As China's classic car rally enters its third year, pioneers of this subculture grapple with obstacles along the way, Li Fangfang reports

When describing the Classic Cars Challenge China, race organizer Xu Qun likens it to its venerable Italian counterpart the Mille Miglia, a 1,000 mile endurance race for owners of classic cars.

A two-time participant in the global Mille Miglia as a driver, Xu said he dreams that one day the various roadblocks to classic car ownership in the country will be overcome, and Chinese can drive their own cars the race.