Classic Car Club of Ceylon celebrates another successful year at AGM

The Classic Car Club of Ceylon (CCCC) successfully concluded its 34th year at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held recently at The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo. 

The meeting marked the culmination of another outstanding year for the club, highlighted by a series of successful events and initiatives celebrating Sri Lanka’s vibrant classic motoring community. These included Starlight & Classics, Ceylon Motor Show 2026, Heritage Rally, British Car Day 2026, Classic Car Diaries video series and the club’s annual corporate social responsibility project. 

The meeting was chaired by Protem Chairman Dr. Harsha Cabral, who proposed the nomination of Sanjiv Alles for a fourth consecutive term as President. The nomination was unanimously endorsed by the members present, who also elected the office bearers and executive committee for the 2026-2027 year. 

In his acceptance address, the President thanked the membership for the confidence placed in him and the committee and reaffirmed the club’s commitment to preserving and promoting Sri Lanka’s rich classic motoring heritage. 

He highlighted the importance of continuing to innovate through unique events, educational initiatives and digital engagement, while encouraging the members to actively participate in the club’s activities and help inspire the next generation of classic motoring enthusiasts. 

The office bearers and executive committee for the year 2026-2027 are as follows: 

Office bearers: President: Sanjiv Alles, Vice Presidents: Senaka Kotagama and Hatim Akbarally, Secretary: Priyanga Samaratunga, Assistant Secretary: Rajitha Cooke, Treasurer: Suhen Vanigasooriya, Assistant Treasurer: Shiraz Akbarally, Immediate Past President: Clive de Silva Jnr and Competition Secretary: Chanaka Jinasena

Executive Committee: Social Secretary: Shalike Ganewatta, Ramani Ponnambalam, Chandana Amaratunga, Dinesh De Silva, Ramal Jasinghe, Kishan D. Perera, Dilshan Gomes and Amrit Alles 

Vice Patrons: Asgi Akbarally and Geepal Fernando 

As the club embarks on its 35th year, it looks forward to another exciting calendar of events that will continue to celebrate Sri Lanka’s motoring heritage, strengthen the camaraderie among enthusiasts and inspire greater appreciation for classic vehicles across the country.