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A Mercedes Benz 540K and Alfa Romeo 6C
1750 GT are among the beautiful classic cars
displayed at the Motorclassica launch.
20 October 2008
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Classic cars line up for Motorclassica
Australia’s finest ever public display of classic cars is to
be staged in Melbourne next October at Motorclassica,
the Australian International Concours d’Elegance &
Classic Motor Show.
Motorclassica was launched in Melbourne today with a
taste of the precious and beautiful cars expected to
participate in the event.
The inaugural Motorclassica will be staged at
Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton
Gardens, from 22 to 24 October 2010.
Inspired by prominent classic car events in Europe and
the USA, Motorclassica will bring together more than
100 rare classic cars from across Australia and around the world.
They will be complemented by a Classic Motor Show of automobilia, art, collectables and
aftermarket product, plus classic and vintage car auctions.
A free “Picnic with the Classics” outdoor display in the Piazza Italia at Argyle Square,
Carlton, will feature classic car club exhibits of some of the most admired popular cars.
Motorclassica, 6/344 Lorimer Street, Port Melbourne VIC 3207. AUSTRALIA. Tel: +61 3 9321 6760. Fax: +61 3 9321 6751.
For owners who like to exercise their cars on the open road, the displays will be preceded by
the five-day Tour Australis taking in the scenic and culinary delights of Victoria.
A spectacular feature of Motorclassica will be Tour Classica on the opening morning, when
Concours entrants will take a scenic cruise through Melbourne en route to Carlton Gardens.
Motorclassica director Paul Mathers said the selection of cars at the launch exemplified the
precious – and in some cases priceless – cars expected to converge on Melbourne for
Motorclassica.
“Cars such as a the imposing Mercedes Benz 540K, an alloy-bodied Le Mans racing Jaguar
E-Type and a 1915 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost are just a taste of Motorclassica,” he said.
“The fact that these cars are all from private local collections illustrates why Melbourne is
such a natural home for a world class Concours d’Elegance.
“Australia is home to some of the most magnificent and rare vehicles ever built, and
collectors from around the globe will compete with these local cars at Motorclassica.”
Mr Mathers is working with a board comprising the leaders of Australia’s classic car
community to entice the owners of rare and special cars from overseas to enter the Concours.
“To be judged ‘Best in Show’ at Motorclassica will be an honour for any collector, and to
enjoy classic spring motoring in Victoria will make it a very special trip,” he said.
“For the public and car enthusiasts in general, Motorclassica will be a rare opportunity to see
a feast of beautiful cars which have never before been seen in one place at the same time.”
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Motorclassica Director:
Paul Mathers
(03) 9321 6760 or 0409 812 347
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Greg Shoemark
(03) 9898 5570 or 0412 316 928
Motorclassica, 6/344 Lorimer Street, Port Melbourne VIC 3207. AUSTRALIA. Tel: +61 3 9321 6760. Fax: +61 3 9321 6751.
Motorclassica Concours d’Elegance Advisory Board
Ian Hankey (Chairman); Iain Ross, President, Association of Motoring Clubs; David
Dowsey, motoring journalist and writer; George Forbes, President, Rolls Royce Owners
Club of Australia; Rob Splatt, CEO, Splatt Engineering; Brian Tanti, Director, Fox Classic
Car Collection; Chester McKaige, motoring writer and historian; George Hetrel, Como
Gardens Auto Collection; Don Kinsey AM, motorsport commentator and motoring historian;
Peter Hibbert, President, Early Ford Club; Peter Strauss, MD, Australian Car Museum;
Trent Smyth, collector
Cars displayed at Motorclassica launch, Como Park, 20 October 2010
1936 Mercedes 540K Cabriolet
Owner: George Hetrel
1929 La Salle 6-wheel roadster
Owner: Dean Kefford
1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GT
Owner: David Jones
Bentley S1 Continental
Owner: Peter Strauss
1935 Alvis Speed 25
Owner: Chester McKaige
Jaguar E-Type alloy Le Mans racer
Owner: Peter Strauss
1915 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost (not pictured). Owner: George Forbes
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