Classic motoring events, vehicle restorations, news, museum visits and other bits and pieces from Perth, Western Australia
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Celebration of the Motor Car 2013 - Evening
This year's Celebration of the Motor Car commenced with a sunset cocktail evening and Shelly and I were fortunate to attend.
A row of magnificent silver cars greeted arrivals.
A magnificent 1965 Ferrari Pinafarina
1963 Jensen CV8
1959 Mercedes-Benz 220S Couple
1949 Jaguar XKS 120
Lancia Flaminia Pinafarina
Silver row
1958 Chevrolet Corvette
Bentley
Bentley
Lamborghini Diablo
The first Bolwell Mark IV and the latest, the Bolwell-Nigara
Campbell Bolwell, the designer/builder of Bolwell sportscars, gave a talk about the car's origin, development and future. Despite ups and downs, advances and setbacks, Campbell has continued following his dream to build specialist sports cars. It made me think however that in this age of over-regulation, the chances of a small, niche company successfully developing their own car is almost zero. Getting the permits to license the Bolwell-Nigara for the road involved significant hurdles, despite the fact that it's an incredibly modern and advanced vehicle.
A beautiful sunset....
http://www.classicrally.com.au/Celebration_of_the_Motorcar_new.htm
Photos from Sunday - http://heinkelscooter.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/celebration-of-motor-car-2013.html
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Celebration of the Motorcar 17th November 2013
A marvelous event for all car enthusiasts. http://www.classicrally.com.au/Celebration_of_the_Motorcar_new.htm
Official Program
Photos from the event - http://heinkelscooter.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/celebration-of-motor-car-2014.html and http://heinkelscooter.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/celebration-of-motor-car-2013.html
Photos from last year - http://heinkelscooter.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/celebration-of-motorcar-2012.html
Sunday, November 17, 2013
2013 Maurice Brockwell Run, Perth
Despite the heat some 330 cars attended the start of the Brockwell Memorial run on Sunday 10th Sunday 2013. There was a wide variety of cars on show, ranging from veterans right through to Aussie and American muscle cars.
A surprising entry was this 1909 Schlacht - the oldest car in the rally.
This little 1925 Amilcar from France has attended quite a few rallies this year.
1946 Jaguar
Bentley
Flying the flag for England - a Humber
Living the life of Riley....
Renault Alpine and Austin 7
Lotus
1946 Buick
A great novelty get up for the Bush Bash
1959 DKW 3=6
1955 Cadillac
And the cars set off towards the Motor Museum at Whiteman Park. I couldn't go on the drive due to other commitments.
Ford
1934 Ford V8
"A big Guy"
Chevrolet Impala
1958 Cadillacs
Aaron's Honda 600
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