“Moscow Autumn”: the last classic rally of the season

The preparation of participants for the start and the start ceremony of the retro rally itself is traditionally an exhibition of exclusive cars, attracting a sea of ​​visitors.
Svetlana ParfenovaThe number of crews taking part in competitions is always different. “Moscow Autumn” became a truly large-scale event, bringing together more than 70 cars.
Svetlana ParfenovaThe photo shows a 1937 Plymouth P3. From 1935 to 1940, Plymouth cars were considered the best value cars on the American market.
Svetlana ParfenovaThe MG TD was the successor to the MG TC and was introduced in 1949. The photo shows a 1952 car. The two-seater body is mounted on a wooden frame, the canvas top is complemented by clip-on side curtains.
Svetlana ParfenovaThe rare 1949 Willys-Overland Jeepster is a regular participant in various vintage rallies.
Svetlana ParfenovaThe famous “Goddess” Citroen DS19 conquered the world and took third place in the international “Car of the Twentieth Century” competition. The car in the photo is from 1966.
Svetlana ParfenovaThe timeless appearance of the Fiat 124 Sport Spider, created by Pininfarina, continues to attract attention in the 21st century. In front of you is a car made in 1966.
Svetlana ParfenovaAmong the participants in the Moscow Autumn, the Czechoslovak luxury car Tatra 87 from 1942 stood out.
Svetlana ParfenovaAnd here is a 1992 Porsche 911.
Svetlana ParfenovaAnd a 1979 Porsche 911 SC Targa.
Svetlana ParfenovaIn 1972, the first model after the merger of Lancia with Fiat was presented to the world – Lancia Beta. Among the entire range of engines of this model, the most popular was the 1.6-liter Delorto with two carburetors. This is exactly the 100 hp engine. installed in this 1975 Lancia Beta Coupe.
Svetlana Parfenova1984 Jaguar XJ-SC. Only 5,013 of these convertibles were created.
Svetlana ParfenovaThis is a 1975 Jaguar XJC.
Svetlana Parfenova1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 Cabriolet D. This car was unofficially called Adenauer – after the name of the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Konrad Adenauer. Of course, this applied more to a closed four-door body. Well, the luxury convertible was created for politicians, businessmen and stars.
Svetlana Parfenova1999 Rover Mini Cooper
Svetlana Parfenova1975 Opel Manta sports coupe. Manta is a typical youth car: 2+2 seating arrangement, length 4.3 meters, rear-wheel drive, curb weight less than a ton.
Svetlana Parfenova1970 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible.
Svetlana ParfenovaRolls-Royce Corniche is one of the last classic models of the British brand, which was produced in 1971-1995. The car had two body styles: convertible and coupe. The photo shows a copy from 1971.
Svetlana ParfenovaMercedes-Benz 300 SE (W112). The model was produced from 1961 to 1967 in coupe and convertible bodies. The photo shows a 1962 car.
Svetlana Parfenova“Pobeda” GAZ M-20 with a convertible body, produced in 1950
Svetlana Parfenova“Pobeda” GAZ M-20 convertible
Svetlana Parfenova1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 S
Svetlana ParfenovaMercedes-Benz W123 230 E 1977
Svetlana Parfenova1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500
Svetlana Parfenova“Chaika” GAZ-13 1979
Svetlana Parfenova1998 BMW Z3
Svetlana Parfenova2002 Jaguar XKR
Svetlana ParfenovaThe Mercedes-Benz 230 SL (W113) model received the nickname “Pagoda” for its recognizable concave roof shape. Recently [мы рассказывали](https://motor.ru/stories/the-story-of-pagoda.htm) that this is not related to aerodynamics, as many people think. This year the Pagoda turned 60 years old. The photo shows a 1965 model.
Svetlana ParfenovaThe appearance of the MG B GT was developed by the Italian studio Pininfarina. This sporty car offered the practicality of a station wagon while maintaining the elegance of a coupe.
Svetlana Parfenova1970 MG B GT.
Svetlana ParfenovaThe Ford F100 (pictured is a 1955 model) is considered one of the best pickup trucks of its time.
Svetlana ParfenovaAnd this is the British Lagonda LG 45 1936
Svetlana ParfenovaLagonda LG 45
Svetlana ParfenovaLagonda LG 45
Svetlana ParfenovaScroll through the gallery to see the cars of other Moscow Autumn participants.
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Last weekend, the embankment in front of the Northern River Station in Moscow turned into an open-air exhibition: more than seventy rare cars gathered at the start of the Moscow Autumn rally. Sunday’s competition capped off the Heritage Motorsports Society’s season of events this year. The well-known Zhiguli and Volga cars, foreign classics of varying degrees of rarity (MG, Jaguars, Willys Jeepster) – there was something to see here. And if you missed the start of the rally, see our detailed photo gallery.