Construction is underway at our new factory. We are creating a composites department that will be housed in a custom-designed 100sqm enclosure. The enclosure has fully vaulted ceilings and an open-plan layout. Active air control will change the air in the enclosure every 6 minutes. An all-new spray booth will follow with a clean-room and laboratory not far behind.

Composites Africa and Composites Training Academy have joined us to work on new development projects at CAV. CTA was established in 2010 and is now a global player in the composites industry. Their focus is on skills development as well as broadening the knowledge and expertise of composites professionals; whilst expanding the applications of composites in industry at large.

Together, CTA and CAV will pursue new design objectives and explore fresh applications for new technologies in the automotive field.

Learn more about Composites Africa and Composites Training Academy here.

We're excited to announce that in May 2016 we will move all CAV operations to a new factory. The upgrades will triple our floor area and double our production capacity. Work will continue through 2016 to bring several major processes and facilities in-house. This promises further improvements in product quality and will reduce build times considerably.

Introducing the CAV GT+ ("GT plus"). Our new model with a more modern twist.
Visit the GT+ page here for a first look.
We will continue to post updates as we conclude our development.

CAV Europe and ChemTools will join forces at the 2015 Essen Motor Show from 28 November until 6 December.

We will be in good company once again at Europe's most popular show for sport, racing and tuning cars.

Please visit http://www.essen-motorshow.de/car-exhibition/ for more information.

Following the launch of our Aluminium fuel tanks, we are proud to join forces with Fuel Safe.

CAV Aluminium fuel tanks are designed to accept Fuel Safe's CV100 billet Aluminium check valve. The check valve converts the rear baffle of the tank into an internal catch reservoir. This is a handy upgrade for owners of carburetted cars; as it ensures that fuel is always available at the rear of the tank - ready to be pumped.

This eliminates the classic GT40 problem of fuel starvation under braking.

Visit the Fuel Safe website to learn more about their products.

CAV Europe will join ChemTools again at the 66th International IAA Motor Show in Frankfurt.

The CAV GT and GTR will be on display from 17/09/2015 to 27/09/2015.

Please visit http://www.iaa.de/en/about-the-iaa/details-iaa/ for more information.

CAV Europe will be displaying the CAV GTR at the Oldtimer Grand Prix next weekend.

The display will be at the Nürburgring and at the Dorint Hotel. We will share the space with ChemTools - our favourite auto care products and also the finest in Europe.

The display will run from 07/08/2015 to 09/08/2015.

Please visit https://www.avd.de/ogpracing/index.shtml for more information on the event.

Learn more about ChemTools here.

We are proud to be represented in Canada by Kremyr Chassis Works.

Kremyr Chassis Works is a specialist manufacturer of unique vehicles; with vast expertise in ground-up development and custom installations.

As the extended manufacturing arm of CAV in Canada, Kremyr Chassis Works ensures that every CAV in Canada is factory-fitted to our specifications.

To learn more, please visit the Kremyr Chassis Works website or contact them directly here arrange a viewing of the Canadian CAV GT.

We are pleased to announce that we have expanded our distributor network to Australia.

InnoV8 Race Engines now represents CAV in Australia from their purpose-built facility in Stayplton, Queensland. InnoV8 has a long history with performance cars and boasts state-of-the-art resources for the design and manufacture of bespoke performance components. In addition to their technical prowess, InnoV8 is well versed in ADR. This offers a hassle-free approach to register the CAV GT in Australia with full support from the factory in Cape Town, South Africa.

To learn more, please visit the InnoV8 website or follow them on Facebook.

To arrange a viewing of the Australian CAV GT, contact InnoV8 directly here.

All Gen3 cars are fitted with Aluminium fuel tanks as standard; self-jigging and precision manufactured. The Gen3 tank design is 30% lighter than its Stainles Steel counterparts and features internal baffles and a passive internal expansion zone. In keeping with our company ethos, the new Gen3 design is retrofittable to all existing pre#100 and post#100 cars.

Read the latest press release about our Gen3 Platform at the link below:

PRESS RELEASE: Gen3 is here!

We are pleased to inform you of our European family of distributors:

CAV Europe (Mainz)
CAV Frankfurt (Frankfurt)
Beckbye Racing (Hamburg)
Eggimann Cars (Switzerland)

Click here to view their contact details.

