Wednesday 31 January 2018

Monte Carlo Rally 2018


The Historique, Classique and Heritage classes of the Monte Carlo Rally departed from Paisley this evening. I didn't think I'd make it, the weather was horrendous - hail, snow & thunder - but it backed off so I got there. 



Triumph Herald driven by Austrian father & son team of Mateo & Andrzej Szmidt.

Porsche 914/6

Classic '60's rally car. This Mini Cooper S is from Malta with a British crew.

What a grand old bus! - a 1955 Mercedes Benz 220A. The owner is from Northern Ireland and he imported the car from Tasmania.


A pair of beauties, a Jaguar XK150S…..

…..and a 1935 Aston Martin Mk II

Chevrolet Coupe from Belgium

The humblest of cars go rallying like this Ford Prefect…..

…..and Ford Popular "Flying Tortoise"

Lancia Fulvia

Hillman Imp - made near here in Linwood. The owner bought it from a lady in 2001 in poor condition for £50 and made good on a promise to take her for a run in it once it was restored.

The cars gather at the Abbey

2 comments:

  1. Cool cars. Wouldn't that be fun to take part in?

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    1. It's great that there are people who built and drive these oldies.

      There were lots of cool cars, I think my favourite was the big Merc. If it was painted black it would be perfect for some gangsters!

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