Australia’s premier vintage and classic motoring event is on all weekend: here’s what you can see
The doors opened to Motorclassica 2019 – the 10th anniversary of the class-leading event – this morning and put some of Australia’s finest machinery on display through every decade of classics, to the public display of some of the shiniest and most desirable metal around.
There’s plenty for car lovers to see no matter what your proclivity. The landmark event is on all weekend at Melbourne’s historic Royal Exhibition Building, so here’s your guide to Motorclassica 2019!
As you enter through the gates, the outdoor area plays host to a fleet of modern and modern classic supercars – courtesy of Lorbek Luxury Cars. There’s also a couple of club displays on behalf of the Mazda MX-5 club, and the Jaguar club!
Enter on through the doors to the main concours event, where pre-war cars rub shoulders with the loud and brash colours of the 50s and 60s. The concours contains some of Australia’s highest calibre cars, as well as a feature displays the 100th anniversaries of Citroen, Bentley, and Alvis; along with 70 years of Abarth, and 60 years of Mini.
It’s not just concours cars to drool over either; with manufacture displays put on by Porsche Classic, Alpine, Nissan, Mini, Citroen, McLaren, Jaguar – and the headlining return of Bolwell, who are debuting their new Nagari 500.
A first for Motorclassica is the huge presence of Japanese sports cars; from early rotaries, through many generations of Nissan’s Skylines; to some more obscure but nonetheless incredibly interesting models you’ve likely never seen before!
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The Live Restoration Theatre returns for its second year; and sees a barn-find Jaguar and a ’65 Mustang come to life before the crowd’s eyes.
On the upper gallery, you’ll find many more trade stands; selling car parts and services, automobilia, automotive art, and a slot car track!
You’re bound to trip over something you like! Tickets are available at the door or online, with Motorclassica coming to a close this Sunday evening, October 13.
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Photography: Alex Affat & Mark Higgins