Welcome to our new website. Find out more about our Gen3 platform and our direction in 2015 - all wrapped in an interactive tablet-friendly package!

We are pleased to publish our first brochure as part of the new generation. Read more about us and where we are headed in 2015 in the CAV Overview Brochure.

We hit the ground running in 2015 with manufacture of our first Gen3 chassis. The development car is also equipped with a modified version of the Ford Racing Coyote engine. We have retained our bespoke bundle of snakes exhaust system, but a keen eye will see the EURO6-compliant inline racing catalysts. This is the beginning of the future!

You can now follow us on social media platforms, Facebook and Twitter. Stay in touch with us at the following links for industry news, GT40 media, and real-time CAV updates.

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CapeAdvancedVehicles
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CAV_GT

The Gen3 CAV GT and GTR are now available to order in the 2015 model year. Sales will be limited in 2015 and we will cater for a maximum of 10 new international customers during this model year.

We have reduced our manufacturing times and our Gen3 upgrades are ready for manufacture. Our ultra-low volume facility ensures that, with no more than two cars on the assembly line at any given time, our customers are guaranteed unparalleled quality, service and attention to their specific requirements.

Existing CAV customers are invited to submit their feedback and suggestions in aid of product development towards the Gen3 platform.

Customer feedback has informed several upgrades to the CAV design. As a quality-driven company, we have accepted and implemented every suggestion from customers to-date. In this way we aim for complete customer satisfaction, whether new or existing, and so solidify our position as the premier GT40 manufacturer in the world.

Please submit your suggestions by email to .

The 2015 model year will see the launch of our new Gen3 platform. Advancements beyond the Gen2 (post#100) platform include the following:

- Gen3 chassis design to accommodate new emissions-compliant engines
- Upgraded suspension design and manufacturing methods
- Upgraded drive train components
- Improved interior finish

Development is underway to introduce an emissions-compliant engine to the CAV product offering. Complete with racing catalysts, and retaining the "bundle of snakes" exhaust layout, this will be the crowning feature of the Gen3 platform.

In support of our existing customers, all Gen3 features are designed to retrofit both pre- and post#100 CAV vehicles wherever possible.

Our UK distributors, The Cambridge Motor Company, will host a live track event to showcase the CAV GT in its natural environment. The event will take place on Thursday 18 September at the Bedford Aerodrome.

This exclusive event has been organised in response to the positive feedback received at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed. Guests will have the opportunity to drive CAV GT #178 on the circuit and then enjoy a few demonstration laps with Jules Sturgess at the wheel.

Jules Sturgess boasts an impressive track résumé and emphasizes that this event will allow guests to experience the CAV GT driven as it should be.

Interested parties may contact The Cambridge Motor Company directly at for more information.

Coachwork specialists, Onyx Coach Works, have entered into partnership with CAV.

The Onyx family business has contributed their expertise to marques such as Ferrari, Maserati and Aston Martin; and have established themselves as the leading coachwork facility in Cape Town, South Africa.

The new partnership lays the foundation for close collaboration aimed at taking the quality of all CAV bodywork to the next level.

Customers awaiting delivery of the 2014 CAV GT will benefit from new component upgrades as part of ongoing R&D and product improvements. Upgrades introduced to-date include the following:

CAV-branded rear uprights machined from aircraft-grade billet Aluminium
Upgraded material selection and revised design result in a superior upright component. The new uprights are billet machined to be stronger and lighter than the previous cast uprights. As a bonus, they are now also more beautiful.
Further to the design amendments, the upright geometry has been altered to improve the camber angle dynamics of the rear wheels; thereby facilitating improved grip and faster cornering speeds.

CNC cut and precision moulded side windows and light lenses
Upgraded material selection, together with precision CNC machining and die forming, results in more repeatable manufacture and more precise window and lens components. As such, the upgraded components fit perfectly with the bodywork and require no additional machining or re-work.
The final touch is a screen printed black border around each component for a more refined appearance.

