Fifteen cars left the Green Welly Café at Tyndrum around 9.30 a.m. on a bright but cold morning.The
route headed north up Glen Coe where the scenery was spectacular, with
some low clouds and snow caps adding to the beauty. A detour into
Glencoe village, then Fort William. We continued north
heading for Mallaig with amazing scenery.
Perthshire Classic Car Festival
- Saturday 21
April
Perth
City and Scone Palace bathed in unbroken sunshine and blue skies to
welcome the thousands of visitors to the Perthshire Classic Car
Festival on Saturday 21 April.
The Parade cars arrived at
Scone Palace to be 'dressed; with their rally plates and other
documentation, before driving down to Tay Street in Perth to line up
along the side of the River Tay. Full Story
Perthshire Classic Car Festival - 21 April The Press Launch on Tuesday 6 at Scone Palace featured in STV news, Courier, Daily
Record, Scotsman and other motoring journals. The Rotary
Club of Blairgowrie are organising the first Perthshire Classic Car
Festival which will take place on Saturday 21st April 2018. The
Festival is raising funds for, Cancer Research UK, Alzheimer Scotland and The Rotary
Foundation. Read the full Press Release
* Not run on an MSA permit. Supported by Rotary International.
Tour of the Wall - 25 March 2018 A
sunny if rather chilly morning greeted around 30 starters for this
first event of the CCHMSSC season, which took us over the byways
through the Scottish Borders, before crossing over into England. After
a lunch stop we headed along the route of Hadrian's Wall allowing time
to visit some of the Roman forts and exhibitions on the way. Soft tops
were down under blue skies and sunshine. A great way
to start the year.
The
Annual General Meeting of the Caledonian Classic and Historic Motor
Sport Club was held on Thursday 15 March 2018 at the Royal
George Hotel Perth. Reports from the Club President and Treasurer
were provided and members turned out to agree the Principal Office
Bearers and committee members to lead the club for the forthcoming
year. Many good ideas were discussed and the committee will look at
implementing these over the coming year.
News from 2017
High
Tea
- 3 December Our
annual end of the year get together attracted over 40
members at The Royal George Hotel in Perth.
Travelling from across Scotland we all enjoyed a traditional Scottish
High Tea and chat about our year of
classic motoring. After a few light refreshments we watched the video review of
the past year, a now regular feature of our High Teas, reminding many of
their escapades on previous events. A great meal was enjoyed by all,
with much chat about our experiences.
Club
president Jim Paterson introduced Colin Stewart of the Rotary Club of Blairgowrie, organising the 2018 Blairgowrie
Drive it Day event on 22nd April*, raising funds for several charities. Colin reported that the entry list was almost full. It
is even closer to being full, after many members went on line immediately to
secure their places. Secure yours now here:- blairgowrieclassiccartour.co.uk/entry-form/
* Not run on an MSA permit. Supported by Rotary International.
Clyde Valley
Rally
- 22 October Storms
Ophelia and Brian had left their mark with standing water and debris on
many of the rural roads across the Clyde valley and beyond. This made
for a challenging route for the starters of this years event. The sun
did break through, with Craig and Rod Ritchie being first to took the
top down on their Porsche Boxster. Full Story
Jim Clark Trust £1500 Cheque - 20 October Highland
Car Club's Crofterra Pandemonia event in early September raised
£1500 from the raffles run on the Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Members Dave Spence and Roddie Main presented the cheque to Ben Smith
on Friday 20 October at the Jim Clark Rooms in Duns. Full Story
CCHMSC help World Travellers on their trip Call and email arrived
on the evening Sunday 3rd September from Herman Zapp, traveling in a
1928 Graham Paige car.
We
have 17 years on the road. Needing to replace a flat window glass from
the car and do a bit of welding. Could our club help them out?
What a challenge for a Sunday evening. Did we manage
to help? Find out
Selkirk
Classic Car Show - 17 September Alan
Duncan headed down to Selkirk to see the collection of classic cars,
commercials, and Americana. A few unusual vehicles in the field as
well. See his photos of the day on
HCC Crofterra Pandemonia
- 9 & 10 Sept Fantastic
weekend over many roads not driven on this event before. Almost 400
miles centred around the Moness Resort at Aberfeldy. A wide selection
of classic and sporting cars, coupled with more than a few challenging
events, made this one to remember.
Balmaha,
on the shores of Loch Lomond, welcomed 60 starters for the 2017 Three
Lochs Classic on Sunday 20th August. The
inbound hurricane Gert was thankfully delayed over the Atlantic making
it a dry if at times cool run across the roads of the Trossachs. With a
shorter 'wee' run of 58 miles for the veteran class, and 75 miles for
the rest, this year featured two lochs and a lake. The Automotive
University of Rhu once again provided degrees for those entering the
light hearted 'examinations', and a Concours d'Elegance completed the
day. Full Story
Grass Gymkhana - 6 August. Rumbling Bridge Kinross With
a collection of cars spanning almost a 100 years, members of the club met
in a grass field at Rumbling Bridge near Kinross. Member George Shand
had put together a series of fun Gymkhana activities to test our
driving and navigational skills. From judging a gap to drive through,
climbing a twisting hill track, to driving a complex course blindfold,
and more. There was fun under the sun for everyone. Full Story
Sunday Worship - 9 July The Sunday worship at Waitrose Milngavie on Sunday July 9th was joined by members of the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust (www.gvvt.org) with 3 of their historic vehicles. A great breakfast meeting.
Sunday Worship - 4 June A wide selection of classic metal turned up for Classic
Car Tours 'Sunday Worship” breakfast meeting
on Sunday June 4th 2017 at Waitrose Milngavie.
The event was primarily for local owners of classic, sports, prestige and
performance cars who would like to meet with other owners, have some
breakfast and share stories and talk about their cars. Those who wish
to travel from further afield are also most welcome to join us. Checkout Andy Thomlinson selection of photos from the day
Blue
skies and sunshine welcomed the crews at Bahousie Castle in Perth
for the start of the Red Hackle Tour. Balhousie Castle is home to the
Black Watch museum and formed a stunning backdrop for our departure. Crossing
many new and unknown roads in Pethshire and Angus, passing over peaks
and through glens, the magnificent scenery made this a day to
remember. Full Story
Tour of the Stills - 15 April 2017 25
cars and crews gathered at Fairways Leisure, Inverness on a cold
blustery overcast morning for the start of the Highland Car Club’s
third running of their one day tour, this time entitled the “Tour of
the Stills”, the name giving a clue to some of the locations we would
be visiting along the way. Full Story
Its’ a Regularity Jim, but
not as we know it ! Member John Stuart has been
challenging the roads of the Rally
Costa Brava while we were heading for the Argyll Classic.
FIA
in date
helmets for a regularity? These were required for the Rally Cost Brava
on 24/25 March. As well as having 60 and 70 kph regularity classes it
was also a full stage event including the first round of the
European Historic Stage Rally Championship. Find out how John got on in
his Autobianchi Full
Story
Argyll
Classic - 26 March Over
30
entries gathered under unbroken sunshine at Lomond Shores on Sunday 26
March to start the 160 mile tour of 'Argylls Secret Coast'. Our first
visit took us to the iconic Rest and be Thankful hillclimb where
Diane and Stephen Kinghorn provided a warm welcome to all the crews.
The route continued under ever warming sun filled skies across little
used roads along the secret coast, with amazing views and spectacular
scenery. Full Story
Monte Historiques arrive at Monaco
finish
A Job
well done - great
teamwork from Andy Thomlinson and Jim 'Wizard' Wilson and
Anhangá
The
Paisley starters have completed the 14 regularities with Volvo Amazon
'Anhangá' driven by club members Andy Thomlinson and Jim
'Wizard' Wilson reaching the finish without putting a spanner
anywhere
near her, reported Jim. Taking 260th position on their first
time out is amazing.
