PORT Macquarie Coasters Hotrod Club will host its biggest event of the year on Saturday 7 February, bringing classic cars, community spirit and family fun to the heart of town.
The day will begin with a lunchtime showing at Kew Hotel from 11.30am, giving locals and visitors an early chance to admire some of the region’s most lovingly restored hotrods.
“This is a family fun day, free to the public, so bring the kids along and have a chat with the hotrod owners who will be more than happy to chat about their pride and joys,” club member Tim Brown told News Of The Area.
Festivities will then move to the waterfront, with the Town Green Show and Shine running from 4.30pm to 7.00pm, where up to 100 hotrods are expected to be on display.
Vehicles will travel from across NSW, with additional entries anticipated from Victoria and Queensland, showcasing a wide range of meticulously rebuilt cars.
Port Macquarie Coasters Hotrod Club is made up of around 20 dedicated volunteers who invest countless weeks, months and even years restoring their prized vehicles.
The club caters for hotrods of up to 1948 vintage, with additional qualifying criteria, and operates as a local not-for-profit organisation.
Through fundraising activities, the club regularly supports community organisations including the SES, RFS and the Base Hospital Oncology Unit.
This year’s Show and Shine will feature a sausage sizzle hosted by the local SES, along with displays including a police patrol car and a vintage fire engine, adding to the appeal for all ages.
The club is also welcoming new members who own a qualifying pre-1948 hotrod, with members available on the day to discuss details and membership enquiries.
By Bill HARROW
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