Photos of Basil van Rooyen's cars

Kyalami South African Festival - Grand TouringSouth African Republic Festival Meeting Kyalami8.6.1963
4747 - Ford Cortina 1500Ford Cortina GT # - Ford L4 2v OHV 1498 cc N/A
(ZA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Basil van Rooyen (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid: 3rd
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Richard Clarke
Kyalami 9 Hours7th Rand Daily Mail 9 Hour Endurance Race31.10.1964
2121 - Ford Zodiac - Superformance Racing TeamFord Zodiac - Ford L6 OHV 2740 cc N/AClass E
Superformance Racing TeamClosed bodywork
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Driven by: Basil van Rooyen (ZA)/Bob Kelsey (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: darker
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/07/2017Photo by courtesy of: Deon Smit
South African Sports Car Championship Kyalami Grand PrixRand Grand Prix Kyalami12.12.1964
5353 - Davey 626 - Superformance Racing TeamDavey 626 - 2560 cc N/AClass A
Superformance Racing Team (ZA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Basil van Rooyen (ZA)Result: 3rd
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/09/2011Photo by courtesy of: Eddie Leach
Kyalami 9 HoursThe Eleventh Rand Daily Mail 9 Hour Endurance Race9.11.1968
1212 - Ferrari Dino 206 S #004 - A. G. Dean (Racing) Ltd.Ferrari Dino 206 S #004 - Ferrari V6 OHC 1985 cc N/AClass H
A. G. Dean (Racing) Ltd. (GB)-
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Driven by: Tony Dean (GB)/Basil van Rooyen (ZA)Result: 2nd 1st in Class H
Grid: 7th (1:31.5000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/06/2016Photo by courtesy of: Deon Smit
Nova Lisboa 6 Hours6 Horas de Nova Lisboa9.8.1970
11 - Alfa Romeo T33/2 #75033-015Alfa Romeo T33/2 #75033-015 - Alfa Romeo V8 2v DOHC 2500 cc N/A
(ANG)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: António Peixinho (ANG)/Basil van Rooyen (ZA)Result: winner
Grid: 1st
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/01/2024Photo by courtesy of: Antonio Almeida Tuku Tuku Benguela
Kyalami 9 HoursThe Thirteenth Rand Daily Mail Nine Hour Endurance Race7.11.1970
2525 - Alfa Romeo GTAm - Alfa Romeo S.A.Alfa Romeo 2000 GTAm # - Alfa Romeo L4 2v DOHC 1998 cc N/AClass B
Alfa Romeo S.A. (ZA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Arnold Chatz (ZA)/Eddie Keizan (ZA)
listed, never drove:
Basil van Rooyen (ZA)
Result: 16th
Grid: 20th (1:42.1000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
Kyalami 9 HoursThe Thirteenth Rand Daily Mail Nine Hour Endurance Race7.11.1970
2626 - Alfa Romeo GTAm - Alfa Romeo S.A.Alfa Romeo 2000 GTAm - Alfa Romeo L4 2v DOHC 1998 cc N/AClass B
Alfa Romeo S.A. (ZA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Basil van Rooyen (ZA)/Nanni Galli (I)
listed, never drove:
Eddie Keizan (ZA)
Result: started, result unknown
Grid: 17th (1:40.2000)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 24/03/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Reyneke
Lourenço Marques 3 Hours3 horas de Lourenço Marques29.11.1970
1515 - Alfa Romeo GTAmAlfa Romeo 2000 GTAm # - Alfa Romeo L4 2v DOHC 1998 cc N/A
Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Arnold Chatz (ZA)/Basil van Rooyen (ZA)Result: 11th
Grid: 14th (1:46.0000)
Colours: dark/light
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 31/01/2024Photo by courtesy of: Motorsport In Angola
Goldfields 3 Hours1st Goldfields International 3 Hour Race2.1.1971
1515 - Alfa Romeo GTAm - Alfa Romeo S.A.Alfa Romeo 2000 GTAm # - Alfa Romeo L4 2v DOHC 1998 cc N/AClass B
Alfa Romeo S.A.Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Arnold Chatz (ZA)/Basil van Rooyen (ZA)Result: 16th - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 12th (1:47.0000)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/04/2015Photo by courtesy of: Peter Wilson
Kyalami 9 HoursThe Fourteenth Daily Mail Nine Hour Endurance Race6.11.1971
2525 - Mazda M10A - Tean Lawson/MazdaMazda M10A # - Mazda 2R 982 cc RotaryClass B
Tean Lawson/Mazda (ZA)Closed bodywork
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Driven by: Basil van Rooyen (ZA)/Peter Gough (ZA)Result: 16th - did not finish (Unknown)
Grid: 19th (1:38.7000)
Colours: green/white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/06/2016Photo by courtesy of: Deon Smit
Kyalami 9 HoursRand Daily Mail 15th Nine Hour Endurance Race4.11.1972
1717 - Chevrolet Firenza 5.0 - G. W. MortimerChevrolet Firenza Can-Am # - Chevrolet 302 V8 2v OHV 4995 cc N/AClass C
G. W. Mortimer (ZA)Closed bodywork
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Driven by: Basil van Rooyen (ZA)/Geoff Mortimer (ZA)Result: 11th 1st in Class C
Grid: 11th (1:35.5000)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/06/2016Photo by courtesy of: Deon Smit
Lourenço Marques 3 Hours3 horas de Lourenço Marques26.11.1972
1515 - Chevrolet Firenza CA 302Chevrolet Firenza Can-Am # - Chevrolet 302 V8 2v OHV 4995 cc N/AGr.2
(ZA)Closed bodywork
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Driven by: Basil van Rooyen (ZA)/Geoff Mortimer (ZA)Result: 7th 1st in Gr.2
Grid: 10th (1:37.5000)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/02/2024Photo by courtesy of: Motorsport In Angola
Kyalami 9 HoursDaily Mail 16th Nine Hour Endurance Race3.11.1973
1717 - Chevrolet Firenza - Chev. Dealer TeamChevrolet Firenza # - Chevrolet V8 2v OHV 4949 cc N/AClass D
Chev. Dealer TeamClosed bodywork
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Driven by: Basil van Rooyen (ZA)/Frank Gardner (AUS)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 25th (1:49.4300)
Colours: orange (+blue/white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 24/03/2020Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing
Kyalami 1000 KilometresWynn's 1000 Kyalami1.11.1975
1616 - Ford Cortina Big Six - Bic Ball Point PensFord Cortina V6 - Ford V6 2993 cc N/ACat II
Bic Ball Point Pens (ZA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Alain Lavoipierre (ZA)/Basil van Rooyen (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid: 9th (1:41.1200)
Colours: dark (+light)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 16/02/2025Photo by courtesy of: Brian Spurr
Kyalami 1000 KilometresInternational Wynn's 1000 Kyalami4.11.1978
33 - Fiat 131 Abarth - Fiat South AfricaFiat 131 Abarth - Fiat Tipo 131 AR.000 L4 4v DOHC 1995 cc N/ACat I
Fiat South AfricaClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Basil van Rooyen (ZA)/Jan Hettema (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
Kyalami 1000 KilometresInternational Wynn's 1000 Kyalami3.11.1979
1717 - Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV - Alfa Romeo S.A.Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV - Alfa Romeo 1962 cc N/ACat.II
Alfa Romeo S.A.Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Arnold Chatz (ZA)/Basil van Rooyen (ZA)Result: 22nd
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/08/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma