Pretoria’s Silverton suburb came alive with automotive history as the Pretoria Old Motor Club hosted its much-anticipated annual Air-Cooled Motor Show.
The Pretoria Old Motor Club hosted its much anticipated Air-Cooled Motor Show in Silverton, Pretoria on Sunday, 5 October.
As a result, air-cooled car owners made their way to the show to celebrate the heritage of their classics.
70 years of Karmann Ghia at Air-Cooled Motor Show
Furthermore, this year the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia celebrates its 70th anniversary since its first production in 1955.
A 1963 Karmann Ghia Convertible owned by Henk Dam at the Pretoria Old Motor Club’s annual Air-Cooled Motor Show, in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. This year, Karmann Ghia celebrates its 70th anniversary. Picture: Shaun Holland/The Citizen
Proud Karmann Ghia owners parked alongside each other at the Air-Cooled Show to celebrate this momentous occasion.
The Karmann Ghia uses the same platform as the Volkswagen Beetle.
Two classic Volkswagen Beetles line up alongside a pair of Porsches in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA rare1952 Volkswagen Beetle, oval-window model owned by Sean Webbin Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA 1963 Karmann Ghia Covertible, owned by Henk Dam in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. This year, Karmann Ghia celebrates its 70th anniversary. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA 1963 Karmann Ghia at the Pretoria Old Motor Club’s annual Air-Cooled Motor Show, held in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025.. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA rare 1967 Type 2 Volkswagen Bay Window Bus in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenVolkswagen Beetles line up alongside a T2 Bus in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA Volkswagen Beetle named Creme Soda in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA Volkswagen Beetle named Creme Soda in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA rare 1967 Type 2 Volkswagen Bay Window Bus in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA rare Volkswagen Beetle Oval-window in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA rare Volkswagen Beetle Oval-window in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA rare 1967 Type 2 Volkswagen Bay Window Bus in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA rare Volkswagen Beetle Oval-window in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA rare Volkswagen Beetle Oval-window in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA 1969 Volkswagen Squareback in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA 1968 Volkswagen Beetle in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA 1968 Volkswagen Beetle in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA rare Volkswagen 1021 Prototype at the Pretoria Old Motor Club’s annual Air-Cooled Motor Show, held in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. This Bakkie was built on a Volkwagen platform in 1976, four prototypes were built, and this is one of them. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA rare Volkswagen 1021 Prototype in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. This Bakkie was built on a Volkwagen platform in 1976, four prototypes were built, and this is one of them. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA rare Volkswagen 1021 Prototype in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. This Bakkie was built on a Volkwagen platform in 1976, four prototypes were built, and this is one of them. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA 1958 Hans Glas, Goggomobil Limo owned by Pedro Diederichs in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. This year Karmann Ghia celebrates its 70th anniversary. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA 1973 Citroen 2CV at the in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA 1973 Citroen 2CV in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA 1961 Hans Glas, Goggomobil Royal 700 in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA 1958 Hans Glas, Goggomobil Dart in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenNSU Prince 1000 in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA 1959 Hans Glas, Goggomobil Dart in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA Volkswagen Beetle with a Herbie theme at the Pretoria Old Motor Club’s annual Show, held in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA Volkswagen Beetle at the Pretoria Old Motor Club’s annual Show, held in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA 1958 Volkswagen Type 2 Split-Screen Pickup at the Pretoria Old Motor Club’s annual Show, held in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA 1958 Volkswagen Type 2 Split-Screen Pickup at the Pretoria Old Motor Club’s annual Show, held in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA 1958 Volkswagen Type 2 Split-Screen Pickup in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA 1958 Volkswagen Type 2 Pickup in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA 1964 Volkswagen Type 2 Split-Screen Panel Van at the Pretoria Old Motor Club’s annual, held in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. This year Karmann Ghia celebrates its 70th anniversary. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA 1958 Volkswagen Type 2 Split-Screen Pickup at the Pretoria Old Motor Club’s annual , held in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA 1963 Porsche Carrera at the Pretoria Old Motor Club’s annual Show, held in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025.Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA rare Porsche Carrera at the Pretoria Old Motor Club’s annual Show, held in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenAn Air-Cooled Porsche Carrera at the Pretoria Old Motor Club’s annual Show, held in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA rare 1974 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet (Karmann) , owned by Japie Van Vuuren at the Pretoria Old Motor Club’s annual Show, held in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA rare 1974 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet (Karmann) , owned by Japie Van Vuuren at the Pretoria Old Motor Club’s annual Show, held in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA 1958 Volkswagen Type 2 Doka in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA 1958 Volkswagen Type 2 Doka in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA Volkswagen T3 Campervan at the Pretoria Old Motor Club’s annual Show, held in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA Volkswagen T3 Campervan at the Pretoria Old Motor Club’s annual Show, held in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA 1958 Volkswagen Type 2 Pickup at the Pretoria Old Motor Club’s annual Show, held in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA modified 1974 Volkswagen Fastback owned by Jaco Mynhardt at the Pretoria Old Motor Club’s annual Show, held in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA modified 1974 Volkswagen Fastback owned by Jaco Mynhardt at the Pretoria Old Motor Club’s annual Show, held in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA modified 1974 Volkswagen Fastback owned by Jaco Mynhardt at the Pretoria Old Motor Club’s annual Show, held in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The CitizenA 1967 Volkswagen Beetle named Daisy, owned by Bernard Stander in Silverton, Pretoria, on 5 October 2025. Picture: Shaun Holland/The Citizen
One of four rare Volkswagen 1021 prototypes on display
One of the rarest cars at the show was a Volkswagen 1021 prototype.
A rare Volkswagen 1021 prototype bakkie was built on a Volkswagen platform in 1976; four prototypes were built and this is one of them. Picture: Shaun Holland/The Citizen
As a result, only four of these cars were produced, two in SUV shape and two in bakkie shape. Volkswagen ultimately decided not to pursue the project.
South African Micro Car Club at Motor Show
In addition, the South African Micro-Car club also featured at the show with their tiny air-cooled vehicles.
A 1959 Hans Glas, Goggomobil Dart at the Pretoria Old Motor Club’s annual Air-Cooled Motor Show. Picture: Shaun Holland/The Citizen
In fact, this year the South African Micro-Car club celebrates 36 years in the country.
One of the vehicles that stood out was the Goggomobil Dart, which was produced in Australia.
