Glasgow to Monte carlo. The start.

[generally01]

Incase you didnt know, Glasgow is again one of the starting locations for the Monte Carlo classic rally.

I popped down today straight after work as the cars set off at 2pm.

I have just finished uploading my pics to Flickr;


Monte Carlo 2013 35 by route9autos.co.uk, on Flickr


Monte Carlo 2013 28 by route9autos.co.uk, on Flickr


Monte Carlo 2013 27 by route9autos.co.uk, on Flickr


Monte Carlo 2013 19 by route9autos.co.uk, on Flickr


Monte Carlo 2013 14 by route9autos.co.uk, on Flickr


Monte Carlo 2013 58 by route9autos.co.uk, on Flickr


Monte Carlo 2013 5 by route9autos.co.uk, on Flickr


Monte Carlo 2013 45 by route9autos.co.uk, on Flickr


Monte Carlo 2013 13 by route9autos.co.uk, on Flickr

I will refrain from posting all of them but if you want to see some more of the same you will find them in the usual place;

www.flickr.com/photos/route9autos/sets/72157632615100703/with/8417202861/

Dave

[GT4ME]

Nice pics, thanks for posting. Shame, its the first year I've missed this since they started from Glasgow again.Had to work.

[generally01]

Jan 26, 2013 22:21:35 GMT GT4ME said:

Nice pics, thanks for posting. Shame, its the first year I've missed this since they started from Glasgow again.Had to work.

I was supposed to be at work

Nowhere near as exciting as that first year. Combination of Health and safety and city council publicity department has diluted the fun.

[GT4ME]

Yeh that first year in Blythswood square was genuinely exciting, cars everywhere in a relatively small space and city centre location. Loved it.

[grumpydad]

Would love to do this one but a bit close
after doing LeJog

[dbizzle]

Do we know the route? And if/when they're coming through London...?

[generally01]

I don't know when they will be in each of these locations but this is their planned route;

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[ToolsnTrack]

I concur with the health and safety. Very limp and tame, more of a kids day out.

Heres a few of my "super-pro-photographer" Iphone snaps

[Violet Vivid]

some very pretty classics there

But please tell me somebody saw an Imp in the line-up! Starting in Glasgow, this year especially there must be one!

xXx

[crazymonkey]

mmmmmmmm stratos (where's the crazily drooling over lap in amazement icon ;D )

some seriously fine cars there.

[randywanger_]

Jan 28, 2013 18:07:31 GMT Violet Vivid said:

some very pretty classics there

But please tell me somebody saw an Imp in the line-up! Starting in Glasgow, this year especially there must be one!

xXx

157 GBR O'NION Geoffery GBR WILKINSON David TEAM GB HILLMAN IMP 1964

Not seen any pictures of it though.

[cecotto479]

Surely the Monza and XJS-C are too new to compete?

Saw the Toyota on the A77/M77 on Saturday afternoon. Looked great.

Didn't see anything else though.

[ToolsnTrack]

Mate, second car off the podium was a brand new Alfa Brera. Farce.


Monza was a more than welcome sight. VV, I'll see if I have any IMP pics.

[Murph]

Dammit!
I live in Dartford, where they are deviating just to go through our town centre.... and I'm stuck in Northants til the weekend!!!!

[generally01]

Jan 28, 2013 18:56:23 GMT cecotto479 said:

Surely the Monza and XJS-C are too new to compete?

Saw the Toyota on the A77/M77 on Saturday afternoon. Looked great.

Didn't see anything else though.

Not all the cars were taking part in the full Monte Carlo, most were on a heritage run through local car clubs.

[K5]

Some nice pics there. The earlier photos ahve a very moodly look to them.