Classy Vintage Cars: Father Beats Daughter to 2019 Concours d’Elegance

John Wroe was, on Sunday, lucky to beat his daughter Veronica Wroe at the 2019 CBA Concours d’Elegance showpiece at Narobi’s Ngong Racecourse.

In a 1930 Ford Model A, John tied points (275) with Veronica who was in her 1934 Rolls Royce Boatail, but the judges gave it to the father for presenting an older car. Veronica was defending her champion, having won the event last year.

A number of Kenyans also showcased their classiest cars and bikes. Notable of the Kenyans are media personality Larry Asego who won came second in Class 1 in his 1974 VW Camper. Harry Thuku’s 1985 Range Rover scored 172points to finish third in the class.

Sati Gata-Aura’s 1947 MG TG settled for third spot with a point adrift behind Veronica. His 1977 Nissan 160J which displayed the event’s best underside finished fourth overall. Kevit Desai with a 1968 Jaguar 420 clung onto the same position (5th) as last year garnering 268 points.

This year’s event treated spectators to some exhilarating displays in an event recognised Kenya Motor Sports Federation and the FIM Africa.

Class 1 for utility vehicles including old-style four-wheel drive double cabs, minibuses, pickups and light trucks made after 1970 was this year won by Jascruisers Ltd’s 1990 Land rover Defender with 249points.

Jascruisers racked up the most points on the underside, external interior finish, boot, engine and road worthiness.

Mohammed Anwar Fatehdin’s 1947 Ford V8 pickup emerged best in class 2 which is a preserve of utility vehicles including old style four-wheel drive vehicles made in 1970 and earlier.

Class 3 of Touring cars up to 1000cc was won by Vita form Products Ltd’s 1972 Austin Mini on 260 points.

Another petrol head Tumaini Muthiga scored 260 points to finish second in the class.

The 1962 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia of Paul Chemngoren won class 4 of Touring cars from 1001cc to 1300cc.Sati Gata-Aura’s 40-year-old Nissan 160J won class five of Touring cars from 1301cc to 1600cc.

Peter Wanday’s 1980 BMW320 emerged best in class 7 with 231 points followed by the 1966 Morris Marina of Tumaini Muthiga (223points) and the 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 of Micky Bassi.

Richard Kariuki’s 1981 BMW R65 won Class 16 of street motorcycles up to 650cc. He amassed 146 points followed by Paul Aineruhanga who presented a 1997 Honda Shadow garnering 109 points.

Top Ten Overall Results

1. John Wroe Ford Model A 1930 -275
2. Veronica Wroe Rolls Royce Boatail 1934 -275
3. Sati Gata-Aura MG TV 1947-274
4. Sati Gata-Aura Nissan 160 J 1977-273
5. Kevit Desai Jaguar 420 168-268
6. John Wroe Ford Model A pickup 1928-262
7. Gailying May Alfa Romeo Sprint 1962-262
8. Peponi Autocare (Tiny) Alfa Romeo Spider 1972 -261
9. Vitaform Products Ltd. Austin Mini 1972-260
10. David Westcott Filmer MGA 1961-251