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SEAT has beaten Guinness record with the highest concentration of 600 in its long and imperishable history since its birth in 1957. Up to 787 "Pellets" They have met at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Montmeló in the closing ceremony of the 60th Anniversary.
The proud owners of a Seat 600 they were called to the rally with great success. In just two months, registrations were closed and up to 4.000 attendees have attended the emotional tribute that the Spanish brand wanted to make as the end of the celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the car that put Spain on wheels. The meeting concluded, how could it be otherwise, with a well-deserved birthday cake.
It should be noted the large number of SEAT 600 concentrated and in perfect working order thanks to the intense care of its owners, despite being a popular car and having between 40 and 60 years behind it.
Luca de Meo, president of SEAT, picked up the official certificate of record got GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS from the organisation's commissioner. “The 600 is deeply rooted in the history of Spain, a vehicle that drove the motorization of the country in an important period of economic development. With its manufacture, SEAT became one of the basic pillars of the Spanish industry, as it is also today ”, commented to the attendees of the event.
Among the participants it is worth noting, in addition to the many owners and fans of the "Seíta", as well as the private clubs of the 600, the presence of Mikel Palomera, general director of SEAT Spain, with a 600 of his property. “The 600 is for the Spaniards the vehicle that brought families closer to their towns, and also enabled the mobility of many who were traveling for the first time at ease. I am here with my own 600 enjoying among friends and fans this great tribute to the car that put Spain on wheels ”, explained to the audience, in addition to thanking them for their involvement.
Without a doubt the most anticipated and exciting of the day was the exit to the track of the Seat 600, culminated by a great family photograph.
Record Seat 600: Various activities
Both participants and attendees were able to enjoy a party day with shows and musical performances throughout the day, with the participation of the group 'Guateque' among other melodies dedicated to yesterday and today. To recover from dancing and partying, you could not miss a wide variety of culinary offerings from the always spectacular Foodtrucks.
Likewise, a market for motorsport products and vintage a playground for the little ones and exhibitions that brought together the most emblematic models in the history of the company and the current SEAT range. A wider and renewed range after the launch of the Ateca, the León and the Ibiza, to which the Arona is now joining, which will be one of the stars of the Frankfurt Motor Show that starts next Tuesday.
Thus conclude the acts of commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the SEAT 600, the car that promoted motorization in our country and offered the possibility of uniting families, towns and Spanish cities.
* News prepared by press release