Members
Ranald White and Karsten Brown in the
Rover P6 had an equally successful event, securing highest place of the
group at 169th. Chasing the Rover were members John Roberts and Oliver
Tomlins in the Fiat 124 Coupe in 210th place. Gordon and David Glen
secured 224th in their Opel Kadett, despite a dodgy exhaust valve
problem from early on. David Glen and Andy Sturgess in their
Escort Mk11 RS2000, were right behind Anhangá at 264th.
First
off the blocks for the 2017 Monte Carlo Historique were Gordon Glen
driver, with son David in the co-driver seat. Here Andy Thomlinson
joined them at the Paisley start for a quick photo opportunity, and the
full 'thumbs up' After the crowd at Paisley waved them off over
the ramp, they headed south to Monaco. The Historique and Classique
crews arrived at the first overnight stop and passage control at Barnby
Moor, some in the small hours of Thursday morning. After catching a few
winks of sleep they are off again to Dover and over the channel to
Calais. Spectators at Paisley were entertained by fireworks and smoke
streams as each of the cars departed over the ramp. Some 40 Heritage
cars followed on their way to local destinations, Stirling, Dumfries,
and Balmaha. Four classics even arrived on a Heritage run from John O'
Groats. Entry List
Anhangá
- 2017 Monte Carlo Historique Volvo Amazon spotted
at secret location. Andy
Thomlinson brought his freshly prepared Volvo Amazon, affectionately
known as 'Anhangá (an Amazonian spirit that often protects
animals, especially the females and young ones, and tends to appear as
a white deer with red eyes), to a secret location, as part of final
testing. Together
with Jim Wilson, who not only will be Co-Driver to Andy, but also built
this magnificent machine, they tested the car on a snow and ice covered
surface. See the car perform in controlled slides on this short video
clip.
SACC Navigational Rally Championship The
Scottish Association of Car Clubs are promoting a Championship to be
known as the “Scottish Navigational Rally Championship
2017”. The Championship is open to members of any club
affiliated
to the Scottish Association of Car Clubs (SACC). download the Regulations
and register your place
George Johnson drives into the
sunset
George
Johnson, who many of us knew, if only by the sight of his unique tartan
Mazda MX5, sadly passed away on New
Years Day. A long time member, and one time chairman
of Stirling Classic Car Club, George was always there
to help
anyone out. Full story
News from 2016
Christmas High Tea - 4 December Over
40 members gathered in Perth for the clubs annual end of year get
together over a traditional Scottish High Tea. We gathered in the bar
(where else) before organiser Jim Paterson jumped up on a table to
request crews to 'start your engines' and make the their way
to the dining room. Full story
Run to Kinlochleven - 9 October
Alan
Duncan and friends took to the highlands for his 10th anniversary run
to Glencoe, except this time he kept going to Kinlochleven. Read his
story, and checkout his photos. Plus a great video from the Rust2Rome
crew in the heavily modified Jaguar XJS. A real treat Full Story and Pictures
Rally of the Borders - 2 October Twenty
three crews in a wide range of classics started the second running
of Rally of the Borders on Sunday 2nd October from the New
Lanark World Heritage Village. The sun cut through the early morning
mist as they headed south east on their 140 mile tour across
the border country roads. A refreshment stop at Lockerbie,
gave cars and crews a breather, before the second stage headed
north to the finish at Netherurd House for a snack, tall tales,
and awards. Full story
Crofterra
Pandemonia
- 3 & 4 September Amazing
weekend for the Highland Car Club Crofterra, covering some 450 miles across the great
roads of northern Scotland. Starting at Fairways Inverness the route
headed north west over many single track roads under brilliant
sunshine, offering spectacular views. Reaching Durness, within shouting
distance of Cape Wrath, the most north westerly point of the UK we
hugged the rugged west coast down to Ullapool to overnight. Sunday had
yet more in store. Full Story and pictures
Kirkintilloch Canal Festival - 21 August Alan
Duncan headed over to see the Festival. Starting on the Saturday with
bands and entertainment, the roads were closed off on the
Sunday from 10am to allow the Classic, Vintage, and Americana
(Yanks as Alan puts it), to drive in for the classic lineup. The
Kennedy Cupcake and the Jump and Jive Dancers were there too.
Biggar Rally - 14 August The
clouds were forming up to what could have made a wet afternoon at
Biggar, for the annual Albion Rally. However the day remained dry for
the classic cars, commercials, buses, motorcycles, military, and
agricultural machinery arriving from across the country . Alan
Duncan sported his camera and provided a great selection of photos which is a must see.
Three
Lochs Classic - 6 August Great day
on the Three Lochs Classic, at the new Balmaha venue on the side of
Loch Lomond. Over 30 cars, some dating from 1911, enjoyed up to 60 mile
trip round the Trossachs. Weather stayed bright and sunny until all got
back for prizes, so soft tops down all the way. Full Story
Glamis Extravaganza
- 9 & 10 July
This
years event organised by Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club
boasted an entry over the weekend of over 1000 vehicles of all ages,
shapes and size plus 150 stands dealing in auto-jumble, motor trade,
antiques, fund raising and crafts. CCHMSC members Mags and Don Campbell
brought their Sunbeam Talbot along. Alan Duncan survived the rain and
mud underfoot to capture the day on film.
Run to
Inversnaid - 3 July A wet
start for the KDCVC Run to Inversnaid, organised
by Alan Duncan, though
the sun came out on route. Passed the Watch and Whisky Car
Run, with around 16 super cars including
Lamborghini,
Ferrari, Aston Martin and more. A red 1955 Gull-Wing Mercedes
300SL enjoyed much attention. See them all at Alan's flickr album
Sunday Worship - 3 July A selection of fine classic metal turned out to
join the congregation at Waitrose in Milngavie for 'Sunday Worship'
organised by Bill Telford of Classic Car Tours. Andy Thomlinson was
there to capture the cars as they lined up for the visitors to view.
See Andy's photo selection at
Strathmore Classic Car Tour - 26 June 2016 The Rotary Club of Forfar held its first Strathmore
Classic Car Tour on
Sunday 26th of June, in aid of Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance. Starting in forfar the entrants enjoyed a 125 mile route, raising over £15,000 for the charity Full Story
May Weekend Fun
at Volksfling - 30 May Volksfling
came to Biggar for the bank holiday weekend, attracting a wide
selection of everything, and anything Volkswagen, classic, modern, and
heavily customised as well. I travelled the 20
odd miles to Biggar with friend Graham
in his 1972 VW Beetle 1600GT. Now GT and Beetle seem hard to
say in the same breath, but his can squirt along the road at top side
of 70mph with no problem at all. Full Story
Richard and Yvonne Bartniczek in Alfa Spider chase Dave Spence and Roddie Main
in the 'Big Bopper', 5 litre V8 Capri. Photo Kenny Cocker
Twentythree
crews made the start of this first trip for the club this year
into the Cairngorm
National Park for the Tour of the Grampians. Blue skies and sunshine
welcomed the starters to the Pitlochry Festival Theatre, which
continued with only a short light shower as we approached Grantown on
Spey for our lunch stop.
The 170 mile route covered a mix of tight twisty, and fast flowing
roads across the tops and through the glens. Full Story
Drive It Day Strathendrick Classic
- 24 April This year the Strathendrick Rotary Classic Car Tour was
were celebrating their tenth annual Classic Car Tour. The Charities
supported by the Tour this year are CHAS the Children’s Hospice
Association of Scotland and Mary’s Meals. The entry numbers exceeded all previous tours. 87 cars took part with a few people still on the waiting list. Full Story
Ecosse
Challenge - 4 & 5 June CANCELLED Lack of entries forces cancellation of this event It is with much regret that the club has had to be cancel this two day event. Unfortunately the new format of tour, tests, and regularities, with a half price entry compared to past years, and cut
price overnight accommodation option on the Saturday, failed to provide
sufficient interest.
Our sincere
apologies to those who had entered and were looking forward to an
exciting two days of activities, crossing some stunning Scottish
scenery.
