Protea | |
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![]() The Protea on display at the
James Hall Transport Museum. | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | G.R.P. Engineering |
Production | 1957–1958 |
Assembly | South Africa |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Sports car |
Body style | Two door, Roadster |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1,172 cubic centimetres (71.5 cu in), 4 cylinder, 27.6 kW @ 4500 r/min [1] |
The Protea was South Africa's first production car. [2] The two seater sports car was built in Johannesburg by G.R.P. Engineering between 1957 and 1958. Either 14 or 26 units were completed (Sources vary). [3] [4] [5] The Protea was the first South African sports car, followed less than 6 months later by the Glass Sport Motors with their Dart and later Flamingo
Protea | |
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![]() The Protea on display at the
James Hall Transport Museum. | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | G.R.P. Engineering |
Production | 1957–1958 |
Assembly | South Africa |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Sports car |
Body style | Two door, Roadster |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1,172 cubic centimetres (71.5 cu in), 4 cylinder, 27.6 kW @ 4500 r/min [1] |
The Protea was South Africa's first production car. [2] The two seater sports car was built in Johannesburg by G.R.P. Engineering between 1957 and 1958. Either 14 or 26 units were completed (Sources vary). [3] [4] [5] The Protea was the first South African sports car, followed less than 6 months later by the Glass Sport Motors with their Dart and later Flamingo