to the first concours d’elegance organised by the CMC in Springs in 1970. Best in show was the 1969 Triumph Bonneville of Neville Nicolou.


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