Drive It Day
- 24 April The 2016 sunshine brought out classic car owners across the country. This
first report from CCHMSC member Dave Spence covers the Highland Classic
Motor Club outing around Inverness. Full Story
Tour of the Firths
- 16 April Twentyfive cars lined up at Fairways,
Inverness on the morning of the 16th, for the Highland Car Club tour of the firths. Instead of exploring the rugged
mountains and glens of the west coast or lochs of the Great Glen, the
2016 Tour of the Firths took to the calmer waters (although not so calm
on the day) of the area north east of Inverness, comprising the Black
Isle and Easter Ross. Full Story
Galloway Gallop - 3 April Was
a bit dreich (overcast and light rain) for the Lanark start of the
Galloway Gallop on Sunday 3rd. Over 30 classics headed south
west to the border roads driving into sunshine and blue skies
across Dumfries and Galloway.
Don and Mags Campbell sported
oldest car in their 1955 Talbot Sunbeam, on its first event since
completion of much upgrading. Lots of exciting cars reached the finish
at Netherurd House, Blyth Bridge for meal and presentations. Full Story
CCHMSC - Annual General Meeting - 17 March Notice is hereby given that the Annual General
Meeting of the Caledonian Classic and Historic Motor Sport Club Ltd will be held
on Thursday 17 March 2016 at the Royal George Hotel, Tay Street, Perth PH1 5LD at
7.30pm.
All current club members are invited to attend. The meeting Agenda can be viewed and downloaded [Agenda]
Dixon takes MGB
to open the season CCHMSC
members Ian Dixon and Maurice Millar teamed up in Ian's MGB/GT for the
opener of their season on 28 February the Saltire Rally at Blair
Atholl. The format for the day was 16
tests, with 4 regularities. Read
how the pair got on [Full
Story]
Having
enjoyed the Saltire so much Ian and MGB headed down to Wigton for the
White Heather Rally. This time fellow CCHMSC member Richard Welsh
joined Ian in the left seat. A
full day of twentyfour tests
and only 2 miles of public road, on the vast Kirkbride
aerodrome, made
for a very compact but
enjoyable event. Aerodromes are hard on the tyres as you can find out
when you read their story. [Full
Story]
Online
marshals' training and accreditation Legendary
co-driver Nicky Grist helped the Motor Sports Association (MSA) launch
a new online training and accreditation scheme for rally and cross
country marshals at Autosport International. [Full Story]
Dare to be Different: Driving Female Talent Susie
Wolff and the Motor Sports Association – governing body of UK
motorsport – have joined forces to launch Dare To Be
Different, a
high-profile new initiative that will inspire, connect and celebrate
women who work in every aspect of motor sport.
Dare
To Be
Different is about increasing female participation, not just on the
track but in all aspects of the sport and other perceived
male-dominated industries. [Full
Story]
Monte
Carlo Paisley Start & run to Monte The
Paisley start activities began early on the afternoon of Wednesday the
27th, with the Historique, Classique and Heritage crews arriving. By
6.00pm some 70 classics were in place for the start over the ramp and
off to France, Dumfries or Balmaha. Read of their adventures to Monte [Full Story]
blue
skies of Monte Carlo ahead
Classique crews
arrive in Monte
It
must seem a long time since the Classique cars left John O' Groats on
Wednesday morning. After 1542 miles at least the Riley WD is parked up
on the quay at Monte Carlo. Well done to John Lomax, Grdon McAllan and
the Blue Diamond support team. Amazing trip at an average of
around 30mph. Thanks for sharing the trip on Locatoweb. We have
followed you every step of the way. Enjoy the party tonight. You all
deserve it.
Monte Carlo Tales
Relive
the excitement with this first report covering the Classique and
Heritage run from John O' Groats to Paisley . Starting
at dawn in JoG the crews headed down a snowy A9 to Inverness,
Perth, Stirling and Glasgow. Alan Duncan kept ahead of the crews to
catch a few shots as they drove by. [Full Story]
Monte crews in France
Classique
and Reims tour crews reach France. Tracking the Riley WD shows they
travelled through the Channel Tunnel early this morning and passing San
Quentin on way to Reims. Over 900 miles on the clock since departing
John O' Groats only 2 days ago. Well done to crew John Lomax, Gordon
McAllan and the Blue Diamond support team. Got to make Monte Carlo for
Saturday night dinner. Watch this space
The
Wednesday Paisley start for the Classique, and Reims tour ended in
Dumfries for an overnight stop. Thursday started with a run to Croft
circuit on their way to the Hull Zebrugge ferry. P&O called to
say
crossing cancelled due to technical problems. Reims tour rescheduled to
Harwich/Hook of Holland but managed to get on Hull/Rotterdam (whew).
Classique decided to head for Dover, some 310 miles away, for Calais
crossing. Big ask for Riley WD at average 27mph. At 11.00pm I have them
at Maidstone. Go Riley, and BD. you can make it
Monte
Carlo - Paisley Start
Paisley
lit up for the start of the Monte Historique, Classique and Heritage
Runs on Wednesday 27th. Earlier downpours had cleared giving the crowd
sight of a wide selection of classic cars as they rolled over the ramp,
some needing a bit of a push. Full story to follow but you can see an
amazing number of photos from the event
Alan
Duncan has a set from John O' Groats, and the road down, plus Paisley
Full set 360 photos
Monte
Carlo Classique - John O' Groats Start
The
Classique starters are on their way. After
enjoying a Burn's Supper last night the crews rose early for the start
at John O' Groats. Now heading down the A9 toward Paisley. You can
follow them all the way [Full
Details]
Wet Wet
Wet at Paisley - 26 January 2016
The weather, not
the group!
The
rain poured down and the wind howled around Paisley Abbey, but three of
the stalwart crews turned out with their steeds for the press
photo shoot at 0900 on Tuesday 26th. It takes more than a
spot of
rain to stop these guys. Jim Meggat, John Lomax and Ranald White hang
on to the sign,before it flies over the abbey roof. [Full Story]
Monte
Carlo Scottish Start - 27 January 2016
Final fettling of the cars before the big start -
0800 on Wednesday at John O' Groats and 1800 at Paisley Abbey.
Latest
update from Gordon McAllan, SRE scribe, and copilote in the
1931
Riley WD. Where they go after Paisley, on the route to Monte Carlo.
Endurance is only the start! [Full Story]
Monte
Carlo Classique Riley
Gordon
McAllan, who scribes the Scottish Riley Enthusiasts newsletter will be
co-driver/navigator of a 1931 Riley
WD Tourer, driven by John Lomas on the Monte Carlo Classique on 27th
January.
The Blue
Diamond Riley Services, based near Taunton, well known for their
expertise in all things Riley have carried out a major and sustained
programme of work to ensure that the chosen steed will be
ready to
take part and able to cope with whatever challenges the Winter weather
and the traditional roads used may pose [Full
Story]
CCHMSC joins
NESCRO Your
club is delighted to announce that we are now part of the North of
England and Scottish Classic Rally Organisation. We join our
friends from Saltire, Highland, and South of Scotland CC, along with
many in the north of
England, and Club Triumph who many will have met in years past on
CCHMSC events. Nescro 2016 calendar now published, at www.nescro.co.uk.
Lots of events of all types. Pen some in to your diary.
News from 2015
High Tea - 6 December Around
40 members braved the wild weather, avoiding floods and landslips to
reach the Royal George Hotel in Perth for the clubs annual high tea
when we can all chat around the year past and look forward to 2016
events. Full Story
Monte 2016 Paisley Press Launch - 22 October Veteran
navigator Willy Cave jetted into Glasgow to be present at the Press
Launch for the 2016 Rallye Monte Carlo Historique. Bowler hatted Willy
was delighted to be reunited with a 1950's London taxi, similar to one
in which he competed in the 1961 Monte Carlo Rallye with racing driver
Tony Brookes and Peter Dimmock [Full Story]
Rally of the Borders - 18 October
Great
day for the 15 crews on Rally of the Borders. Early morning mist burned
back to glorious sunshine as we left the New Lanark Heritage village on
our 140 mile tour over little used roads many crews had never driven
before, and treating them to some fantastic views. Full Story
Les Montagnes
de France - 24 Sept to 7 Oct
Three
thousand miles later all of us are home, having driven some
2500 miles of European roads across France, Spain, Andorra and Italy.
