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Programme Cover - Johannesburg 9 Hours 1958
Event: The First South African Nine Hour Endurance RaceDate: 15.11.1958
Track: Grand Central Circuit, Johannesburg (ZA), 3.380 kmsDistance: 9 hoursAttendance: 25000

Johannesburg 9 Hours
Non championship race
Start time: 14:00; Grid: Le Mans start; Weather: clear, warm

Entered: 38

Practiced: 36

Started: 36

Classified: 19

Sports Type Cars : 2001÷3500 (S3.5) : P:4, ST:4, CL:3
Sports Type Cars : 1501÷2000 (S2.0) : P:3, ST:3, CL:2
Sports Type Cars : 570÷1500 (S1.5) : P:7, ST:7, CL:3
Normal Production Touring Cars : 2001÷3500 (T3.5) : P:1, ST:1, CL:1
Normal Production Touring Cars : 1301÷2000 (T2.0) : P:5, ST:5, CL:4
Normal Production Touring Cars : 1001÷1300 (T1.3) : P:10, ST:10, CL:3
Normal Production Touring Cars : 501÷1000 (T1.0) : P:6, ST:6, CL:3
Entry List
Entry List - Johannesburg 9 Hours 1958
Photos by courtesy of: John Harris (62), Ian Schwartz (18), Michele Lupini (5) and Eugene Gouws (1)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 03/07/2012 Last photo update on this page: 03/08/2026
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11 - Ferrari 225 S #0154ED - Scuderia LupiniFerrari 225 S #0154ED - Ferrari Tipo 225 V12/60° 2v SOHC 2715 cc N/AS3.5
Scuderia Lupini (ZA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bill Jennings (ZA)/Don Philp (ZA)
listed, never drove: P. J. N. Jefferies (ZA), G. Lupini (ZA)		Result: 13th
Grid: 1st
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/08/2026Photo by courtesy of: Michele Lupini, Ian Schwartz and John Harris
22 - Austin-Healey BN1 - A. BlignauAustin-Healey 100 BN1 - BMC A90 L4 2v OHV 2660 cc N/AS3.5
A. Blignau (ZA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Alex Blignaut (ZA)/Chris Fergusson (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid: 2nd
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/08/2026Photo by courtesy of: John Harris
44 - Triumph TR3 - Howatt Motors (Pty.) Ltd.Triumph TR3 - Triumph L4 2v OHV 1991 cc N/AS2.0
Howatt Motors (Pty.) Ltd.-
Front-engined
Driven by: C. H. Howatt (ZA)/Tony Woodley (ZA)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid:
Colours: lighter (+light)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/08/2026Photo by courtesy of: John Harris
55 - Mercedes-Benz 190 SL - P. VenterMercedes-Benz 190 SL - Mercedes-Benz L4 OHC 1897 cc N/AS2.0
P. Venter-
Front-engined
Driven by: P. Venter (ZA)/Alec Millea (ZA)Result: 15th
Grid:
Colours: darker (+lighter)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/08/2026Photo by courtesy of: John Harris
88 - Porsche 356A Carrera Speedster - Team PorschePorsche 356 A Carrera Speedster # - Porsche F4 2v DOHC 1490 cc N/AS1.5
Team Porsche (ZA)Closed hardtop bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Ian Fraser Jones (ZA)/Tony Fergusson (ZA)Result: winner - (100.270 kph)
Grid:
Colours: silver (+black)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/08/2026Photo by courtesy of: John Harris and Eugene Gouws
1010 - MGA - G. E. MennieMG A - BMC B series L4 2v OHV 1489 cc N/AS1.5
G. E. Mennie-
Front-engined
Driven by: Dave Wright (RSR)/George Mennie (ZA)Result: 4th
Grid:
Colours: darker
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/08/2026Photo by courtesy of: John Harris
1111 - Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce - Scuderia LupiniAlfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce # - Alfa Romeo L4 2v DOHC 1290 cc N/AS1.5
Scuderia Lupini (ZA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Horse Boyden (ZA)/Mario Lupini (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/08/2026Photo by courtesy of: John Harris and Michele Lupini
1212 - Fairthorpe Electron - R, W, Evans Garage (Pty.) Ltd.Fairthorpe Electron - 1097 cc N/AS1.5
R, W, Evans Garage (Pty.) Ltd. (ZA)-
-
Driven by: Fanie Viljoen (ZA)/Louis Jacobsz (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/08/2026Photo by courtesy of: Ian Schwartz
1414 - GSM Dart - Tony Kotze (Pty.) Ltd.GSM Dart - Ford 100E L4 2v SV 1172 cc N/AS1.5
Tony Kotze (Pty.) Ltd.-
-
Driven by: Tony Kotze (ZA)/Fritz le Roux (ZA)
listed, never drove: Don Philp (ZA)		Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: darker
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/08/2026Photo by courtesy of: Ian Schwartz and John Harris
1515 - Austin-Healey Sprite Mk I - M. A. ZoccolaAustin-Healey Sprite Mk I - BMC A series L4 2v OHV 948 cc N/AS1.5
