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The Concours
competition
The judging panel will be made
up of members of the BMW Car
ITOO ANNUAL BMW CAR On display this year:
CLUB GAUTENG CONCOURS 1. SA 1800 (adapted from the Glas Club Gauteng committee, as well
D’ELEGANCE 2024 1700) as well-known and respected
Sunday 25 August 2. SA 2000 (adapted from the Glas BMW experts.
Waterfall City Park, Mall of Africa 1700)
09:00 – 16:00 3. BMW E12 530 MLE (first M car in the These are the various classes
Entrance: Free to spectators world, preceding the M1 of which that participants can enter in:
only 108 were made) 1. d’Honneur Preserved – this
This year the BMW Car Club Gauteng 4. BMW E12/8 M535i (South Africa was class is for entrants who
celebrates the 43rd anniversary of the only market to install the interior have won the d’Etat class
the Concours d’Elegance, the most of the next generation 5 Series E28, before, with BMWs that are
prestigious classic car event on the Club into the E12 range) completely original – as it left
calendar. 5. BMW E23 745i (used the same the factory.
engine as found in the M1, the M88 2. d’Honneur Restored – this
The Concours will also form part of the motor) class is for entrants who have
launch programme of the official BMW 6. BMW E30 333i (deprived of the won the d’Elegance class
Group South Africa-endorsed book, E30 M3, the 333i was exclusively before, with BMWs that are
BMW – The Unique South African Story. developed for the South African not completely original, or
The book highlights the extraordinary market) which have been restored.
history of BMW in South Africa over the 7. BMW E30 325iS 3. d’Etat – BMWs that are
last 50 years and tells the story of how completely original – as it left
the first factory outside of Germany was Other special BMWs on display: the factory.
started in Rosslyn. 1. M1 (BMW’s first super car) 4. d’Elegance – BMWs that are
2. Numerous BMW motorsport racing not completely original or
It comprehensively details the people icons which have been restored.
and the cars that made the BMW South 5. Show ‘n Shine – this class is for
Africa story so unique, displaying the There will also be several other models novice or first-time entrants.
passion, determination, ingenuity and displayed by Club members ranging
competitive spirit. This book is a dream from the ‘30s, up to M cars from the Trophies will also be awarded for:
come true for any BMW enthusiast, mid-2000s. BMW Midrand, a sponsor of Best Classic
so come and meet the authors to find the event, will showcase some of the Best Classic Coupé
out first-hand what makes this book latest M and i models too, plus there Best 2002
so special and get your personalised will be plenty of BMW merchandise for Best E30/325iS
signed copy. BMW enthusiasts of all ages. Best M Car
Best 5 Series
Best 7 Series
Best 8 Series

For more information contact:
Colin van Son,
colinbmwclub@gmail.com,
082 561 3000,
www.BMWCarClub.co.za

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