The eight crews
climbed countless cols in the Alps and the Pyrenees, as well as many
crossing France. The
Nuit du Mentonnais added a further 120 miles of col bashing in the
Maritimes crossing the Turini, twice. Here are our adventures. Premier ÉtapeDeuxième Étape Nuit du MentonnaisTroisiéme ÉtapeDernière Étape
Ann Wisdom - An Appreciation We are very sorry to report the passing of Ann Riley (born Ann Wisdom), on 14 October 2015, after fighting illness. As
Pat Moss's long-time co-driver in international rallying, Ann and Pat
were one of the most formidable and successful teams in the sport, not
only in the Ladies' category, which they habitually dominated, but
competitive at the same level as the men in this exciting, colourful
and gruelling sport. [more]
Glencoe Run - 11 October
Around 60 Classic cars,set off from Dobbies
Garden Centre, Stirling at 10am, on
Alan Duncan's drive to Glencoe. Passing through Callander towards
Crianlarich then up to Tyndrum to stop at the Green Welly for an hour.
Continued north calling in at the carpark at the top of the hill
over looking Loch Tulla for some photos, and again at the ski carpark. [Full Story]
Crofterra
Pandemonia - 5 & 6 September Great
roads, to great places, with great company, enjoying
brilliant weather, a plus for the top down cars. Great
craic in the evenings made this once again a fantastic event from
Highland Car Club. From the start in Fort William we were taken to
places on the west coast of Scotland, over roads that most,
including me, had never driven over before. The overnight in Oban was
followed by a second day setting off eastwards to cross the
Cairngorms to finally reach the finish at Inverness for our meal and presentations.
[Full Story]
August Amble
- 23 August Did
we catch the sunshine window for the rally. Did we just! The 37 entries
lined up at Clattrin' Brig under blue skies and enjoyed a 130 mile
drive round some of the lesser known roads of Angus and Perthshire visiting new
locations, while under those same blue skies. 20 Degrees in Scotland is
summer. Believe me! [Full story]
Biggar Rally
- 16 August An
great turnout for the 42nd Albion Bigger Rally. The sunshine
probably helped, and the number of families with children was
a welcome sight as the kids eyes popped at the sight of so many unusual
cars from all era's lined up on display. [Full Story]
RSAC Three Lochs Classic - 8 August
The
sun shone down on the 65 starters at the Royal Northern and
Clyde Yacht Club at Rhu, as they set off on their run to the Rest and
be Thankful. With a short route of some 45
miles for cars in the Veteran class and 90 miles for
everybody else, all looked well. Events unfolded to make it a very different and interesting day. Full story and
pictures
Run to Arisaig - 8 & 9 August Twentyone
cars and crews set off from Stirling with Alan Duncan leading the way
on his second run to Arisaig. With the Capri Club Scotland and Oban Car
Club members joining on route they all headed for the west coast. [Full Story]
Classic AutoSports BBQ - 11 July Jaguars
here, Jaguars there, everywhere classic Jaguars. Well of course it has
to be BBQ time at Dave Barnetts workshops, where a warm welcome,
and a feast always awaits. Not just to eat but a feast for the eyes
when customers classics join not only Jaguars being restored or fettled
but many other great makes. All under the summer sunshine. This year is the best yet. [Full Story]
Lake District Classic - 29 June Club
member Ian Dixon with MGB/GT headed for the Lakes on 29 June for
the LDC, His usual navigator Maurice Millar was not available to
sit beside him, so Maurice MK2 Ellison sat in to guide Ian
round the route. Read Maurices' report of the event and the fun the pair had [Full Story].
Drive the Mille Miglia - New Video Motoring
journalist and XCar editor Alex Goy and Ben Cussons drove Bens' C type PUG 676,
which was affectionaly called just PUG, on the 2015 Mille Miglia 14 to 17
May. New
video of their trip is now online. Alex narrates you through the four
days, with lane splitting a technique I must master. Over 23
minutes driving across some great Italian roads. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb0ComKmPZU&app=desktop Alex and Ben practiced in the same C Type on the Scottish Mini Miglia 29 April, which you can see here. youtube.com/watch?v=QkUUJ3AH0W0&feature=youtu.be&a=
From Mille Miglia to Via Flaminia 23 to 30 May A
love of Italy must be in the blood for CCHMSC member Maurice Millar.
Not content with teaching the 2015 Jaguar Mille Miglia crews in
Scotland in April, or timekeeping on previous Mille Miglia's, he headed to Italy to take part in the Via
Flaminia Classic. Read how he got on [Full Story]
End of an era - Erik Carlsson It
is with great sadness that we heard of the passing of rally legend Erik
Carlsson on 27 May, at the age of 86. Club members Douglas Anderson and
Jim Paterson had the privilege of meeting Erik in September 2011 with Stuart
Turner for an interview which was presented to club members at the Monte Carlo Room in the Blythswood hotel in
Glasgow. He will be sadly missed, but his memory lives on. You can watch that interview at https://youtu.be/a0iIrufi2gQ
Jock's Run - 24 May Jock
Millar was joined by 24 crews on Jock’s Run to celebrate his long
career in motor sport and his contribution to Forrestburn hillclimb and
Kames Sprint circuit. The event combined a ‘run up’ the Monklands
Sporting Car Club’s hillclimb at Forrestburn, followed by a tulip
roadbook tour through some of the most scenic roads linking Forrestburn
and East Ayrshire Car Club’s home at Kames, then production car
autotests on the circuit. Full Story
Crews celebrate finish of 2015 Mille Miglia Monday
18th May, and its time to gather for the final pictures before heading
home. The crews reached Brescia on Sunday
17th, day 4 and final day of this 1000 mile event, which covered
the 290Km dash (175 miles) from Parma to the finish back in
Brescia, taking in a visit to the Monza race track making it an
exciting day. See the crews on our selection of daily twitter feeds throughout the rally [here] See the video of the event, released by Jaguar. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bb8BrYxJvQ
Tour
of the Ochils - 10 May Driving
across four counties, criss crossing narrow twisting roads over
three hill ranges, passing 11 lochs and reservoirs through several
glens was the 125 mile challenge for the 13 starters of the Tour of the
Ochils. CCHMSC member George Shand had put together a demanding but
enjoyable route, over roads many had never driven before. With a stop
at the world famous Gleneagles Hotel what else could you ask for in
a Classic car tour. [Full Story]
Mini Miglia comes to Scotland - 29 April
Jaguar
brough their Heritage car collection to Scotland for the 2015 Mille
Miglia works entry crews to learn and practice the necessary
skills on an event put together by your club CCHMSC. The crews
for the eight pre 1957 cars were taught how to read an Italian style
road book, what the Italian control boards meant,
regularities and average speed section, as well as an insight to
the timing and trip meter operation. They then covered a 100 mile route
visiting three lochs, three glens, a hillclimb and a Scottish castle to
test their skills. They even had to refuel their vehicles.
There were a
few familiar faces driving the cars as you will see.Full Story
International
Auto Ecosse - 6 & 7 June CANCELLED - 8 May It
is with much regret that we have to announce that the International
Autoecosse is cancelled. The club had put together a new route, with
new test sites, but this has failed to attract more than a handful of
entries. As this is the second year running we have been forced to
cancel this event due to lack of entries we feel it is now time to
retire the International Autoecosse in the current format. Our
thanks to all who have enjoyed this event in the past and we will work
on something new and different to tempt you next year.
Strathendrick Classic Run Drive it Day - 26 April The
ninth Classic Car Tour organised for Strathendrick Rotary was held on
Sunday 26 April, “Drive it Day”, 71 starters Dobbies car park near Stirling to allow a more
northerly route for a change. Full story and pictures
Drive it Day - 26 April 2015 A run for drive it day is organised annually by the Highland Classic Motor Club www.highlandclassic.org.uk
and this year was no exception. CCHMSC members Dave Spence and Roddie
Main, and Donald and Margaret Campbell decided that, having had such a
great day out the day before on Highland Car Club’s Tour of the Lochs,
they would take part in the run. [more]
Tour
of the Lochs- 25 April The
forecast was daunting but the day turned out to be blue sky and
sunshine for most of the Highland Car Club tour round the lochs around the Great Glen. I
joined as one of the 24 starters, in my son's 1970 Austin Healey Sprite.