M. A. Zoccola-
Front-engined
Driven by: Mark Zoccola (ZA)/Nigel Payne (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/08/2026Photo by courtesy of: John Harris
1616 - Alfa Romeo Giulietta TI - Scuderia LupiniAlfa Romeo Giulietta TI - Alfa Romeo L4 2v DOHC 1290 cc N/AT1.3
Scuderia Lupini (ZA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ernie Pieterse (ZA)/André Pieterse (ZA)Result: 3rd 1st in T1.3
Grid:
Colours: darker
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/08/2026Photo by courtesy of: John Harris
1717 - Alfa Romeo Giulietta TI - Scuderia LupiniAlfa Romeo Giulietta TI - Alfa Romeo L4 2v DOHC 1290 cc N/AT1.3
Scuderia LupiniClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Gene Bosman (ZA)/Colin Hedge (ZA)Result: 12th
Grid:
Colours: lighter
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/08/2026Photo by courtesy of: John Harris
1818 - Alfa Romeo Giulietta TI - Scuderia LupiniAlfa Romeo Giulietta TI - Alfa Romeo L4 2v DOHC 1290 cc N/AT1.3
Scuderia LupiniClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: C. J. Howell (ZA)/T. de Lange (ZA)Result: 5th
Grid:
Colours: darker
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/08/2026Photo by courtesy of: John Harris
1919 - Volvo Californian - Wilson Motors (Pty.) Ltd.Volvo Californian - Volvo L4 1580 cc N/AT2.0
Wilson Motors (Pty.) Ltd.-
-
Driven by: O. G. Wilson (ZA)/A. F. Wilson (ZA)Result: 6th 1st in T2.0
Grid:
Colours: light green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/08/2026Photo by courtesy of: Ian Schwartz
2020 - Lancia Aprilia - Ecurie E.F.G.Lancia Aprilia - Lancia V4 1352 cc N/AT2.0
Ecurie E.F.G. (ZA)Closed bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: D. V. Fraser-Grant/R. G. HopkinsonResult: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/08/2026Photo by courtesy of: Ian Schwartz and John Harris
2121 - Peugeot 203 - Sydney Clow & Co. Ltd.Peugeot 203 - Peugeot L4 1290 cc N/AT1.3
Sydney Clow & Co. Ltd. (ZA)Closed bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: J. P. van Staden (ZA)/G. V. Cannell (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: dark (+lighter)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/08/2026Photo by courtesy of: John Harris
2323 - Peugeot 203 - Sydney Clow & Co. Ltd.Peugeot 203 - Peugeot L4 1290 cc N/AT1.3
Sydney Clow & Co. Ltd. (ZA)Closed bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: E. J. Mason (ZA)/Colin Burford (ZA)
listed, never drove: N. Rosin (ZA)		Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: lighter
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/08/2026Photo by courtesy of: John Harris
2424 - Fiat 1100 - R. SollFiat 1100 - Fiat L4 1089 cc N/AT1.3
R. Soll (ZA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Soll/A. Gerst (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: light green (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/08/2026Photo by courtesy of: Ian Schwartz and John Harris
2626 - Volvo 444 - J. A. AukemaVolvo PV 444 - Volvo L4 OHV 1581 cc N/AT2.0
J. A. Aukema (ZA)Closed bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Jan Aukema (ZA)/Ewold van Bergen (ZA)Result: 8th
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/08/2026Photo by courtesy of: John Harris
2727 - Volvo 444 - O. L. WilliamsonVolvo PV 444 - Volvo L4 OHV 1581 cc N/AT2.0
O. L. Williamson (ZA)Closed bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: O. L. Williamson (ZA)/Dirk Marais (ZA)Result: 11th
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/08/2026Photo by courtesy of: Ian Schwartz and John Harris
2828 - Lancia Appia - D. P. ClaphamLancia Appia - Lancia V4 1089 cc N/AT1.3
D. P. Clapham (ZA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dave Clapham (ZA)/WhitehouseResult: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Ian Schwartz
2929 - Morris 1000 - H. L. PierceMorris Minor 1000 - BMC A series L4 2v OHV 948 cc N/AT1.0
H. L. Pierce (ZA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: H. L. Pierce (ZA)/T. D. Bremner (ZA)Result: 17th
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/08/2026Photo by courtesy of: John Harris
3030 - Saab 93 - Truxk & Car (Vereeniging) Ltd.Saab 93 - Saab L3 2-stroke 748 cc N/AT1.0
Truxk & Car (Vereeniging) Ltd. (ZA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: W. P. Frisby (ZA)/J. Langmuss (ZA)Result: 16th 1st in T1.0
Grid:
