Be the first to comment!Sunny skies greet Rabat to Rabat Vintage Motors Festival
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The 6th edition of the Rabat to Rabat Vintage Motors Festival has been taking place under sunny skies in Gozo today, organised by the Federazzjoni Maltija Vetturi Antiki.
Over 130 vintage vehicles were expected to participate in an event which comprised of a Regularity Run starting in Rabat Malta and ending in Rabat Gozo, as well as three Static Vehicle Shows held in the main squares of Nadur, Rabat and Xaghra.
Members of the public have been enjoying the static shows, where they have had the chance to view some of the best kept or restored classic European, American and WW2 vehicles.
The Malta leg of the Regularity Run was held on Saturday and started from the car park in Rabat opposite the Domus Romana, followed a scenic route to a half way halt in Ta’ Qaliand and eventually finished in Mellieha late afternoon.
The Gozo leg of the Regularity Run started this morning in Ghajnsielem at 10.00am, proceeded to Marsalforn for the half way break and the route thened continue from there to the finish in Rabat (Victoria), at lunchtime.
A prize giving ceremony, held this afternoon was presided over by the Minister for Gozo Dr Anton Refalo
The event was organised by the FMVA and its member clubs and supported by the Ministry for Gozo as well as the Rabat, Ghajnsielem, Nadur, Victoria and Xaghra Local Councils.
The Federazzjoni Maltija Vetturi Antiki was set up in 1998 and today comprises the American Automobile Club, Gozo Military Club, Historic Motorcycle Club, Military Vehicles Collectors Club, Old Motors Club and the Valletta Grand Prix Foundation.
Over the years it has been instrumental in lobbying on behalf of all local vintage vehicle enthusiasts for better conditions and concessions. Furthermore the FMVA acts as a consultant to the competent authorities on matters related to the importation, ownership, authentication and use of veteran, vintage and classic vehicles on the Island.
The FMVA is an official member of the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens (FIVA), and has been officially appointed as the ANF (National FIVA Authority) for Malta & Gozo.
Photographs by Alain Salvary.
