ABOUT

 

The Opel Owners Club SA is the official Opel Club of South Africa and was formed in 1987 by enthusiasts for enthusiasts.

The club was under the regime of Gerald Botha until he passed away and was taken under the wing of Mark Jones who, along with his dedicated committee, sent the club soaring.

The club had hardly any members and the committee had to think quickly on how to get new members to join the family. From attending church functions and fetes, to standing on the street corner, the club started growing, fast becoming known as the biggest car club in the country.

In 1997 the ultimate challenge was started between Opel and VW which has been ongoing for 7 years, and Opel has taken home the trophy for the last 4 years in a row.

In 2003 Clive Murray became president has taken the club to new heights, with over 400 active members and a committee amounting to 17 committed people.

 

In 2005 Debbie Bolus became president and had a difficult time to get members  to stay active and had less committee members to help in all the tasks. Debbie and Nick the treasurer stepped down at the 2007 AGM.

 

In 2007 Andrew Ferenczy became president, Martin Ferguson as chairman and Andre Alberts as treasurer. From 2009 after 2 years of hard work  the club membership numbers started growing, with headway being made regarding starting up interclub challenges, which is also helping to grow the club. The committee consists of 6 members, but we have a lot of members who help as a sub-committee at the larger events like the Gerotek high speed oval. We are always on the lookout for extra committee members, so please contact us if you are interested.

 

The OOC is also now a part of SCC (Sports Car Club of SA) which helps a lot when we need to arrange some bigger events and track days.      

The aim of the Opel Owners Club SA is to host events that are fun, safe, informative and family oriented. There are events to test the skill of drivers in their own vehicles as well as teach them in the various aspects of handling their vehicles, right down to social events to build camaraderie between the members.

The club membership fee is R220-00 per annum and this helps pay for the monthly newsletter, membership stickers and membership card, as well as some of your event entrances. In the last two years alone the amount paid back to club members, either through the club sponsoring breakfast runs, event entrances, races, or social gatherings.

 

 

 

 Vision

 

- To have the most professional car club in South Africa.
- To gain recognition from General Motors SA (Pty) Ltd for the brand loyalty generated by the club.
- To liaise between Opel Owners Club and General Motors SA (Pty) on all matters of mutual interest.
- To make all events fun and enjoyable.

Mission


- By election and management of a dynamic club committee.
- Committee endorsement of the constitution and individual portfolio responsibilities.
- Committee professional conduct at all times.
- Ongoing communication and negotiation with General Motors SA (Pty) Ltd on all matters of Opel / Isuzu / Suzuki / Chevrolet products  and Services.
- Promotion of law abidance.
- Promotion of safe and legal events.
- Promotion of varied events in order to test the skill of drivers and the prowess of vehicles.
- Promotion of social events to build the camaraderie of club members.
- To advise club members as to what service providers give the club preferential service and value for money.
- To support the General Motors SA (Pty) Ltd branding and all motor sport and other events.
- By utilising all resources necessary to achieve the club objectives.