Motorclassica is coming up again, and this time we’re going to try and formalise a get-together of curbivores. Up till now it’s been a bit informal, with convenor JohnH and myself making it two years ago. Last year we expanded the gathering with five for lunch and six to the event. This year, who knows?
Some of you, like myself, might not be such a fan of carshows but the Motorclassica really does bring together a great selection of rare, exotic and sometimes hitherto completely unknown marques.
This year’s theme is Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera, not Ghia. This lovely green US/Italian hybrid was on display last year
Last year’s theme was Maserati, with a nice scattering including some OSCAs.
The range of vehicles on display covers almost all eras, and can be quite extraordinary.
There are cars made for the track, and those seen on the street.
This year’s Motorclassica will be held on 21-23 October, as always at the Royal Exhibition Building on the north edge of Melbourne’s CBD.
Last year we met on the Friday, but that might be inconvenient for some. We’re thinking of having lunch at Carmine’s in Lygon Street again. It’s just around the corner, the food is good and not expensive, and the name has its own historical links with CC. So let us know if you’re interested in coming, and what day suits. If we get enough response, we’ll do a further memo closer to the date.
I’m hoping to be there!
Love that Miura/Countach shot, but especially the Miura! IMO, the best looking car ever.
Hope to be there. Friday however, is verboten.
I’m definitely up for Friday this year! Saturday doesn’t really suit, and fails to incorporate a day away from the office 😉
I’m going to give the old F100 a once-over, pump up the tires and head off that direction pretty soon. How much time do you think I should allow to make it in time?
You are off the hook Paul, Google maps says:
Sorry, we could not calculate driving directions from “Eugene, OR, USA” to “Melbourne VIC”
I’m there!
The prospect of a day out of the office holds a certain attraction, as Brad has already alluded. So while I can do either day, the Friday is preferred.
And is this technically Catered Curb Crawling?
Okay, the overwhelming response so far is for Friday. Athos, if you need a written excuse to get out of a prior commitment, let us know. More later…
The crowd is thinner on the Friday too. Probably on Lygon St as well. Hungry Curbivores cannot be kept waiting!
Will see what I can work out. Keep us posted.
I should definitely make that Friday! I just have to duck out of RMIT 🙂
I would really like to come – provided I can get the Friday away from work. I’ll book it in for leave and plan to be there. I haven’t been to Motoclassica for a couple of years so I’m looking forward to it.
Just got back from a family wedding in Brisbane. I’m going to need a few quiet weeks after that before I go near another big city. Mighty tempting though.
It is (roughly) a month away Pete!
I will try and be there. though it may be saturday. I think I saw Chad McQueen will be there incidentally.