COMING EVENTS
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OCT QLD 19-20 October Noosa Classic Car Show
Run by the Noosa Classic ssic Car Club at the Lions Park, Noosa Heads.
Contact: noosaclassiccarclub.com.au om.au
WA 19 October Roar by the Shore
Cervantes football oval. The community festival is predominantly aimed at car enthusiasts whilst also providing entertainment for the whole family. This is a not-for profit event with all proceeds raised going towards the funding for a community swimming pontoon in Cervantes. Contact: roarbytheshore@outlook. com
SA 27 October Auto Italia
St Francis of Assisi School, Newton. N t SM See Maserati, ti Ducati, Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Lamborghini, Vespa, Fiat, Lancia, Moto Guzzi and more all while enjoying Italian food, coffee, gelati and wine. Contact: autoitaliaadelaide.com
VIC 11-13 October Motorclassica
The country’s premium annual concours is on again, accompanied by a range of tours and runs, plus the real highlight - a live restoration workshop. It’s all on at the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne. Contact:
Motoclassica.com.au
19-20 October Maffra Motoring Meander
Open to all vehicles over 15 years of age. It is not a competition, rather a leisurely drive/ride through the countryside over two days, or a one-day section if you choose. Via the Gippsland Vehicle Collection Contact:
MMRally@ gippslandvehiclecollection. org
19-20 October Statesman Nationals
Hosted by the Shepparton Motor Museum, last year this one attracted 100 cars, including Statesman, Grange and Magnum. Contact:
statesmannats.com
20 October Chryslers at the Caribbean
Run by the Chrysler Restorer Club in Vic and celebrating the 50th year of the Valiant Pacer. At Caribbean Gardens to the east of Melbourne. Contact: chryslerclubvic.org.au
20 October Monaro state titles
Victorian 2019 Monaro State Titles. All Monaro Show - HK to VZ and HSV coupes Show ’n’ Shine - Cheltenham Secondary College, 73 Bernard Street, Cheltenham All Monaros welcome preentered for judging $25.00 or $10.00 display only on the day. Contact: monaroclubvic.com.au/ event-2513999
26 October TR Register Concours
For fans of Triumph TR-Series sportscars Ballarat is the place to be for the TR Register National Concours meeting. Contact:
www.tr-register.com.au
26 October Studebaker Show n Shine
Eastern Beach Reserve, Geelong, Victoria Entry is free from 9.00am All Studebaker & Packard owners & car enthusiasts welcome. Contact:
Michael 0438 116 335
NSW 13 October Lismore Show n Shine
The Lismore Men & Community Shed fund raiser Show n Shine is being held at Tullera Hall, just north of Lismore. Cool cars, music, dancing, coffee, stalls. The rockabilly trio, the Linebackers are playing live. Contact:
visitlismore.com.au
20 October All Chrysler Day
Bring your best Mopar to the Museum of Fire in Penrith. Show cars including 2 people – $20. General entry – $5. Contact:
Colin Murphy 0416 290 487
25-27 October Chromefest
The Entrance town centre in NSW is hosting this tribute to the chrome and rock n roll era, promising lots of music, dancing, cars and all those other good things. Contact:
chromefest.org
NOV QLD 9-10 November Noosa Hillclimb
One of two hillclimbs run by the Noosa Beach Classic Car Club during the year - the other is in winter. Both events are held at the Tewantin National Park. Contact:
noosaclassiccarclub.com.au
24 November Holden Out for a Cure
All-Holden day in aid of the Cancer Council of Queensland. Judy Holt Park, Old Cleveland Road, East Birkdale. Open to Holdens from 1948 onwards. Promoted by The FX-FJ Holden Club of Queensland. Contact:
Les Ross 0448 459 059
NSW 23-24 November Machines & Macchiato
St Ives Showgrounds, Sydney. Two-day charity celebration of machines, entertainment and gourmet food. Contact: Sam sydneymachinasocialclub.org
VIC
10 November Cars That Changed The World
A new display starts at the Gippsland Vehicle Collection in Maffra and should run until February. Bring your special car along for the opening day display. Contact: gvc.net.au
22-24 November Geelong Revival
A big weekend of cruises, sprints, shows and much more, covering cars, bikes and caravans. Come dressed up for the occasion. Contact:
geelongrevival.com.au 24 November
Monbulk Car Show
The Monbulk Car Show will be held on Sunday 24 November 2019 from 10am – 3pm in the Main Street of Monbulk. Over 500 cars on display ranging from Mustangs to Holdens to Chevs and everything in between also featuring Fletch from Classic Restos. Fun filled day for the whole family with Kidszone, trade stalls, plenty of food and live music. Vehicle entry $10, Adults $5, Kids U12 Free, Family Pass of 5 $15. All proceeds go to Monbulk CFA and other community groups. Contact: monbulkcarshow@gmail. com
SA 4 November Minis at the Mill
This is the 25th anniversary of the event at the Birdwood Mill Motor Museum. Lots of events and all Mini and Moke variants are welcome.
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DEC NSW 4 August Grafton Swap Meet
Hosted by the Grafton Sporting Car Club.
Car show features hot rods, cars, race cars, vintage and motor bikes with all classes judging with trophies. Swap meet sites $15 includes entry for 2 people, car show entrants $5 per car or bike, public entry gold coin with under 15 free. Contact: 0448 150 162
JAN 2020 QLD 19-21 July Ingham Autofest
Ingham Showground. Open to everything automotive from cars, trucks, bikes in fact anything that has wheels is welcomed to join in on all the fun and with the theme of a family friendly Motoring Festival. Contact: autofest.com.au
FEB WA 16 February Northam Vintage Swap
A big show at the Jubilee Oval, promising cars, bikes and bits to go with them. Sites are $15 and entry is $5.00. Contact:
fsi93402@bigpond.net.au
SA 16 February Murray M Bridge Swap
A big annual event at the Murray Bridge Showgrounds and organised by the local Rotary Club - well worth a look. Contact:
John Whimpress 0428 132 889.
MAR TAS 22 March Devonport Motor Show
A big event and just might be worth a trip across the ditch. We are moving our show to the Northern end of Victoria Parade – stretching from the Vietnam Veterans memorial carpark, and west along the foreshore to Fenton Street. Contact: devonportmotorshow.com
MAY NSW 3 May Rolls-Royce & Bentley Display
Blue Mountains Grammar School, Wentworth Falls NSW. The Rolls-Royce Owners Club of Australia is holding it’s 62nd Federal Rally in the Blue Mountains and their Display Day is open to the public. See many pre-war Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars, veteran, vintage, classic and modern. Contact: Facebook