CAPE 1000 invites the public to a
— featuring 70 of South Africa’s most exciting cars
Cape Town, South Africa — The Cape 1000®, South Africa’s most beautiful drive, returns this March with a confirmed lineup of 70 incredible cars — and the public is invited to get up close to the action at the official Show & Shine.
From a 1969 Ferrari Dino, to the legendary Porsche 930 Turbo “Widow Maker”, to a rare gated-manual Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Roadster, this year’s field is a rolling museum of automotive passion — with plenty of modern theatre mixed in.
Free public highlight: Show & Shine (Cape Town)
The 2026 Cape 1000 kicks off with a free, open-to-the-public Show & Shine on:
- Date: Sunday, 15 March 2026
- Time: 14h00 – 16h00
- Venue: Cape Town Hotel School, Mouille Point, Cape Town
Bring the family, bring your camera, and enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of world-class machinery in one place — before the cars head out on their 1,000-mile (1,600km) Western Cape adventure.
Where to watch the cars on route
After the Show & Shine, spectators can catch the Cape 1000 convoy at a series of suggested public viewing areas as the rally traverses the Cape Peninsula, scenic coastal stretches, Route 62 towns, mountain passes, and finishes in Cape Town’s iconic waterfront precinct.
Suggested viewing points (times approximate):
- Mon 16 March: Start (Mouille Point) • Millers Point (Cape Café) • Chapman’s Peak
- Tue 17 March: Montagu Meet & Greet • George (York Street)
- Wed 18 March: Outeniqua Pass • Calitzdorp (Old Station) • Barrydale (Karoo Art Hotel) • Hermanus (Gearing’s Point)
- Thu 19 March: Clarence Drive • Franschhoek • Finish: Silo District, V&A Waterfront
(Please park legally, follow marshal instructions, and keep spectators—especially children—well clear of the road at all times.)
A rally with heart
The Cape 1000 is a precision regularity rally (not a race), combining breathtaking grand touring with driving challenges and a strong charitable focus — including a dedicated fundraising component during the event week.
About the Cape 1000
Now in its fifth year, the Cape 1000 has grown into one of the most anticipated motoring events on the local calendar, attracting entrants and enthusiasts from South Africa and beyond. It celebrates great cars, great roads, and a uniquely Cape sense of community — all set against some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.
