To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the production of the first Mitsubishi vehicle, the Model A, Mitsubishi Motors in the UK have announced the running of its Centenary Tour. This is an exclusive event for Mitsubishis that will take place on Saturday 30th September.

The Mitsubishi Motors Centenary Tour starts from the company’s UK headquarters in Cirencester, where drivers and co-drivers will sign on and enjoy a good, hearty breakfast. The first car will be flagged away at 9.30am to go on a 90-mile route through Gloucestershire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire on a variety of roads with spectacular scenery.

The tour culminates at the oldest operational motorsport venue in the world: Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb. A late lunch will be served in the historic venue’s charming café-restaurant before participants will be offered the rare opportunity to take two runs up this famous 1,000-yard course that has hosted motorsport events since 1905.

All entrants will receive a finishers’ medal and trophies will be presented for the best cars in categories such as Oldest Car and Best Presented Saloon, Coupé/Sports Car and Hatchback as well as the Best Overall Vehicle.

Managing Director of Mitsubishi Motors in the UK Lance Bradley said: “Following the success of the UK company’s 40th anniversary in 2014, we are delighted to present another event along the same lines to mark the centenary of Mitsubishi’s first production vehicle.”

Applications are now invited from owners of UK-specification Mitsubishis that were registered before 2007. Owners of 50 of the most interesting and well-presented heritage vehicles will be invited to participate in this special event. Bradley is pleased to be “extending an invitation to owners of UK-specification Mitsubishis that are at least 10 years old to come and join us on 30th September.” Closing date for entries is Friday 25th August 2017.