Classic events in Perth in November 2012

November in Perth and summer is here, along with a couple of interesting classic events.

Italian Car Day
Sunday 4th November 2012 -10am to 3pm Mulberry On Swan, Caversham

See and enjoy the finest in Italian automotive excellence, including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Lancia, De Tomaso, Ducati, Moto Guzzi, Lambretta, Vespa and much more in the beautiful grounds of Mulberry on Swan amongst the vineyards of the Swan Valley. See over 200 classic vehicles... vintage and new.
Entry: Adults $10, Kids under 16 free. Plenty of parking inside the grounds.
Enjoy pasta in the cafe and licensed bar or try the sausage sizzle. Genuine Italian style gelati and fresh coffee also available.

All funds raised go to Rotary Community projects, including the Ruah Centre in Northbridge. The event is held with the cooperation and kind support of Perth's combined Italian car clubs as well as a host of sponsors.

Maurice Brockwell Port to Whiteman Classic Car Run
Sunday 11 November 2012 - commencing at 9am at South Beach Fremantle

This year’s Maurice Brockwell Classic Car Run will commence from a new starting point at Wilson Park, South Terrace, South Fremantle as a Festival of Fremantle event.

As in previous years, vehicles will assemble for display between 8.30am and 10.30am. They will then make their way though the streets of Fremantle before continuing on to Whiteman Park via prominent beach suburbs for maximum exposure.

An entry fee of $10.00 for each vehicle will include free entry for two persons to the Whiteman Park Motor Museum on the day. All proceeds from the run will go towards ensuring that the Museum continues to provide the best display of historic and classic vehicles in WA.

This is one of the premier events on the classic car calendar and not one to be missed.
Update - photos from the event
http://www.heinkelscooter.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/2012-maurice-brockwell-run-perth.html

Scooter Display for the 50th Anniversary of the Perth Commonwealth Games
Friday 23rd November 2012 - 6-9pm

The Town of Cambridge is looking for vintage scooter owners to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Perth Empire and Commonwealth Games (1962) by putting on a display of scooters and possibly doing a 'victory lap' around the athletic track.
http://www.cambridge.wa.gov.au/Leisure/Community_Programs/50th_Anniversary_of_Games_coming_to_Town

2nd Blue Haze Ride
Sunday 25th November 2012 - meet 10am at Burswood Car Park

Get your strokers ready for the 2nd Blue Haze Ride on Sunday 25th November 2012.
This is a free event but you must register so we can cater for the event. If you would like to only display your hardware, please register and we'll send you an info pack. Open to all 2 stroke powered motorcycles, regardless of make or model.

Event Timetable
10-11am - meet at Burswood Park Carpark, Resort Drive, Burswood.
11am-1pm - ride approx 150km with a fuel stop halfway
1-2pm - Mount Helena Tavern (900 Keane St) static bike display
http://www.japbikeshow.com.au/blue.htm

Photos from the event: http://danielsherwood.zenfolio.com/p564267322

Day of the Volkswagen
2nd December 2012 from 9.30am Taylors Reserve, South Perth

The Shannons Day of the Volkswagen is the biggest show of the year in the WA Volkswagen Calendar. Each year it is held on the first Sunday in December - for 2012 that is the 2nd December. We thank Shannons Insurance for their continued support and sponsorship of this event for over 10 years now.

The Shannons Day of the Volkswagen is open to both members and the public, to show their VW's or to come along and have a look. It is not restricted to VW branded vehicles, as all vehicles belonging to the VW family (Karmann Ghia, Audi, and Skoda to name a few) are welcome!

The Shannons Day of the Volkswagen has moved to Taylor Reserve (adjacent to McCallum Park). A shorter show will see gates open from 9:30am to 11:00am for entry with the show running from 11:00am to approx. 3.00pm on the day. Trophy presentations commence 2:00pm, at the conclusion of which gates will re-open for exiting. Gates locked for the safety of all patrons at the show.

Vehicle entry is $10, while the public can come have a look for free. There will be a Show and Shine, a new vehicle display, a swap meet and a show bag for the first 100 cars through the gate. The day will include kids activities and of course refreshments - a coffee van, sausage sizzle, and ice cream van. So come along and help make the Shannons Day of the Volkswagen in WA the best in the country!
http://vwclubwa.com/day-of-the-volkswagen

Photos from the day - http://heinkelscooter.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/day-of-volkswagen-perth-2012.html

Celebration of the Motorcar
Sunday 16 December 2012 from 10am to 3.30pm Cottesloe Civic Centre

Western Australia's finest exhibition of classic, prestige and exotic cars returns to its original home, the beautiful grounds of the Cottesloe Civic centre, December 16th 2012. First held in 1993, the Celebration of the Motorcar featured the creme de la creme of Perth's cars - displayed in the most beautiful setting. This will be recaptured this December when the finest and most stylish cars are displayed once again in the name of charity fundraising. Open from 10.30am-3.30pm, live classical music and refreshments will feature all day.

Some of the marques featured include Rolls-Royce, Porsche, Lamborghini, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Bentley, Ferrari, Jaguar, BMW, De Tomaso, Morgan, Cadillac, Aston Martin, Facel Vega, Lancia, and 3 Tatras, the most ever seen in one place in Western Australia.

All enquiries to: info@classicrally.com.au
http://www.classicrally.com.au/Celebration_of_the_Motorcar_new.htm

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/motors/a/-/motors/15579165/idle-torque-rare-cobra-at-cottesloe/

French Car Day, Perth 2012

French Car Day was held in Perth on Sunday 21st October 2012 at Supreme Court Gardens in Perth.

