The Cobra Drivers Club Tour of Argyll Sunday 26th August 2018

The Cobra Drivers Club are extremely proud to announce the fifth annual event that visits the restored Rest & Be Thankful speed hill climb course on Sunday 26th August 2018.

This event is open to all owners of original, continuation and recreation Cobra 260, 289, 427 and Daytona Coupe, Sunbeam Tiger 260, 289 & Le Mans, Mustang 289, 350 and 500 and all models of the GT40 & Ford GT.

The event will start with breakfast being taken at the unique Deanston Distillery in Doune, which is located on the banks of the river Teith. The distillery also provides ample secure car parking. After breakfast there will be a 65 mile scenic tour via The Dukes Pass, to Glen Croe and The Rest & Be Thankful.

The Cobra Drivers Club have then arranged exclusive and privileged access for the day to the recently restored private road and you will be able to enjoy two full runs from bottom to top.

After enjoying the hill climb course, we will then set off on the sweeping A83 for the fairy-tale Inveraray Castle for a late 3 course lunch.

All of the roads used during the day have excellent surfaces. This event will be run under an MSA permit and is limited to 30 vehicles only.

Register your interest in taking part in the 2018 edition by contacting us.

 

Included in the package:-  

•Breakfast at Deanston Distillery

•Drivers briefing

•65 mile scenic tour

•Exclusive/privileged access and 2 runs up The Rest & Be Thankful speed hill climb course

•3 course lunch at Inveraray Castle

•Cobra Drivers Club rally plaque

•Detailed road book

•Prizes for best presented car, furthest travelled, best dressed crew, spirit of the event

 

Price =£98.00 individual entrant

Price = £118.00 for crew of two

 

*It should be noted that this is not a timed or competitive event, nor a race and it is understood that you will be taking part at your own risk*

 

See here for history of The Rest & Be Thankful Speed Hill Climb. See You Tube video of Cobra 289 MK2 at The Rest here and a Cobra 427 here.

 

If you would like to enter your car into this event, then please contact us to request an entry form.

 

For those travelling a distance we are happy to recommend hotels to suit your budget in the local area.