Island Life Magazine Ltd October/November 2008 | Page 110

life

MOTORING

Classic
day out
SO MANY vintage and modern-day classic
cars turned up for the Earl Mountbatten
Hospice Classic Car Run there was not
enough room at the check for them all to
park on Cowes Esplanade.
More than 70 vehicles, some from the
mainland brought over on a Red Funnel
special fare, took part in glorious sunshine.
Enthusiasts drove to The Needles Park,
enjoying a buffet lunch before motoring
back to Brown’s at Sandown for tea and
cakes.
There were one or two breakdowns among

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the convoy, which included a 1928 Bentley,
Chevrolet, Mini Moke, 1974 Lancia Strato
rally car and a 1931 Austin open-top tourer,
but all made it home, even if meant a tow.
The run raised around £1,000 for the
hospice and among them was a donation of
his wages for the day from Simon Kefford
who opened the garage near Grange Farm
on the Military Road especially on the

Sunday so those who needed it could get
fuel.
Large crowds admired the vehicles wherever
they stopped and a spokesperson for the
hospice said the day was great success
thanks to the many people who took part,
the attractions supporting the run and the
many generous people who gave donations.

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