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Is There a Connection Between Count Dracula and Classic Vehicles?
Gibraltar’s representatives at the Annual General Assembly of FIVA, the International Federation of Classic Vehicles held on the 15th November in Bucharest, can make that connection. Not only that but they were surprised to discover what is possibly the most stunning collection of classic vehicles in the world is in Bucharest at the Tiriac Collection.
There were some weighty matters to agree at the General Assembly. FIVA grapples with issues that affect the global community of classic vehicles lovers like for example stricter regulatory changes that threaten to take these vehicles off the public roads. As an example all classic vehicles have been banned from Greece’s roads by some ill considered legislation. Some new membership applications were discussed and voted on. Nepal and Bosnia Herzegovina are now members. Most importantly for Gibraltar the AGM voted unanimously to hold their 2018 General Assembly in Gibraltar next November. This is an honour for Gibraltar. It became a full member just a short three years ago. The holding of the General Assembly in Gibraltar means that 300 plus country representatives with their spouses will be able to sample our warm hospitality. That’s three hundred people swarming through Gibraltar’s shops and tourist attractions for several days.
At the General Assembly GCVA President, Howard Danino was elected unopposed as Director for Membership and Internal Affairs for the next three years.
Gibraltar’s representatives were taken to visit and have dinner at the largest building in the world, ex-President Ceaucescu’s palace and now the home of the upper and lower houses of the Romanian Parliament. The delegates were the guests of the President of the Romanian Senate. Interestingly Nicolae Ceaucescu never saw the completion of his pharaonic project. He was tried and summarily shot during the 1989 uprising that saw the end of his despotic and inhumane Communist regime.
To the surprise of most of the delegates we discovered the Tiriac Collection, the most stunning collection of classic and high performance cars anywhere in the world. Mr. Ion Tiriac is apparently Romania’s richest person and he is also an avid petrolhead. It is impossible to describe the size and quality of the collection and the photos that accompany this article do it no justice. If you ever find yourself in Bucharest a visit to the collection has to be on the mandatory list.
The Gibraltar Classic Vehicle Association now faces the daunting task of mounting a memorable General Assembly for 2018. This will require the support of the government and the business community. I am sure next year the delegates will leave with a good impression of Gibraltar. Gibraltar may be a small country but it has a big heart.
As far as Dracula is concerned Gibraltar’s delegates were taken to visit Bran Castle a forbidding fortress built by Vlad the Impaler who inspired the author of the Count Dracula novels. They’ve slept soundly since in the knowledge that he was a fictional character!
Morocco Trip October 2017
Dear Members and Friends,
We are in the process of planning another trip into Morocco beginning of October. We are at the moment at the very beginning of the planning stage and do not have costs etc but simply an outline plan. We are putting it out just to see how many would be interested in coming.
Trip would be for 7 days probably leaving from Tarifa to Tangiers. Places to visit would be :
We will see the city of Ifran, Then the desert, from there to the City of Ouarzazat often called The Hollywood of Africa. From there to Marakesh, then to Rabat and back to Tangiers or Tetouan/Ceuta.
If you or your members are interested in participating please let me know and I will put you down in the list and keep you updated. No commitment until we have all the information.
We will be open on age of vehicles but priority will be given to Classic Vehicles with a restriction on new vehicles.
*** UPDATE *** FULL PROGRAMME DETAILS CLICK HERE ***
Gibraltar International Classic Vehicle Rally this Saturday 20th May
This Saturday 20th May sees the 16th International Gibraltar Classic Vehicle Rally at Casemates Square.
Once again around 100 cars will congregate as from early morning and will be on display to the public until 1300hrs when they will parade up the Mainstreet for a drive round the Rock with a pause for a tour and refreshments at the University of Gibraltar. The cars will return to Casemates after that.
Tell your friends and family – anyone wanting to enter a car – forms are on this website somewhere….
Upcoming Events…
Saturday 4th March John Macintosh Square.
Members and Guests can participate. If you are not yet a member but want to participate you will be welcome as long as your vehicle is 25 years or more. Remember, GCVA is not just for cars, all vehicles are welcome. Entry down Cloister Ramp and Irish Town to JMS.
