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.
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