'Youngtimer' trend growing in South Africa as enthusiasts restore classic cars despite high costs

Oswald Olckers, Supply Chain Executive at the Goldwagen Group and a veteran with nearly 25 years in the automotive aftermarket, explains that while restoring classic cars can be costly — mainly because sourcing parts can be difficult and expensive — it hasn’t slowed the market’s momentum.

"It's nostalgia, being cool and having something different to everyone else. I think that's what is driving the market these days. New cars are becoming so expensive that people might prefer restoring old classic cars. We prefer people restoring classic cars because we want to see them on our roads, but it's not always possible, depending on the vehicle you're choosing, because finances could be a problem."