| Rave reviews
for mega motor show
The Formula Plus – Sri Lanka
Motor Show 2006 which went on board at BMICH Colombo
on Friday the 6th October had its grand finale last
Sunday earning rave reviews from both the public and
the media.
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| Scene from the motor show |
The 3-day premiere motor show, came
to a close at the BMICH over the weekend with thousands
of viewers clamouring to see the exclusive, classy,
modern and classic beauties from all over the world
lined up for display. The prestigious motor show was
held for the second consecutive year under the patronage
of Sri Lanka Insurance, the Classic Car Club of Ceylon
and the Ceylon Motor Traders Association.
The event saw more than 25,000 vehicle
lovers walk in each day, with an overall turn out of
over 80,000 making their way to the exhibition. Vehicle
enthusiasts formed queues outside the BMICH gate, eagerly
awaiting their turn to feast their eyes on the 160 models
of classic and vintage cars making the catwalk. The
exhibition was in two parts with one section dedicated
to the latest models ranging from new Audi A4 and A6
to the newest Mercedes Benz, Chrysler, Jeep, BMW 7 series
and 5 series, Peugeot 307 CC and 407 displayed by the
franchise holders. The classic car section featured
cars such as the Austin Mini (1956) and Sunbeam Talbot
90 MK2 (1952) and many other classic car models which
attracted that segment.
Commenting on the outstanding response
received at this year’s motor show, Nalaka Godehewa,
CEO of Sri Lanka Insurance said, “We were able
to give vehicle lovers the opportunity to view the widest
range of modern and vintage vehicles displayed under
one roof.”
Mana Jayawardana, Co-Chairman Formula
Plus Sri Lanka Motor Show 2006 and President of Classic
Car Club of Ceylon said “I have been involved
in eight motor shows throughout my life and I must say
that this is one of the best motor shows that I have
seen. It was a tiresome effort but the results were
rewarding.
The motor show was nothing short of
magnificent and caught the eye and attention of every
vehicle lover in the country.”
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