Prabhakar Kore hands over 1934 model Ford car to MLIRC
Belagavi: Prabhakar Kore, the chairman of KLE Society, handed over the 1934 model Ford Saloon car to the Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre (MLIRC), Belagavi, recently.
The 1934 model Ford saloon car, which had an attractive design, was still running smoothly with its engine.
The Ford car, was carefully preserved as a symbol of his father's memory. Kore recently handed over this car to MLIRC Commandant Brigadier Joydip Mukherjee. Speaking on the occasion, Brigadier Mukherjee said, "This is a very old model rare Ford saloon car and is a valuable gift to our Heritage Regimental Centre. This vintage car will be added to the MLIRC collection and will remain a symbol of Kore's memory." Deputy Commandant Colonel VKB Patil and personnel of the Maratha Light Infantry were present on the occasion.
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