Words and Photos by Matt Gough DATA – Drive and Take Away 19th May 2023 A wet and brisk night. Traffic banked up on the west gate due to accidents and road works. Phone calls and messages assuring us “I’m…
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Words by Chris Dunkinson and Leigh Kirkup; Photos by Paul Hollingworth and Jeff Whitehead Saturday 13th May 2023 This was the day the committee relaxed its usual contemporary business-like formalities, and came together in a much more social and congenial…
Words and Photos by Matthew Gough and Jeff Whitehead Lest We Forget – ANZAC Day 25th April 2023 Lest We Forgot – Our Car loving comrades that have departed their mortal coils. While there are many Motafrenz we fondly remember…
Words and Photos By Paul Hollingworth. Those of you who regularly read Cruise Control, or the Newsfeed on our website, will know that I love a weekend away – especially if someone else organises it! Having just returned from Motafrenz’…
Words and Photos by Paul Hollingworth An event re-imagined, a passion re-ignited, friendships re-kindled, and a club focussed on members’ interactions – the newly re-imagined monthly meetings are now taking on a bi-monthly focus, and are sure to become the…
Words and Photos by Jeff Whitehead Meet Goldie, my latest collectible car A silver 2002 Ford AU Series III Fairmont Ghia. Think of element 79 if you’re confused about the color. Apparently, Ford called this model the AU, as in…
Words and Photos by Jeff Whitehead Well we didn’t make it to Mount Dandenong due to the miserable weather but that didn’t dampen our spirits. I arrived ten minutes late after driving through what seemed like typical Melbourne winter drizzle…
Words by Matt Nugent McColley; Pictures: Colin M, Jeff W, and Paul H. The pre meet for the magical mystery tour was at Como park along the Yarra river where the participants and their cars gathered together before embarking on…
Words by Paul Hollingworth and Photos By Paul H, Matt G, Jason R, and Gary W. Our Labour Day long weekend event has traditionally been used to visit and support the activities associated with the ChillOut Festival. With the exception…
Words by Gordon Campbell; Pictures by Brett Huxtable, Jeff Whitehead, and Paul HollingworthThe AOMC’s* British and European Motoring Show was held recently on Sunday 26th of February at Caribbean Park in Scoresby. This is Victoria’s biggest classic car show of…