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Motoring enthusiasts in Kenya have discussed and reviewed the recent Safari Rally and are turning their attention to major forthcoming events like the Ferodo Concours d’ Elegance on July 12th.

Among the entries already received for this motor vehicle beauty contest are Iqbal Manji’s 1952 Mercedes saloon, a 26 year old Austin Mini entered by Vitafoam Products and Motichand Shah’s 1969 Morris Minor.

The Concours organisers are receiving strong support from sports car owners. Anil Lakhani has entered a 1975 Triumph Spitfire and Stephen Smith will drive a 1959 Triumph TR 3A down the judging line at the Nairobi Racecourse on Concours day. One of Stephen Smith’s rivals will be his son Andrew in a 1964 Mercedes 230 SL.

Regulations for the Concours and the Classic Car and Motor Cycle Sale are available from the Bob Dewar publicity offices in Block G of Norfolk Towers, Kijabe Street. The postal address is Box 41305 Nairobi and the telephone numbers are 333130, or 229793. The Classic Sale is open to cars and motor cycles made in 1973, or earlier, regardless of their condition.

"The East African" is backing the Alfa Romeo Owners Club to attract entries from neighbouring countries and further afield. This Nation Group Publication has donated the car and motor cycle team prizes. Each member of the winning teams will receive a fine 49 piece dinner set.

Vehicles on offer in the Classic Sale will range from Concours cars and motor cycles to machines in poor condition requiring restoration. The event will be an ideal opportunity for owners of old cars and bikes to sell them to motoring enthusiasts.

Auto Expo (the motor trade exhibition at the Concours) is heading for a full house. 25 of the 30 car plots have been taken and there has also been a rush for space for trucks. Among the companies participating in Auto Expo are Amazon Motors, D.T. Dobie, the CMC Motors Group and Simba Colt.