17th Moffat Car Rally

28 Jun 17th Moffat Car Rally

On Saturday 28th June 2014, up to 300 cars took part in a 40 miles long road run from Moffat in Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, to St Mary’s Loch, then taking in the Megget and Talla reservoirs via the Moffat hills.

Four Wolseley Owners Club cars took part in the run – a 1937 Wolseley Series II – 14/56, a 1958 Wolseley 15/50, a 1963 Wolseley 1500 Mk III, and a 1968 Wolseley 18/85.

The static show on Sunday consisted of around 900 cars. The Wolseley Owners Club stand consisted of six Wolseleys, which also included a 1954 Wolseley 4/44 and a 1966 Wolseley 16/60.

The participants of Saturday’s run gathered in blocks of 60 cars for a short parade in Moffat before setting off on a leisurely tour of the surrounding area and to take in the wonderful scenery.

The route being a reverse of the previous year, started with a short stretch with twists and turns past the Grey Mares Tail ending with a stop at St Mary’s Loch. After a brief respite, the main road run continued past the Megget reservoir, then a steep descent to the Talla reservoir before meandering through the Moffat hills and a leisurely drive back to Moffat.

Saturday evening a civic reception and buffet was held near to the grounds of the rally where we could meet up with fellow participants of the rally.

Sunday saw a great deluge of cars arrive on the main rally fields, with further Wolseleys spotted among the many cars on show – many of which had previously taken part in the road run.

A very well organised and thoroughly enjoyable weekend that we will all be looking forward to attending next year.