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Veteran motoring down under

In March the Veteran Car Club of Australia (Victoria) held their annual RACV One & Two cylinder tour in Bright, located in a scenic part of northeastern Victoria. Some 70 vehicles entered which included two motorcycles, two steam cars, two high-wheeler buggies as well as an amazing array of veteran Renaults, Buicks, Cadillacs, Brush vehicles amongst other makes. The oldest vehicle was an 1899 Renault.

Bright is also a popular cycling destination and it was great to see the two modes of transport mixing it up for the enjoyment of all. Entrants came from all over Australia and enjoyed wonderful weather and the delightful scenery the area is renowned for. The tour was over four days and the typical daily distances were between 80 and 120km. This event has become the most popular on the Club’s calendar and continues to attract new entries each year.

Words by Ian Berg. Photographs by John Holt.

 

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Freitag April 12th, 2019
Daryl Meek
22 Mai 2019, 11:37
The vehicle described as the oldest on the RACV 1&2 Cylinder Rally was, in fact, the 1898 Louis Renault. It is an important distinction as it is the vehicle built by Louis Renault in 1898 ad driven up Rue Lepic, Montmarte, on 24 December of that year.
The vehicle predates Societe Renault Freres, which wasn't established until 25 February 1899, and formed the pattern upon which the 1899 Renault Type A was based.
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Russell Holden
13 April 2019, 04:49
Hi Steve

We regularly get visitors from the UK, New Zealand & the USA to our 1 & 2 tours, High Wheeler & National Veteran tours.

In August this year the Australian chapter of the Horseless Carriage CLub will be hoisting many international participants for the 7th HCCA International Tour in Bathurst NSW and we will again have visitors from a number of countries enjoying our fantastic touring opertunities and hospitality .
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Brian Hussey
13 April 2019, 03:51
Brilliant Rally, very well organised in exquisite High Country. Overseas visitors most welcome to share and enjoy traffic free Veteran Motoring at it's best.
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Steve Diggins
12 April 2019, 23:08
What a great run in a beautiful location. I have a feeling you will soon be having overseas visitors from northern climates for this.
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