Franschhoek Motor Museum
About This Museum
Tucked away in the picturesque Cape Winelands, the Franschhoek Motor Museum feels less like a sterile gallery and more like a time capsule for petrol-fueled dreams. Its collection spans over a century of automotive history, from spindly-tyred Edwardian runabouts to the brutal curves of 1970s supercars. You can almost smell the oil and polished leather as you wander through four expansive halls, each car seemingly ready to roar back to life. It’s a place where engineering art and nostalgic charm collide, set against a backdrop of rolling vineyards.
Collection Highlights
Look for the impossibly elegant 1937 Delage D8-120 Aérosport, a French Art Deco masterpiece on wheels, and contrast it with the raw power of a fire-engine red 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 'Daytona'. The collection's surprising breadth is shown in items like a stately 1913 Cadillac Model 51 Tourer and even vintage petrol pumps that complete the scene.
Visitor Information
You'll find it easily on the R45, nestled within the grounds of the L'Ormarins Estate. It's wise to book your slot online, especially during peak season, as they manage numbers to keep the experience intimate. Afterward, you're perfectly positioned to explore the rest of the estate's famed wine tastings.
Architecture & Building
The museum is cleverly housed within a series of gracefully modernized Cape Dutch-style barns. Their whitewashed walls and dark timber beams pay homage to local heritage, creating a surprisingly warm and rustic setting for the gleaming machines inside.
Contact & Location
Address: Huguenot Road, Franschhoek, Groendal, Stellenbosch Local Municipality, Cape Winelands District Municipality, Western Cape, 7690, South Africa
Phone: +27 21 874 9002
Website: Visit Website
