story by: Stuart Johnson - Street Rods 30 July 2010

30 JULY 2010

ONE GOOD EPISODE DESERVES ANOTHER TWELVE

ONLY ON IGNITION, DStv Channel 265

 
JOHANNESBURG:  This weekend the first episode of STREET RODS AFRICA will be broadcasted. 
 
The launch of this exciting new television series sees Riaan Garforth-Venter and Patrick Shai arriving at STREET ROD FACTORY, where master mechanic and rod builder, Ettiene Bothma will start the transformation process of their beloved 1941 Chevrolet Master Deluxe into a customized street rod.  We also meet Nico Greyling’s ‘Dark Knight’ before Stuart Johnston explore the legendary grandeur of the Ferrari Mondial.  Do not miss the first episode of STREET RODS AFRICA!
 
In next week’s episode, Riaan is invited to Las Vegas, to be an international new product judge at the world famous automotive show, SEMA.  But before he gets to walk on ‘the Strip’ the guys in the workshop start to strip the car.  In the spirit of the stripes and starts, we meet Andre van Rooyen and his passion for Roadhouse-classic American convertibles before we triumphantly enjoying a classic cruise with Stu in a Truimph TR3.