Just some of the many wonderful veteran vehicles that visited Canowindra. PHOTOS: Michelle Peters
CANOWINDRA’S main street stepped back into motoring history on Thursday 10 September, as a procession of vintage vehicles rolled into town.
As part of a tour through the Central West, members of the Veteran Car Club of Australia brought their preserved early motor vehicles to the region, offering local residents a close-up look at the historic machines.
Founded in 1954, the organisation now boasts nearly 200 members who preserve more than 300 classic vehicles.
The club caters specifically to veteran motor vehicles manufactured prior to January 1919, featuring an array of early touring cars, runabouts, commercial vehicles, and motorcycles.
The visit to Canowindra forms part of a broader Central West regional tour.
Featuring polished brass accents, classic wire wheels, and vintage automotive craftsmanship, the vehicles created a magnificent spectacle along Canowindra’s main thoroughfare.
Just some of the many wonderful veteran vehicles that visited Canowindra. PHOTOS: Michelle Peters Alan Miller standing beside his 1914 Oakland that he said he built over the course of 13 years, “out of a load of rubbish.” It wasn’t just old cars on show with motorbikes joining the cavalcade. David and Glenn Robinson, father and son, who built their 1915 T-model Ford Speedster together. Greg Adams and Bev Lollback travelled from Queensland and said they were enjoying a pleasant walk around Canowindra. Most drivers had traveled, some as far as Western Australia, but Greg Hamilton and his FL 1909 hail from Canowindra. Mr Hamilton said that his car was one of five that started the car club. Some attendees rugged up to keep warm in the breezy conditions. It was a beautiful day for drivers to putt around town in their veteran vehicles. Two friends, Stan Bone and Ron Byrnes stand beside Stan’s 1911 FN that he restored to its former glory.
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