Monday, December 28, 2015

Classic Car Events in Perth 2016

10 January 2016 - Vintage Collective Markets Show and Shine

Show and Shine and vintage market, Ascot Racecourse 1pm - 8pm
Register via the website below. Cost is a $5 donation paid upfront online.
http://thevintagecollectivemarkets.net/

13 February 2016 - Big Al's Poker Run

WA's Biggest Car Show and Cruise Event.  From 10am at Perry Lakes Reserve http://bigalspokerrun.com.au/ and https://www.facebook.com/Big-Als-Poker-Run-719676741395768/

21 February 2016 - Northam Vintage Swap Meet

Hosted by the Avon Valley Vintage Vehicle Association. Jubilee Oval, Northam. Gates open for sellers 6.30am, public entry 7.00am. Closes midday.
http://www.avonvintagecars.org.au/index.htm

12 March 2016 - Retro Rewind Show and Shine

Another Vintage Collective Markets event. Yanchep National Park, 1pm -5pm
http://thevintagecollectivemarkets.net/

19 March 2016 - Brookton Old Time Motor Show

Brookton Old Time Motor Show is a biennial showcase of restoration, preservation and display of vintage cars, motorbikes, and machinery. The theme this year is all things Aussie. http://www.otms.org.au/


20 March 2016 - German Car Day

We plan to make this year’s event bigger and better than the already outstanding 2015 instalment. With German food, German stalls and German entertainment, it’s sure to be a great day out.

The meeting place will be the car park on Nelson Crescent, East Perth. Attendees will be required to arrive before 9am and pay the entry fee of $10 and in return receive directions for the cruise to the destination.

Keep an eye on this space for further updates, including the location of the destination.
http://mwa.mercedes-benz-clubs.com/events/events-cal/#

20 March 2016 - VMCCWA Annual Swap Meet and Vintage Bike Display

The swap meet and bike display is held at the Cannington Agricultural Showgrounds from 7am to 11am. http://vmccwa.com/blog/?page_id=2954

2 April 2016 - Ride On Rooftop Retro Bike Show

A retro, classic and custom bike show on top of the old Myer building in Fremantle. Music, stalls, food and a bar - what's not to love?
https://www.facebook.com/rideonbikeshow

2-3 April 2016 - Northam Motorsport Festival

A two day festival of classic motorsports including a Hill Climb and Motorkhanna on day 1 and street racing circuit through the historic town of Northam on day 2.
http://www.vsccwa.com.au/cms/index.php?page=northam-flying-fifty-and-hillclimb

17th April 2016 - Shannons Classic Car Show

Perth's premier classic car show at Whiteman Park organised by the Council of Motoring Clubs of WA. Entry to the show is arranged through the respective car clubs. http://www.councilofmotoringclubs.asn.au/index.php/events/classic-car-show/45-classic-car-show

14-15 May – South West Extravaganza Bunbury


28 May 2016 - Arthur Grady Day, Fremantle Heritage Festival

A key event of the annual Fremantle Heritage Festival is the celebration of Arthur Grady's 1924 circumnavigation of Australia by motorbike. The day will feature displays of vintage motorcycles, cars, trucks, steam engines, hand tools, vintage radios and Morse code sets, prams, clothing and in fact all things vintage. A great day out for the family.

2 October 2016 - 5th Como Rotary Club Car Show
The 5th annual classic car show on the grounds of Wesley College, South Perth.
http://comorotarycarshow.com/

13 November 2016 - Brockwell Run

The annual Fremantle to Whiteman Park (Motor Museum) display and run
http://www.motormuseumofwa.asn.au/index.php/events/brockwell-run

27 November 2016 - Celebration of the Motorcar

A display of some of the finest classic, prestige and exotic cars in Western Australia.
http://celebration.org.au/wa-next-show/

4 December 2016 - Day of the Volkswagen
This year at a new location in Fremantle. For more info www.vwclubwa.com


Events list for 2017 - http://heinkelscooter.blogspot.com.au/2016/12/classic-car-events-in-perth-in-2017.html

Brockwell Run, 2015

The end of 2015 was celebrated in November with the annual Brockwell Run from Fremantle to the Motor Museum at Whiteman Park.  It was a beautiful sunny day - not too hot - and there as a good turn out at the start.

Photos from the drive out.

A French Simca sedan

Studebaker



Riley



Bedford truck

Ford Model A

MG TC

Delage - a rare French veteran

Close up of the Delage as it sails past.

A very fine Morgan 3-wheeler. Last time I'd seen this car out was at Arthur Grady day in 2013.

The 1909 Schlacht sails past.