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Wijnland Auto Museum

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👍👍 Such a cool place. Decided to visit when we passed by. The owner has been collecting cars for over years and gloriously restores them. No clue how he got the plane there People often mention cars, visit, museum, time, owner, collection, plane, Convair, walk, interesting,


Address

60 Tarentaal Rd, Joostenberg Vlakte, Cape Town, 7570, South Africa

Website

www.wijnlandautomuseum.co.za

Contact

+27 83 737 7107

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (206 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Thursday: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Friday: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Saturday: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Sunday: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Monday: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm

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  • 5/5 Cynthia de W. 3 years ago on Google • 68 reviews
    Such a cool place. Decided to visit when we passed by. The owner has been collecting cars for over years and gloriously restores them. No clue how he got the plane there
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Florian H. 3 years ago on Google • 183 reviews
    Nice private owned place. Plenty rusty old cars and trucks outside, Working oldtimer inside the halls. Very nice owners and other than in normal museums you can get close to the cars, even sit in some and you can walk freely through the property. Recommended to see when you re in CPT/ worth a stopover on your way to Paarl.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark B. 4 years ago on Google • 419 reviews
    A rare opportunity to see a magnificent collection of old cars some immaculate others running and some scrap. The collection of rusted car bodies and car parts is interesting in its self. A really exciting place to visit. I was in awe of the many rare models of vechiles not seen on South African roads any more. A place not to be missed by car enthusiasts and mechanics old and young. The best part was being greeted by the owner Les Boshoff who is so enthusiastic and passionate about his cars and working museum. The Convair airplane is also excieting to see. The only place that you can board a plane that is not at a airport. Will definitely be back.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charl B. 1 year ago on Google • 58 reviews
    Amazing place to visit for all car enthusiasts. Great photo opportunities and Les is such a wonderful host with so much knowledge about his collection of vehicles, planes and motorcycles.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Verity E. C. 4 years ago on Google • 204 reviews
    I have seen some old cars at this place. If you on the free way (N1) you can see this spot. The old cars and plane draws your attention, you can't miss it. Old rusted machines takes you back into time. Relaxing just to go and look at these cars. Take a walk through the museum and time travel with the family.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 H81 Visuals W. 5 years ago on Google
    Great location to view a whole lot of cars old and new
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gareth F. 1 year ago on Google • 107 reviews
    What an amazing visit, huge selection of cars, helicopters and even a plane. I was really interested in the Convair 580, growing up in Oranjemund, I flew on that plane to and from Cape Town 37 times in my high school career. Really special to be able to have a look around the cockpit and see in the cabin again. Just how I remembered it, such fond memories. Only difference was that in our day I think it was still branded as "Court" and was bright orange!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa B. 5 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    A very interesting place especially for our son )) He was excited about the old cars, helicopter and plane! Very nice owners, had a good conversation with them. Recommend!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sian B. 2 years ago on Google • 128 reviews
    Such an interesting place to visit…. We have driven past for many years but today made the trip…. Wide range of vehicles from top of the range used in the film industry to total rust buckets…. Each one with their own story. The time we spent was not long enough …. We will be back…
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christiaan P. 1 year ago on Google • 207 reviews
    Nice little out and about walk through. Uncle Les always around and happy to chat and exchange knowledge. Some very interesting old in the selection.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica Lee L. 1 year ago on Google • 9 reviews
    What a beautiful collection. And Les is such a proud owner willing to show anyone around with the lovely Belinda by his side. Worth a visit and we've been for different reasons multiple times over the years
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Carissa P. 2 years ago on Google
    Not worth the money. You walk miles in sand to see the metal pieces lying on the ground. There is 1 plane and helicopters that is lying in pieces... I could've visited the scrap yard for that matter. A very dear owner, but the "museum" was tragic. I would highly recommend the auto museum in Stellenbosch - it is much cheaper and MORE impressive.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Irvine M. 4 years ago on Google
    A really fascinating place. Take a picnic with you.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Helene T. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome place to visit, the owner is SO nice! My son loved going into the old plane and sitting in the cockpit. What an amazing experience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andre H. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow! what a beautiful selection of cars. Who would have thought that inside the buildings, not visible from the N1 Highway, was such an awesome collection, from street rods to super cars, including majestic vintage cars. The fact that you can do photo shoots between the old cars is also a big plus. Last but not least you can sit in the cockpit of the Convair 580, 50-seater aeroplane! I hear that they also hire out their cars for matric balls, weddings and for other occasions. All in all I would highly recommend a visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jake V. 3 years ago on Google
    Anything to do with motors,steel,rust and history. This is the place to go to. It's a must must see. The best museum I've ever been to.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Captain M. 4 years ago on Google
    Perfect place for taking photos. Brought back some memories. I highly recommend visiting this Auto museum. The plane was one of my highlights. Will visit again. Thank you Mr Boshoff for preserving this "time capsule".We will be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kyla L. 4 years ago on Google
    Stunning place. Great place to take photos. Would recommend and would definitely come back again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Junaid R. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing museum of antique cars. The owner is wonderful, great car collection , amazing stationery aircraft like helicopters and a giant aeroplane of which you can go into and explore. Worthy Sunday visit for family and automobile fans.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lisel B. 2 years ago on Google
    They have some stunning cars, interesting place to visit. I was more outside between the old rusties than inside 😆 They have a lovely Infinity and lots of other beautiful cars. I will visit again to see what else has been restored 😇
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Blessings M. 4 years ago on Google
    They told us don't even touch the cars but all in total we had paid a lot, it wasn't worth it
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Miems S. 4 years ago on Google
    If I want to see a scrap yard I will visit it. This is a good srap yard. If you want to see a motor museum go to Franchoek Museum. This is a motor not museum but a junk yard. You pay R 40 less at Franchhoek motor museum. I waste my time and money
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cobus P. 4 years ago on Google
    R100 entry; R50 for kids under 12. If you're a car nut with a yen for trying to recognise which old timers you're looking at from amongst the rusted wrecks, this place is heaven on earth. Newer cars too from Ferrari and Lamborghini, as well as the odd Mustang, Porsche 356, and Citroën. The Convair aeroplane is open for the public.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Finn M. 5 years ago on Google
    Brilliant to wander and look at the cars - just needs more info next to the cars. Lovely owners and well kept on the inside section. Fun to walk around on the plane as well- definate highlight!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jack c. 2 years ago on Google
    What an amazing experience!! Spend some time here with my son, both had a great time. It's like going into a time machine. Well done. Will defenitly be back with my dad.

