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The Franschhoek Motor Museum

P O Box 435, Franschhoek 7690, South Africa
27 0 21 874 9000
Ranked #2 of 25 attractions in Franschhoek
4.5 of 5 stars 70 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
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Rockville, Maryland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Cool collection of cars but a little disappointed that there was not a better explanation of the individual models. We had no idea where the cars came from, who owned them, etc. impressive buildings and grounds and a nice wAy to kill a couple of hours on a rainy afternoon.

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Franschhoek, Cape Winelands, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

A wide variety of vintage cars one would normally not see any where else.

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Brisbane, Australia
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This museum is a little hard to find but after you enter the gated premises and drive down the long maniucured driveway it opens up to something very, very special. I went to see the Cord, which was worth the entrance fee in itself, and were so impressed with the rest of the vehicles. So many rare and one of... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Just by walking through this cars it is amazing to see what the past looked liked. How it has transformed into what the industry is today. Original restored cars just from way back then brings out the child in you, a must visit for each and every one.

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Hamburg, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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about 80 old timers and some new cars, if you are a car lover you can easily spend half a day here. Send your wife to the SPA at Quartier Francais for a pedicure.

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Brooklyn, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

even if you don't like cars this guy has an impressive collection of cars!

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

What an experience - the cars are in superb condition. Something for everyone's taste from young to old.

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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Awesome stuff... a definite must visit... I really enjoyed the Shelby S series and the McClaren F1. the Older cars are really interesting...

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UK
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

As above... I found it interesting to begin with. However the deal was the motor museum, then a wine and chocolate tasting at a vineyard nearby... so win win!

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Chailey, Lewes, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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We came here on a beautiful day so could really appreciate the mountain backdrop. What a wonderful place this is. It's immaculate and really interesting. Don't worry if your not a petrol head its a great way to pass a bit of time, there's something for everyone here.

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