Check out the Classic German Car Capital F.M’s DJ Adrain Owns (Photo)

Renowned disc jockey Washika is one of the most accomplished and consistent deejays and has earned the accolade “legendary” for his many years of experience as a disc jockey in radio stations, clubs and events. He has been working for Capital FM since 1996 and has spin music turntables for major functions such as the Kenya Cultural Day in the UK and Jack Daniel’s brothers of grill held recently at the Arboretum.

Now Adrian Washika is working against the clock to prepare his 1961 VW Karmann Ghia for the CBA Africa Concours d’Elegance. This year’s classiest event on the Kenya Motor Sport calendar will celebrate the 46th anniversary of the Alfa Romeo Owners Club and will be held at the Nairobi Racecourse in September.

Since 2004, DJ Adrian has been competing in the Concours with a VW Beetle and he will show the Karmann Ghia for the first time in the Concours. He commented, “I bought the Karmann Ghia two years ago and I have stripped it down completely. It is going to compete in the up to 1,300 cc touring car class and I am hoping to take home the prize for that category.”

“For the last ten years, I have learnt a lot about the Concours. Judging is based entirely on the cleanliness and condition of the cars and there are bonus points for age. Since the 1961 Karman Ghia which I will be showing this year is older than the 1973 VW Beetle which I had displayed previously, I will earn more points for age.”

The assessment of cars at the Concours starts with an inspection of underside on the Total Quartz ramp. Afterwards cars are driven along the judging line for separate checks on the external finish, interiors and engines. Motorcycles are assessed in a similar way at the Racecourse parade ring.

In the up to 1,300 category DJ Adrian will compete against Paul Chemngorem who will also show his VW Karmann Ghia and Jinja based Leslie Carvell with her 1970 VW Beetle. Paul has previously won this class many times.