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Wednesday 15. May 2024 In May 2004 was the first ever SOL classic car club run. As we continue through our anniversary year,  for Wednesday 15. May, SOL CCC had a run with something a little bit different. This day was about the appreciation of our classic cars and sharing the enthusiasm with others. Classic Car meetings in England are normally held in big country houses where cars are displayed for the public enjoyment and everyone has a good time at the fair or market. Traditionally everyone brings a picnic. This love for classic cars and meetings brings us to having a classic car club in the first place. We haven’t found a country house on the coast, however the great news is that we have found an even better wonderful and fun destination offering everything. We found a CASTLE with beautiful surroundings and spectacular views. We met for a late breakfast at El Sota Marbella  restaurant hidden in the mountains. Just getting to the restaurant was a nice morning adventure full of excellent views of the see and mountains where most of us don’t go very often. An ideal location with a fantastic views from the balcony.  This car run was a change from our normal format as we decided to celebrate not with the usual restaurant meal, but with a ‘Picnic in the park’.  A total of thirty-four people enjoyed our 20th anniversary run through the hills above Mijas taking in some of the best roads and views this coast has to offer. Fifteen cars cruised through the countryside enjoying a leisurely run. This run was short and easy as we had few older classic cars attending. We stopped at the Buddhist Stupa in Benalmadena for the traditional Cava break and spectacular views. Tourists passing by were treated to the extra attraction of the classic cars parked alongside the Stupa itself.  From there we took the short trip down the hill to our chosen picnic spot, El Castillo de Colomares. Carlos, the owner of the privately built homage to Columbus, provided us with a beautiful lawn area offering uninterrupted views of the castle itself as well as far-reaching views over the coast between Fuengirola and Benalmadena.  People brought ‘picnics’ which varied from original 1950’s picnic boxes to hampers which would rival “Harrods” in their quality and size. One spread looked fit for a king and fitted perfectly with the theme of the day. Thank you all for attending what was a magnificent day out. Thank you Carlos for your hospitality, help and co-operation for our visit. It was a truly enjoyable day and celebration for the SOL classic car club. El Castillo de Colomares. Is open to the public and a great value place offering both culture and beauty during visit.  If you would like to join like-minded people with a love of the classic cars, please email solclassic2004@mail.com Reported by Kirk Green

Wednesday the 19th June 2024 at the Green Label restaurant, Chaparral Golf club. SOL Classic Car C lub had an excellent start to our anniversary year so we decided to welcome the summer in a different way. On Wednesday the 19th of June we held a Summer Party and we had an excellent afternoon.  This year we joined up with the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club and met at the Green Label Restaurant, Chaparral Golf. The team at the Green Label prepared a brilliant menu for our celebration. Over sixty people came to experience a delightful menu served overlooking the fairways and mountains of Mijas. New friendships were formed and old ones revitalized during one of our biggest and best meetings of the year. With the theme of summer colour there was no shortage of amazing outfits worn by both men and ladies.  An amazing success which showcased the advantages of inter club collaboration.   As many tourists are traveling to Spain for Sun and relaxation, SOL classic car club will be working over the summer to come up with more delightful and innovative classic car activities ready for you, commencing September the 11th. We are on Summer break. If you would like to join us in September, please email solclassic2004@mail.com Kirk and Gabriela Green

February car run had a theme of “Castles, Knights and Fair Maidens” to mark this day. Leaving at 11am the crews departed in their classic cars to drive 135km passing nine of the 24 castles in the Malaga Province, some having been restored, some in ruins and even a folly. The first to be passed near Alhaurin el Grande roundabout was the folly La Mota Castle – a water tower built to feed a golf course still to be built. Then onto the Fahala Castle, Castillo de Cartama, Pizzarra  Castle, Alora Castle, Bobastro Castle and Castillo de Pena built by the Moors. Driving onto El burgo and the Castillo de Turon, then Casarbonela Castle. Group of 28 people had an excellent day driving through the Ardales countryside and some of our members even dress up for the occasion. The car run finish with a fabulous medieval style lunch at Casa Nelly Restaurant in the shadow of Alora Castle.  Prices have been given for the best costumes, red flowers and chocolates for all the ladies. Everybody had great day. If you would like to join us for great day out, email solclassic2004@mail.com  Thank you to Gwen Howe and Martin Hall for organizing this fabulous day.

SOL Classic Car Club – Start Of There 20th Anniversary year. We had excellent start to the new year, weather was on our side on the 10 of January – a rather fresh morning. We enjoyed a great figure of 8 route through the scenic coastal and mountains roads of Sierra de Mijas, east part of Villafranco del Guadalhorce and close to the 1074m high Castiillejos mountain.. The 120km drive left Calahonda at 11am passing Mijas Golf, Higueron, Mijas Peublo, Camino de Valtocado, then onto Alhaurin el Grande, Coin, Gauro, Monda, Entrerrios, through the ever developing La Cala Golf valley and up to La Mairena with its stunning views towards Gibraltar and Morocco, completing the drive along the A7 to Calahonda.  The most beautiful hills and sea views of this area. We had our breakfast start at “The Almond Plaice” in El Zoco Calahonda and the coffee stop was near the Rio Grande at the “Coin Carvery at The Pig” and a refreshing Cava/soft drink stop above Elviria. Arriving back in Calahonda we had wonderful 3 course lunch at La Plaza Beach Restaurant in Dona Lola complex, the first time the club has used this venue in a beautiful seafront setting with stunning coastal views. The club welcomed new members Teppo and Virpi who had driven there superb 38 year old Mercedes Benz 190E from Finland and they thoroughly enjoyed the whole day and event. We had some friends with us as well. All support welcome. Big thank you to Mike Glithero and Sue Gerrard for organizing the whole day and it was a pleasure to be part of it. Mike also organised the SOL CCC to have an article in Connection Magazine. Don’t forget to pick up  the next issue. If you are keen to enjoy a great day like this email solclassic2004@mail.com