Classic & Sportscar Club Marks 18 Years With Coast-Wide Andalusian Heritage Rallies Classic and vintage sportscar enthusiasts celebrate 18 years of operations across southern Spain with scenic mountain rallies and historical exhibitions. More than eight dozen immaculate vintage automobiles converged on southern Spain's winding mountain routes this week as the Classic & Sportscar Club Southern Spain celebrated its 18th anniversary of operations. The club, which brings together British, European, and Spanish motoring enthusiasts from across the province, commemorated the milestone with a formal gathering on 6 October following technical drives across the Serranía de Ronda. Founded by local expat mechanics and dedicated collectors nearly two decades ago, the association has grown into one of the most prominent automotive societies in the Iberian Peninsula. Its members preserve and showcase rare, road-legal machines ranging from classic 1960s Aston Martins and Jaguars to vintage Porsches and mid-century Alfa Romeos. High-Altitude Mountain Routes and Preservation The anniversary rally took drivers along demanding mountain passes, navigating the steep ascents from San Pedro de Alcántara up through the A-397 towards Ronda. Participants tested period gearboxes and cooling systems under warm Mediterranean sunshine, demonstrating the mechanical endurance of vehicles preserved through specialised local restoration workshops. Club officials emphasised that events like this serve an important educational and heritage purpose. Unlike contemporary hypercar shows, the focus remains firmly on historical authenticity, hand-machined parts, and the craftsmanship of mid-20th-century automotive engineering. The club regularly coordinates with local town halls to ensure route safety and environmental compliance along protected rural reserves. Growing Expat Automotive Community The Costa del Sol has quietly evolved into a European hub for vintage car collecting, supported by high concentrations of secure garaging facilities, dry sunny weather that prevents bodywork corrosion, and international logistics links via Málaga. The club's roster now includes over 150 active members who organise monthly charity drives and technical workshops across coastal communities. For residents and visiting classic vehicle admirers, the club will display a curated selection of British and continental roadsters in public squares later this month. Detailed schedules and route maps for upcoming regional charity rallies are published through regional motoring syndicates and local cultural associations.