Adelphi Motors opened for business in 1946, in Main Road, Sea Point. The company specialized in the sale of used vehicles, and provided a Taxi service. In 1954, the premises were re-developed into a modern facility. Self-drive cars was offered and Atlantic petrol sold from this facility. In 1976 the premises were again modernized. With the demise of the Atlantic petrol brand and the introduction of all South African Trek Petroleum, the petrol forecourt was converted to Trek. At this time the country was experiencing threatened sanctions, and motorists rationed with fuel.