Top down for the whole 175 miles crossing some of the most glorious
scenery in Britain,over roads I didn't know even existed. [Full Story and photos]
Argyll Classic - 29 March The Andrew Davidson Memorial Run Twentythree
starters lined up at Lomond Shores for the 2015 Argyll Classic. The
crews started the 170 mile tour of Argyll and the Trossachs with a
drive through Glen Fruin to the Gare Loch and on to
Loch Long to reach Arrochar and the Rest and be Thankful,
where they
enjoyed a 'spirited but safe' drive up the old hillclimb. [Full story and photos]
Rally Costa
Brava - 13 & 14 March
Who said that
weather in Spain is all sunshine and Sangria? CCHMSC member
John Stuart felt right at home up in the mountains around Loret de Mar
when the snow came down.
A
last minute entry saw John sitting on the start ramp
of the Rally Costa Brava at the wheel of a hired Autobianchi A112
Abarth with Peter Collier navigating. The Rally Costa Brava (RCB) is
several events in one and is a round of the FIA European Historic Stage
Rally Championship and a round of the FIA European Regularity
Championship as well as several Spanish championships. We were one of
24 crews entered in the FIA Regularity class running at the tail of the
field. [Full Story]
David Glen in Triumph Dolomite lights up the road
Monte Carlo Historique - the video Relive
the magic that is the Monte Carlo Historique by watching this ACM
video. With shots of the Glasgow Paisley starters as they challenge the
french alpine sections, culminating with the final race up the Turini.
If you drove the Heritage to Luss the whiteout snow sections will
remind you of your crossing the tops to Loch Lomond. The soundtrack is cool too. http://youtu.be/9FMz_X-peQI
Paisley starters reach Monte Carlo - 4 Feb Well
the race is run and the finishers are in Parc Ferme in Monte Carlo.
Gordon Glen in his Opel Kadett takes top Paisley starter position at
176th overall. Swiss crew Michel Chatagny followed Gordon home at
200th, with nephew David Glen in the Triumph Dolomite at 227
overall. Ranald White's Rover 2000 fettling paid of well,
securing 252 overall, with Hutton and Hanlon in the Austin 1800
land crab creeping on to the list at 254th. The Aussies suffered
mechanical failure in their Porsche 924 on ST1, and Zak Matten in the
Escort RS1600 went off course on ST8. Prizes for the finishers at the
Gala dinner in Monaco tonight. Full results on the ACM website http://rallyliveresults.com/
The Monte Start - 28 January
The
big occasion was welcomed with snow showers during the day and again as
the cars started their departures to Monte, Reims, Borders and Loch.
Paisley provost Anne Hall flagged off the starters, including event
organiser and club members Douglas and June Anderson in their Austin
Healey Sprite as Car Zero. Whiteout conditions on the pass
over the hills to the Loch added to the 'Monte' feel . [Full story]
Ecosse to Reims Tour - 28 to 31 January Following
the seven Monte Carlo Historique starters at Paisley were the
15 Heritage Ecosse to Reims crews. Both groups were heading over
to France
and would meet up in Reims. Organiser Jim Wilson had designed a more
interesting route for the Ecosse to Reims cars and crews, with a
stop over near Carlisle on the way south to the ferry to the
continent from Hull to Zeebrugge. Before that the cars would have time
to stretch their legs on a run round Croft and Oliver's Mount
circuits in Yorkshire. At least that was the plan. [Full Story]
Monte pre rallye Gala Dinner - 27 January This
years pre-rallye Gala Dinner at the Glynhill Hotel attracted
over 50 Monte and Heritage competitors, and enthusiasts. Guest
speaker Johnstone Syer, the well known International navigator who
competed in
the Monte Carlo Rally nnie times, told us some of his many stories from
his etensive rallying career, including from London Sydney,
London Mexico, and Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok. [Full story]
Monte Cars Display - Saturday 24 January A
selection of cars that will be starting on Wednesday 28th January as
part of the Monte Carlo Historique departure from Paisley, were on
display at the Braehead Shopping centre on Saturday and Sunday 24 and
25 January.Joining
the Sprite on the display for the Saturday was James Meggat's Chrysler
Sunbeam, a product of the nearby Linwood factory,. For
Sunday Ranald White brought his Rover 2000TC, one of the seven Historique
starters doing the 'Full 'Monte', over the alps to Monaco. [Full Story and Photos]
Andrew Davidson Memorial - 23 January We
were deeply saddened to hear of Rest and be Thankful owner Andrew
Davidson's recent death. Members of CCHMSC gathered for the Memorial service at Arrochar Church, on Friday 23rd January,where we heard many
tales of his varied life as a navigator and pilot in the RAF, to a
hill farmer in Glen Croe and his love of cars and all things mechanical. Andrew
was the leading force behind bringing
the old rally and hillclimb route through Glen Croe back into use for
classic cars. He was often seen at the hairpin, or at the top
cheering on the cars. After the service we met daughter Diane and
Stephen to chat about the good times and reminice. Both Diane and
Stephen will carry on the legacy of Andrew and continue to welcome
classic cars to 'The Rest and be Thankful'. [Full Story]
Monte Mystery Car Zero Unveiled - 15 January Douglas
Anderson, coordinator of the Monte Carlo Historique start at Paisley
unveiled this magnificent Austin Healey Sprite that he will drive to
Monaco with his wife June as navigator, as the
course car for the Monte at West End Garage, Broughty Ferry on Thursday
15 January. The car will be displayed in the garage showroom
window for a few days. [Full Story]
News from 2014
Monte
News - 31 December The
New Year edition of the Monte Carlo Historique Scottish Start
newsletter as sent to all members who receive the CCHMSC
newsletter. This issue - Unveiling of the Course Car (Car Zero) that
will lead the starters on their way. Display of Monte Cars. Pre Gala
Dinner announces special guest. Tickets now available. Heritage Runs
and Ecosse to Reims Tour updates. Download this issue HERE (pdf 1.7Mb pdf)
Monte 2015 Photo Shoot - 17 December It was a windy grey morning for the Monte Carlo Historique scottish start press release photo shoot at Gleniffer Braes Country Park to the south of
Paisley. Gordon Glen and Chris Sherrington brought their cars along to do battle with the elements. [Full Story]
Monte
News - 15 December The
Christmas edition of the Monte Carlo Historique Scottish Start
newsletter as sent to all members who receive the CCHMSC
newsletter. Tickets for the pre event
dinner on 27 January now available to reserve. Details of the Press
Launch on Wednesday 17th December, and the new poster for the
event. Download the latest issue HERE (pdf 1.2Mb)
Classic High Tea - 7 December
Over
40 members turned out on a wintry afternoon, with snow showers greeting
the crews as they arrived from Inverness, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow,
and all points on the compass. A great meal and plenty to drink (soft
drinks for the drivers) gave way to talk of events past and those to
come in 2015. [Full story]
Monte 2015 event meeting - 9 November The
second meeting of interested parties wishing to enter the 2015 Monte
Carlo Historiques was held at th eBlythswood hotel in Glasgow. Everyone
now aware that the start will be from Paisley Abbey and start
coordinator Douglas andeson was able to update those present with the
proposals. Entrant Gordon Glen reported where he will be stopping over
on the route down to the channel so that others can plan their route.