  • 5/5 Tim S. 2 years ago on Google
    We've been wanting to visit this Museum for the longest time, but since the acquisition of the Convair aircraft we have been pulled to this place. Got to meet Les the owner and resident since the 1960s. Such an enthusiastic guy, and so young at heart. Each car has a story that he's more than willing to tell. Go early in the day while it's cool and quiet.

  • 5/5 Mahesh 2 years ago on Google
    A rare collection of vintage cars from all the era's...

  • 2/5 Kevin 1 year ago on Google
    Cool to see vintage cars but this isn't really a museum. Without any extra info as to what you are seeing or why it is significant you are paying a lot to walk through what is basically a junkyard.

  • 4/5 Brendan B. 5 years ago on Google
    Good value ,interesting cars including movie vehicles an even ferrari's and a Lamborghini

  • 5/5 Salome T. 4 years ago on Google
    What a collection of motorcars! Mr Boshoff, the owner, is so knowledgeable and passionate and we loved listening to the stories about where some cars came from.

  • 1/5 thinesh v. 5 years ago on Google
    Not really a museum... more like a scrapyard. Also, you'll see flashier supercars in the V&A parking lot, and you don't have to pay R100pp to do that.

  • 5/5 Deon Jeandré K. 5 years ago on Google
    Great museum.

  • 5/5 Wally G. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice to look at the vintage car's.

  • 4/5 Etienne K. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice worth a visit

  • 5/5 Jan Smuts K. 4 years ago on Google
    I LOVE IT

  • 5/5 Tanya H. 4 years ago on Google
    Any vehicle enthusiast would be thrilled to walk viewing a large display of cars of the past, where one can examine up close & get very personal by having photo sessions in & on the awesome motorcars. Besides, there is a Convair to be enjoyed too, being in an aeroplane is an experience not everyone gets to explore. Les Boshoff has provided a playground of amusement for all to discover. It has wow factor the first visit, on visiting the 2nd time i discovered so much more i had missed before & found it to be another amazing visit, i dont think that an hour is enough at a time, one needs to realise it is an educational excursion for the great & small.

