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From October 7 to 9 Motorclassica will return to Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building after a two-year hiatus with the event celebrating everything automotive.
Tickets are now on sale, with the event retaining a focus on the classics, while also expanding its coverage across the mechanical spectrum.
The unique collection of Concours grade vehicles will feature many special classes, including 75 Years of Ferrari, 60 Years of Shelby, 110 Years of Bertone, plus celebrations of all things Lotus, Porsche, and Muscle Cars.
Additional general classes also set to feature include the Golden Age of Motoring up to 1918, Vintage and Post War through to 1945, Post War up until 1960, New Age Classics – British and European (1961 – ’80), Modern Classics (1981 – ’92), Supercars (1992 and on), American plus Australian Classics from the period covering 1950 through ‘80, as well as two divisions of Classics from the Track.
Motorclassica will partner with the Ferrari Club to host a special 75th Anniversary celebration on the Saturday, an event which will be the biggest of its kind in Australia.
New for 2022, is the Icons of Speed feature, which covers the modern hyper car era, entailing the best of the best from the Bugatti Veyron through to Ferrari, Lamborghini and beyond.
Motorclassica’s marque park will feature with Australian Car Club culture on display in the forecourt of the Melbourne Museum.
Event Director Jon Treherne is now the driving force for the celebration, who will see the refreshed format provide something for everyone with an automotive interest.
“It’s exciting to be bringing Motorclassica back to life as Australia’s premiere festival of motoring,” Treherne says.
“We welcome aboard Duttons as a major partner for the event, their focus on luxury, prestige and classic cars is aligned with our own gathering of showpieces.
“During the downtime, we have been able to put a lot of thought into all aspects of what makes Motorclassica great, and we have developed many new initiatives that will add to the experience of exhibitors and visitors.
“We welcome Mark Jansen onboard as our chief curator, who along with our curatorial board has secured an incredible array of machinery for the event.
“Additionally, Neil Matthews has been appointed Motorclassica chief judge following the passing of John Virgo, who was a tremendous friend to all in the classic car world,” he says.
A returning feature for 2022 is After 5, with visitors able to gain a new perspective of the classics on display, with entry on Friday and Saturday nights available for $35, with the price of admission inclusive of a glass of wine.
Another fresh addition will be the Interactive Zone presented by Trak Racer, with visitors able to experience the latest in racing simulation and compete for fastest lap with some amazing prizes up for grabs.
Attendees will also be able to shop for their next project, memorabilia, or motoring merchandise, with a selection of automotive related products located on both the ground and gallery levels.
