15th
International Citroën Car Clubs Rally (ICCCR), the world’s largest
all-model Citroën event, was held from 9 - 12 August 2012 at the Great
Yorkshire Showground near Harrogate, in Yorkshire.
This was the largest ever gathering of Citroën vehicles in the UK with enthusiasts attending from all over the world
The company's entire history was represented by models on show from 1919 to the present day.
This is the first time the ICCCR has been held in the UK since 1984
The
15th International Citroën Car Clubs Rally, the world’s largest
all-model Citroën event, was held in the UK over four days in August at
the Great Yorkshire Showground near Harrogate. The rally, which has
been chosen by Amicale Citroën Internationale as their ‘Event of the Year’, ran from Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th August.
Originating here in Britain in 1973, the ICCCR has since taken place all over Europe and the US,
attracting enthusiasts from around the globe. The not-for-profit event
is organised by and for enthusiasts of Citroën and was last held in the
UK in 1984.
Over 1,500 Citroën vehicles were shown at the 2012 event, with international visitors strongly represented.
Citroën
fans were able to see an extensive line-up of classic Citroën models,
including the most comprehensive themed display ever of British-built
Citroëns and unusual British-owned Citroëns and Panhards. There was
also a selection of cars, vans and prototypes from the Conservatoire -
Citroën’s private museum collection.
The arena events
included Club displays, historic and model displays, a Concours
d’Elegance, driving events and technical competitions. The ICCCR 2012
shop stocked a selection of commemorative items and clothing. There was
also a wide range of trade stands, as well as an auto jumble and flea
market.
ICCCR 2012 is sponsored by Citroën France and Citroën UK, with support from local dealership David Fox Citroën, Total Lubricants, the office of the Mayor of Harrogate and the Harrogate Tourist Information Centre.
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