  • 2/5 Andries S. 3 years ago on Google
    As long as you are a kid and don't know what the value of money is, go. My kids enjoyed it, I didn't. I enjoyed seeing them happy but I regretted paying so much and getting so little value for myself. For R100 pp and R50 for under 12's, I was expecting more. It looks like very little money is spent on taking care of the facility and developing it. I was really disappointed. I have seen better elsewhere and it was for free.

  • 5/5 caper770 3 years ago on Google
    Ok, so this is not the shiny, dust free Franschoek car museum, so if this is what you expect, you will be disappointed. Me being a car lover, I thoroughly enjoyed wandering through the endless array of old vintage cars, from the better kept ones right through to the old rusted wrecks. I have seen a few cars of which I have only heard the names before, but never saw them myself, like a Studebaker. There is also a newer Lamborghini and Ferrari, and some Buicks and Porches, even a pink Cadillac, a few Borgward Isabellas and Anglias. The owner, Les Boshoff, is a really nice guy and took his time with us. What made the day even more special is that I was there with a friend who has flown the Convair which is parked right next to the N1 himself. We could climb the steps and sit in the same seat he sat in a few years ago. I would love to go show other friends this collection, it is much more than what you expect from the outside

  • 4/5 claire P. 4 years ago on Google
    A wonderful experience right on our doorstep. The only thing missing... A coffee shop!

  • 1/5 Dawid L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Worst experience ever, could not get in or move anywhere with wheelchair, after I asked owner if we would be able to move with wheelchair in and around premises and he assured me we could. Needless to say it is a large sand pit with wrecks standing on top of each other. Misleading photos on website. And we had to pay R300 for nothing. You are cunning and inconsiderate UNCLE !!!!! (Original) Slegste ondervinding ooit,kon nerens ingaan of beweeg met rolstoel , nadat ek eienaar gevra het of ons sal kan beweeg met rolstoel in en om perseel en hy my verseker het ons kan. Nuteloos om te sê dit is n groot sandput met wrakke wat op mekaar staan. Misleidende foto's op webwerf. En ons moes R300 betaal vir niks. Jy is skelm en inconsiderate OOM!!!!!

  • 4/5 Gareth C. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome cars there.

  • 5/5 Marlize D. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome!

  • 5/5 Nicole P. 4 years ago on Google
    R100 entry; R50 for kids under 12. If you're a car nut with a yen for trying to recognise which old timers you're looking at from amongst the rusted wrecks, this place is heaven on earth. Newer cars too from Ferrari and Lamborghini, as well as the odd Mustang, Porsche 356, and Citroën. The Convair aeroplane is open for the public.

  • 3/5 Shane S. 4 years ago on Google
    I'm biased towards aviation so cars arent really my thing but thr auto museim is still ver interesting. Im mainly interested in the Convair 580 which the owner bought and mounted on supports.

  • 4/5 Jardin R. 4 years ago on Google
    Fascinating collection of vintage automobiles!

  • 5/5 Jean Paul O. 4 years ago on Google
    To be here is like watching old classic movie in open area Amazing place unique and historic Try it!!!

  • 2/5 Shanaaz D. 4 years ago on Google
    Dusty and no relaxing areas

  • 4/5 Marcel P. 4 years ago on Google
    A hidden gem. Some old, some new, some really really old.

  • 5/5 JJ F. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place for a family outing.

  • 5/5 Khanya X. 4 years ago on Google
    Perfect place to capture pictures of all time

  • 5/5 Mareli A. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely place to visit and beautiful cars. Awesome place for photoshoot!

  • 4/5 Reginald L. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant, if u Dnt kno what to do, take an afternoon.... And just go walk there... It's stunning and sumthing different to do.

  • 5/5 Inconceivable_Hyena 4 years ago on Google
    Pretty cool place

  • 5/5 morne b. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome nostalgic trip down memory lane, very reasonable entrance fee @ R50 pp, also had the pleasure of meeting the owner and was informed they have some of the absolute classic cars available for matric farewells etc. Stunning collection and absolutely worth it.

  • 5/5 Ina M. 4 years ago on Google
    An old vintage car wreck yard

  • 5/5 Redge S. 4 years ago on Google
    A must see place for car lovers!!😁👍


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