The Car Guide

Classic Car Africa Storage , a facility that offers more than just parking for valued cars, is a petrolhead’s hidden gem in the heart of Gauteng writes Wilhelm Lutjeharms… Looking for a new or used Toyota? Find it here with CARmag! I’m sent a pin location on WhatsApp of where to meet the proprietor of Classic Car Africa Storage. At one of Johannesburg’s many multi-storey car parks, I turn up in front of a large but inconspicuous door. As it opens, Stuart Grant appears and upon entering, I’m greeted by a long line of cars reverse parked against the wall on either side. They include classic, modern classic and sportscars. As we turn the corner, even more vehicles are spread out before us; from European and American marques, as well as some very rare cars of which there are maybe only one or two in South Africa. There are even classic motorcycles tucked away in here. Stuart invites me into a seating area and offers me a cup of coffee before we start talking. He’s been involved with ca...

Aimé Leon Dore has partnered with Porsche to unveil a limited-edition capsule collection inspired by the legendary 993 Turbo. Looking for a new or used Toyota? Find it here with CARmag! Aimé Leon Dore is perhaps best known for its collaborations with leisure footwear giants Puma and New Balance, but this fast-rising name in the fashion industry is no stranger to Porsche. Back in 2020 the company, with Porsche’s official backing, released a once-off custom restoration of a 1990 Porsche 964 911 Carrera 4. Dubbed the ALD 964, it would mark the beginning of a partnership that would combine the fashion house’s sense of streetwise style with some of Porsche’s most iconic designs. Related: Did Red Bull Miss Out On Something By Signing Lawson? A highlight of this collaboration is the 993 Turbo Leather Club Jacket. This garment, crafted from premium leather, features distinctive Porsche branding, ALD’s signature details and a colour palette inspired by the iconic Mulberry Green of the 993 ...