ANCIENT FORD WINS ACCESSKENYA AFRICA CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

A 1928 Ford Model A entered and prepared by Phoenix Aviation was declared the overall car winner of the AccessKenya Africa Concours d’Elegance after a thorough assessment by the judges of the underside, external finish, interior and engine compartment at this annual Alfa Romeo Owners Club event.  .........more

TOTAL RAMP

Judges at this year’s AccessKenya Africa Concours d’Elegance checks the external finish of Tor Allan’s 1966 Peugeot 404.  Tor Allan won the prize for highest placed entry from Tanzania.

MERITORIOUS AWARD

Motorcycle judges at this year’s AccessKenya Africa Concours d’Elegance check the 1985 Honda Goldwing of Sam Tushabe , a member of the Uganda Bikers Association. This bike won the meritorious award.

MERITORIOUS.      

This 1963 Porsche entered by Greg Emmanuel of Moshi won a meritorious award at this year’s AccessKenya Africa Concours d’Elegance.

BEST FROM UGANDA

Motorcycle judges at this year’s AccessKenya Africa Concours d’Elegance check the 1994 BMW of Milton Aineruhanga, the Chairman of the Uganda Bikers Association. This bike  won the award for the highest placed entry from Uganda.

THIRD OVERALL

Pierre Parsons judges the engine of the 1934 Railton of  Diccon Wilcock during the AccessKenya Africa Concours d’Elegance.  Diccon was placed third overall in the car category.

THE CONCOURS GOES HI-TECH

This year’s Africa Concours d’Elegance goes hi-tech thanks to the backing of the AccessKenya Group, Kenya’s first publicly listed ICT company and leading internet service provider.  .........more

CLEANLINESS AND CONDITION

The classic and vintage cars and motorcycles contesting the AccessKenya Africa Concours d’Elegance on Sunday September 27th at the Nairobi Racecourse will be marked for cleanliness and condition without reference to originality. This highlights the standards of presentation with the emphasis on the external finish of both cars and bikes..........more

ACTION AND ENTERTAIMENT FROM 9.00 A.M.

The AccessKenya Africa Concours d’Elegance starts from 9.00 a.m. on September 27th this year.

Early callers at the Nairobi Racecourse where the event will be held will avoid traffic, choose prime parking spaces and view the Concours cars and motorcycles before having a cup of coffee, or tea..........more

TWELVE ENTRIES FROM OUTSIDE KENYA BOOST THE INTERNATIONAL STATUS OF THE ACCESSKENYA AFRICA CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

Twelve entries from outside Kenya have boosted the international status of the AccessKenya Africa Concours d’Elegance scheduled for September 27th at the Nairobi Racecourse with the gates .........more

ONE OF THE FEW

Only a select few makes of cars inspire their owners to form motor clubs. Such cars tend to have a long and illustrious history packed with racing victories and pace setting models. Alfa Romeo is one of the few..........more

ACCESSKENYA AFRICA CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE NAIROBI RACECOURSE - SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2009 AT A GLANCE

9.00 a.m.                                Nairobi Racecourse gates open for spectators.
Opening of Auto Expo (the motor trade stands), the Classic Car and Motorcycle Sale. .........more

ACTION AND ENTERTAIMENT FROM 9.00 A.M.

The AccessKenya Africa Concours d’Elegance starts from 9.00 a.m. on September 27th this year.

Early callers at the Nairobi Racecourse where the event will be held will avoid traffic, choose prime parking spaces and view the Concours cars and motorcycles before having a cup of coffee, or tea..........more

ROLLS ROYCE.                 
The 1951 Rolls Royce limousine of Rajesh Lakhani will be contesting the over 4,000 cc touring car class in the AccessKenya Africa Concours d’Elegance and will be up against the 1948 Plymouth of Magdy Riad and a 1966 Ford Mustang entered by Richard and Clare Hooper.

1936 AUSTIN 7.      
Wilfred Oroko and his wife won the costume award at last year’s Concours with this 1936 Austin 7 entered by Vintage Weddings. The ancient Austin will be a star attraction at the Nairobi Racecourse on Sunday, (September 27th) with the gates opening at 9.00 a.m.

1930 FORD.             
Rashid Mughal puts the finishing touches to his 1930 Ford Phaeton which will be appearing for the first time at the Nairobi Racecourse to contest the class for pre-1940 cars in the AccessKenya Africa Concours d’Elegance. The vehicle beauty contest will be held on Sunday, (September 27th) and the gates will open to the public at 9.00 a.m.

VW BEETLE.          
This 1956 VW Beetle of Paul Chemngorem is among the entries for the up to 1300 cc touring car class in this Sunday’s (September 27th) AccessKenya Africa Concours d’Elegance.

