Classic Car Collection
Classic Cars Collection
Hire Classic Cars is not just a business. This is inspired by a passionate pursuit of classic cars by owner, PJ Ryan.
We are based in Gauteng.
Drivers of these cars avoid any stressful conditions for these old cars.
Things to consider include distance, road quality, avoiding rush hour traffic and that this is a hobby for the owners.
The "Old Lady"
1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
Family owned from new, this is the matriarch of the fleet. She does unpaved roads and rustic locations. Also turns heads trundling along Gauteng highways.
Make:
Mercedes-Benz
Layout:
4-Door
"Barry"
1969 Plymouth Barracuda
1969 two door coupe converted to a Chrysler 5.5 litre V8 giving a fabulous muscle car roar.
Make:
Plymouth
Layout:
2-Door
"Tina"
1964 Mercedes-Benz Cabrio
An eye-catching blue collectible with gorgeous savannah interior for any occasion. Famously driven by the bachelors in “The Hangover”.
Make:
Mercedes-Benz
Layout:
2-Door
"Penny"
Red Karmann Beetle Cabrio
A practical 4-seater and rare original imported from US. A crowning jewel in this fleet. A spunky little red car to add personality to any themed event.
Make:
Volkswagen
Layout:
2-Door
"Mon Chéri"
1970 Mercedes-Benz Pagoda 280SL
A California with removable hardtop. No soft top so fair weather only car. Hood is replaced by a drop-down bench, giving a 2+2 configuration i.e. 4-seater.
Make:
Mercedes-Benz
Layout:
2-Door
"Edwina"
1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow
This most successful RR model is a sleek, modern design. Expect a smooth cruise. A popular wedding car with a luxurious appearance and spacious interior.
Make:
Rolls Royce
Layout:
4-Door
"Scarlet"
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 Ponton
The successful introduction of these models established Mercedes-Benz as a major automotive player globally. This burgundy classic will help photos pop!
Make:
Mercedes-Benz
Layout:
4-Door
"Schatzi"
1959 Mercedes-Benz 220S Cabrio
Highly valued by collectors and enthusiasts. In the movie “The Odessa File” (1974), Jon Voight’s character Peter Miller drives one. Soft-top
Make:
Mercedes-Benz
Layout:
2-Door
"Eadie"
1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
Built in limited numbers, the most beautiful of all Mercs is a collector’s item. A luxury roadster with elegant, sporty styling. Best for photo shoots.
Make:
Mercedes-Benz
Layout:
2-Door
"Joshua"
1960 Jaguar XK150 Drophead
Sought after by collectors. The car’s grille and colour are distinctive; lines are smooth and subtly curved to add visual interest to enhance photoshoots.
Make:
Jaguar
Layout:
2-Door
"Stevie Nicks"
1970 Mercedes-Benz Pagoda 280SL
With a characteristic, slightly concave hardtop, that inspired the “pagoda” nickname. This coupe roadster, like her namesake she has distinctive style.
Make:
Mercedes-Benz
Layout:
2-Door
"The Widow Maker"
1980 Porsche 930 Turbo
A genuine Supercar. Iconic lines, proper flares, and epic rear wing. The “Widow Maker” due to its turbocharged engine and rear-wheel drive configuration.
Make:
Porsche
Layout:
2-Door
"Filmore"
1967 VM Kombi
Comfortably transports 6 passengers. Known as a ‘splitty’, this is an iconic ‘love bus’. Evokes nostalgic thoughts of the hippy era, surfboards and beach.
Make:
Volkswagen
Layout:
Side-Door
"Ovaltjie"
1956 VW Beetle Oval 4-Seater
To Beetle collectors’ differences matter a lot. The oval windows and other charming touches like larger taillights and twin tailpipes, makes it prized.
Make:
Volkswagen
Layout:
2-Door
"Clyde"
1929 Chevrolet Phaeton
ONLY static display in Fourways & Surrounds. This vintage car is very slow and cannot drive in rush hour. Ideal for 1920’s themed display and photo booth.
Make:
Chevrolet
Layout:
4-Door
"Cheeky"
1970 Mini Cooper
Red and too cute to ignore. 4-seater. Icon of 1960’s British popular culture. Voted the 2nd most influential car of the 20th Century after Model T.
Make:
Mini
Layout:
2-Door
"Beauty"
1958 Chevy
A Chev has timeless appeal and like the values that define a gentleman, some things never age. This is one of those. A distinct spacious American saloon.
Make:
Chevy
Layout:
4-Door
"Mellow Yellow"
1970's Audi 100
Back in the day, Vorsprung luxury and style. Volkswagen’s largest car following revival of the Audi 1965. Classic comfort for two matric dance couples.
Make:
Audi
Layout:
4-Door
"Shakira"
1970's VM Kombi
6 passengers. Rear L-shape seating. A second-generation classic two-tone VW bus with a bigger and squarer body affectionately known as “The Bread Loaf”.
Make:
Volkswagen
Layout:
Side-Door
"Minnie"
1959 Morris Minor
The Morrie depicts classic automotive design and typifies ‘Englishness’. Remembered as the “… primary way Britain got back on the road after World War II.”
Make:
Morris
Layout:
2-Door
"Morris"
1952 Morris Oxford
Morris’s first car was named after his home city. Produced in India under the name “Ambassador”, this black Morrie is very ‘’official-like”!
Make:
Morris
Layout:
4-Door
"Burgundy"
1950's Borgward Isabella
One of the most popular German premium cars in the 1950’s. Two-tone opulent colour combination. A spacious ride with lots of bling to rise to the occasion.
Make:
Borgward
Layout:
2-Door
"Daffy"
1958 DKW Auto Union 1000
The model was a fast reliable, performer, named “Triple-Banger Rocket” in Australia. Won the SA National Rally Championship three times in early 60’s.
Make:
DKW
Layout:
4-Door
"Little Bastard"
2005 Porsche Boxter
A super cool sportscar built to commemorate James Dean’s 550 Spyder. A roadster with a punchy engine, scorching acceleration, and athletic handling.
Make:
Porsche
Layout:
2-Door
"Tracey"
1967 MGB roadster
The 1967 MGB roadster is a quintessential British sports car, featuring a charming design, red leather interior, classic chrome details, spoked wheels and an open-top driving experience
"Greta"
1975 beetle 1600S
Recently restored to better than when new and driving like a beautiful bug!
"Jacob "
Mercedes 1960 ponton 180
A one previous owner classic restored with luxurious new leather interior and standing out with the 2 tone silver over black paint.
"Aurora"
1956 Porsche 356 SPEEDSTER
"Lady Grey"
1955 Bentley R Type
Add a touch of classic royal glamour to your wedding or other special occasion.
