Classic Car Show

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Jaguar 220.
Jaguar 220.

A couple of years ago, a Classic Car Show was held in the grounds of the Asia Pattaya Hotel. This was so successful, we present the Car Show on Saturday March 2 from noon until 10 p.m.

In the evening there will be a Charity BBQ with live music from the 60s and 70s and a Blues Brother or two wandering around. Telephone the Pattaya Mail on 093 161 5995 to reserve a place at the party BBQ.

Anyone with an interest in “classics” will enjoy the day, with many of the cars very rarely seen outside their air-conditioned garages.

My 1973 two door Ford Escort racer will be there, which can still blow the doors off some much younger cars (and drivers). The car is obviously heavily modified now with a 350 BHP engine, five speed gearbox, limited slip differential and a five link rear end. If you had an Escort when you were young, come along and be photographed with this one.

A few E-Type Jaguars will be present, probably the best looking car in the world, some MG T-Types and last time even a Kubelwagen and a Schwimmwagen. At the upper range, a 1964 Bentley is immaculate, while the enthusiastic Alfa Romeo group will be there. Just look for the red cars. Like Ferrari they look best in red.

Sponsors include the Riviera Group and Liqui Moly.

Some of the classics of the show

Austin 8 Convertible, 1947

Corvette Singray, C3, 1970

Ford Mustang Fastback, 1969

Ford Escort, 1971

Volvo 122, 1966

Volvo Station wagon, 1966

Bentley Mulsanne, 1966

Renault Caravelle, 1966

Opel Commodore GS, 1968

Lancia Beta, 1987

Porsche 356, 1962

BMW CSL, 1972

Jaguar 220, 1990

Buick Le Sabre, 1960

BENZ 190 C, 1963

Porsche 911, 1990

Benz 220 S, 1965

Benz 280 S, 1072

FIAT 132 GLS, 1976

Dodge, 1972

Austin Frogeye, 1959

Chevy Stepside 3100, 1955

Chevy Impala, 1968

AUDI 90 Super, 1965

Mustang Coupe, 1966

Escort RS, 1973

Dodge Challenger, RT 1970

Plymouth Barracuda, 1970

Fiat 1100 E, 1949

Alfa Giulia Super 1971

VW Kombi, 1966

Triumph Stag, 1973

Mustang Coupe, 1966

VW Beetle, 1969

MGA 1500, 1960

Lincoln Continental, 1979

Austin Healey 3000, 1967

Corvette C3, 1971

Ford Thunderbird, 1968

Ford Cougar, 1971

Ford Aurelia, 1960

Jaguar XJ, 1993

Alfa Romeo GTV 2000, 1972

Alfa Giulia Ti, 1966

Karman Ghia, 1961

Alfa Romeo Spider 1750, 1969

Opel, 1909

Bentley S3, 1964

The organizers expect 70-80 cars on March 2.