The Monte Carlo Classic Rally returns to Glasgow on Saturday, January 26, 2013 – watch the city go Monte mad!

Created in 1911, ‘The Monte’ is one of the most famous and glamorous motorsport events in the world.

Glasgow will capture some of that magic as one of the four official international starting cities.

Around 100 Porsches, Lancias and Holdens, from the 1920s to the 1980s, will cross the start ramp in the city.

Forty of those will attempt to reach the finish line; the casino city of Monte Carlo – a distance of around 2000km!

Competitors will drive to the Channel before emerging into the sunshine of Monte Carlo after four days, traversing the snow-covered Alpson the way.

Dudley Moore and Susan Hampshire got a flavour of the occasion, starring in the globally renowned film ‘Monte Carlo or Bust’.

On the day, Buchanan Street will become a Monte shrine, with spectators getting up close to the magnificent machines.

The whole event is FREE, including the display and the official rally start.

Make a date with the Monte and join the thousands waving the drivers, ‘au revoir’.

The showcase of Scottish Heritage cars will take place on Buchanan Street from 10am until 12pm on Saturday, January 26. The focus then switches to the People’s Palace, where competitors assemble for the official start.

Spectators can enjoy entertainment from 1pm before The Rt Hon The Lord Provost of Glasgow Sadie Docherty waves off the first competitor at 2pm.

The last car is set to depart around 3.30pm.

Find out more about the Monte Carlo Rally #inGlasgow on their Facebook page and Twitter.

Here’s a peek at the A to B route for this year’s Monte Carlo Rally: