Results from 2016
We had a record entry this year with 102 vehicles prebooked for the annual rally held at Deeside Activity Park near Aboyne. As always there was a great collection of polished chrome with vehicles ranging from a 1904 Century through 1930s Rolls Royce and Bentley to the line up of 80s Porsches. There was also a lovely selection of MGs spanning 6 decades, the earliest being a 1933 J2.
Despite the wet Saturday and damp start to Sunday morning, the lawn was full by 11am and judging was in full swing with the team of 10 scrutinizing every detail. All entrants had a chance to experience judging for themselves when they selected their favorite vehicle for the Peoples Choice award. This was very popular with reasons given for choosing the particular car such as 'a car they always wanted but couldn't afford' or simply because they 'loved the colour'.
A new award this year, The Harpers Trophy for the best Ford, was presented to John Dawson and his 1986 Ford Capri Laser which he actually bought new from Harpers in Aberdeen and has owned ever since.
The majority of the entry enjoyed the road run taking in 36 miles of picturesque Deeside B roads around the Activity Park. And on return the awards were presented for each of the categories.
Veteran
1904 Century (James Gray)
Vintage
1924 Cluley (Joyce Gordon)
Post Vintage
First Prize: 1937 Austin Ruby (Brian Carle)
Runner Up: 1933 Bentley Derby (Mark Fleming)
Classic 1940-60
First Prize: 1949 Citroen Light 15 (Sandy Burnett)
Runner Up: 1957 Morris Minor (Sandy Forbes)
Classic 1961-70
First Prize: 1969 Mini Cooper S (Cyril Craig)
Runner Up: 1970 MGB Roadster (Mike Park)
Classic 1971-90
First Prize: 1987 Ford Capri 280 (Gordon Gibson)
Runner Up: 1977 Triumph Stag (Anthony Davis)
Commercial
1928 Austin 12/4 Van (Rimspoke Collection)
50 Year Old
1965 MGB Roadster (Martin Singer)
Masterclass
1967 Daimler V8 250 (Roy Grant)
Special Interest
1967 Jaguar D Type (Iain Gunn)
Motorcycle
1957 BSA 350cc (Hugh Junor)
Restoration
1951 Alvis TA21 (Gordon Kelly)
Best Ford
1986 Ford Capri (John Dawson)
Peoples Choice
1966 Lotus Cortina (Bob Leckie)