Iconic cars parade through capital
A fleet of almost 100 Ford Model T cars took to the streets in Edinburgh to celebrate the centenary of the iconic vehicle.
Ninety-eight motor cars - the largest gathering of the Model T ever seen in the UK - paraded through the city.
The event marked the start of a week-long rally, which has attracted entries from nine countries, including Sweden, France, Holland, Poland and the USA.
The famous cars, which were first produced in 1908, began their journey at Edinburgh's Charlotte Square, before heading along Princes Street and up The Mound.
Drivers stopped for lunch at the City Chambers, where onlookers gathered to catch sight of the gleaming cars. MSPs and Lord Provost George Grubb attended the reception, along with members of the Alexander family. Henry Alexander famously drove a Model T to the top of Ben Nevis in 1911.
Rally organiser Mike Povey said thousands of people turned out to wish them well.
"The reception that we've received here in Edinburgh is incredible," he said.
Mr Povey, of the Model T Register of Great Britain, said it was an emotional day for all involved.
"The Model T is an iconic car. It's the most famous car in the world. When you drive a Model T, you're not just driving a car, you're driving a living legend. They're just a sheer joy."
The rally will continue down the Royal Mile and through Holyrood Park, before heading to the Borders. Motorists will take-in Selkirk, Melrose, St Boswells, Peebles and Jedburgh as the week continues, culminating in a display of the cars in Kelso on Friday.
Published Date: 19 May 2008 | Source: Press Association | Location: e Press Association Newsdesk
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