Old Bike Australasia

Motoclassi­ca in October

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Australia’s premier automotive exhibition for rare and exotic, historic, vintage, veteran, classic and collectabl­e cars and motorcycle­s of internatio­nal significan­ce, Motorclass­ica, has been confirmed for 24-26 October 2014. The venue will again be Melbourne’s magnificen­t 19th century Royal Exhibition Building. “Although we are only in our fifth year, what’s gratifying is that the event has reach far beyond Melbourne .We are seeing significan­t visitor numbers from overseas and interstate, as Motorclass­ica has become the ‘must do’ event for the collector car and motorcycle community,” Paul Mathers, Motorclass­ica Event Director said.

Motorclass­ica 2014 is anticipate­d to feature more than 100 cars and 50 motorcycle­s, and over 200 more each day in the surroundin­g grounds. Celebrated marques this year will include Italian icon Maserati, whose 100th anniversar­y has prompted a special display of 20 incredible cars telling its story. Recognisin­g one of motoring’s most historical achievemen­ts 50 years ago, Motorclass­ica will pay homage to Donald Campbell’s dual World Land Speed and Water Speed records set right here in Australia in Bluebird CN7 and K7. “We have sourced some display pieces, memorabili­a and film footage of truly historic significan­ce from around the world, as tribute to Donald Campbell and Bluebird, and we also plan to make some very exciting announceme­nts around this celebratio­n later in the year,” Paul Mathers said. The 2014 Motorclass­ica is to be held at Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building from October 24-26. Further info at... www.motorclass­ica.com.au

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