Monte Carlo Historique Rally 2016

The Monte Carlo is starting to feel like an annual event in Paisley, with this being the third year running that I have come along to see the race get under way.

It feels strange to see car models that I remember driving being considered as classic cars, but it is also very pleasing that their owners have seen fit to preserve them for events such as this.

Paisley Abbey makes a beautiful backdrop and the public came out in great numbers to cheer the participants on their way.

Monte Carlo Historique Rally

One of the starting points for the 2014 Monte Carlo Historique Rally was Paisley. The cars gathered at Abbey Close, where a large crowd came along to view these beautiful cars.

The rally started shortly before 6pm with cars departing at 1 minute intervals. By this time darkness had fallen which caused problems with the sharpness of some of my pictures.

I have only added a few of my pictures below. More can be viewed on my Picasa gallery

Paisley Abbey plays host to the Monte Carlo Historique Rally 2014

Advertising for the Monte Carlo Historique Rally 2014 at Paisley Abbey

1958 Standard 10 waiting to lead off on the Monte Carlo Historique Rally 2014

Car 317, a Riley 1.5, being prepared for the Monte Carlo Historique Rally 2014

Made in Scotland, a Clan Crusader waits to start the Monte Carlo Historique rally 2014

Morgan 4+4 hopes to get off to a flying start on the Monte Carlo Historique Rally 2014

Car 0 ready to start the Monte Carlo Historique rally 2014

Drivers waiting for the start of the Monte Carlo Historique Rally 2014

Chrysler Sunbeam sets off on the Monte Carlo Historique Rally 2014

BMW 1802 at the start of the Monte Carlo Historique Rally 2014

Austin Healey Sprite (Frogeye) sets off on the Monte Carlo Historique Rally 2014

Paisley Abbey

A first visit to Paisley Abbey today. What a wonderful building! I could literally feel the history in the place.

I'm sure a return visit is on the cards, this time with a tripod.