Classic Car Show, Whiteman Park 2011

Trams, buses, trucks, cars, motorcycles, scooters and even tractors. They were all there at the Vintage and Classic Car Day at Whiteman Park on 21st March 2011. Dozens of clubs were represented and it was amazing to see so many vintage and classic machines out on display, including some real rarities. We took far too many photos to put on a single posting so I'll have to break this post up. Let's start with a quick tour around Europe.

Sweden

The sole representative vintage Saab (amongst the many new models) was this 1958 Saab 96 Monte Carlo.

The early Saabs were powered by a two cylinder two-stroke engine that owed its inspiration to the DKW. http://heinkelscooter.blogspot.com/2011/01/dkw-germanys-post-war-wonder-car.html With the same kind of power and endurance of the DKW 3=6, Saabs performed extremely well in rally competitions throughout the 1960s. This model features a V 4 Ford Taunus four stroke engine.

Viva le France!

A fabulous Bugatti Type 57TT. This car enjoyed a successful racing career in the 30s & 40s and the elderly owner regaled us with tales of his racing misdemeanors. It was certainly a popular exhibit with a host of people lining for photos. Donations were also sought for the preservation of the vintage racing circuit at Caversham. If you'd like to know more about this, click on the link http://www.vsccwa.com.au/cms/index.php?page=caversham-preservation

Beautiful Citroen Traction-Avants



A very cute Renault 4CV. Love the little horse head bonnet mascots

Certainly not the most elegant French vehicle - the 1962 Renault 8

Deutschland Uber Alles
A Messerschmitt KR200. Good to see one out and about. That makes at least 3 in Perth by my reckoning. It was a very popular car, especially with kids.

A lovely and sleek Mercedes

The gorgeous curvy lines of a Borgward Isabella. Personally I'm a big fan. I believe there are two in Perth.

Everything including the kitchen sink. The VW club were out in force.

Another gorgeous VW Split

VW 1600

The surprise of the day - Willie S' 1938 DKW F7. I really didn't expect to see a DKW in Perth but as I found out DKW did export some cars to Australia in the pre-war years. Most were shipped to Adelaide in South Australia, where there was a large German community and from there sold around the country. All cars were shipped unfinished, as chassis and engine only, as protectionist legislation in Australia made it extremely expensive to import completed vehicles. Australian coach builders then built the bodies, but unlike their German counterparts, the Australian bodies were all steel on wood frame, which makes them unique for DKW. This body was built by Boltons in Perth. Body styles in Australia included two door and four door sedans, convertibles, paneled delivery vans and the ever popular ute.

Willie fired up the 688cc engine of the F7 for us. It was amazing how quiet it was.

A French Amilcar

Rule Britannia
1926 Bentley



A Standard is run out from the Museum collection

A British Talbot and a French Delage

Rolls Royce

A Riley and Standard

The Austin-Healey club put on a good show

Shelly's favourite

Austin's attempt to break into the US market, the 57 Austin Metro. It was a little too small to be be successful. In the US it was released as the Nash Metro.

There was a very big contingent from the Austin club



Lots of Austin 7 babies





The British Ford club. It's quite amazing how different Fords were in the UK compared to the US. They're virtually a different marque.

There was a large display by the Vauxhall club.







Vauxhall Velox. Vauxhall was a very popular make in Australia between the 1930s-50s

Morris truck

Trucks, tractors and military vehicles
Military vehicle display. Chevy trucks

Ferret armoured scout car. Very popular with the kids

Even a row of tractors. There is a tractor museum at Whiteman Park so they probably didn't have far to come.

A very cute little Fiat truck trucked in.

A Dodge and a Fordson,

Whiteman Park has a bus museum and most of the machines were out on display.

Dennis bus

American Motorcycles

Here is a selection of photos of American cars and motorcycles from the Vintage and Classic Car Day at Whiteman Park, Sunday 20th March 2011.

The patina on this 1920s Indian adds to its appeal. It's a wonderful machine.

The Indian Harley Club attended. http://ihc.mysouthwest.com.au/

1951 Buick 8

Glorious fins!



The Corvette Club

The AC Cobra Club

It doesn't look like much without the bodywork.



1947 Oldsmobile

Gorgeous 1949 Cadillac

And a nice ass...





