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Australian Motoring Festival, Melbourne 29/3/2015

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  1. carl888

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    #1 carl888, Apr 4, 2015
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    The R.A.C.V. and the V.A.C.C. joined forces and organised a motoring festival at the Melbourne Showgrounds last weekend. I understand the motivation was the demise of the traditional motor show that used to be held at the Exhibition Centre.

    Australian Motoring Festival | The motor show that moves

    There was a host of new models on display, including a stand alone tent for Ferrari which was packed. The merchandise was simply rolling out the door. not to mention a children's toy car circuit.

    Some manufacturers such as Volvo and Mercedes Benz set up a small track outside where one could try their new models around some witches hats.

    Of particular interest to me was a whole hall devoted to classics. Nothing super special but it's always good to see such vehicles out and about.

    There was a motoring Auction on the Sunday afternoon followed by a large collection of motoring memorabilia, particularly interesting was an extensive collection of Michelin material.

    I really enjoyed the show, however I could only attend on the Sunday afternoon, surely this would have been the busiest time, but it was in fact very easy to get around.

    Anyone else take a look?

    Some pics...
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    #2 simon klein, Apr 4, 2015
    Ripper pics darling......ooops,sorry,...Carl.
     
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    #3 carl888, Apr 4, 2015
    In the Auction was an E48 Charger, it was bought by a long standing FCA member.
     
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    #4 AKA, Apr 5, 2015
    Always good to see a 288GTO.

    Was it Fox's car, or are there others in the country I'm not aware of?

    Strange there was no Enzo in the lineup though.
     
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    Also, I just adore the Bugatti Type 35, such a stunning design.
     
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    Thanks Carl, excellent shots.
     
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    first owner Michele Alboreto
     
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    #9 Aircon, Apr 5, 2015
    Why would Michael Schumacher have an OHOS like that?
     
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    #10 moretti, Apr 5, 2015
    Do you mean E38 or E49 ?

    I had one of the last E49s to come off the production line, no stickers, just the 6 pack badge with the golf club gearshift knob 4 speed , quick car

    What did it go for Carl ?
     
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    #11 moretti, Apr 5, 2015
    You bought his 308 didn't you ?
     
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    #12 carl888, Apr 5, 2015
    John you are correct, E38.
     
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    #13 monza75, Apr 5, 2015
    Hi John
    The E38 went for $87,840 including BP. Was original and rough as guts. Trashed interior, body littered with rust. It looked like a barn find. Still an important part of Australian motoring history though...
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    Great pics Carl, thanks. I had a look around on the Saturday, quite impressed. The RACV hall devoted to classics was my favorite. Hope they got enough numbers over the 4 days to make it a regular fixture. I'll post some of my pics soon..
     
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    whom?
     
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    Thanks Dan, I heard an E49 went for $180k a short while ago
     
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    #19 PAP 348, Apr 5, 2015
    Some unique stuff there!

    The Ferraris are awesome.

    Thanks again for the pics CJ.
     
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    #20 monza75, Apr 5, 2015
    It must have been a nice one... Sounds like you had some fun in your Charger back in the day :)
     
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    Any idea whether they plan to restore or preserve it?
     
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    #22 monza75, Apr 5, 2015
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    Some of my pics from the day...
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