1916 TRIUMPH

Michael Milner-Smyth, the Chairman of the Vintage Motorcycle Club of South Africa will compete in the AccessKenya Africa Concours d’Elegance with this 1916 Triumph Junior under the sponsorship of Kenya Airways Cargo. The Concours will be held on September 27th at the Nairobi Racecourse.

TOP BIKE.               

This 1958 BMW 27R of Karl Pleitz which emerged the overall winner in 2005 will be contesting the AccessKenya Africa Concours d’Elegance on Sunday (September 27th) at the Racecourse.

1926 FIAT FOR ACCESSKENYA AFRICA CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

A 1926 Fiat is the latest entry in the class for pre1940 cars for the AccessKenya Africa Concours d’Elegance scheduled for September 27th at the Nairobi Racecourse. The vintage Fiat will be driven along the judging line by Tor Frost. This golden oldie has been in the Frost family for over 70 years and earned .........more

CONCOURS SPONSORSHIP.  AccessKenya Group, Kenya’s leading internet service provider, will sponsor the 2009 Africa Concours d’Elegance to be held at the Nairobi Racecourse on September 27th.  Kris Senanu (right),  the Managing Director of the Internet Division of the AccessKenya Group and Bob Dewar (left) the Chairman of the Alfa Romeo Owners Club, sign the sponsorship agreement.

1928 FORD.  Mohamed Parvez of Phoenix Aviation is working against the clock to prepare this 1928 Ford Model A for the AccessKenya Africa Concours d’Elegance which will be held at the Nairobi Racecourse on September 27th. There are 12 car and eight motorcycle classes with entries closing on September 11th. 

THE FIRST

The 2009 Africa Concours d’Elegance will be the first to be sponsored by the AccessKenya Group, Kenya’s leading internet service provider. .........more

CONCOURS SPONOSORSHIP.  AccessKenya Group, Kenya’s leading internet service provider, will sponsor the 2009 Africa Concours d’Elegance to be held at the Nairobi Racecourse on September 27th.  Kimani Gathu (left) shows his Kawasaki ZX-R 1400 which he has entered in this year’s event to Kris Senanu (second right), the Managing Director of the Internet Division of the AccessKenya Group, Heho Mbiru (right), the Company’s Group Marketing Manager and Nancy Imunde (second left), the during the Concours press conference. 

AccessKenya celebrates the completion of their local fibre cable by sponsoring the Africa Concours D’Elegance 2009 event scheduled for September 27th at the Nairobi Racecourse .........more

CLASSIC SALE OFFERS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR OWNERS OF UNWANTED CARS AND MOTORCYCLES

The Classic Car and Motorcycle Sale to be held in conjunction with the Africa Concours d’Elegance on September 27th at the Nairobi Racecourse offers a great business opportunity for owners of unwanted cars and motorcycles. This will be the chance to sell a classic machine made in 1984, or earlier, or buy one for investment and the fun of owning an old car, or motorcycle.........more

TOM IQBAL MANJI ENTERS FOUR CLASSICS IN THE AFRICA CONCOURS d’ELEGANCE

Ruaraka based Tom Iqbal Manji has entered a 1952 Fordson pick-up and three classic Mercedes for the Africa Concours d’Elegance which is the 39th in the annual series organised by the Alfa Romeo Owners Club. This year’s event is scheduled for September 27th at the Nairobi Racecourse. ......... more

AFRICA CONCOURS d’ELEGANCE ENTRIES PASS THE 50 MARK

Two from South Africa and two from Tanzania: Already entries for the 2009 Africa Concours d’Elegance have passed the 50 mark. This year’s Concours will be the 39th in the annual series to be held by the Alfa Romeo Owners Club and is scheduled for September 27th ......... more

LAMBRETTA REBUILD.  Henry Hunt has started a complete rebuild of a 1957 Lambretta motor scooter which will contest the Africa Concours d’Elegance at the Nairobi Racecourse on September 27th. He will be working against the clock to finish this total restoration.

TRIPLE AFRICA CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE ENTRY FROM NEWCOMER HENRY HUNT

Nairobi based Henry Hunt will contest the Africa Concours d’Elegance at the Nairobi Racecourse on September 27th for the first time with three very distinctive motorcycles. .....more

THE CLASSIEST EVENT ON THE MOTORING CALENDAR

The classiest event on the Kenya Motor Sports Federation (KMSF) calendar is held each year at the Nairobi Racecourse on the last Sunday of September. Titled the Africa Concours d'Elegance this combines a motoring and social occasion with a fun filled family day. The Alfa Romeo Owners Club holds the Concours to reward owners of well kept cars and motorcycles.....more

1946 PLYMOUTH. Magdy Reyad checks the interior of the 1946 Plymouth which is one of the five cars he has entered for the Africa Concours d’Elegance to be held at the Nairobi Racecourse on September 27th. The Plymouth is a fine example of an early post war American saloon car and will contest the over 3,000 cc touring car class.