shooting the CAPE 1000
It All Begins Here
If you grew up with Top Gear, Forza, Need for Speed, and Gran Turismo, the idea of the Cape 1000 is guaranteed to make you excited.
With a roster of 69 cars divided into Classics, Modern Classics, Sports Cars, and the Special Category—featuring restored cars, homologation specials, and end-of-the-run vehicles—there was a car sure to bring out the inner child in every enthusiast. There were classics your dad likely had on his wall, like the 1967 Shelby GT500, 1961 Porsche 356C, 1969 Ferrari Dino 206 GT, and the timeless 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Pagoda.
For the ’90s kids, the 1993 Impact White Lamborghini Diablo’s screaming V12, the wide hips of the 1980 Porsche Carrera 930 Turbo, and the Mzansi charm of the 1984 BMW E30 320iM created a nostalgic sense of excitement.
For the sim racing enthusiasts, the 007 fans, early-2000s kids, and those who appreciate unique entries into the automotive world, the 2009 Porsche 997 GT2 with its aggressive spoiler-mounted intakes, the 1998 BMW Z3 Coupé, affectionately known as the clown shoe, the Casino Royale star 2008 Aston Martin DBS, and one of only ten AC 378 GT Zagatos stood out as stars within the Sports Car category.
Shooting the event and experiencing the roaring harmonies created along Clarence Drive was an experience I would recommend to every car enthusiast within the media industry. This event creates an opportunity for photographers to get closer to their four-wheeled idols while also marketing their photography business. It also provides a valuable learning environment for newer photographers, as there is a clear brief to adhere to and media team leaders often request specific shots on the day, adding to the challenge.
Recommended for this event:
A wide-angle lens (10–18mm)
A telephoto lens (70–200mm)
A camera
A love for cars