From Karachi to Peshawar: Capital’s residents flock to look at vintage cars

Convoy of classic cars on display near Lake View Park

ISLAMABAD: Hundreds of car enthusiasts gathered on the outskirts of the capital on Saturday to welcome a convoy of vintage and classic cars, which had driven all the way from Karachi.

The Vintage and Classic Car Club of Pakistan (VCCCP) Islamabad-Rawalpindi chapter had organised a day-long car show for the visiting convoy at the 2F2F Go-Karting Club beside the Lake View Park.



Around a hundred classic and exotic cars and bikes were on display at the show which attracted a large number of visitors.

The vintage car rally had started from Karachi with only nine cars on November 11 with the aim of driving the length of the country to Peshawar.  The convoy includes a Mercedes, an MG Grand, Ford roadster, BMW and a Jaguar.



Having driven through Rahim Yar Khan and Multan, the convoy had reached Lahore earlier in the week where a car show was held on November 15 and 16.

The convoy then arrived in Islamabad on November 17, travelling some 15,00 kilometers. After the show, the rally would travel to Peshawar.



Despite the novelty of the visitors, one of the biggest draws at the show on Saturday was an Amil car from 1922.

“We have vintage and classic cars as well including Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen, BMWs, Hummer jeeps and classic bikes on display here,” said Makhdoom Mutaal, a coordinator for the car show. He said the purpose of the show was to create awareness of collection and preservation of classic cars and to celebrate the hobby.

A large number of youngsters and families flocked to the show. Many people were seen taking selfies with exotic cars such as Ferraris, Hummers, Chevrolets and jeeps. However, the reception was far muted than a car show held at the same venue earlier in October.

Towards the end of the show, dozens of participants also lit lanterns.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 20^th, 2016.