NEWS

VSCC Members are invited to attend this Sunday's Grand Chelsea Rendezvous in London, with or without their vehicles. "The Grand Chelsea Rendezvous is the only big classic car summer event of the year in central London". Some 160 automotive exotica are to gather on Royal Hospital Chelsea grounds on Sunday, September 8. The event, which aims to raise awareness of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, its activities and the Chelsea Pensioner's Appeal, is one of a series of regular gatherings organised by the long-established 96 Club, whose founder, Michael Scott, was also behind the first two years of Chelsea AutoLegends.

The organisers would very much like to see a contingent of VSCC members with (or without!) their cars at the show. Entries so far range from a humble 1983 Austin Metro 1.3 HLE to a 1954 Austin Healey 100M, De Tomaso Mangusta and a selection of Bristols, Rileys, Bentleys and Rolls-Royces. Access to the beautiful grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea is both pedestrian and by car. A Grand Cavalcade of participant cars, departing from the Royal Hospital Chelsea and unfolding along Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park Corner and Sloane Square, will take place from 10.30am on the day.

Spouses, children, a beloved car and a picnic are all welcome. Those with no room for a picnic basket in their two-seater, can count on food and drink stands although of course, there are many fine resturaunts and cafe's within striking distance.

The Grand Chelsea Rendezvous is an all-day event, and gates (London Gate for pedestrians and Bull Ring Gate on the Embankment for cars) open at 8.30am-5.00pm on September 8. Donations start at £5.00 for pedestrian access, £20 per car entry.

For more information contact:

Suzi Grant-Fernyhough: suzi@96club.co.uk
Michael Scott: scottie@96club.co.uk Mob: 07710 584 696
Angie Voluti: angie@angievoluti.com Mob: 07415 095 543"