There are events that will sweep you off your feet and somewhat give you value for your money when you happen to attend. Now the Classic and Vintage Auto show that was on Saturday at the Sheraton Hotel in the country’s capital, Kampala is one show that made that mark on revelers.
Vintage and Classics car enthusiasts were taken back to the 80’s and 90’s when the organizers of the Classic and Vintage Auto show decided to take a trip down the memory lane to catch a glimpse of the vintage collections.
Cameras, Awws, smiles, selfies rocked the venue has revelers admired the vintage collection while they slayed the evening away.
Crowning off the show at Sheraton was sensational vocalist and ex Blu 3 singer Lillian who blessed the crowd with her blend of vintage tunes that made us love the solo musician that she is.
The Vintage & Classic Auto Show that returned for its 5th edition lived up to the billing as the classiest event on the motor and social calendar. The event attracted some of Kampala’s prominent personalities showcasing their vintage collections.
The show had entries from the likes of Bill Farmar’s 1951 Citroen 15/6 and Kalvin Kagwa’s 1934 Wolsely and some new entries like Wazir Kakooza’s Bimula Limo and Ham Mukasa’s Heritage car.
John Nuwagaba, the chairman Vintage Auto Show applauded car enthusiasts for showing up in such large numbers as the show gains popularity year after year.
The sight of cars that were on display was simply breathtaking only proving that old is gold. Most of the car owners had amazing stories like how they had to search in several parts of the world for their cars’ spares.
A one Bill Farmer whose story is rather fascinating said it took him about 28 years to the get his Citroen 15/6 on the road. It’s journey started in Cameroon where he got it as junk, took to Barbados, West Indies where it got the paint job, then London and finally to Uganda where he currently resides.
The Awards of the day included
Owner with the most intriguing car: Ham Mukasa 1936 dodge
Most appealing car: Bill farmers 1951 Citroen
Owner with most cars: Richard Mugerwa (6 cars)
Classic rally cars: Hajji Kironde 1972 Datsun
Veteran vintage and post vintage cars made up to Dec 31, 1940: Kalvin Kagwa’s 1937 Wolsely.
Photo Credit: FastLane Media
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