The Grand "Oldtimer" Classic car Rally

We were in luck again for our 2018 annual rally – it was wet and windy the day before and drizzly the day after, but on the day it was warm but overcast with no more than a light breeze which proved to be a perfect combination.

We had rather more cars entered this year than hitherto, and at 3pm The Grand’s manager counted 432 vehicles on site. Our marshalling, assisted by the Folkestone Rotary Club, worked better than ever, and because of the turnout extended to an extra eight lanes on The Leas. You’ll see from the prizewinners’ list that there were a number of exceptional cars present; a non prizewinner was an early 60s Mini Estate that undoubtedly looked better than the day it left the factory, and another of late 90s vintage with little mileage which looked exactly as it left the factory. To see the rally programme containing the list of entrants, click here, and for the prizewinners click here.

This year we had a very much better loudspeaker system with roving mikes, Paul Mill who does the Darling Buds commentar,y volunteered his services, so did a roving commentary prior to the prizegiving. Next year we’re thinking of reinstating the parade we used to have years ago perhaps utilising the circular flowerbed as a focal point, although any ideas for improvements would be most welcome.

For a rally entry form for 2019 to download and print, click here.

Those not on the internet can obtain a paper entry form by sending a Stamped Addressed Envelope to the Secretary, Eileen Watling, Lynsted Cottage, Farthing Common, Lyminge CT18 8DH.

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