A Day in the Life of the University of Pretoria. 11 May 1979

On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" UP’s Motor Sport Club organized a car exhibition.

A range of real cars were displayed in the Rautenbach Hall in 1979. The 11 May 1979 exhibition included racing cars, sports cars, motor bikes and even a boat. The student newspaper Die Perdeby, highlighted the popularity of this exhibition and even featured some cars that were displayed in the hall. 

The University of Pretoria Archives (UPA) preserves the history of the University of Pretoria. The UPA has an extensive photo collection and clipping collection. Please contact us on [email protected] to share your memories of Tukkies or to access our collection.