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Programme Cover - Johannesburg 9 Hours 1959
Event: Second South African Nine Hour Endurance RaceDate: 6.10.1959
Track: Grand Central, Johannesburg (ZA), 3.380 kmsDistance: 9 hoursAttendance: unknown

Johannesburg 9 Hours
Non championship race
Start time: 10:30; Grid: unknown; Weather: unknown

Entered: 28

Practiced: unknown

Started: unknown

Finished:

Sports Cars : 740÷2000 (S2.0)
Normal Series Production Grand Touring Cars : 1501÷ (GT+1.5)
Normal Series Production Grand Touring Cars : 1001÷1500 (GT1.5)
Normal Series Production Grand Touring Cars : 740÷1000 (GT1.0)
Normal Series Production Touring Cars : 740÷1250 (T2.0)
Normal Series Production Touring Cars : 1251÷2000 (T1.25)
Entry List
Entry List - Johannesburg 9 Hours 1959
Photos by courtesy of: Bo Giersa (via Roy Jones) (12) and Michele Lupini (4)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 10/12/2023 Last photo update on this page: 10/12/2023
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11 - Maserati - Ecurie B.U.Maserati - Maserati 1986 cc N/AS2.0
Ecurie B.U. (ZA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Louis Jacobsz (ZA)/Fanie Viljoen (ZA)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 1st
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bo Giersa (via Roy Jones)
22 - MGA Twin-Cam mod. - G. E. MennieMG A Twin Cam - BMC B series L4 2v DOHC 1588 cc N/AS2.0
G. E. MennieOpen bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: George Mennie (ZA)/Dave Wright (RSR)Result: 3rd
Grid: 2nd
Colours: metallic green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bo Giersa (via Roy Jones)
33 - Porsche 356 - Team PorschePorsche 356 - Porsche F4 2v DOHC 1498 cc N/AS2.0
Team Porsche (ZA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Ian Fraser Jones (ZA)/Tony Fergusson (ZA)Result: 4th
Grid: 3rd
Colours: silver (+black)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bo Giersa (via Roy Jones)
44 - GSM Dart Alfa Romeo - E. PieterseGSM Dart - Alfa Romeo L4 2v DOHC 1290 cc N/AS2.0
E. Pieterse (ZA)Open bodywork
-
Driven by: Ernie Pieterse (ZA)/Gene Bosman (ZA)Result: 15th
Grid: 4th
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bo Giersa (via Roy Jones)
55 - Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider - Scuderia LupiniAlfa Romeo Giulietta Spider - Alfa Romeo L4 2v DOHC 1290 cc N/A
Scuderia LupiniClosed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: G. Lupini (ZA)/Adrian Pheiffer (ZA)
listed, never drove: P. J. N. Jefferies, M. Noriskin		Result: finished, position unknown
Grid: 5th
Colours: red (+black)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bo Giersa (via Roy Jones) and Michele Lupini
66 - GSM Dart Climax - H. M. CarringtonGSM Dart - Climax FWA L4 2v SOHC 1098 cc N/AS2.0
H. M. Carrington (ZA)Open bodywork
-
Driven by: Hugh Carrington/Chris Fergusson (ZA)Result: winner
Grid: 6th
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Michele Lupini and Bo Giersa (via Roy Jones)
77 - MGA Twin-Cam - Premier St. GarageMG A Twin Cam - BMC B series L4 2v DOHC 1588 cc N/A
Premier St. GarageOpen bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Leonard Sacke (ZA)/Miss Jean Humphries (ZA)Result: finished, position unknown
Grid: 7th
Colours: red (+green/white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bo Giersa (via Roy Jones)
88 - Porsche 356 Carrera - D. S. GousPorsche 356 A 1500 GS Carrera - Porsche F4 2v DOHC 1495 cc N/AGT1.5
D. S. Gous (ZA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Dawie Gous (ZA)/John Love (RSR)Result: 13th 1st in GT1.5
Grid: 8th
Colours: white (+black)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bo Giersa (via Roy Jones)
99 - GSM Dart - J. van NiekerkGSM Dart - L4 2v SV 1172 cc N/A
J. van NiekerkOpen bodywork
-
Driven by: J. van Niekerk (NL)/Willie Meissner (ZA)Result: finished, position unknown
Grid: 9th
Colours: light green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bo Giersa (via Roy Jones)
1010 - Alfa Romeo Giulietta TI - Italian Car SalesAlfa Romeo Giulietta TI - Alfa Romeo L4 2v DOHC 1290 cc N/A
Italian Car Sales (ZA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Henri du Toit (ZA)/Doug Serrurier (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bo Giersa (via Roy Jones)
2424 - Simca Montlhéry - Rillstone MotorsSimca Montlhéry - Simca L4 1290 cc N/AT2.0
Rillstone Motors (ZA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: P. Bramley/Colin Celliers (ZA)Result: 8th
Grid:
Colours: dark (+lighter)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Michele Lupini
