Chasing the Cape 1000
Man, what a week. If you ever needed a reminder that the Western Cape has some of the greatest driving roads on the planet, the 2026 Cape 1000 just served it up on a silver platter. Billed as South Africa’s most beautiful drive, this year's 1000-mile grand tour was an absolute movie.
From the starting line at the V&A Waterfront, over Chapman's Peak, out to George, and sweeping back through Hermanus, we watched a proper multi-million-rand convoy stretch its legs. We’re talking everything from jaw-dropping vintage classics to fire-breathing modern supercars. It’s not just a rally; it’s a petrolhead’s ultimate dream.
Of course, putting vintage metal through its paces over passes like the Outeniqua isn’t without a bit of sweat. There’s always some roadside spanner-swinging and overheating drama, but that's exactly what gives this event its soul. It’s the camaraderie, the crackle of exhausts bouncing off the mountainsides, and seeing these magnificent machines driven exactly the way they were meant to be.
We spent five days chasing the pack, soaking up the coastal breeze, and capturing the pure, high-octane magic on the road. If you weren't parked on the sidelines catching the action, you missed a serious show.