Renault R8s

A Renault 4, which was in production from 1961 to 1993, and Peter's CV4 (46-61)

A pair of sleek Renault Alpine A110s.

Renault Caravelle, manufactured between 1958 and 68.

I've always loved the Citroen DS and I'd not say no to an early model.

My mother told me I'd never be allowed home again if I bought one!

The wonderful Citroen Traction Avant.  The Traction Avant was one of the

first cars to use front wheel drive (after DKW).  Traction Avants were in

production from 1934 to 1957 when they were replaced by the DS.  

This beautiful Traction Avant limosine was imported from Europe.

Notice the gear lever mountered in the dashboard like early DKWs.

The ubiquitous Citroen CV2 was first designed in the late 1930s. Some early models, called the TPV were built during the prewar years. In 1948 production started again and continued, with few changes right through to 1990.

A very handsome CV2 convertible

A very lonely SIMCA Vedette (1954-61). 

A Peugeot 403 (1955-1962) and Peugeot 404 Super Luxe

A marvellous Bugatti racer

This gorgeous 1924 Amilcar is regular attendee at vintage events.

I came across this 1925 Amilcar in Fremantle about a year

ago.  I was riding the Ariel, saw it parked on the roadside

and stopped to take some pictures.  When I was done I

surprised to find the Amilcar's owners were standing by the

Ariel admiring it.  We all had a very good chat.

Another rare French bird - a 1926 Salmson Val Series 6 Tourer.

1906 De Dion Bouton

German Car Day, Perth 2012

The 2012 German Car Day is on this year, taking it out of the traditional middle of winter date for the first year. The Mercedes-Benz Car Club has hosted this event for over a decade. It has seen strong turnouts of Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, BMW, Audi and Volkswagen cars, as well as examples of Borgward, NSU, Opel and even Messerschmitt – and German made models such as the Ford Focus XR5. The event has previously been held in York and Northam, but starting this year we’re making it a moving feast, with a different destination each year.

The event begins with meeting at the car park corner of Plain Street and Nelson Crescent in Perth, near the WACA at 9.30am, and from there a drive will set off to our secret destination. The convoy should reach the destination in about an hour and a half. There, cars will be parked by marque and on public display. There are plenty of places to eat nearby, or you’re welcome to bring a picnic lunch. And no, the destination will not be divulged until the day…

The cost is just $10 per car - regardless of how many people are on board - which includes a raffle ticket with some excellent prizes. Part proceeds will go to CanTeen.

You don’t have to be a club member to participate. And you don’t need a show-car, all German cars are welcome. Spread the word – the more the merrier...

When: Sunday, September 23

Where: Car park corner of Plain Street and Nelson Crescent in Perth, near the WACA - drive to secret destination

More Info: http://www.mbccwa.org.au/calendar.htm

At the rendezvous at the WACA

There was a strong showing by the Porsche Club

There were a small number of classic VWs,

This Mercedes-Benz 500K replica created a sensation on arrival.

Although it's a replica it is still a very expensive car.

A nice, unmolested 56 Type 1 Volkswagen beetle with oval window.

Daisy drew some attention.  Along with the few VWs it was the only classic.

Farmobil 700

SIVA member Mark unveiled the completion of his 12 year Farmobil restoration project at a recent meeting. The Farmobil was a farm utility vehicle designed by the Fahr tractor company in the late 1950s. Engines and drive trains were supplied by BMW and the vehicles themselves were assembled by the Greek Farco company. The Farmobil's were sold in Greece, Austria, Germany (as the BMW Farmobil) and in France, where they were relatively successful. Unfortunately only 900 Farmobil's were ever manufactured and are quite rare nowadays.
Mark's Farmobil was bought in Lyon, France in 1990 and imported to Australia. It was running at the time and had its original BMW Farco engine.

Over the past 12 years Mark has undertaken an epic complete nut and bolt restoration that included the re-manufacture of floor plans and body panels.

The result is simply amazing. Every single element has been exquisitely restored to pristine condition. The engine bay is spotless!

Mark takes it for a test drive.

Mark's recently completed Renault

A few interesting machines invariably show up at SIVA meetings. Two Renaults and a Messerschmitt.

Peter's Renault 4CV

Zig's Messerschmitt

Berkeley sports car. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berkeley_Cars

An Aussie legend - the Leyland P76. Wheel's Magazine's 1973 car of the year. It would become the great Australian lemon. http://www.webtrade.com.au/p76/

Wheels Magazine's DKW reviews

DKW cars and motorcycles enjoyed a good reputation in Australia in the inter-war period and many motoring enthusiasts hoped DKW would make a return to the Australian market after the war. In January 1958 Australia's premier motoring magazine, Wheels, sent their reporter to Germany to test the new DKW 3=6. It received a very positive review but sales never eventuated and less than ten cars were ever imported into Australia.




The following year, in January 1959 Wheels had a four page feature on the DKW 3=6. The article even questioned Mercedes-Benz' failure to promote the DKW in the Australian market.





By 1962 DKW had still not returned to the Australian market but in their August issue Wheels Magazine again sent a writer to Germany to review the new Junior model.




In 1965 Wheels reviewed the DKW F102. Once again it was a positive review and it was forecast that the larger DKW would receive a positive welcome back in Australia. Later the same year the F102 was replaced by the new Audi F103. It would be several more years before Audi's reached Australian shores.