[VIDEO] UK Man Races Classic Proton Saga Up Iconic England Hillclimb & Malaysians Love It
Driving the Saga to new heights.
Cover image via Jon Coupland Cars/FacebookA man from the United Kingdom has captured the attention of international automotive enthusiasts by entering a Proton Saga in the prestigious Hagerty Hill Climb 2025 event at Shelsley Walsh, UK
This iconic Malaysian car didn't just turn heads due to its uniqueness; it also completed the world's oldest hill climb track.
The man, Jon Coupland — who also owns the YouTube channel Jon Coupland Cars with his passion for collecting cars — shared his excitement on Facebook after driving the 1983 Proton Saga Iswara up the hill.
Acknowledging the absurdity of taking the manual car on a hill course, Coupland's caption reads: "Amazingly, this is NOT an AI generated image and I have just hill climbed a Proton."
The Hagerty Hill Climb is a prestigious motorsport event held anually
The event sees drivers compete individually to race their cars up a steep, winding uphill course as quickly as possible.
Given that Hagerty — a company well-known for classic car insurance and automotive lifestyle — is the sponsor, these events often feature a diverse and interesting mix of vehicles, ranging from vintage classics to modern sports cars, and sometimes even unique entries like the Proton Saga.
It's a notable event in the UK's motoring calendar.
Other classic cars that participated in the prestigious hill climb included the Porsche 911, E30 BMW M3, and more.
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The comments section of Coupland's post was full of Malaysians expressing their joy at seeing a national icon on the international stage
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