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Motorclassica returns in Melbourne as one of Australia’s premier motor shows, hosting a slew of vintage, modern performance and iconic Australian muscle cars, as well as historical automotive memorabilia.
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The Motorclassica show will return to Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building this weekend after a two-year hiatus, ready to celebrate all things automotive.
Opening this Friday 7 October until Sunday 9 October, Motorclassica has become an indirect successor to the now-defunct Melbourne motor show, showcasing vintage and modern cars.
However, while Motorclassica places emphasis on judging the originality of pristine cars of yesteryear, organisers insist the event will also showcase modern-day performance cars through the Icons of Speed exhibit, and various dealer and car manufacturer displays.
The event coincides with the anniversaries of several automotive marques including 75 years of Ferrari, 50 years of BMW M, 60 years of Shelby, and 110 years of the Bertone design house. Floor displays will mark these special anniversaries.
Highlights this year include the attendance of the 2023 Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut, 1994 Bugatti EB110 Super Sport, 2014 McLaren P1, 1971 Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III, and the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series.
BMW will also display the recently-unveiled 2023 XM super SUV and M3 Touring performance wagon – as well as provide a preview what’s expected to be the new M2 sports coupe behind closed doors.
In all, more than 160 cars will be displayed throughout the weekend, encompassing a wide range of categories such as The Golden Age of Motoring (pre-1918), Vintage and Post Vintage (1919-1945), Post War (1946-1960), New Age Classics (1960s), Modern Classics (1981-1992), and Super Cars (1992 and later).
Other attractions include a special Ferrari Club event to celebrate the Prancing Horse brand on Saturday 8 October, and Marque Park, which will host a slew of Victorian car club displays to exhibit local car culture.
Plus, an interactive fan zone will see visitors compete for the fastest lap on a racing simulator.
Experienced event director John Treherne is the brains behind the operation this year and has eagerly awaited the event’s return.
“It’s incredibly exciting to be bringing Motorclassica back to life as Australia’s premiere festival of motoring,” said Mr Treherne in a media statement.
“During the downtime between events, we have been able to put a lot of thought into all aspects of what makes Motorclassica great, and we have subsequently developed many new initiatives that will add to the experience of exhibitors and visitors.”
Motorclassica was placed on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic through 2020 and 2021. This year’s event returns to the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton Gardens.
Doors will open for the public between 9:00am and 9:00pm on Friday and Saturday, and between 9:00am and 4:00pm on Sunday.
Tickets are now on sale for the event, costing $49 for an adult, $20 for children under 16 years, and $39 for pensioners. Visitors can also attend after 5:00pm on Friday and Saturday nights for a reduced $35 fee, which also includes a complimentary glass of wine.
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