Mayor endorses forthcoming Italian Motor Event

The First Mayor of the newly established Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, Thomas Beckett took time out of his busy schedule this week to meet with club members Herbie McBratney and Tim Logan to hear how plans are developing for the show at the end of the month.

The Mayor pledged his support for the event and despite the torrential rain outside he was not deterred from taking a look at Herbie’s rare 1964 Fiat 1500 Cabriolet and was interested to learn more about the range of cars and motorbikes that we hope will be present at the Northern Ireland Italian Motor Club’s “All Ireland Italian Motor Event” at Lagan Valley Island on Saturday 30th May.

We hope to have an impressive display of Italian marques at the show, both of the four wheeled and two wheeled variety. Cars from manufacturers such as Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Abarth and Lancia will all be represented, some old, some new and possibly some rare examples which people may not have seen before. Not forgetting the motorbikes we also hope to see a collection of stylish two wheeled offerings from Italy – Ducatis, Moto Guzzis and Aprilias and possibly some Vespas and Lambretta scooters.

Some exhibitors will also be present to demonstrate their products and Donnelly Group and Charles Hurst Specialist Car Division will also be supporting the event and bringing some of their latest cars along.

There’ll be something to appeal to all tastes –  so come along and join us on Saturday 30th May – entry is free and everyone is welcome.

 

Tim Logan

Club Secretary