Cars in the Park 2013

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THE Vintage Sports Car Club in Pietermaritzburg has issued an invitation to all car enthusiasts to display their interesting wheels at Cars in the Park on May 19, 2013.

Convener Fred Rascher said this will the 37th edition of the annual event in Alexandra Park and as always, all car nuts are welcome to join — either as an individual or with a club.

Rascher said the focus has long shifted from showing veteran cars to also showcase the craftsmanship that goes into hot-rods, custom and muscle cars and even bakkies.

But because events like this is all about nostalgia, this year would the club would like to showcase as many ‘orphan cars’ as possible.

Rascher explained that “orphan cars” are marques that are no longer made. “A long list indeed, with recent losses that include Pontiac and Mercury. We want to welcome back the many lost cars of childhood, whenever you had your childhood. Please bring along any of these cars which include Austin, Morris, Riley, Wolseley, Arrol-Johnston, Lanchester, Nash, Hudson, Plymouth, Sunbeam, Railton, Desoto, Studebaker and SAAB.

“We would be keen to see an Edsel or a Trojan. Our tastes, and those of the visitors, are wide and welcoming. Let’s pay tribute to interesting cars of the past.”

The Just Cruising club told Weekend Witness they will do just that.“We will have more than 30 veteran and vintage cars at our stand, with live music and people who really have fun with their wheels. It will be dilating,”said Justin Kistensamy.

To register for the 2013 Cars in the Park, displayers have to inform Rascher during April how many vehicles they intend to display and if applicable, in which colour-coded area the cars were parked in 2012.

“I will send the stickers. This will make entry and parking easier for all. I trust that you will all honour the spirit of the day and only distribute them to eligible vehicles.

“When settled in your display spot, trot down to the registration tent, sign a form and then collect a display card, and a memento for the day.

“With your support we look forward to a happy and interesting car show,” Rascher stated. Email Rascher on citp@satweb.co.za or call him at 083 369 7020.