2026 · South Africa
Calendar of the biggest American-car events across South Africa in 2026.
Cape Town (Plumstead)
Two-day classic car and bike show at Timour Hall Villa in Plumstead, organised by the Crankhandle Club and the International Police Association as a charity fundraiser. The January 2026 edition showed some 600 vehicles, including Chevrolet Corvettes, Ford Mustangs and Cadillacs.
Official website Details & programmeJohannesburg (Nasrec Expo Centre)
Annual one-day classic car show at the Nasrec Expo Centre south-west of Johannesburg, held since 2012 and known for a large American section: Tri-Chevys, Pontiacs, Oldsmobiles, Buicks, Mustangs, Dodges and Cadillacs. The 13th edition ran on 6 July 2025; 2026 dates were not found.
Official websitePretoria (Zwartkops Raceway)
South Africa's largest annual classic car gathering, organised by the Pretoria Old Motor Club at Zwartkops Raceway with more than 120 clubs exhibiting. The line-up regularly includes hot rods, muscle cars, custom cars and rat rods alongside vintage and European classics.
Official websiteWellington (Western Cape)
Classic car show in Wellington, in the Western Cape winelands; the 22 November 2026 date comes from third-party listings and should be confirmed with the organisers.
Official website Details & programmeThis page lists 4 verified American car events in South Africa for the 2026 season, running from January to November; every entry is backed by at least two independent sources. Each entry gives the city, the dates and the organiser's official link. Relative dates have been resolved against the real 2026 calendar; always confirm exact timings with the organiser before travelling.
The season opens with Cape Town Classic Car and Bike Show and closes with Tannery Car Show Wellington.
Events take place in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Wellington. Some are ticketed trade shows, others informal free gatherings; each entry states the format and links through to the official source.
Most gatherings welcome American vehicles of any generation, usually with prior registration through the organising club. Display conditions, fees and any vehicle age restrictions vary between events: check the official site linked on each entry.
Not every entry in this calendar works the same way. Understanding the format helps you pick the one that suits you, whether you are coming as a spectator or to display your own vehicle.
Of the 4 events listed here, there are 4 shows. That mix is specific to this country, and it shapes what kind of outing you can plan in each part of the season.
An indoor event, usually ticketed, with trade exhibitors, parts stands and vehicles displayed statically. This is the dominant format in winter.
An informal gathering of owners, often free for visitors, held in a car park, a square or a dedicated site. It is usually short, frequently a single morning.
A spare-parts market, often attached to a show, where hard-to-source original components can be found.
| Month | Events | Example |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | Cape Town Classic Car and Bike Show |
| July | 1 | The Classic Car Show (Nasrec) |
| August | 1 | Cars in the Park |
| November | 1 | Tannery Car Show Wellington |
Every event on this page is checked against at least two independent sources before publication: the organiser's official website, local press, or a club or federation calendar. Events whose 2026 edition could not be confirmed are removed from the list rather than carried over by default. Relative dates such as "first weekend of the month" are resolved into real dates using the 2026 calendar. Even so, an organiser may change or cancel a date after our last check: the official link on each entry remains the reference to consult before travelling.