Hella headlights and upgraded mounting brackets
All CAV vehicles are now fitted with Hella headlight units as standard. The new headlight dimensions are a close match to the originals and the units are also E1-marked and Euro-certified in both LHD and RHD configurations.
This opportunity encouraged development of the front light mounting brackets; including those for the headlights, park lights and indicators. The new bracket design now allows for bulb replacement and full headlight adjustment from the rear of the housings, i.e. the front lenses no longer need to be removed in order to perform these tasks.

The first CAV GT produced under the new directorship will be showcased at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this month. The Cambridge Motor Company (advertising as CAV UK) will exhibit CAV GT #178 at stand #110 from 26-29 June. Together with #178, they will exhibit a bare CAV Stainless Steel monocoque to demonstrate the proprietary chassis design for which the brand has become so renowned.

CAV GT #178 features F1 Red paintwork and black wheels as well as period racing decals. It also features a Weber carburettor stack, fully rose-jointed suspension and 2-way adjustable dampers.

CAV has successfully secured a full quota of sales for the 2014 model year. The factory in Cape Town is now operating at full capacity.

The 2015 model year is now open for orders.

Special thanks are due to the new customers for their support and also to the distributors who continue to play a vital role in the CAV network.

The new directorship has successfully reclaimed Cape Advanced Vehicles (Pty) Ltd as the official company name. Cape Advanced Vehicles will supersede Auto Futura henceforth and will exist as a unified company and brand identity with a singular focus to offer the utimate GT40 experience.

The name change brings with it a new CAV logo and emblem that will feature on forthcoming vehicles for the foreseeable future.

Assembly of the first CAV GT, to be produced under the new directorship, is nearing completion. The assembly process has informed several improvements to both product design and manufacturing methods that promise to increase the product value and spring-board the development of future models.

The principal change applied to the manufacturing process addresses the Stainless Steel monocoque and includes new proprietary chassis treatment methods that eliminate discoloration and optimise corrosion-resistance at heat-affected zones. The outcome is not only mechanically and structurally sound; but beautiful as well.

Amendments to the CAV GT design are largely aesthetic and comprise higher quality materials, components and trim in aid of improved ergonomics and driver engagement.

CAV Europe's golden racing-spec GTR impressed the audience at the Essen Motor Show. The GTR featured prominently at the H&R Spezial Tourwagen Trophy and shared floor space with world-class tuning firms and performance machines.



Industry partners, sponsors and visitors were able to share their nostalgic fondness for the GT40 and enjoyed the representative presence of the CAV GTR at the Show. There were many exciting sights and sounds and Essen provided, once again, a significant platform for growth of the classic, modern and tuning brands that are enjoyed by so many.



For more information about the CAV GTR please visit the GTR section. You may also contact our European distributor for more information on purchasing a CAV GTR in Europe.

CAV Europe will be displaying a CAV GTR at the Essen Motor Show this coming week. The golden racing-spec GTR will share floor space with some of the newest sports series cars and classics alike. Tuners and hotrodders will also find a wide selection upgrades and aftermarket treats.

The Show will run from 30/11/2013 to 08/12/2013.

Please visit http://www.essen-motorshow.de/ for more information.

The Cambridge Motor Company has signed an exclusive agency partnership with Auto Futura and will act as the official United Kingdom distributorship henceforth. Operations at The Cambridge Motor Company will include maintenance and repair of all existing and inbound CAV GT's as well as full warranty and financing services for new sales into the region. Additional services will include track training and driving instruction.

As always, our good friend and partner, Frank Catt of Wealden Engineering Developments, will continue to offer his support to both The Cambridge Motor Company and individuals alike.

Orders for the CAV GT are already in and production has commenced at the CAV factory in Cape Town.

Jean Fourie is facilitating full handover of all technical aspects of the cars such that the quality, performance and enjoyment associated with owning a CAV GT can continue under the new directorship.

As of October 2013 Auto Futura will be under new directorship. Jean Fourie, the driving force behind the company for the past five years, has agreed to sell his shares in Auto Futura and transfer full ownership to a local consortium. The new board of directors comprises Messrs Philip Biden, David Pettit and Jordi Reddy (CEO).

The "new Auto Futura" aims to revitalise the CAV infrastructure with the intent to re-establish the brand as a major player in the modern GT40 arena. Further aspirations include extensive research & development to fully modernise the CAV GT.

There remains a strong focus on customer service and the new directors endeavour to maintain the great relationships that have developed over the years.