We attended the East Rand Motor Show in Benoni to get a closer look at some of the hottest rides currently on display in Gauteng.
The popular event attracted car enthusiasts from across the province, with hundreds of visitors turning out to admire an impressive variety of vehicles.
Proudly South African custom builds at East Rand Motor Show
The show provided enthusiasts with an opportunity to share their passion for automotive culture while giving visitors a chance to see some truly unique machines up close.
From rugged rat rods and custom-built three-wheelers to beautifully restored classic cars and eye-catching hot rods, there was something for every motoring fan.
Owners proudly showcased their prized vehicles, many of which have undergone years of painstaking restoration and modification work.
See East Rand Motor Show picture gallery here:
Ford 1934 Ford Coupe ( Street rod), Wikus Lappie owner pose for a photograph inside his car which he built and has a 350 Chevy engine and Jaguar XJ6 Suspension ,TH350 automatic gearbox, Edelbrock dressup kit at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen1968 Dodge pickup truck fitted with a chevy motor and a Ford Chaisis at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenSteering of a Ford 1934 Ford Coupe ( Street rod) which was built by Wikus Lappie which he built and modernised it with a 350 Chevy engine and Jaguar XJ6 Suspension ,TH350 automatic gearbox, Edelbrock dressup kit at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenInside a 1957 Chevrolet (the iconic “57 Chevy”) is widely celebrated as an automotive masterpiece at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen1957 Chevrolet (the iconic ’57 Chevy’ ) is widely celebrated as an automotive masterpiece at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen1960 Pontiac Strato Chief at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenMarishe Vermeulen pose for a picture next to 1934 Ford Coupe ( Street rod) at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenMarishe Vermeulen pose for a picture next to 1934 Ford Coupe ( Street rod) at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenChanelle Potgieter pose for a photograph next to a Ford Mustang Mach 1 at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenChanelle Potgieter pose for a photograph next to a Ford Mustang Mach 1 at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenChanelle Potgieter pose for a photograph next to a Ford Mustang Mach 1 at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenChanelle Potgieter pose for a photograph next to a Ford Mustang Mach 1 at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1600 at the The East Rand Motor Show,at Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1600 at the The East Rand Motor Show,at Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenKempton Park resident, Dawie Mocke’s 2006 VW Transporter which took him 4 years to built at the The East Rand Motor Show,at Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenInside Kempton Park resident, Dawie Mocke’s 2006 VW Transporter which took him 4 years to built at the The East Rand Motor Show,at Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenKempton Park resident, Dawie Mocke’s 2006 VW Transporter which took him 4 years to built at the The East Rand Motor Show,at Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen1957 Chevrolet (the iconic “57 Chevy”) is widely celebrated as an automotive masterpiece at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen1957 Custom 300 at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen1960 Pontiac Strato Chief at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen1960 Pontiac Strato Chief at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen1957 Custom 300 at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenLincoln Continental Mark VI (marketed from 1980 to 1983) at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenLincoln Continental Mark VI (marketed from 1980 to 1983) at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenLincoln Continental Mark VI (marketed from 1980 to 1983) at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenInside Kempton Park resident, Dawie Mocke’s 2006 VW Transporter which took him 4 years to built at the The East Rand Motor Show,at Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenKempton Park resident, Dawie Mocke’s 2006 VW Transporter which took him 4 years to built at the The East Rand Motor Show,at Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenMarishe Vermeulen pose for a picture next to 1934 Ford Coupe ( Street rod) at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenA 1960 Cadillac Fleetwood a pure American luxury royalty pat the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenInside Kempton Park resident, Dawie Mocke’s 2006 VW Transporter which took him 4 years to built at the The East Rand Motor Show,at Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1600 at the The East Rand Motor Show,at Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen1991 Robnell Cobra 351 Roadster at the The East Rand Motor Show,at Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen1991 Robnell Cobra 351 Roadster at the The East Rand Motor Show,at Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenInside a 1991 Robnell Cobra 351 Roadster at the The East Rand Motor Show,at Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenInside a 1991 Robnell Cobra 351 Roadster at the The East Rand Motor Show,at Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen1970 Ford XW Fairmont GT V8 Auto Sedan at the The East Rand Motor Show,at Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen1970 Ford XW Fairmont GT V8 Auto Sedan at the The East Rand Motor Show,at Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen1957 Chevrolet (the iconic “57 Chevy”) is widely celebrated as an automotive masterpiece at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen1934 Ford Coupe ( Street rod) at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen1970 Ford XW Fairmont GT V8 Auto Sedan at the The East Rand Motor Show,at Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenA replica of Morgan 3 Wheelerbuilt by Ekhuruleni resident, Ray Halgrey at at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenA replica of Morgan 3 Wheelerbuilt by Ekhuruleni resident, Ray Halgrey at at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenEkhuruleni resident, Ray Halgrey inside his replica of Morgan 3 Wheeler which he built for four years at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenA replica of Morgan 3 Wheelerbuilt by Ekhuruleni resident, Ray Halgrey at at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenA replica of Morgan 3 Wheeler built by Ekhuruleni resident, Ray Halgrey at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen1957 Custom 300 at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen1957 Custom 300 at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen1970 Ford XW Fairmont GT V8 Auto Sedan at the The East Rand Motor Show,at Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenInside a 1991 Robnell Cobra 351 Roadster at the The East Rand Motor Show,at Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenChanelle Potgieter pose for a photograph next to a Ford Mustang Mach 1 at the The East Rand Motor Show in Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenKempton Park resident, Dawie Mocke pose for a photograph next to his 2006 VW Transporter which took him 4 years to built at the The East Rand Motor Show,at Benoni, Ekhuruleni, 7 June 2026. The day includes live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and stalls for both automotive and general shopping. Kids’ entertainment available for all ages. R50 for adults, R35 for pensioners, and free for children under 7. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen
The event also highlighted the diversity of South Africa’s custom car scene, with vehicles representing different eras, styles and engineering approaches all gathered in one place.
The Citizen photographer Nigel Sibanda attended the event, capturing the standout vehicles and speaking to several participants about their cars, the stories behind them and the dedication required to keep these automotive treasures on the road.