No photos available:
11The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo Giulietta TI - Alfa Romeo L4 2v DOHC 1290 cc N/A
Continental CarsClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ewold van Bergen (ZA)/G. Tanzino (ZA)
DNS: N. van Vuuren		Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
12The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint - Alfa Romeo L4 2v DOHC 1290 cc N/AT2.0
Continental Cars (ZA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: André Pieterse (ZA)/Italo Lupini (ZA)Result: 6th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
13The car is not available on a photoPorsche 356 Speedster - Porsche F4 1582 cc N/AGT+1.5
S. D. van der Merwe-
Rear-engined
Driven by: S. D. van der Merwe (ZA)/J. van HeerdenResult: 2nd 1st in GT+1.5
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
14The car is not available on a photoMG A - BMC B series L4 2v OHV 1489 cc N/A
Plein Street Garage-
Front-engined
Driven by: Dave Hume (ZA)/H. L. Pierce (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
15The car is not available on a photoVolvo PV 544 Sport - Volvo L4 1580 cc N/AT2.0
O. G. Wilson-
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Driven by: O. G. Wilson (ZA)/A. F. Wilson (ZA)Result: 5th 1st in T2.0
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
16The car is not available on a photoVolvo PV 544 Sport - Volvo L4 1580 cc N/AT2.0
H. C. Boyden (ZA)-
-
Driven by: Horse Boyden (ZA)/Mario Lupini (ZA)Result: 7th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
17The car is not available on a photoVolvo PV 544 Sport - Volvo L4 1580 cc N/A
W. B. G. Johnstone (ZA)-
-
Driven by: Bruce Johnstone (ZA)/D. C. Johnstone (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
18The car is not available on a photoAustin-Healey Sprite - BMC A series L4 2v OHV 948 cc N/A
C. A. Wheal-
Front-engined
Driven by: C. A. Wheal/Dave Clapham (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
19The car is not available on a photoVolvo PV 444 - Volvo L4 OHV 1580 cc N/A
O. L. Williamson (ZA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: O. L. Williamson (ZA)/Dirk Marais (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
20The car is not available on a photoSaab 93 GT - Saab L3 2-stroke 748 cc N/AGT1.0
Truck & Car, Vereeniging (ZA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Lionel Gilinsky (ZA)/Jan Aukema (ZA)Result: 16th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
21The car is not available on a photoSaab 93 GT - Saab L3 2-stroke 748 cc N/AGT1.0
Truck & Car, Vereeniging (ZA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: J. Langmuss (ZA)/W. P. Frisby (ZA)Result: 11th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
22The car is not available on a photoSaab 93 GT - Saab L3 2-stroke 748 cc N/AGT1.0
Truck & Car, Vereeniging-
Front-engined
Driven by: Peter Theobald (ZA)/J. W. L. SmithResult: 10th 1st in GT1.0
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
23The car is not available on a photoFiat 1200 - Fiat L4 1221 cc N/AT1.25
Lucys Motors-
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Driven by: Colin Burford (ZA)/Phil Porter (ZA)Result: 14th 1st in T1.25
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
25The car is not available on a photoSimca Montlhéry - Simca L4 1290 cc N/AT2.0
Rillstone Motors (ZA)-
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Driven by: Tony Woodley (ZA)/Neville Austin (ZA)Result: 12th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
26The car is not available on a photoSimca Montlhéry - Simca L4 1290 cc N/AT2.0
Rillstone Motors (ZA)-
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Driven by: Chris Lennox (ZA)/Roger Beerstecher (ZA)Result: 9th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
27The car is not available on a photoSaab 93 - Saab L3 2-stroke 748 cc N/A
R. Rosen-
Front-engined
Driven by: R. Rosen (ZA)/P. Dal BiancoResult: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
28The car is not available on a photoFiat 1100 - Fiat L4 1089 cc N/AT1.25
Lucys Motors-
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Driven by: Scamp Porter (ZA)/C. Reeves (ZA)
listed, never drove: E. Kalil		Result: 17th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
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More photos from this race:
Photos by: Bo Giersa (via Roy Jones) (1) and Michele Lupini (1)
Additional Photo - Johannesburg 9 Hours 1959 Additional Photo - Johannesburg 9 Hours 1959