There was something for everyone at this year's Motorclassica in Melbourne, including the popular 'Club Sandwich' display assembled around the Museum Plaza at the Royal Exhibition Building all weekend
Motorclassica ‘Club Sandwich’ 2015
When visitors to Motorclassica could tear themselves away from the glamour inside the historic Royal Exhibition Building, there was the Club Sandwich area outside which provided various car and motorcycle club enthusiasts with a chance to show their favourite wares.
Presented by Lorbek Luxury Cars, the popular display was a treat to see contemporary Porsches, Ferraris, McLarens and Lamborghinis nestled amongst the classics and collectables from years gone by. Saturday and Sunday hosted a different range of club displays which included the classic Volvo club, MG club of Victoria, the vintage Bentley drivers’ club, and a display of Citroen DS ‘Goddesses’ to celebrate their 50th anniversary. The Australian classic Bolwells were parked opposite everyone’s favourite old bakers’ van, the Morris J type.
For those who wanted to rest for a while there were heaps of seats in the shaded picnic area, along with beer and wine tasting. Very civilised!
Organisers estimate 370 cars and motorcycles from various clubs were on show across the weekend.
The full list of participating clubs across the three days was as follows:
Friday, October 23
Mercedes-Benz Club Vic
MG Car Club of Victoria
Saturday, October 24
Alfa Romeo Owners’ Club of Victoria
Australian Porsche 356 Register
Bentley Drivers Club of Australia
Bolwell Car Club
Citroen Car Club of Victoria
Classic & Custom Japanese Motorcycle Club Inc Australia
Cortina Mark One Owners Club of Australia
Fiat Car Club of Victoria
Lamborghini Club Australia
Lambretta Club of Australia
Macedon Ranges and District Motor Club
Mercedes-Benz Club Victoria
MG Car Club Victoria
Model T-Ford Club of Victoria
J-Type Vans Australia
Mustang Owners Club Australia (Vic)
Renault Car Club of Victoria
Studebaker Car Club of Australia
Volvo Club of Victoria
Sunday, October 25
Austin Healey Sprite Drivers’ Club Victoria
Bayside Car Enthusiasts
BMW Car Club Victoria
Vintage Enduro Riders Inc
Chrysler Restorers Club of Australia (Vic)
Citroen Classic Onwers Club of Australia
Corvettes of Melbourne
Ferrari Club – Victorian Chapter
Historic Rally Association
Jensen Car Club Australia
Morris Car Club of Victoria
Porsche Club Victoria
Rover Car Club of Australia
Singer Car Club of Australia
Smokin’ Aces Rod-Muscle & Custom Club
Triumph Car Club of Victoria
Photography: Peter Bateman, Mary Lee