The SALT 3 Yorkshire Raid is set to bring together a dazzling array of Soviet vehicles, according to organiser Allen Walker. Taking place from 5-7 June 2009, SALT is a tour for all vehicles from the Cold War era, whether representing NATO or Warsaw Pact sides. So far, owners of Skodas and Tatras have teamed up with GAZ, UAZ, VAZ, Trabant, Barkas, Wartburg, Zastava and Zuk pilots to tour sites of Cold War interest in Yorkshire on this, the top event of the Soviet classic-car season. Representing the NATO side is an ex-British Army Land-Rover, bizarrely crewed by DDR Grenztruppen-dressed border guards, and ex-RAF staff cars such as a Rover P5B and Vauxhall. Even a Volvo 245, bought under the BAOR tax-free car sales scheme at the height of the Cold War in West Germany is making the trek to visit Yorkshire’s Cold War historical sites. Additionally, and representing the sort of car that a Lockheed Lightning or Vulcan bomber pilot may have driven in his spare time, a 1958 Peerless GT is also attending. With visits planned to ex-Nuclear Bunkers, air museums and former military bases, plus a dinner to celebrate East-West Peace and Friendship, SALT 3 promises a feast of nostalgia for those interested in classic cars and recent political history. Find out more at www.sovietautoluxurytours.co.uk, or call organiser Walker on 07776 235171