100 Not Out! The Classic Car Loan Project (CCLP), which gives younger enthusiasts a classic car for a whole year, has just reached the 100 driver mark.
Kim writes, “This is a magnificent achievement for the Classic Car Loan Project, set up to encourage young people into the world of classic cars and thus helping to preserve interest for the future”.
They tell us:
(All words and photographs from The Classic Car Loan Project).
At a hand over, held at the British Motor Museum, Nic Ross Hamilton became the 100th recipient of a classic car when he received the keys for a 1955 Sunbeam Talbot saloon (please see photograph above).
The British Motor Museum has been a sponsor from the outset, along with Peter James Insurance, so it was fitting that this event took place at Gaydon where it all started.
The Sunbeam Talbot was generously offered into the CCLP by owners Greg and Lynne Gibeson and supported by the Sunbeam Talbot and Alpine Register (STAR).
Making this a memorable event the Sunbeam Talbot was lined up alongside loan car number one (a 1929 Ford Model A Phaeton; please see photograph below) with driver number one Richard… with his family too. Owner, Peter Garrett, was there as well to celebrate the occasion.
Driver number 2 of the Ford, Sara – Jane was at the show having driven there in her own Ford Model A Phaeton… one of the many success stories for the CCLP.
CCLP Manager, Bob Wilkinson, shared the story with the crowd watching the event. He said, “Encouraging the next generation of owners is vital for our survival as a classic car activity. This is a proud day for all the drivers, owners, clubs and sponsors. We aim to continue to encourage more to take part.”
More info and cars at www.classiccarloanproject.co.uk