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ANNUAL RUN 2000 TO NARO MORU by Jean-Pierre Roquier

On Saturday 28th October, a few Classic cars (Andreas Munden’s Jaguar XJ6, Alec Davis’ MGB, Gary Farant’s Mercedes 220 and J-P’s Ford Zodiac), some Alfa Romeos from the Owner’s Club and a few modern cars gathered at the Mobil petrol station on Limuru road to take part in the Annual Run. Having been briefed by Pierre Parsons, we set off in the direction of Naivasha via Limuru. As usual we had to keep looking out for signs and landmarks to answer a number of questions. From Delamere farm shop, we headed for Nyahururu via Gilgil. The second stop and picnic spot was just before Nyahururu town. Suitably fed and refreshed, we then took the direction of Nyeri, turning off at the Aberdare Country Club road just after Mweiga, still looking for clues from road signs and also answering some general knowledge and motoring questions. When reaching the Nanyuki road, we turned North towards Naro Moru, where we were booked in the River Lodge. On this good stretch of road, Gary felt compelled to check the top speed of his Merc, and I instructed Charles Gitau, who was driving the Zodiac, to chase him, which the big Ford easily managed, much to the entertainment of two police officers, who seemed grateful for the entertaining sight of 2 Classic Cars in action... After that it was just eat and rest till after Sunday lunch, when we headed back to Nairobi, at a reasonable pace. No mechanical incidents were reported, not even a puncture, all cars behaved well, even those made in Italy! On Saturday evening, Pierre handed in the results. To everybody’s surprise, the overall winner was J-P’s team in the Zodiac (J-P, Liz, Charles and his daughter Nyambura). Usually I tend to get carried away on these events, and after trying a bit, soon forget the questions and start enjoying the driving. Obviously, being a forced passenger this year (broken ankle), I had no choice but concentrate on the questions! Although the turn-out was small, all who participated had a good time, thank you Pierre and Margaret!

The winner's team and friends having their picnic in front of the Zodiac!

Gary Farant's superb 50's Mercedes 220 coupe.

Line-up of cars, the webmaster's 1962 Ford Zodiac in the foreground.

Another view of the line-up, Alec Davis' MGB is first.

Some members of the organising and controlling team: from left to right Bob Dewar, Rhem and Pierre Parsons.

Andreas Munden spent a lot of time restoring this very rusty Series II Jaguar XJ6, it was its first outing, well done!

More happy picnic participants, this time Pierre and Margaret Parsons, Penny and Brian Nicol.

Some of the Alfas entered. (Anonima Lombardina Fabrica Automobili!)