Noche del Coche in Torrevieja
This fun and informal event attracted 30 cars, half a dozen bikes and over 200 spectators last month, all of whom had a good time chatting to car and bike owners and enjoying a cup of java or a frosty libations in Ole del Mar café, while looking at the variety of cars on display. It’s a casual, no pressure event, organised by enthusiasts for enthusiasts; a social gathering and display of all types of interesting cars and bikes.
Noche del Coche attracts cars and drivers from all points of the globe and it’s expected that you’ll see classic cars, tuning and customised cars, American Muscle, Italian Exotica, German Technology, pocket rockets and hot hatches, Harley Davidson’s and the best of British, including the Mini, Ford Anglia and Classic, Morris, Lotus, Panther, Morgan, Triumph, MG, Jaguar and even the ubiquitous Rolls Royce. With a bit of luck, there may even be a London Taxi!
The event is planned along the same lines as the popular Friday Night Cruises, which are held all over the USA. It’s an opportunity for the younger drivers to show off their ‘tuning’cars with stereos, neon, lambo doors and DVD systems, the older ones to let everyone see a car from yesteryear, the bikers to bring along choppers, café racers and chrome while the horsepower will be provided by Mustangs, Corvettes, Porsche, Audi and even Ferrari.
It’s hoped that some car services shall also be in attendance, including tuning, insurance, bodywork and accessories. A team from Photo Video Spain shall be photographing the cars and adding those that wish to their quickly developing database of vehicles for Movie, TV and promotional hire. Couples looking for that special car for their wedding day may also be interested in seeing if there is something special for their own ‘special day’ and representatives from Costa Blanca Weddings will be around to answer any questions.
Entry is free, as is parking outside of the main entrance barrier (first come, first parked!) while anyone displaying their classic, future classic or just fun and interesting car or bike, can park for free inside the Harbour Zone itself. Marina Salinas is the new sporting harbour located beside where the Delfin S-61, Pascual Flores and static museum is based, beside the fairground. For those displaying their cars or bikes, just take a ticket to open the barrier, go around the roundabout to your left and you’ll find the parking bays. Your parking ticket shall be stamped to allow you to park for free.
For more information on the event, sponsorship opportunities and spin-off events, please visit www.NochedelCoche.com, become a fan on Facebook or call Nick on 609 06 36 14. Everyone is welcome and with the longer summer nights and warmer weather, the setting should be fabulous for an evening stroll to see a beautiful exhibition of cars on the waterfront. The event is open from 2000-hrs until 2200-hrs and is a regular happening, planned for the last Friday of every month, with possibly a few special days thrown in for good measure. Happy Motoring and look forward to seeing you at Noche del Coche.