Car lovers’ idea of heaven

By Sandy Ellison

Bygone era: The glory that is the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost, first in a long line of hand-built vehicles.

Photo courtesy Unique Car magazine

GET YOUR motors running at the Meguires show, being held at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, on July 2 and 3.

Now in its fifth year, the show covers 22,000sqm and features up to 1000 spectacular and unique classics, veteran and vintage, custom and performance cars, bikes, vans and utes from individual enthusiasts, clubs, associations and traders.

Check out classic and performance cars, the custom auto expo incorporating the NSW hot rod titles and the Australian motorsport display.

There will also be an American display showcasing up to 150 spectacular American beauties, including Chevrolets, Mopars, Mustangs and a special commemoration of 50 years of Thunderbirds.

The custom motorcycle and Harley display will offer a magnificent collection of up to 100 early veteran through to modern Harley Davidson bikes.

Some of the most exotic custom motorcycles will be competing for a number of awards, including the new Superstar Motorcycle title.

This year the street and custom ute display is introduced as a new category.

The event is driven by motoring enthusiasts who delight in sharing their passion for all things motoring.
More than 20,000 people who are expected to visit the show over the weekend.

The motorsport display promises to deliver for its fans, displaying more than 60 vehicles from Formula V through to V8 Supercars and off road rally cars.

Be the first to witness Australia’s next generation of blockbuster cars and motorcycles specially built to be ready for the show.

Eight custom vehicles, valued at more than $1.5 million, will be revealed for the first time at 11am on July 2.
Admission is $18 but you will get a discount if you present your Defence ID.