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The Franschhoek Classic Car Festival returns to the Huguenot Monument for its third edition, marking a follow-up to last year's sell-out weekend. The festival was founded by classic car enthusiasts Graham Warsop and Theo Lötter, with Lötter serving as CEO and Warsop as Chairman.
The signature Forty of the Finest display returns across both days, showcasing forty pre-1995 vehicles representing forty different marques. The 2026 edition also marks 75 years of Formula One with a championship-winning F1 car on display, alongside a tribute to F1 champions through the decades, including South African driver representation. Additional curated displays include a Ford Perana tribute and anniversary showcases for MG and BMW, alongside Mercedes-Benz and Golf GTI anniversary displays. Vespa and Land Rover exhibits also feature, with some displays running for one day only.
Both days include parades of classic and supercars along the main road, Huguenot Street. Visitors also have access to Franschhoek's restaurants, boutiques, galleries and the Village Market during the festival.