An update on the Ecosse - Reims Heritage tour was also provided [more]
Depart D'Ecosse Launch - 6 November Départ
d’Ecosse, tells the story
of the Scottish connection to the Monte Carlo Rally was launched
in the Monte Carlo room at the Blythswood Square Hotel, in Glasgow
on 6th November. Author Douglas Anderson gave us an insight
as to why he decided to write the book. Copies were available to
collect for those who had pre-ordered, and many bought their copy on
the night. [more]
Crofterra
Pandemonia 2015 If
you want to join this event now is the time to secure your
overnight accommodation at the start in Fort William and
overnight
in Oban. Highland Car Club have secured a number of rooms at hotels in
both towns. Act Now to get one [more]
Paisley to be Monte 2015 Scottish Start Paisley
Abbey is once again to be the start for the 2015 Monte Carlo Historique
Rally Scottish start. Even more activities are planned for the day and
evening send off starting at 7.00pm on Wednesday 28th January,Paisley
joins Barcelona, Copenhagen, Turin and Reims as host cities for the
start legs, This year's rally will see rule changes meaning drivers
leaving Scotland will have an extra night's sleep on the 2,600km-trek
through the Channel Tunnel and over the Alps to the south of France.
Douglas Anderson, chair of the Rally Start Committee, said: "The rule
change is an endorsement of how much the French organisers value the
Scottish start and we are looking forward to another great event,
starting from Paisley Abbey. Read more about the announcement HERE
Glencoe Run - 12 October A
misty start soon melted away to a sunny drive for the 36 classics plus
a selection of more modern machinery, who set off from Dobbies at
Stirling heading toward Tyndrum. Organiser Alan Duncan had
to look twice as CCHMSC members Cristoph Kulli and co-driver Natlie
arrived from Dundee in a Jaguar C type. Another eye catcher was an RHD
DeLorean, one of just 40 RHDs out of
9,000 LHDs so very rare, to be joined by a 2nd LHD DeLorean.
A further 6 classics from Oban met the crews at Tyndrum, where they all
headed north to Glen Coe to the Kings House hotel finish, stopping
for photos along the way. Best view was probably the car park
overlooking Loch Tulla. Check out Alan's photos from the day HERE
Club Triumph RBRR - 3 to 5 October Some
106 starters departed
The Plough at Enfield at 1830 on Friday 3rd October for the 24th
running of the Round Britain Reliability Run, possibly one of the
longest endurance events across the UK organised by a Motorsport Club. I met them at the Stirling Control on Saturday afternoon, on there way back south from John O' Groats [full story].
Great Glen Rally - 28 September The
heavy rain forecast for the Sunday passed over on the Saturday night so
the event enjoyed a some great 'highland' weather with blue skies and
the occasional burst of autumn sunshine. 20 cars
started at Fort
William looking forward to 10 tests along the 120 mile road route,
which included 2 regularity sections on way to the Aviemore finish. [Full Story]
Monte 2015 event meeting - 14 September The
first meeting of interested parties wishing to enter the 2015 Monte
Carlo Historique Scottish start attracted a good number of crews who
have, or will soon be, entering this iconic event. A
Heritage tour for enthusiasts to drive their classic and sporting cars
to Monaco, to complement the local Heritage runs as in previous years, was also discussed.
Plans are being drafted for all these events and a follow on meeting
will be held in the Blythswood Square Hotel on Sunday 9th November
You can download a copy of the latest newsletter HERE
Crofterra Pandemonia - 6 & 7 September The
10th running of this event attracted over 50 crews to retrace the
route of the original Crofterra back in 2005. Leaving Inverness we
headed south to the Garbole road once a special stage on the Scottish
Rally. The route west headed for Kyle of Lochalsh and for some a ferry
across the sea to Skye. The route round Skye took in some fantastic
scenery and views to take the breath away. On Sunday we headed back via
Bealach Na Ba and Applecross. 400 miles of great motoring made it once
again an event to remember from HCC. [Full story].
Kirkintilloch Canal Festival - 23 / 24 August On Saturday 23rd we saw the Cup Cakes, Big Vern ,and many more plus the fireworks at the Marina. On
Sunday 24th some 20 Classics, mainly KDCVC, turned up at Beaufort
Drive early on Sunday morning, Three of the Best were from Alex
McDougal a 1910 model T-Ford, a 20s Alvis and a 1928
Roller, .Around 2pm you could not get moving anywhere in
Kirkintilloch. See Alan Duncan's photos HERE
Biggar Rally - 17 August The
day stayed mostly dry for the Biggar Rally, with the occasional burst
of sunshine. A great crowd as usual turned out to see the wide
selection of cars, commercials, military, buses, fire engines, and farming machinery from acorss the border
counties and beyond. [more]
Drive to Arisaig and Morar - 9 & 10 August The
sun shone on the group that turned out for Alan Duncan's run to Arisaig
on 9th August. The group set off from Dobbies at Stirling on the
road to Crianlarich, Glencoe, heading for the Corran ferry crossing, and
the drive through Sunart and Moidart, before reaching Arisaig. [more]
Glamis Extravaganza - 12 & 13 July The
threatened rain front had passed over during the night and the sun was
breaking through to make it a great day on Sunday 13th for the Glamis
event. The 20 classics displayed on the joint CCHMSC and Saltire Club
stand won 'Best Car Club Stand' as well, hence our Mexican wave !
[Full story and pictures]
Classic Autosports BBQ
- Saturday 12 July The
forecast wasn't too great but the inbound rain front from the west
never reached David
Barnett's Classic Autosports at Inverkeillor, just north of
Arbroath. The smell of fresh burgers on the BBQ and trimmings plus
plenty to drink is always welcome after a two hour drive. A great
turnout of folk from all over Scotland to enjoy the company and banter,
plus an opportunity to see some of the Classics work in progress. [more]
SACC Appoints its First President John
Cleland has been appointed the first President of the Scottish
Association of Car Clubs (SACC). The twice British Touring Car Champion
will assume his new role with immediate effect. [Full Story]
Erskine Classic Show - 12 July Alan Duncan was at the Erskine hospital Classic Car Show raising
cash for the war wounded, see link for photos, Photos
Yellow lineup
Through the looking glass
Run to Inversnaid - 29 June Alan
Duncan picked a great day with sunshine in abundance over Loch Lomond
and the Trossachs. Is it my eyes but is yellow the colour this year for
classics?
Always good to see the model T on these runs, joining the other top down classic enthusiasts
A great turnout to enjoy the drive with a visit to Loch Katrine as well. See the full range of photos HERE.
June Jaunt - 15 June What
to do on a Scottish Sunday in the middle of summer? Contrary to
those who think Scottish summers are constantly wet, our crews were
welcomed by sunshine at the Clattering Bridge, near Fettercairn, for
breakfast, then off to visits for morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea,
and high tea, with many interesting stops on the way. [Full story]
Bridge of Allan Show - 18 May CCHMSC
member Alan Duncan joined crews from Capri Club Scotland, classic
Mini , Ford, Jaguar and Riley owners, at the Bridge of Allan show which
attracted large crowds under the warm sunshine. You can see Alan's
photos of the day HERE
Grampian Motor Show - 11 May CCHMSC
members from around Aberdeen brought their cars along to join a
wide selection of motoring enthusiasts and one make clubs at the
Grampian Transport Museum's show in Alford on Sunday 11 May. Clubs from across Scotland gathered in
the museum grounds. [more].
Dixon Chases Tulips - 4 to 10 May CCHMSC
members Ian Dixon and Maurice Millar arrived in Noordwijk-aan-Zee in the afternoon after a drive through heavy rain and strong winds to complete their 2014 Tulpenrallye challenge. The
car has held up well. The rain and the worn rear tyres meant that the
going was slippy in places, especially on the karting circuit. The
pair have concluded about 2,300 competitive miles since early last
Monday morning. The sun shone at the finish and Ian and Maurice
are putting on their kilts for the gala dinner. They won't be troubling
the engravers, but both had a great time and enjoyed every minute;
and met some friendly people along the way. [more] Read all about Ian's preparation here [more]
Tour
of the Kingdom - 6 April A
great turnout for this first tour into the Kingdom of Fife. Over 30 cars
and crews headed east from the start at Dunfermline towards the eastern
tip at St.Andrews, visiting some of the finest fishing villages on the
coast of the river Forth. Returning to the finish along the south
banks of the river Tay completed the run of some 130 miles. Full
report and pictures now available [more]
Drive
It Day - 27 April CCHMSC
members Dave Spence and Roddie Main in a 1958 Morris Minor
1000, Donald
and Margaret Campbell in their 1955 Sunbeam Mk3, and Charlie Donaldson
in his 1966
Ford Cortina Mk1, joined many others for the Highland Classic
Motor
Club’s Drive It Day event on Sunday 27th April. [more] Member
Joe Norman also organised a great drive it day across Argyll,
again under sun filled skies. Some 85 plus cars joined his
Strathendrick Rotary fund raising event. Check out photos taken by avid
photographer Alan Duncan here
Drive It Day - 27 April CCHMSC
members Dave Spence and Roddie Main in a 1958 Morris Minor 1000, Donald
and Margaret Campbell in their 1955 Sunbeam Mk3, and Charlie Donaldson in his 1966
Ford Cortina Mk1, joined many others for the Highland Classic Motor
Club’s Drive It Day event on Sunday 27th April. [more]
CCHMSC
AGM - 23 April A
good selection of members turned out for the club
AGM at the
Royal George Hotel in Perth on
the evening of Wednesday 23rd April. The
club president and treasurer reported the activities, financial and
membership situation, all of
which are healthy. The committee and principal office bearers
were
elected and the calendar for 2014 discussed.
