Hua Hin vintage car parade 2013

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Hua Hin vintage car parade 2013

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Classic cars to “star” at the 11th Hua Hin Automobile Concourse 2013
Marvelous, precious and remarkable
Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Chaipattana Foundation

Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin, together with Dr. Prachin Eamlumnow, president and CEO of Grand Prix International Co Ltd, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Hua Hin Municipality and Prajuabkirikhan Province with support of five-star hotels in Hua Hin, will be organising the 11th edition of the HuaHin Automobile Concours 2013, to celebrate the 86th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the 81st birthday of Queen Sirikit.

The event, the largest of its kind in Thailand’s history, will be held from 29th November to 1st December 2013. Marvelous, precious and remarkable, the revenue generated from the event will be donated to the Chaipattana Foundation after deducting expenses.

Initiated by His Majesty King Bhumibol, the Chaipattana Foundation is renowned for projects dedicated to improving the quality of life and self-reliance. The aim of the rally is to raise awareness of HuaHin as a destination for organizing unique events, and give the public a chance to view these superb classic cars.

The HuaHin Automobile Concours features a fun-filled programme of activities and fine dining, most of which take place at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas HuaHin.

Be thrilled with the beauty of a grand parade of more than 50 hard to find classic cars. Highlighted cars include a Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn, displayed by Dr Prachin Eamlumnow. This was an exclusive model built in England during 1949-1955. The vehicle was a birthday present for Chao Phaya Ramakob upon his return to Thailand, hence its affectionate nickname, “Ramprapath”. Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom also used this majestic vehicle during her state visit to Thailand when she visited His Majesty King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit.

Another classic car at the event is a 1928 Packard 626, displayed by John Smith. The vehicle has not been shown anywhere else before. A 1964 Corvette Stingray used in the movie “Stingray” will be displayed by Syam Sethaputra along with vehicles belonging to Poj Vitjittranon, Sawad Horrungrueng and Dr Surakiet Satienthai.

There will be music and dining at the end of the first day’s event which is Friday, 29th November at The Venezia and Majestic Creek Hua Hin, and a gala charity dinner that will take place at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas HuaHin on Saturday, 30th November 2013.

Other activities for philanthropists include releasing fishes and turtles at Chang Hua Man Royal Project, planting rubber trees at Khao Krapuk, donation of 86 bicycles to four selected local schools in PrachuabKhiri Khan, as well as offering food in a traditional ceremony to 86 Buddhist monks.

Anyone interested in joining or bringing their own cars to participate in the event can book their accommodations or their seats by contacting Public Relations Department, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas HuaHin. Tel: 0 3251 2021-38 or email: proffice@chr.co.th

Source: Centara press release

Photos from previous events: http://photos.huahinafterdark.com/main. ... temId=1271
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Hey thanks for posting this, I have a real soft spot for E-Types!
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Did anyone go? Any pics (missed this one)?
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mwbrown wrote:Hey thanks for posting this, I have a real soft spot for E-Types!
Me too.......especially the Jaguar E Type V12 Roadster. IMHO the most beautiful car ever produced. Wish that I had owned one if only for a little while...ahhhh
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Looks like the Amari may have it this year ... this from their Facebook page:

Only 4 days to go: get your cameras ready to take pictures with your favorite vintage car, coming to Amari Hua Hin from December 13-15 during the 11th Vintage Car Parade. Upload them onto our facebook page, and the most likes will win a stay at Amari Hua Hin (with many other exciting prices for the runner ups).

เหลือเวลาอีกเพียง 4 วัน เตรียมพร้อมที่จะมาถ่ายรูปกับขบวนพาเหรด รถโบราณ รถคลาสสิค และคัสตอมคาร์หายากกันแล้วรึยังค่ะ
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Never having been to one of these before, is there a best day/time to visit, or any time to avoid?

When is the actual parade? Where does it go?

Sorry for so many questions, but the poster tells you a lot, but also leaves a lot of gaps. I'd like to go and have a look, but I don't want to go for example when the cars are out somewhere doing a parade.

I think one of these cars must have gone past me at speed last night. It was a gold pick up, with International on the tailgate. Probably sounds very ordinary, but it was a head turner.
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Saw a transporter containing about 6 vintage cars last night heading south down Petcha??????
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I've only ever been to the Sofitel one, rocked up mid afternoon and had a pleasant stroll around the hotel grounds:
http://photos.huahinafterdark.com/main. ... temId=1271
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I took a trip down there this afternoon. Here's a few photos:
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More photographs here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 718&type=1
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