Classic Triumphs parked at the lake

BROWN Hill Farmer’s Market will be held around Lake Wendouree, not in the Brown Hill Hall as usual, on Saturday, 26 October.

As well as the regular stall holders there will something special. Eighty beautifully cared for, and painstakingly restored, side-screen Triumph roadsters will be on show.

Cars and drivers from across the country will roll up to the world’s largest gathering of the sporty vehicles.

Motoring enthusiasts and the community will be able to view the cars all built in Britain between 1954 and 1962.

“It is a testament to these cars that they are still around and they were ahead of their time,” said Gary Waite, TR-Register Concours Director and State Co-ordinator.

“Everyone loves their shape, these roadsters have a wonderful tradition and an important place in motoring history.

“We will have two cars available for joy rides giving people the opportunity to experience driving very low to the ground in these vintage roadsters.”

Motorists could purchase a Triumph during the 50s and 60s for less than £1000. A restored roadster in good condition car would now be worth $60,000.

“We have two cars in Victoria that are worth about $130,000 if you include the purchase price of the car, plus the time in the restoration process,” Mr Waite said.

The Concours display will be near Piper’s by the Lake on Saturday, 26 October from 10am to 3pm

The cars which will be judged in various categories such as excellence in presentation, originality, road class, competition and derivative.