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[PHOTOS] Fans throng 2022 edition of Africa Concours d’Elegance

Adrian Wroe won the competition with his Ford Tudor modela 1930.

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• The show is the classiest event on the Kenya Motor Sports Federation calendar and is attended by over 10,000 people.

• Spectators are mostly motoring enthusiasts and their families from the middle and upper income groups.

by EZEKIEL AMING'A
InPictures
25 September 2022 - 20:14
Vintage vehicles pass before judges during the event at Ngong Race Course, Nairobi.
Vintage vehicles pass before judges during the event at Ngong Race Course, Nairobi.
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Thousands of classic car lovers on Sunday graced the 2022 edition of the the Africa Concours d’Elegance held at the Ngong Race course. 

The show is the classiest event on the Kenya Motor Sports Federation calendar and is attended by over 10,000 people.

Funs and lovers of the vintage cars follow the proceedings at the event.
Funs and lovers of the vintage cars follow the proceedings at the event.
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Spectators are mostly motoring enthusiasts and their families from the middle and upper income groups.

The event is also a social occasion and fun filled family day.

A significant proportion of the crowd is in the 17 to 35 year age bracket and women enjoy dressing up for the colourful event.

A young girl poses next to a vintage car the event.
A young girl poses next to a vintage car the event.
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Over the years, the event has attracted entries from Argentina, Australia, England, Germany, Malawi, Mauritius, Mexico, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zanzibar and Zimbabwe.

Adrian Wroe winner of the 2022 poses with his trophie on his car Ford Tudor modela 1930.
Adrian Wroe winner of the 2022 poses with his trophie on his car Ford Tudor modela 1930.
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Second runners-up Veronica Wroe on her Rolls Roys Boattail 1934.
Second runners-up Veronica Wroe on her Rolls Roys Boattail 1934.
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Third overall winner Joseph Kamau poses on his ford model Apick up 1928.
Third overall winner Joseph Kamau poses on his ford model Apick up 1928.
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A polo mini van at the event.
A polo mini van at the event.
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Overall winner of motorcycle Satpal Sighn poses with his motorcycle 1925 with his trophy.
Overall winner of motorcycle Satpal Sighn poses with his motorcycle 1925 with his trophy.
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Sheema Shah shows her dress with cars drawn on them.
Sheema Shah shows her dress with cars drawn on them.
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The event was organised by the Alfa Romeo Owners Club and was open to all makes of cars and motorcycles.

The centre piece is the judging of 70 classic and vintage cars and 40 motorcycles under regulations approved by the Kenya Motor Sport Federation (KMSF).

Vintage vehicles arranged during the event at Ngong Racecourse.
Vintage vehicles arranged during the event at Ngong Racecourse.
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Uasin Ngishu woman representative Gladys Shollei poses next to a car
Uasin Ngishu woman representative Gladys Shollei poses next to a car
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Benji, Thandiwe and Anisa pose next to their Volkswagen Karmana Ghia 1960.
Benji, Thandiwe and Anisa pose next to their Volkswagen Karmana Ghia 1960.
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Additional attractions include a children’s entertainment centre, live band music, fly pasts, a parade of all the Concours cars and motorcycles and a grand finale after the prize giving.

Participants inspect their car during the event.
Participants inspect their car during the event.
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A participant shows off his trophy and the winning car.
A participant shows off his trophy and the winning car.
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Bamboo man poses for a photo during the event.
Bamboo man poses for a photo during the event.
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A man stands next to a classic Land Rover.
A man stands next to a classic Land Rover.
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