Detour Pit Stop #89: The Grille Shack, Western Cape, South Africa
The Grille Shack is a 1950’s Pump Diner inspired restaurant with a “lekker” South African twist.
Detour Pit Stop #88: The British Motor Museum, Warwickshire, UK
Far more than your typical collection of mothballed classic cars, The British Motor Museum is a hub of car culture for the Midlands, a fun learning zone for kids and a place to get behind the wheel.
Detour Pit Stop #87: Ettore's Espresso Bar, London, UK
Bugatti serves up the capital’s most expensive espresso at its Mayfair showroom.
Detour Pit Stop #86: The Morgan Motor Company, Malvern, UK
There’s no better place to witness traditional coachbuilding craftsmanship than at the Morgan factory.
Detour Pit Stop #85: Red Ball Garage, New York, USA
The most famous illegal street race in the world started right here at the the Red Ball Garage in New York City.
Detour Pit Stop #84: Ronnie's Sex Shop, Western Cape, South Africa
Don’t be misled by the naughty name, Ronnies and its Roadkill cafe are the go-to pit stops for drivers and riders taking South Africa’s meandering Route 62.
Detour Pit Stop #83: The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, UK
The National Motor Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2022 with an array of events to give you even more reasons to visit.
Detour Pit Stop #82: The Good Vibes Breakfast Club, Los Angeles, USA
Early every Friday morning Angeles Crest plays host to the friendliest car club in California.
Detour Pit Stop #81: Simola Hillclimb, Knysna, South Africa
South Africa’s answer to Goodwood is a three-day festival of speed on a twisty hillclimb course.
Detour Pit Stop #80: The Lodge, Oulton Park, UK
Do you dream of falling asleep to the smell of Castrol R and waking to the sounds of squealing tyres? Then book yourself a night at The Lodge at Oulton Park.
Detour Pit Stop #79: Crossley & Webb, Cape Town, South Africa
For a caffeine and car fix in Cape Town Sudhir “Banzai” Matai pays a visit to a hub of South African auto culture.
Detour Pit Stop #78: Nissan Zama Heritage Collection, Kanagawa, Japan
Take a walk through Nissan’s history at the company’s hidden collection just outside Tokyo with Sudhir “Banzai” Matai.
Detour Pit Stop #77: Afternoon tea at Goodwood House, UK
What a treat it is to attend Goodwood House for a concours of cake, says a stuffed Charlotte Vowden.
Detour Pit Stop #76: Wijnlands Auto Museum, South Africa
Most people just see a scrapyard, but the Wijnlands Auto Museum on the way out of Cape Town holds some real treasures.
Detour Pit Stop #75: The Vick, Los Alamos, California, USA
Behind the traditional Victorian facade of this restored mansion is a fantasy world of themed rooms that makes Los Alamos a diverting pit stop on any California Detour.
Detour Pit Stop #74: Gedee Car Museum, Tamil Nadu, India
India’s motorsport valley is home to an eclectic car collection that celebrates the life of local philanthropist GD Naidu.
Detour Pit Stop #73: Pie Town, New Mexico, USA
Road tripping is an experience that’s as American as apple pie, so why not combine the two with a Pit Stop in Pie Town, New Mexico?
Detour Pit Stop #72: Museo Horacio Pagani, Modena, Italy
All petrolheads should visit the Italian ‘motor valley’ at least once in their lives. If you do, a stop at the Museo Horacio Pagani is a must, so says Sudhir “Banzai” Matai.
Detour Pit Stop #71: The Grand Exotic, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The Grand Exotic is a bizarre and beautiful jewel on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast. Sudhir Matai sticks some flowers in his hair to explore.
Detour Pit Stop #70: Dhuandhar Falls, India
A detour to Dhuandhar Falls will take you to a scene straight out of a Bollywood movie.