Vintage cars are slowly becoming a rare sight on the streets today, with modern cars available at affordable prices packed with punchy engines and latest technology. Gone are the days when all we could see were the Ambys and Fiat’s ruling the streets and other rare beuties which are now known as classics or vintages.
Maintaining these machines are no child’s play and require lot of hard work to keep these beauties shinny and running. Many a time these vehicles are either being restored or resting in the garage comfortably.
The Vintage Car Rally was held at SPGDA Grounds Margao saw a large number of participation.
Cars which made their presence include
- 1931 Ford Model ‘A’
- 1934 Ford Model ‘B’
- 1935 Austin England Baby 7
- 1944 Ford Willys
- 1952 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
- 1955 Fiat Millecento
- 1960 Wolseley Station Wagon
- 1961 Chrysler Valiant
- 1962 Chrysler Valiant
- 1964 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller (estate)
- 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
- 1968 Amphicar
- 1970 Toyota Corolla
- 1970 Fiat Millecento
- 1974 Volvo 144
- 1979 Mazda D79
- 1981 Ford Model
- 1981 Mahindra C J – 5
- 1999 Mahindra CJ
- Lada Riva
About 20 plus cars took part in this event which started from Margoa SGPDA ground followed by a rally driving to Colva. The event was concluded with a few photographs.
We hope many such events are organized in Goa which will help to keep the interest in restoration of old vehicles enduring and also attract the new generation to preserve these beautiful vehicles.
Also read- Rally de Moto an initiative by GoaOnWheels.com
