The second Annual Commercial Truck & Bus Rally at Pembroke successfully built upon

                  the foundations that were created at Ta Qali in 2009 underlined the interest this event

                  produces.  Continuous events of any type always fall foul to circumstance at some time

                  or another and regrettably we were hit by two disasters in only our second rally but still

                  managed a good showing.  We lost a number of overseas visitors due to the travel

                  restrictions created by the Icelandic volcano fall out and then had it topped up with

                  perhaps one of the few overcast days with intermittent rain in the midst of a number of

                  sunny days.  If anything kills an event in Malta or anywhere for that matter it is rain.

                  Nevertheless, in spite of an estimated 60 vehicle loss (which would have been a 50% +

                  on last years turnout) we still managed a higher crowd level although not to expectations

                  or high enough to warrant the full range and cost of the additional facilities provided. This

                  in itself caused some financial concerns but in the end thanks to our sponsors we

                  managed just to break even.  I make this statement because this aspect will always

                  determine whether or not the event continues to run every year which is the wish of

                  everyone. The event is financed by the Regal Restoration fund with some help from our

                  sponsors and I am not afraid or proud to report an example of the things we have to

                  endure. One man spent considerable time at the rally free of charge and whilst inspecting

                  the Regal was asked to make a donation to its restoration.  He put a one cent coin in the

                  tin. Fortunately however we still attract people with some sense of decency and

                  appreciation of what we are trying to achieve.

                  One positive aspect that came through again this year was the number of new vehicles

                  that appeared in addition to the large number that should have appeared and further

                  promises of visitors to being yet further new vehicles next year. Once a series like this

                  gets underway it is obviously quite critical that you do not show the same vehicles at least

                  in the same state every year and there is certainly no concerns about that.  Even our

                  regulars such as Bezzina pulled out their Mighty Antar, Ballut the Iveco Deutz pump, Cancu

                  with the Routemaster amongst many others seen for the first time at the Rally. Newcomers

                  from the private sector dared the weather bringing out fully and part restored vehicles for

                  which we remain extremely grateful.  However, two vehicles in particular caught the visitors

                  attention in the old Maltabus DBY364 now BUS364  and the partly restored website

                  sponsored 1946 AEC Regal coach chassis.  364 now completely refurbished and sold in the

                  UK leaves Malta for good a few days after the rally. The AEC Regal further down the

                  restoration road still needs a lot of work but more on that in the Rally Restoration section. 

                  Both vehicles under the care and restoration of Zinnu Bus & Coach Works.

                  Regrettably, the AFM again turned down our invitation, the Italian Military Mission because

                  they have turned over all their vehicles to the AFM and the Malta Police pulled out at the last

                  minute with an estimated 10 vehicles.  The Civil Protection kindly provided some vehicles and

                  again the clubs were in good support including members from the Old Motors Club, American

                  Auto Club, MVCC and MHVT which again reflects the success of the rally with all these

                  setbacks. But enough of the dialogue now move on to the 2010 Photogallery and enjoy the

                  fruits of our labours. We have largely restricted the images to the new vehicles in attendance

                  but many shown in the 2009 gallery also attended.  My thanks go to Dave Gothard, Marco

                  Zammit, Daniel Spiteri and Martin Phippard for permission in using their images on the this

                  website. See you next year but meantime keep visiting the website which will be continually

                 updated throughout the year.