Colours: light green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/08/2026Photo by courtesy of: Ian Schwartz and John Harris
3232 - Ford Anglia - Ecurie OmegaFord Anglia - Ford 100E L4 2v SV 1172 cc N/AT1.3
Ecurie OmegaClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: L. Denham/M. F. DavisResult: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: lighter
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/08/2026Photo by courtesy of: Ian Schwartz
3737 - Austin-Healey 100 - J. LoveAustin-Healey 100 - BMC A90 L4 2v OHV 2660 cc N/AS3.5
J. Love (RSR)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Love (RSR)/George Pfaff (RSR)Result: 2nd 1st in S3.5
Grid: 3rd
Colours: black
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/08/2026Photo by courtesy of: Ian Schwartz and John Harris
3838 - Jaguar XK120 - Africa Motores Ltda.Jaguar XK120 - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/AS3.5
Africa Motores Ltda. (MOC)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Joao Gomes (MOC)/Alcino Pinheiro (MOC)Result: 14th
Grid: 4th
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/08/2026Photo by courtesy of: John Harris and Ian Schwartz
No photos available:
7The car is not available on a photoPorsche 356 A 1600 Hardtop - Porsche F4 1582 cc N/AS2.0
Team Porsche (ZA)Closed hardtop bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Wally Schoch (ZA)/Peter Theobald (ZA)
listed, never drove: M. A. Renton (ZA)		Result: 10th 1st in S2.0
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
9The car is not available on a photoMG A - BMC B series L4 2v OHV 1489 cc N/AS1.5
L. Sacke (ZA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Miss Jean Humphries (ZA)/Leonard Sacke (ZA)Result: 7th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
13The car is not available on a photoRenault Frégate - Renault L4 2141 cc N/AT3.5
E. J. Ferris-
-
Driven by: E. J. Ferris/W. R. Moyes
listed, never drove: F. M. Ellison		Result: 18th 1st in T3.5
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
22The car is not available on a photoPeugeot 203 - Peugeot L4 1290 cc N/AT1.3
Sydney Clow & Co. Ltd. (ZA)Closed bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: P. Dalbianco (ZA)/R. Rosen (ZA)
listed, never drove: E. J. Mason (ZA)		Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
25The car is not available on a photoVolvo PV 444 - Volvo L4 OHV 1581 cc N/AT2.0
F. B. K. Tucker (ZA)Closed bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Francis Tucker (ZA)/John Myers (ZA)Result: 9th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
31The car is not available on a photoFord Prefect - Ford 100E L4 2v SV 1172 cc N/AT1.3
H. & S. Motors (Pty.) Ltd.-
-
Driven by: H. Potgieter/H. MullerResult: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
33The car is not available on a photoRenault Dauphine - Renault L4 OHV 845 cc N/AT1.0
B. Stern-
Rear-engined
Driven by: B. Stern/T. BernardiResult: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
34The car is not available on a photoLloyd - 596 cc N/AT1.0
Van Roux Motors Ltd. (ZA)-
-
Driven by: W. Bosch (ZA)/C. Newton (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
35The car is not available on a photoRenault Dauphine - Renault L4 747 cc N/AT1.0
R. J. Fine-
Rear-engined
Driven by: R. J. Fine/W. MoyesResult: 19th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
36The car is not available on a photoFiat 600 - Fiat L4 2v OHV 633 cc N/AT1.0
Lucy's Car Sales (ZA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: C. Reeves (ZA)/Doug Serrurier (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
If you have a picture of any car that is missing in the gallery or you might have a better photo, please, do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
Entered cars that did not arrive:
3The car did not arriveMercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/AS3.5
J. Manussis (EAK)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: John Manussis (EAK)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
6The car did not arrivePorsche 356 A 1600 Coupé - Porsche F4 1582 cc N/AS2.0
Team Porsche (ZA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Michael Renton (ZA)/John Mason-Gordon (ZA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
More photos from this race:
Photos by: John Harris (12), Ian Schwartz (2) and Michele Lupini (2)
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