The 63rd running of the Cork Veteran Run took place last Saturday and after a rather overcast start, at Keary’s BMW in Little Island, warm sunshine followed the 80, or so, crews for the remainder of the day. Alan Cavanagh prepared a most enjoyable morning’s run that passed thro’ Glounthaune, onto Rathcormac, Ballyhooley, on past the old rustic bridge by the mill to the rest halt at Springfort Hall at New Twopothouse.
Entrants, including a 1913 Triumph 3.5hp and a 1910 White GA then headed back at a leisurely pace to the Brook Inn in Glanmire for prize-giving via Doneraile, Kilavullen, Whitechurch & Carrignavar. Feedback was very positive and entrants took full advantage of the good weather to enjoy a most scenic morning & afternoon route.
AWARDS;
The Ross Hinds Shield, for the oldest car
No 1, Paddy Guerin, 1910 White GA
The CAB Cup for the best car
No 68, Michael Collins, 1951 Jaguar XK120
The Sam Hull Cup for the oldest motorcycle
No 69, John Quirke, 1913 Triumph 3.5hp
The Joe Jackson Cup for the best motorcycle
No 63 Brendan Dunne, 1977 Moto Guzzi Le Mans Mk1
The Henry Ford Trophy for the best Model T Ford
No 3 Pat Dwyer, 1917 Ford Model T
The Mayfield Cup for the best unrestored motorcycle
No 49, Liam Lombard, 1955 Francis Barnett Falcon 70
The Alkin Cup for the car that travelled the greatest distance to the event
No 7, Ian Clayton, Bantry, 1934 Austin 7
The Munster Motor Cycle and Car Club Cup for the motorcycle that travelled the greatest distance to the event
No 44, Brian Smyth, Dublin, 1927 Sunbeam 9
Pictures of the event here.
