Full throttle event benefits Sea Rescue

Kevin and Evita Taylor, who live in Sir Lowry’s Pass with a collection of beloved vintage cars, in front of their Mustang at the Stellenbosch Airfield. PICTURES: CAROLYN FROST

Lorenzo Farella, left and Donnie Tarentaal , who brought along the Franschhoek Motor Museum’s rare 1966 Mustang “Mustero Pickup”.

Liz Roodt, from Cape Town, with her gleaming 1965 Mustang.

Seth de Boer of NSRI station 16 demonstrates the CPR dummy to attentive Somerset West youngster Madison, Bradbury while family friend Taniks Lansdell looks on.

NSRI station 16 station commander Nicky Whitehead flanked by volunteers Seth de Boer, left, and Revan Kennedy were on hand to promote their service to the public.

A P51 Mustang replica Aircraft was on hand for photo opportunities with Mustang Club members and their cars. President of the club, John Smith, stands beside his 1966 Mustang. PICTURE: PATRICK VERMAAK

From left, Lindsay Curran from the Mustang Club, Grant Bairstow from NSRI, Peter Lindenberg and John Smith, president of the Mustang Club. PICTURE: PATRICK VERMAAK

Sunday April 14 was the 60th anniversary of the iconic Mustang’s launch to the American public; in which it became the fastest- selling new car in automotive history.

The brand’s popularity continues to this day, with the Mustang Club of South Africa arranging an event at the Stellenbosch Flying Club, which was attended by over 60 cars, and Bolander was there to witness the festivities.

Guest of honour was Peter Lindenberg, whose name is synonymous with racing Mustangs and Shelbys in South Africa.

All financial proceeds from sale of raffle tickets went to station 16 of the NSRI, which amounted to R10 000. Members of the public could chat to the friendly representatives from the NSRI, and watch CPR demonstrations.

Radio Cape Town’s Patrick Cromwell provided the commentary and background music, and for one exhilarating minute, all the car owners revved their engines at (what certainly sounded like) full throttle.

Nicky Whitehead, Station Commander for NSRI Station16, thanked Lindsay Curran for giving them the opportunity to attend the Mustang function, as well as being the beneficiaries. The Mustang Club also expressed their gratitude to the Stellenbosch Flying Club committee for facilitating the event.

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