Bringing the oldies back to their former glamour
Passion overrides many things, including time and money.
At least, that is how it is for Norton Home Estates resident Markus Dedekind, who, in his spare time, revives old, rusty and tired cars, for the fun of it.
He agrees it is an expensive and time-consuming hobby, but it’s worth it for him.
On average it takes about six months to a year to restore an entire car, and most of the car parts are imported from the United States of America.
“I have always had a passion for cars, since I was young, and then found joy in taking a car that was “junky” and seeing it restored to its former glory again,” Dedekind said.
“I make the cars run again and a lot of fun.”
He receives the old and busted cars from anywhere he can find them, be it online, the JunkMail or leads from people he knows.
The interest in completely transforming and restoring the vehicles began in 2012, and the first car he worked on was a 1958 Chevrolet Apache.
“I tested my skills, which stem from a love for cars, and it went well the first time around, so I went with it,” he said.
So far Dedekind has built and restored three cars, with the help of staff, and these have made appearances on SA Hot Rod and Speed and Sound magazines.
“I build the cars, have fun with them and then sell them,” he said.
With the first car, he took part in the Thunder Tour, which saw him and other hot rod owners travel 2 500km around South Africa.
To people who are interested in pursuing this kind of hobby, Dedekind said: “It’s important to find something you love, and work from there.”
You may contact him on 082 872 4969 for help and advice.
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