The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Cars of yesteryear roar into action
Forfar Rotary Club’s big annual fundraiser got back into gear with the return of the Strathmore Classic Car Tour.
A full field of around 50 stunning machines set off from the Motech garage yesterday morning for a jaunt into the north east.
This year the event was raising money for children’s hospice organisation Chas.
Since it began in 2014, the tour has raised more than £40,000 for charity.
Club president Tim Hale waved the cars off on a 140mile route which took the convoy to a lunch stop at the Grampian Transport Museum at Alford.
It returned via the scenic Cairn o’ Mount to the traditional finish point at Glamis Castle.
Tim said: “The tour has been a real success for us since it began but obviously the pandemic has put the brakes on it the past couple of years.
“We were really pleased to get a full entry again.
“There are some wonderful machines here and we’re grateful to the drivers for taking part.”
He also thanked main sponsors the Fisken Motor Group and Guild Homes.
A stunning 1930s RollsRoyce was the first car away, and the field ranged from the classic period up to modern machinery like a rare Alfa Romeo 4C sports car.
Tim said: “It’s great to see people turning out to support the crews as they set off. It’s not a race. It’s about people enjoying their cars and each other’s company for a good cause.”
He added it was a great start to a busy week for Rotarians.
On Thursday, they will welcome the Earl of Forfar to view progress on the town’s community skiff – a traditional rowing boat project involving the Rotary Club, Forfar Sailing Club and the Men’s Shed.