Vintage cars cruise through the streets of the capital amid Jacaranda blooms

More than 20 vintage cars graced the streets of Pretoria on Sunday, in celebration of the annual Jakaranda Run.

Hosted by the Old Motor Club, the event saw cars manufactured before 1935 participating, to among other things, appreciating the booming of Jacaranda trees in October in Pretoria.

The convoy of classic cars – including 1914 Model T Ford, 1928 Pantiac, 1930 Buick Dual Cowl Phaeton, 1928 Ford Model and 1946 Chevrolet Pickup – started at the Lollipop Roadhouse in Colbyn and went through various suburbs in the capital city, including Hatfield, Brooklyn and Waterkloof.

The event ended at the Union Buildings.

“Jakaranda Run is just the feel good day where we experience Jakaranda trees and the beauty of the capital city,” organiser Emil Kuschke said.

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“We have got the nicest capital in the world that we actually don’t celebrate enough.”

He said the city had the best weather and the best people.

“The event is about celebrating life, which is something we need this time and that has revived us to have a spirit to exercise our democratic right to vote come Monday.”

Before proceeding to the Union Buildings, the cars stopped on Government Road and more than 40 participants handed over some sweet cakes to passers-by in celebration of the day.

Kuschke said the event also served as a celebration of transport month, celebrated in October annually.

A 1914 Model T Ford was the oldest car to participate in the event.

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