Heritage Ecosse to Monaco tour As
part of the Paisley Monte Carlo Historique start CCHMSC
ran a Heritage tour to Monaco for club members to experience a little
of the atmosphere of the main event without having the ordeal of the
competitive sections. Our good friend and club member Mike Kirk put
together a great and interesting route. Read Peter Bakers reports on the trip. [more]
Paisley cheer Monte Carlo starters - 23 January
The
people of Paisley
and Glasgow braved the tumbling temperatures to cheer the 70 starters
of the 2014 Monte Carlo Historique and Heritage Runs on Thursday 23rd
January from the front of Paisley Abbey. Paddy Hopkirk raised the flag
for each of the cars on the start ramp, with Rosemary Smith driving the
first car away, a Hillman Imp of course, Full supporting
entertainment with Radio Clyde and running commentary kept the crowd up
to date. [more]
Monte Pre Gala dinner - 22 January Around
50 classic crews, and enthusiasts welcomed Paddy Hopkirk and Rosemary
Smith as guests of honour at the pre-gala dinner in the Blyhswood Hotel
on the evening of Wednesday 22nd January. After a magnificant meal
Paddy and Rosemary gave us insight to rallying back in the fifties and
sixties. [more].
Monte starters head for the hills - 21 Jan Three of the 'Monte' starters headed for the 'Paisley Alps for a photoshoot overlooking Paisley and Glasgow. Paisley
is preparing to roll out the red carpet for some very special visitors
when one of world motorsport’s most glamorous events rolls into town
tomorrow - Thursday 23rd. [more]
Monte Car at Braehead - 18 January The
Braehead Shopping Centre featured the Triumph Dolomite 135 of Jim
Wilson on the main shopping area, promoting the forthcoming Monte Carlo
Historique Glasgow Start on Thursday 23rd from Paisley Abbey. Brian
Telfer and Douglas Anderson from the orgasnising team were on hand to answer questions and hand
out flyers telling shoppers about all the activities lined up this
coming week. [more]
Retro Speed on Ecosse to Monaco Tour Peter
Baker, editor in chief of the on line historic motorsport magazine
www.retro-speed.co.uk will be joining the Ecosse to Monaco tour and
providing regular updates for readers during the event. Peter is no
stranger to historic motorsport competition, both race and rally,
including Monte Carlo Historique. We look forward to his reports.
[more]
Standard at Blythswood - 9 January The 1958 Standard 10 car that will lead off the Monte Carlo Historique and Heritage Run crews by owner Jim Wilson, took
its place centre stage in the Blythswood Hotel where it will be on show
until the 23rd January start. Drop in for a view, or better still, see
it at the pre-gala dinner on the 22nd. [more]
News from 2013
John O' Groats Historique - 8 December After
a week of storms and snow, leading to road closures on the infamous
Cockbridge to Tomintoul road it was a real alpine challenge for the
hardy crews driving to Glasgow on Sunday 8 December. Snow capped
mountains made everyone feel as if they were on the Monte already. [more]
Monte Carlo Glasgow Start Press Launch Up to 100 classic cars dating
back to the 1920s will assemble in Paisley town centre before setting
off for the glitz and glamour of the French Riviera. The event
– on the evening of 23 January 2014 – will see Paisley as
one of five departure points, alongside Barcelona, Stockholm, Oslo and
Reims. [more]
Ecurie Ecosse collection heads to USA All
eight cars in British connoisseur Dick Skipworth's collection from the
legendary Scottish team that won two consecutive Le Mans 24-Hour races
in 1956 and 1957, sold at Bonhams on 1st December for record prices.
Just as they did in the 1950s, four of the Ecurie Ecosse Jaguars raced
ahead of their rivals. The team's 1952 Jaguar C-Type sold for no
less than £2,900,000, amid auction-room applause, while their 1956
Jaguar 'Shortnose' D-Type sold for £2,600,000. Both went to a buyer in
the United States.. [more]
An evening with Johnstone Syer - 6 November The
temperatures outside were dropping fast on Wednesday 6 November in
Perth, but inside the Royal George Hotel some 20 classic car
owners and enthusiasts gathered to hear the entertaining, often
amusing, stories of a life of rallying across many countries
around the globe in the sixties seventies and eighties. Johnstone Syer
has sat alongside many well known rally drivers of the period guiding
them on the right route to success. Read all about it here
David Sharp Funeral - 21 November
The
Melrose crematorium was filled with motorsporting personalities from
across the country on Thursday 21st November for the celebration of
David Sharp's life. Some 200 attended with many standing in the small
crematorium, only recently opened this year. We heard of David's active life involving cars, motorsport and his timing expertise. [more]
Arrochar Alps Challenge - 26 October The
Arrochar Alps Challenge attracted a wide range of classics on Saturday
26th October. Starting from Arrochar the crews visited the Rest and be
Thankful hillclimb for a set of tests and a couple of runs up the
famous hillclimb route. An Arrochar Cup was awarded to the crew with
the least penalties. The tour took the cars over some of the remoter
roads around Arrochar before finishing at the Pit Stop for a well
earned finishers meal and presentations. [more] .
Glencoe Run - Sunday 13 October A
great sunny day for Kirkintilloch and District Classic Vehicle
Club's Glencoe Run, which attracted around 100 cars from a selection of classics from
across Scotland and beyond. Departing from Stirling the route headed
north stopping at the favourite 'Green Welly' in Tyndrum for lunch. Continued up
the A82 for a photo shoot at the top of Loch Tulla, see above, before
arriving at the final destination at Glen Coe’s
King’s House Hotel.
