Malta vintage rally

Malta Classic is five star all the way

30th August 2016 By David Pike Leave a Comment

Malta Classic is five star all the way – This year’s Malta Classic, one of Europe’s finest vintage car rallies, will again be sponsored by the island’s Malta’s Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa. This year’s Malta Classic event is scheduled for October 6 to 9 and will feature a Hill Climb, Concours d’Elegance, practice and timed laps, and the […]

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