Alas! The long-awaited moment is finally here as spectators are invited to the 53rd annual Concours d’Elegance, organized by the Alfa Romeo Owners Club.
This year’s event, the “Bob Dewar Memorial Edition,” honors the founder who passed away earlier this year. It promises a thrilling display of “Golden Oldies” on Sunday, September 28th, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Nairobi Racecourse. Competitors will showcase vintage and post-vintage cars, with over 70 vehicles confirmed for the event.
The objective is to provide owners of well-kept cars and motorcycles an opportunity for assessment by experienced judges. Competitors enjoy displaying their treasured machines to an enthusiastic crowd and vying for prizes in over 20 classes, which cater to all makes and types of cars, SUVs, pick-ups, and motorcycles.
Making its debut, the 1927 Ford Model T from Ugandan enthusiast Ali Alam will take pride of place as the oldest car this year. It will compete against a 1928 Ford Model A pick-up entered by James Duder and a 1930 Essex Super Six entered by his father, Mike Duder, both from the John Wroe collection.
Other notable entries among the oldest cars include Adrian Wroe’s 1930 Ford Model A and the elegant 1934 Rolls-Royce Boattail of Veronica Duder. Both have been overall winners in past events and are likely podium finishers again.
According to Peter Wanday, Chairman of the Alfa Romeo Owners Club and the event’s organizer, spectators should also note the Classic Sale for cars and bikes made 25 years or more ago.
Rick Agagliate makes a strong comeback after more than a decade with a 1926 Triumph 550 SD motorcycle. It will be up against Dominique Antoine’s similar 1925 Triumph 550 SD, topping the list of the oldest bikes. These two are expected to dazzle spectators with their high standard of preparation, alongside David Odhuno’s BMW GS 1200 and a Harley Davidson XL from 2006 and 2015, respectively.
Wanday adds that the sale enables owners of unwanted machines to offer them to the significant number of spectators interested in buying a car or motorcycle for weekend fun or for preparing for future Concours events.
Adding to the mix of old cars are three gleaming classic Alfa Romeo Spiders entered by Alec Davis, Kamene Wanday, and David Somen, made in 1969, 1972, and 1973, respectively.
Other excellent Alfas to watch for include Gayling May’s sparkling 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint, the Alfa Sud Sprint Veloce of Avraj Singh, and the Alfa Romeo GT Junior of newcomer Kulvinder Rana.
“Entries for this section are still open, and the vehicles can be in any condition, from sources for spare parts to good condition,” said Peter Wanday.