A procession of classic cars through Zagreb’s streets

Aficionados of classic, well-maintained cars must make sure not to miss the annual two-day Oldtimer Rally Zagreb, which will take place on the 11th and 12th of June. The event will be yet another attractive presentation of classic cars; it will provide both owners and visitors with a unique experience to enjoy many unforgettable classic cars.

Once again, on 11th and 12th of June, the 26th Oldtimer Rally Zagreb 2011 will attract dozens of well-maintained classic cars and thousands of delighted visitors who will, as always, enjoy the race and an attractive procession. This annual event is a traditional gathering of owners of classic cars and motorcycles from all of Croatia, and it is organized by the Oldtimer Club Zagreb and Automehanika Services.

As in previous years, the programme will begin with a Saturday tour through the city centre. The gathering and subsequent departing for the motorcade will begin at 9:30 a.m. in front of the Croatian National Theatre. The procession will then drive through Masarykova Street and the Street of Nikola Tesla, where they will make a brief stop. The convoy will then proceed along the eastern side of Zrinjevac Park and the square of J. J. Strossmayer, via the Street of Pavle Hatz, across the Square of the Victims of Fascism, and Marin Držić avenue, all the way to Bundek Lake and Kombolova Street. The procession will last for around three hours, until approximately 12:30 p.m.

The next day (Sunday, June 12th) there will be a competitive race of cars older than 30 years, and it will be driven along the Zagreb – Zaprešić – Veliko Trgovišće – Klanjec – Kumrovec route. The race will start in Zagreb during the morning hours, so numerous classic car aficionados will have the opportunity to see off their favourites and throw another glance at a colourful diversity of classic cars. The race will finish in Kumrovec, where tests of driving skill and precision will be conducted in a large parking lot. According to organizers, the number of participants is limited to approximately 80 cars.