Members and Guests can participate. If you are not yet a member but want to participate you will be welcome as long as your vehicle is 25 years or more. Remember, GCVA is not just for cars, all vehicles are welcome. Entry down Cloister Ramp and Irish Town to JMS.
Morocco Trip March 29th – 2nd April
If you want to participate and cannot find your entry form please contact me and I will send you all the information and entry form again. You do not want to miss out on this adventure.
If you want to participate and cannot find your entry form please contact me and I will send you all the information and entry form again. You do not want to miss out on this adventure.
Gibraltar Classic Vehicle Association
16th International Classic and Vintage Vehicle Rally 2017 -Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st May 2017
Application form here:
gcva-members-rally-application-2017
16th International Classic and Vintage Vehicle Rally 2017 -Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st May 2017
Application form here:
gcva-members-rally-application-2017
Seasons Greetings to all our members and Friends!
To all our members and friends….
Upcoming events June 2016
Events coming up:
The static display for Saturday 4th June at Casemates is cancelled.
Sunday 5th June. BBQ. We shall be holding a BBQ at the club house. This time we are going for a straight forward traditional type BBQ. Now you know how popular these are and as usual places are limited. So if you want to come and spend a pleasant afternoon amongst friends book your place ASAP. The cost as usual will be kept to a minimum. So book your place for Sunday now. 1pm at the club house.
The Queen’s 90th Birthday Tea Party on Saturday June 11th 2016 organised by The Sol Club.
At The Malaga Aviation Museum, Malaga Airport
The Director of the Museum has been very successful in promoting events based at his Museum.
He is offering us the opportunity of enjoying an event in celebration of Her Majesty’s official birthday in the form of a Buckingham Palace type ‘Tea Party’ in the Museum’s gardens.
The invitation to join in the fun is open to all, there is no fee and tea, cakes, and biscuits will be provided free.
The event has the support of the Aviation Authority, who will be opening nearby disused car parks, at no charge, which offer more than ample parking for the expected crowds. We do not want to spoil the surprises for participants but they will include a choir and some special attendees.
The Museum has previously called on the SOL club to provide suitable cars and for this very special event they are, with the support of the Auto Museum and other clubs, to have an outstanding static display of cars. If you have a vehicle which you feel can make a contribution can you please contact Ray Holland on ray.l.holland@btinternet.com as soon as possible.
All classic cars are particularly welcome and the car parks will be exhibitions in themselves.
While the Museum’s catering will, due to financial restraints, be modest all are very welcome to bring your own picnic cool boxes so you can enjoy the event further.
Please support this opportunity of celebrating a very special event for a very special Lady.
Cars on display will need to arrive before 16.00 and the fun (you will only find out if you go) begins at 16.30.
Saturday 18th June.
Prado del Rey. Our friends from Cadiz have organised an outing to Prado del Rey on the 18th June. These outings are always very popular with our club and we hope many of you will be able to join in. I will be putting out more information on this once I get it. This is a long weekend and some of you may want to make a short break of it. I have looked at prices and Cortijo de la Molinera is up at £56 per night. This hotel is situated beside the pantano in Arcos de la Frontera. Apart from a pleasant place to stay and good food it also offers fantastic views of the lake and Arcos itself. They only have a limited number of rooms available. So if you are intending in staying let me know as soon as you can so I can book.
Sunday 19th June.
3rd Anniversary Classic Car meeting in Tavira Portugal (if interested get in touch):
Oh and Finally, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st May 2017
Howard
Gibraltar Classic Vehicle Rally 2016
Please find the form for download here: (for non members) GCVA Entry form 2016 non members
Members should have received a form in their email, if not request one from: howard@gibraltar.gi
Book Donation
This morning Miss Emily Adamberry donated 9 volumes of mechanical books “On The Road”, to the Gibraltar Classic Vehicle Association. These books cover vehicles between 1970 and 1980 on how to carry out repairs. Our thanks to Emily for donating the books and to John Murphy for bringing us together.
Pictures show hand over at The GCVA clubhouse this morning.
Pictures show hand over at The GCVA clubhouse this morning.
Howard
Maroc Atlas 4×4 Event in October…
Temporary Poster for forthcoming event. More information on this nearer the date.
Gibraltar Classic Vehicle Association 