{"id":64669,"date":"2022-02-22T04:00:58","date_gmt":"2022-02-21T17:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=64669"},"modified":"2022-02-15T16:30:32","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T05:30:32","slug":"motor-show-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/motor-show-return\/","title":{"rendered":"Motor show stages successful return"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>VEHICLES and spectators alike have flocked back to the Torquay Motor Show after a one-year COVID-enforced break.<\/p>\n<p>The February 13 event, organised and run by the Rotary Club of Torquay, saw cars, bikes and vans of all ages and models on show in the event\u2019s usual spot on the Elephant Walk.<\/p>\n<p>Entrants competed for trophies in 25 individual classes, with Ian Waller\u2019s 1928 Auburn Boat Tail Speedster winning not only the Pre-1959 classes but also Best in Show.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64672\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64672\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-64672\" src=\"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/Untitled-design-17.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/Untitled-design-17.png 600w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/Untitled-design-17-300x190.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64672\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Best in Show winner Ian Waller receives his trophy from Rotary Club of Torquay president Michael Reed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Other winners in selected classes included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ford: Peter Turnbull &#8211; 1971 Ford Fairmont GT<\/li>\n<li>Holden: John Lawry &#8211; 2017 Holden VF11 Director<\/li>\n<li>1980 to Current: Malcolm Lloyd &#8211; 2021 Ford Mustang<\/li>\n<li>Surfer (with surfboard): Phil Carberry &#8211; 1970 Holden HG VR Panel Van<\/li>\n<li>Unrestored\/Original Pre-1995: John Ryan &#8211; 1948 Ford Club Coupe Utility<\/li>\n<li>Alternative Fuel Car: Martin Smallman &#8211; 1911 Stanley Steamcar Tourer<\/li>\n<li>Motorcycle Pre-1975: Geoff Lenton &#8211; 1958 BSA Super Rocket<\/li>\n<li>Motorcycle 1975-Current: Adam Canning &#8211; 2021 Custom Chopper Rigid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Surf Coast Shire deputy mayor Liz Pattison went with Chris Kelly\u2019s 1967 Galaxie 500 2DR Hardtop Coupe as the Mayor\u2019s Choice.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-64674\" src=\"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/Untitled-design-18-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/Untitled-design-18-1.png 600w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/Untitled-design-18-1-300x190.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The event was preceded by the Great Ocean Road Cruise, a leisurely cruise in the afternoon and evening between Lorne and Torquay.<\/p>\n<p>The motor show is a major fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Torquay and supports Rotary\u2019s various projects not only locally, but also nationally and globally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VEHICLES and spectators alike have flocked back to the Torquay Motor Show after a one-year COVID-enforced break. 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