Classic cars strut their stuff and engage in speed contests
March 27th, 2009 | by admin |Lovers of antique cars will be showing their pampered autos this weekend at Multiplaza in Escazú, but there also will be events at the Autódromo La Guácima where, among other attractions, there will be races between some of the vehicles. Also planned are races for muscle cars, exotic cars and VWs and Porches.
Among those attending will be Barry Meguiars, the world renowned expert in classic cars. He will be recording segments for the U.S. television show “Speed.”
The event is the 8th Convención Centroamericana de Autos Clásicos, which will open tonight at the Hotel Real Intercontinental. The vehicles are being displayed on the third floor of Multiplaza’s new parking structure.
Involved are the Club de Autos Antiguos de Costa Rica and the Autoclub Fenix de Heredia.
Saturday at the speedway there will be at least four heats involving the various car categories. Organizers expect about 70 vehicles there. The whole show will have about 140 classic cars, organizers said.
The show runs through Sunday. Organizers said that some of the vehicles on exhibit have been transported into the country via container because they are too valuable to drive on the roads.
