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Crowds delighted in world class classics assembled
in a world heritage building for Motorclassica.
Bob and Barb Lorkowski’s Daimler Double Six from
Wisconsin was awarded Best in Show.
Perfect spring weather brought out popular classics
and their admirers for the Herald Sun Picnic with
the Classics.
3 November 2010
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Motorclassica puts Melbourne on the classic map
Melbourne, Australia, has claimed its place on the
international classic map with the success of its
inaugural Motorclassica, the Australian International
Concours d’Elegance and Classic Motor Show.
Both local and international entrants declared
Motorclassica was a world standard event which
revealed Australia’s wealth of world standard classics.
Event director Paul Mathers said the variety and
quality of the cars created a glorious atmosphere.
“It was a wonderful event which had a great spirit and
atmosphere, with wonderful cars and their owners in
the perfect setting at the Royal Exhibition Building,”
he said.
“It was more of a celebration than an exhibition, and
the interaction between entrants and the visitors as they
shared their love of the cars was delightful.
“Our Best of Show winner, Bob Lorkowski, identified
the key to this atmosphere when he said his win was all
credit to the car, not to him as the current owner.
Motorclassica, 6/344 Lorimer Street, Port Melbourne VIC 3207. AUSTRALIA. Tel: +61 3 9321 6760. Fax: +61 3 9321 6751.
“He was one of many entrants from Australia and overseas who are keen to be back next year
and said the event held its own with other great international concours d'elegance events.”
Also impressed was guest judge Sir Stirling Moss, who praised the “absolutely beautiful
venue” and hailed the event “a great success”.
“The cars looked so good there and it was wonderful to see so many people looking at the
cars. I’d be surprised if it doesn’t grow, because it was a great success,” he said.
“And what a thing for the people who put this on, to actually have such a success – there
were times when you could hardly move for the crowds, it was so busy.”
Mr Mathers said several exhibitors had already expressed a desire to be back on the same
weekend next year, mostly with larger stands, and countless visitors also wanted to see what
the classic car owners might bring after another year of acquisitions and restorations.
“There was also a great deal of talk among entrants about bringing cars which they either
have under restoration at present or are actively seeking to acquire,” he said.
“With overseas cars such as Georg Gebhard’s Alfa Romeo Aerospider and Bob and Barb
Lorkowski’s Daimler Double Six competing with some very impressive local cars, there is no
question that Motorclassica is the place to compete at the highest level.”
Mirroring the spirit of the concours and show was the Herald Sun Picnic with the Classics in
nearby Argyle Square, where local cars clubs brought out their best cars over the weekend.
Although the Saturday weather dampened spirits, perfect weather on the Sunday ensured
plenty of interest among picnickers and passers-by in the more than 60 classics on display.
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Motorclassica Director:
Paul Mathers
(03) 9321 6760 or 0409 812 347
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Greg Shoemark
(03) 9898 5570 or 0412 316 928
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Motorclassica Concours d’Elegance Results 2010
Edwardian (1905-1919)
1912 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost
(Mr George Forbes, Brighton VIC)
European & British Vintage (1919-1930)
1928 Daimler P.1.50 Limousine
(Mr & Mrs Bob Lorkowski, WI, USA)
American Vintage & Pre-War (1919-1945)
1936 De Soto Airflow
(The David Turner Foundation, Victoria)
European & British Pre-War (1931-1945)
1932 Delage D8S
(Mr Allan Reid, Hawthorn East, Vic)
European & British Post-War Classic
(1946-1960)
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
(Mr Murray Allen, Wantirna, Vic)
American Post-War Classic (1946-1960)
1948 Tucker 48
(Mr Terry Dowel, Ferntree Gully, Vic)
Modern European & British (1961-1975)
1969 Jaguar 420G Saloon
(Mr Bruce Elliot-Smith, Mt Eliza, VIC)
Modern Thoroughbred (1961-1975)
1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia GT Veloce
(Mr Gary Pearce, Mt Eliza, VIC)
Australian Vintage & Classic (1900-1975)
1971 Ford Falcon XY GT HO Phase 3
(Mr Jason Horder, Preston, VIC)
Classic Motorcycles
1971 M.V Agusta 125 GTLS
(Mr Greg Myers, Mansfield, VIC)
Longines Silver Arrow Award
for 100 Years of Alfa Romeo
1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia GT Veloce
(Mr Gary Pearce, Mt Eliza, VIC)
Longines Heritage Award
for 75 Years of of Jaguar
1956 Jaguar XK140 Drophead Coupe
(Mr Ian Barton, Bittern, VIC)
Longines Conquest Award
for the History of Australian Motorsport
1948 Talbot Lago Type 26C
(Mr Ron Townley, Mt Martha, VIC)
Longines Master Collection Award
presented by the Chief Judge
1937 Alfa Romeo Aerospider 6C
(Mr Georg Gebhard, Germany)
BEST IN SHOW
1928 Daimler P.1.50 Limousine
(Mr & Mrs Bob Lorkowski, WI, USA)
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