The Classic Car Club of Ceylon (CCCC) successfully concluded its 34th year at its Annual General Meeting, held on 25 June 2026 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 Lankaโs vibrant classic motoring community. These included Starlight & Classics, the Ceylon Motor Show 2026, the Heritage Rally, British Car Day 2026, the Classic Car Diaries video series, and the Clubโs annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 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 2026โ2027 year.
In his acceptance address, the President thanked the membership for the confidence placed in him and the Committee, and reaffirmed the Clubโs commitment to preserving and promoting Sri Lankaโs rich classic motoring heritage. He highlighted the importance of continuing to innovate through unique events, educational initiatives and digital engagement, while encouraging members to actively participate in the Clubโs activities and help inspire the next generation of classic motoring enthusiasts.
The Office Bearers and Executive Committee for the year 2026โ2027 are as follows:
Office Bearers:
- President: Sanjiv Alles
- Vice Presidents: Senaka Kotagama & Hatim Akbarally
- Secretary: Priyanga Samaratunga
- Assistant Secretary: Rajitha Cooke
- Treasurer: Suhen Vanigasooriya
- Assistant Treasurer: Shiraz Akbarally
- Immediate Past President: Clive de Silva Jnr
- Competition Secretary: Chanaka Jinasena
Executive Committee:
- Social Secretary: Shalike Ganewatta
- Ramani Ponnambalam
- Chandana Amaratunga
- Dinesh De Silva
- Ramal Jasinghe
- Kishan D. Perera
- Dilshan Gomes
- Amrit Alles
Vice Patrons
- Asgi Akbarally
- 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 Lankaโs motoring heritage, strengthen the camaraderie among enthusiasts, and inspire greater appreciation for classic vehicles across the country.
Source: Daily News
