Monte Carlo Classic Car Rally - Paisley Start

Around 70 classic cars dating back to the 1920s gathered outside the beautiful Paisley Abbey before setting off on their 2,688km trip to the French Riviera.

It is great that Paisley has continued to be the starting point again this year.

Entertainment was evident for those who came along to see the cars and drivers before the rally started.

The first car off the ramp was the specially branded Chrysler Sunbeam marking the town’s bid for UK City of Culture 2021.

We were favoured with good weather on the night making it a pleasant experience.

Old Timer

First to Depart

Atmospheric Shot

Wolseley

Beetle

Off We Go

Sleek

Waiting in Turn


Entertainment

Taxi for Monte Carlo

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Monte Carlo Classic Car Rally - Paisley

Paisley once again hosts the only UK start of the world-famous Monte Carlo Classic Car Rally tomorrow.

The four other start venues are Barcelona, Frankfurt, Oslo, and Reims.

The event begins around 16:00 with much in the way of festivities and entertainment before the first car starts at 17:45 from Abbey Close at Paisley Abbey.

The first car over the ramp will be a specially branded Chrysler Sunbeam, marking Paisley’s bid for the  UK City of Culture 2021.

We can only hope and pray for reasonable weather, unlike the blustery and wet we enjoyed today.

Dedicated Drivers with Their Cars

 Waving the Flag

 Chrysler Sunbeam

Riley 9 War Department Tourer

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Scottish Western Thoroughbred Vehicle - Car Event in Greenock

After seeing the participants in the Gumball Rally it was a run down to Greenock to see cars of a more vintage sort.

The event was very well attended and the owners were friendly and informative as they chatted about their pride and joy.

More importantly perhaps, it managed to sat dry.

 Messerschmitt Vintage Car

Vintage Car

 Classic Vintage Car

Morgan Classic Car

Two for the Price of One

Vespa


Concentration

Alvis Classic Car

  Messerschmitt

 Camper Van

MG Classic Sports Car

Model T Ford

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Monte Carlo Classic Rally in Paisley - 2014

Thousands turned out in Paisley this evening to see cars set off for Monte Carlo Classic Rally.

An estimated crowd of around 10,000 turned out to see these magnificent machines and their crews gathered before the start of the race.

 A total of sixty-six vehicles set off from just outside Paisley Abbey on the 2,688km trek to the French Riviera - and Paisley the only UK start leg of the world-famous event. 

 Drivers of their lovingly-preserved Porsches, Triumphs, BMWs and Mini Coopers happily mingled with the public, who seemed enjoyed getting up close to the vehicles. 

Irish rallying legend Paddy Hopkirk – who won the rally 50 years ago – joined Renfrewshire’s Provost Anne Hall to wave the cars off on their journey.

The ceremonial first car over the ramp was driven by 1960s female rallying trailblazer Rosemary Smith, partnered by Douglas Anderson, chair of the Rally Start Committee. 

Paisley was joined by Stockholm, Oslo, Barcelona and Reims as a host venue as start legs set off from throughout Europe. 

Renfrewshire Council closed off part of the town centre to allow the crowds to line the streets and get the best view of the cars. 

We also had a link with Renfrewshire’s car-building heritage, with a display of Hillman Imps, built at the former Rootes car plant in nearby Linwood. 

 Renfrewshire Council Leader Mark Macmillan said: “Paisley is fast building a reputation as a venue for top-class town-centre events – and successfully hosting the Rally is just the latest boost to that. “We were delighted to see the Renfrewshire public get behind the event in such numbers and am sure they enjoyed the spectacle of the occasion.” 

Douglas Anderson, chair of the rally start committee, said: “Once again, the response from the public has been incredible. "This is a truly international spectacle and we hope to bring the event back to Scotland in 2015.” 

So, all in all a great night for motor sport and Paisley.

 Before the Start

 Colourful Cars at Paisley Abbey

 1968 Volvo 122S

 MG - At the Ready

Time is of the Essence

 Friends Ready to Go in Their Triumph TR3A

 Darkness Falls


Rosemary Smith - Paddy Hopkirk - Provost Anne 


Singer Chamois Starts Off

Ready for the Off

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Monte Carlo Rally - Glasgow Start

A wee trip up to Glasgow this afternoon to watch the start of the Monte Carlo Rally for 2013.

Around 100 cars set off from the People's Palace at Glasgow Green.

A good crowd turned out to cheer them on their way.

It's good to see Glasgow involved in this sort of event. 

 Start Ramp at the Monte Carlo Classic Rally

 Entertainment

Starting Ramp of the Monte Carlo Classic Rally
 

MG TD - Monte Carlo Classic Rally
 

Porsche 924 Turbo at Monte Carlo Classic Rally
 

Monte Carlo Classic Rally

Competitor

Model Ford T

Mercedes Benz

 Queuing for the Start

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Three Lochs Classic Car Rally

The RSAC Motorsport's 'Three Lochs Classic Car Rally' took place today with the cars starting at the Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club in Rhu.
 

More than sixty vintage and classic cars were expected to take part and I've shown some of the entrants as they departed.

They were gleaming, and their proud drivers gave smiles and waves as they left to start their journey.

The Start of the Classic Car Event - Rhu

 

Classic Car Event - Rhu

 

Classic Car Event - Rhu

 

Classic Car Event - Rhu

 

Ford at Classic Car Event - Rhu

 

Rolls Royce at Classic Car Event - Rhu

 

Classic Car Event - Rhu

 

MG at Classic Car Event - Rhu

 

 Morris Minor Fire Vehicle at Classic Car Event - Rhu

Classic Car Event - Rhu

Humber at Classic Car Event - Rhu

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