Driving an Aston Martin DB5 in China


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AUTO BILD 2014 Great Wall Classic Car Rally is the first time this well known German classic car rally organiser to hold an event in China.  This 3-day rally kicked off on 28 November, 2014 from Bird’s Nest National Stadium in Beijing with 40 participating classic cars from all over the World, including 10 from Hong Kong.

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It is my first time participating in a classic car rally and I took part in an Aston Martin DB5.  For the first day, we through the first pass Ju Yuan Guan and the Great Wall – one of the Seven Wonders of the World.  We stayed at the Commune by the Great Wall.

DAY 1  Beijing – Changping

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DAY 2  Changping – Yangqing – Huairou

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Blue Ocean Network did a coverage on the event and interviewed many participants, including Keith Martin, chairman of the Classic Car Club Hong Kong.