Cars set off for monte carlo rally

A CONVOY of classic cars set off on a 1,670-mile trip to Monte Carlo in a popular rally.

Porches and Minis were among dozens of vehicles that left Paisley last night for the journey to the French Riviera.

Other starting points include Barcelona, Turin, Copenhagen and Reims for the Monte Carlo Classic Rally, which was first held in 1911.

Commonwealth judo gold medallist and Royal Marine Chris Sherrington was the first to set off with his wife Zoe in their 1966 Triumph Spitfire Mark II.

The pair are driving the stage between Scotland and Reims to raise money for Help For Heroes.

The cars travelling all the way to Monte Carlo will head for Dover, then travel across the French Alps if all goes to plan, reaching their final destination at the end of next week.

Rally co-ordinator Douglas Anderson said: "This was another memorable occasion enjoyed by young and old alike.

"Once again, Paisley Abbey provided a stunning backdrop to the glamour of the cars, and the public turned out to support the event.

"I would like to wish bon voyage to all the drivers currently on their way to France for the adventure that lies ahead for them."

Paisley has been the UK starting point of the rally for two years, celebrating the town's links with classic cars through the former Hillman Imp factory.

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Cars set off for monte carlo rally