Classic car owners gathered in Aley, a city in Mount Lebanon for showcasing their cars in an exhibition
Aley, a town in Mount Lebanon, had an exhibition on Saturday when more than 65 owners of vintage cars came together to display their vehicles. The vintage collections, which ranged in age from 1945 to 1978 and were parked in the center, attracted a lot of attention from visitors. The exhibition’s objective, according to Wajdi Mrad, mayor of Aley and event coordinator, is to unite enthusiasts for vintage cars from all across the country to share their love of these vehicles and knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
We also help one another financially to maintain our cars in good operating order as a result of the current circumstance, a 65-year-old member named Yasser Tabbara told Xinhua. Tabbara remarked how “these events illustrate the Lebanese people’s deep enthusiasm for old vehicles” in front of his 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. He mentioned that the local vintage car club he belongs to often organizes cruise outings on the weekends where collectors get together in their vehicles and enjoy traveling to different places.
According to the owner of ancient cars Alaa Dahdouh, the magnificence of these vehicles is distinctive and difficult to ignore. He would love to preserve them correctly. Bassel Ghosn, a participant who owns eight vintage cars, asserted that he developed an interest in antique cars as a young boy and a desire to comprehend their mechanics and inner workings.
He said to Xinhua: “In my cars, I almost always find a solution and only seek assistance when a problem is particularly challenging. He stated: “These uncommon vintage cars were recognized for their superb designs and powerful engines back in the day.
Despite the country’s economic crisis, purchasing used cars is still a smart financial decision. Ghosn asserted that his 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, which he purchased for $8,500 and spent an additional $7,000 on an overhaul, is now worth around $10,000 more than he paid for it. “Old-fashioned cars are excellent investments. They hold their value well, but with time, just as modern cars, they depreciate “Ghosn elaborated.
Tabbara shared his perspective. “I recently upgraded this Chevrolet Camaro, which I had previously purchased for only $2,000 back in the day, for about $10,000. I can sell it right now for $35,000,” he continued.
However, he declared, “I won’t sell until I find a more beautiful car. Mrad, the event’s organizer, asserted that due to the current economic circumstances, Lebanon’s collectors of antique cars are still making purchases, but more cautiously. Due to an extreme financial crisis that has made people focus more on obtaining basic needs, almost 80% of the population of Lebanon lives in poverty.
