Thousands of persons including many tourists got a chance to see some old cars. Thanks to a vintage car rally organized under the aegis of the Nilgiris Vintage and Classic Cars Association and the district administration here.
SUMMER FESTIVAL: It was a highlight of the Nilgiris Summer Festival, which is now in progress. The rally which was flagged off at the boat house by the Nilgiris Collector Santhosh .K.Misra passed through the heart of the town and concluded at the Breeks HADP Open Air Stadium. The heavy traffic and the presence of a large number of pedestrians not withstanding the event passed off without a hitch.
NOTABLE FEATURE: A notable feature was that the drivers and occupants of many of the vehicles were dressed up like those belonging to the princely class during the days of the Raj. Stating that it was the second year in succession that the association was organising a vintage rally in this hill station, its president R.Rajinikanth told The Hindu that it had been meticulously planned.
Of the 21 vehicles which participated those which caught the eye were Austin (1934), Morris Cowley (1936), Woolsley (1947), Ford Perfect (1948), Moris Minor (1952), Dodge Kingsway (1954), Cheverlet Fleet Master (1954) and a sleek black Plymouth (1954) belonging to the Defence Services Staff College. Some had been brought from distant places like Bangalore and Palakkad.
MOTOR CLUBS: Pointing out that the prizes would be distributed after a treasure hunt which would be organised here on May 23, he said that it would be conducted as per international specifications with the help of motorclubs in Erode and Coimbatore. The distance would be 80 kilometres. Cash prizes are up for grabs.
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