The 1972 Jaguar E-Type (left) was the overall winner of the 2012 CBA Concours D’ elegance. It was entered by Mathias Koehler. The 1928 Ford Tudor entered by Phoenix Aviation was second. Photo/ Salaton Njau
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The coupe which was making its second appearance at the event had the audience sold and also impressed the judges. With an engine change and a refurbished interior and exterior, Matthias’ efforts paid off as he drove away victorious.
The runners up were two time winner Phoenix Aviation with their 1928 Ford and last year’s winner Diccon Wilcock with his 1934 Rialton.
In the motorcycle category, the top prize went to Sati’s Classics with their 1925 DKW model which scored 193 points, same as first runner up Rick Agaliate who had presented a 1937 Moto Guzzi GTC.
The polished burgundy 1972 Jaguar zoomed past its competition to be crowned the overall winner of this year’s Concours d’Elegance at the weekend.
Its owner, Matthias Koehler, was ecstatic at his first overall victory.
The coupe which was making its second appearance at the event had the audience sold and also impressed the judges. With an engine change and a refurbished interior and exterior, Matthias’ efforts paid off as he drove away victorious. The runners up were two time winner Phoenix Aviation with their 1928 Ford and last year’s winner Diccon Wilcock with his 1934 Rialton.
In the motorcycle category, the top prize went to Sati’s Classics with their 1925 DKW model which scored 193 points, same as first runner up Rick Agaliate who had presented a 1937 Moto Guzzi GTC. The 1936 AJS street bike of Gavin Walton made its debut in style as it attracted an admiring crowd of spectators and was placed third overall.
This impressive result also earned him first place in the up to 650cc class for street motor cycles. The annual event held at the Ngong Racecourse drew a multitude, with hundreds of motorists braving the snarl-up on Ngong Road to be part of the action.
The vehicles were not the only ones competing for the crowd’s attention, as the ladies were stunning too. There was nothing vintage about the Fashion trends which ranged from the daring minis and even the popular floral prints.
Subaru, Toyota, and CMC Motors among other dealers took advantage of the event to showcase the latest models in their showrooms. The Jaguar XJ looking sleek, stylish and elegant was on display at the CMC stand, parked next to the Range Rover Evoque.
The almost menacing vehicle overshadowed its utility counter part, as admirers were left drooling.
