February 1, 2018, 10:08 amUpdated: February 1, 2018, 10:18 am
COMPETITORS in the 2018 Monte Carlo Rally were given a special send off at a start point in Paisley last night.
The streets were lined by thousands of spectators in the centre of the Renfrewshire town as Provost Lorraine Cameron and 10-year-old Emilia Kozlowska, who designed the starting flag, waved off the drivers.
It’s a long way! (Ross Crae / DC Thomson)
Renfrewshire Provost Lorraine Cameron and Emilia Kozlowska were at the start line (Mark F Gibson / Gibson Digital)
A total of 70 cars left the start ramp – the largest number of entries so far – with the first 24 of them now on the 1500-mile trip to the South of France.
The start line (Ross Crae / DC Thomson)
Another of the classic cars is waved off (Mark F Gibson / Gibson Digital)
Leading off the cars in the Heritage runs was a magnificent 1933 Rolls Royce 20/25 Sedanca de Ville by Park Ward which was loaned by Littles Chauffeur Drive.
Paisley Abbey was lit up in the colours of the French flag (Ross Crae / DC Thomson)
The cars are due to arrive in Monte Carlo on Saturday evening.
One of the Minis taking part in the race (Ross Crae / DC Thomson)