1938 Plymouth

Oldsmobiles

There was a large display by the Studebaker Club.

All Italian Car Day, 2011 - Part Two

Early in the year I spoke to John about potentially bringing the Nazzaro out of 'retirement' and showing her a couple of events. John was keen and got some guys working on the car to get it roadworthy. The clutch and gearbox both needed a bit of work and the tyres are a bit worn. As the Italian Car day got closer it became apparent though that the repairs weren't going to completed in time. However, John generously agreed to let us trailer the car to the show. It was a great day out and it was good to see the interest shown in the car. Next year we hope to have the car out to a few more events under its own steam!

My brother Craig unveils the Nazzaro
Polished up and ready to roll
Strapped down safely. Kim of White Knight Towing Service did an excellent job transporting the car. He can contacted on 0414328225

In position with our display. We had a lovely shady spot all morning

And immediately people gather, "What is it? A Fiat?" I enjoyed talking to people about the car and Felize Nazzaro and we met a lot of interesting people. It's good to know there are alot of real auto enthusiasts out there. Here's a link to more details about Felize Nazzaro, his cars and career. http://heinkelscooter.blogspot.com/2010/05/felice-nazzaro.html

Next year we hope to drive it there.

John, my father Peter, and brother Craig. Thanks gentlemen for all your help.
View over the field... still nice and shady
One of the stars of the show - 1923 Alfa Romeo RL Targa Florio. This amazing racer took nine years to restore. Last year it was trailered to the show but this year it was running.
Ten years have passed between the Nazzaro and the Alfa Romeo - both of whom raced the Targa Florio. Compare the gauges and controls in the Alfa with the Nazzaro.

This is the oldest Alfa in Australia. It was shown for the first time at last years' show and inspired me to get John's Nazzaro out of the garage.
Bonnet open and engine revving
A beautiful 1927 Lancia


Under the bonnet of the Lancia. You could eat off the engine block it was so clean
1924 Fiat
The Fiat Multipla van was a popular attraction and was voted crowd favourite. It was certainly my favourite (but then I love oddball vehicles).
The streamlined rear of the Multipla confused many people. Which way is the front?
Topolino and Bambinos
The owners of this little Fiat Topolino had an interesting display of photos of the car restoration. I am always amazed how some vehicles are transformed from complete wrecks back into showroom condition.
Fiat 500 Bambino

Fiat Arbarth
Alfa Romeo Spyder

View over the field.
It's still early and the crowds are milling.

1970 Alfa Romeo

The Maserati row
Maserati Sebring

Ferrari Dino GT
And another

This Lamborghini was voted the best in show.

Here's a link to the photos from 2009 http://heinkelscooter.blogspot.com/2009/03/italian-car-motorcycle-and-scooter-show.html

DKW - If Three Were Six

From Hemmings Sports car magazine July 2013
http://www.hemmings.com/hsx/stories/2013/07/01/hmn_drivable_dreams1.html#.UunAhfrt7iU.facebook

Charles Gould is a well known US car collector who specializes in mini and micro cars. His website is http://www.bubbledrome.com/

Here is another great story about one of Charles' finds - a two-stroke Saab. http://saabworld.net/f85/low-mileage-1962-saab-96-garage-find-garaged-but-not-driven-since-1978-a-1134/

All Italian Car, Motorcycle & Scooter Day, 2011

Sunday 27th February was the annual Rotary Club All Italian Car, Motorbike and Scooter show. It was held again at Mulberry Farm Convention Centre in Caversham in the Swan Valley. I think there was a lower turnout this year, probably due to the heat. It hit a stinking 38c at 2pm - and that was in the shade!

Here are some photos of the motorcycles and scooters. There'll be a separate post for the cars following.

Some of the regulars from Paradise Lost Scooter Club flew the flag.

I am especially fond of this beautifully restored Lambretta TV175. I think the naturalistic restoration gives it an understated grace.

Another very pleasant Lambretta.

As always, the Ducatti Club was out in force.

This Ducatti Greenframe had its own tent. A very nice machine and a very proud owner.

This lightweight looks more MV Agusta than Ducatti.

My favourite bike of the day - 1949 Moto Guzzi ex-army surplus.
Benelli 6-cylinder ("let's stick a car engine in this bike..")