Trans Italia Tour - 23 September to 6 October The
Trans Italia Tour was a non competitive tour across Europe to
Brescia where the crews followed the route of the 1955 Mille Miglia, With a rest day in Rome to see the sights of the
Eternal City this tour had lots to see and do. You can read about the tour here and the Mille Miglia section here. For the Nuit du Mentonnais click here
Scone Palace Show - 8 September Brilliant
weather, a great display of classic cars at the Scone Palace Farming
Yesteryear event. Many visitors showing an interest in classic motorsport visited the CCHMSC club stand. Some
took up membership of the club so may see new metal and crews out on
future events. First prize for the best club stand too. [more]
Monte Holden legend Tony Gaze Remembered Australia's
first international grand prix driver, Tony Gaze, who conquered the
gruelling 1953 Monte Carlo Rally with fellow greats Lex Davison and
Stan Jones died on July 29th at 93 years of age. A life as a WW2
Spitfire ace, and racing legend, Tony was the Patron of the 2013 trip
back in time, planning the blue print for the Holden replica car
building and watching every move the team made. [more]
Biggar Rally - 11 August The
Biggar Rally and show near Edinburgh on 11th August boasted a wide
selection of Classic vehicles. As well as classic cars there were
classic trucks, buses and vintage vehicles. A selection of 2, 3, 4 ,
and many wheeled vehicles covered the showground. [more]
The Great Glen Rally - 21 July First
of the "Highland Treble", The Great Glen Rally on Sunday 21st. started
under blistering sunshine which lasted from Fort William through 13
tests to reach Inverness by the end of the day. The
100 mile plus route took the 24 entries through superb
scenery and great test venues, including some new sites never before
visited. Highland Car Club put on a great event where competitors had
to watch the temperatures of their cars as well as thermselves as
the sun beat relentlessly down on them. Click here for the full story
Summer Saunter - 14 July The
sun shone for the Clubs first event, when 31 crews and cars arrived at
Deanston distillery for the start of the 2013 Summer Saunter. A route
of some 70 miles took a relaxed run up to Crianlarich and Tyndrum
before heading west to Dalmally and back south to Inverary Castle for
lunch. Organiser John Buchanan then declared his 'surprise' of a
'spirited' drive up Glen Shira after lunch. [more]
Classic AutoSports BBQ - 13 July David
Barnett with son Gareth on the actual BBQ, put on a great afternoon and
evening on Saturday 13th July. It may have been 31 degrees at Heathrow
but the cool easterly on the Scottish coast kept it nice and cool for
the visitors. A
wide selection of Jaguars, including XK and E Types along with other
favourites were being worked on for their owners. AC Cobra's, Ferrari's
and Triumph TR's filled the car park, and a 1930 Bentley Le Mans race
bodied car arrived too. [more]
After the 2013 International Autoecosse Having
completed the International Autoecosse without any major drama's Tim
and Susan Hunt decided to extend their stay north of the border to
retrace some of the sights seen on the Club Triumph Round Britain
Reliability Run earlier in the year. Here is Tims' story. [more]
International Autoecosse & - 1 and 2 June Scotland
put on its best weather for the arrival of the 2013 International
Autoecosse starters. Starting with a set of sprecial tests at Dumfries
the crews made their way to Loch Lomond and on to Fort William. Even
the runners in the overnight Targa Bealach Na Ba had a mostly dry run,
with one crew keeping the top down all night. Sunday was wall to
wall sunshine. [full story]
Targa Bealach Na Ba - 1 and 2 June A
total of 8 cars gathered at JJ’s café car park just north of Fort
William to start the Regularity Rally, the Targa Bealach na Ba. Some
had completed the “concentration runs”, 2 crews from Inverness and 3
crews from Stirling. The remainder started the event from Fort William
itself, 2 of those being brave souls who had already completed day one
of the Autoecosse! [more]
European Healey Tour - 28 May Each
year the Austin Healey Club organise a European tour, and this time the
Swiss Club decided to bring the tour to Scotland. On Tuesday 28th of
May they organised what they called The Swiss Scottish Alpine Rally,
which included a visit to the Rest and be Thankful hillclimb, on their
way to Inverary Castle. [more]
Monte Historique Winner does it again - 5 May Last time we saw Craig Lowndes with a big smile was driving the Glasgow Start 1951 Holden 48-215(FX)
to win the oldest car to finish trophy at the Monte Carlo Historique
rallly back in February. Well he smiles again in a Holden, this time a
full throttle V8 version to notch up his 91st race win. The 38 year old
Lowndes scored an emphatic win over four-time champion Jamie Whincup to
become the most successful driver in the history of Australian V8
Supercars. You just can't keep a great driver down. [more]
Run to Inversnaid - 28 April A
great turnout for the Alan Duncan run to Inversnaid for the
Kirkintilloch and District Classic Car Club maiden outing on Sunday
28th.
Starting from the Stables just north of Kirkintilloch the crews made
for Aberfoyle where yet more classic owners were waiting to join. The
route headed up the B829 to reach Loch Katrine for a coffee break.
Single road due west toward Loch Lomond followed, passing Loch Arklet
on the way. A few showers but the sun did appear, making a great first
outing for the new Kirkintilloch club. You can see a selection of
the
cars here. The website forum here
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Perth
City and Scone Palace bathed in unbroken sunshine and blue skies to
welcome the thousands of visitors to the Perthshire Classic Car
Festival on Saturday 21 April. 
Record, Scotsman and other motoring journals. The Rotary
Club of Blairgowrie are organising the first Perthshire Classic Car
Festival which will take place on Saturday 21st April 2018. The
Festival is raising funds for, Cancer Research UK, Alzheimer Scotland and The Rotary
Foundation. 
Blue
skies and sunshine welcomed the crews at Bahousie Castle in Perth
for the start of the Red Hackle Tour. Balhousie Castle is home to the
Black Watch museum and formed a stunning backdrop for our departure. 
Member John Stuart has been
challenging the roads of the Rally
Costa Brava while we were heading for the Argyll Classic. 
Monte Historique review 
Alan
Duncan headed over to see the Festival. Starting on the Saturday with
bands and entertainment, the roads were closed off on the
Sunday from 10am to allow the Classic, Vintage, and Americana
(Yanks as Alan puts it), to drive in for the classic lineup. The
Kennedy Cupcake and the Jump and Jive Dancers were there too. 
The
clouds were forming up to what could have made a wet afternoon at
Biggar, for the annual Albion Rally. However the day remained dry for
the classic cars, commercials, buses, motorcycles, military, and
agricultural machinery arriving from across the country . 
This
years event organised by Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club
boasted an entry over the weekend of over 1000 vehicles of all ages,
shapes and size plus 150 stands dealing in auto-jumble, motor trade,
antiques, fund raising and crafts. CCHMSC members Mags and Don Campbell
brought their Sunbeam Talbot along. Alan Duncan survived the rain and
mud underfoot to capture the day on film. 
CCHMSC
members Ian Dixon and Maurice Millar teamed up in Ian's MGB/GT for the
opener of their season on 28 February the Saltire Rally at Blair
Atholl. The format for the day was 16
tests, with 4 regularities. Read
how the pair got on [
It
must seem a long time since the Classique cars left John O' Groats on
Wednesday morning. After 1542 miles at least the Riley WD is parked up
on the quay at Monte Carlo. Well done to John Lomax, Grdon McAllan and
the Blue Diamond support team. Amazing trip at an average of
around 30mph. Thanks for sharing the trip on Locatoweb. We have
followed you every step of the way. Enjoy the party tonight. You all
deserve it. 
Three
thousand miles later all of us are home, having driven some
2500 miles of European roads across France, Spain, Andorra and Italy.
The eight crews
climbed countless cols in the Alps and the Pyrenees, as well as many
crossing France. 
Great
roads, to great places, with great company, enjoying
brilliant weather, a plus for the top down cars. Great
craic in the evenings made this once again a fantastic event from
Highland Car Club. 
The
ninth Classic Car Tour organised for Strathendrick Rotary was held on
Sunday 26 April, “Drive it Day”, 71 starters Dobbies car park near Stirling to allow a more
northerly route for a change. 
Relive
the magic that is the Monte Carlo Historique by watching this ACM
video. With shots of the Glasgow Paisley starters as they challenge the
french alpine sections, culminating with the final race up the Turini.
If you drove the Heritage to Luss the whiteout snow sections will
remind you of your crossing the tops to Loch Lomond.
Member
Joe Norman also organised a great drive it day across Argyll,
again under sun filled skies. Some 85 plus cars joined his
Strathendrick Rotary fund raising event. Check out photos taken by avid
photographer Alan Duncan 
Scotland
put on its best weather for the arrival of the 2013 International
Autoecosse starters. Starting with a set of sprecial tests at Dumfries
the crews made their way to Loch Lomond and on to Fort William. Even
the runners in the overnight Targa Bealach Na Ba had a 
mostly dry run,
with one crew keeping the top down all night. Sunday was wall to
wall sunshine. [
Last time we saw Craig Lowndes with a big smile was driving the Glasgow Start 1951 Holden 48-215(FX)
to win the oldest car to finish trophy at the Monte Carlo Historique
rallly back in February. Well he smiles again in a Holden, this time a
full throttle V8 version to notch up his 91st race win. The 38 year old
Lowndes scored an emphatic win over four-time champion Jamie Whincup to
become the most successful driver in the history of Australian V8
Supercars. You just can't keep a great driver down. [