Australia’s premier vintage touring event for 1920’s cars.
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Scenic Drive from Healesville Beechworth Bakery to Launching Place Home Hotel for lunch via Don Road
Meet at Healesville Beechworth Bakery carpark at 10.30am for departure at 11.15am sharp.
You are welcome to arrive earlier at Beechworth Bakery and enjoy a coffee and cake (but leave room for your lunch).
Fuel is available at Healesville with numerous Petrol Stations in town.
Toilets are available at the Beechworth Bakery.
The route selected is via Don Road all the way, only two right hand turns and one left hand turn.
All roads are sealed other than an excellent gravel road section of 3.5 Klm’s .(2.17 miles)
Driving distance from Healesville Beechworth Bakery to Launching Place Home Hotel is only 20.9 klm’s (12.9 miles)
This event is social and includes a very picturesque drive through forests with Large Tree’s, Tree Ferns and small Creeks via Don Road, keep a lookout for Lyre Birds along the way.
The Home Hotel at Launching Place is very accommodating to our event along with being a nice comfortable venue for lunch, it has been pre-booked for lunch.
Arrive at Launching Place Home Hotel between 12 and 12.30pm.
A detailed flyer for this event will be provided to those interested in the event and attendees.
Contact Chris Wells if you have any queries, would like a detailed flyer or attend the event.
Email: chris@wells.net.au
Or enter via the form below:
Join us at the clubrooms for the monthly members meeting.
Bar will be open and supper will be served following the meeting.
Guests welcome!
Join us at the clubrooms for the monthly members meeting.
Bar will be open and supper will be served following the meeting.
Guests welcome!
It’s on again Wednesday, 17th July, 2024. The Stamford Hotel, cnr. Stud & Wellington Roads, Rowville. RSVP by Member’s Meeting 28th June 2024.
Join us at the clubrooms for the monthly members meeting.
Bar will be open and supper will be served following the meeting.
Guests welcome!
Join us at the clubrooms for the monthly members meeting.
Bar will be open and supper will be served following the meeting.
Guests welcome!
Join us at the clubrooms for the monthly members meeting.
Bar will be open and supper will be served following the meeting.
Guests welcome!
Join us at the clubrooms for the monthly members meeting.
Bar will be open and supper will be served following the meeting.
Guests welcome!
Join us at the clubrooms for the monthly members meeting.
Bar will be open and supper will be served following the meeting.
Guests welcome!
Due to the Spirit of the 20’s and the Florence Thompson Tour, this months meeting will just be a social get together and very informal.
You’re invited to bring a plate of supper to share.
This event will start in Koo Wee Rup & Finish at Sherwood Park Orchard Bakery Café for Lunch.
Advise Judy Weeks via the form below if you’re attending.
A fun day out in Central Victoria.
Details as per the flier.
For Supplementary regulations and entry details CLICK HERE
To enter you will need to hold a Motorsport Australia Speed License and be a member of a Motorsport Australia affiliated club, which the VDC is not.
If you’re not entered, it’s still a fantastic day out so head along and watch a proper old school racing event! Head to Eddington and you won’t miss it.
Join us at the clubrooms for the monthly members meeting.
Bar will be open and supper will be served following the meeting.
Guests welcome!
Vintage Cars, Parts & Accessories Swapmeet.
Sunday 10th March 2024
Meet at 4pm outside the gates of the racecourse for a leisurely drive around the beautiful Yarra Valley, before dinner at the Yarra Glen Grand Hotel.
Camping available at the racecourse to those volunteering for the swap meet on Sunday. Set up from 2pm, gates close 10pm. Campers must be self sufficient (toilets are available)
PLEASE RSVP WEDNESDAY 6TH OF MARCH.
Enquiries/Bookings to Holly Schwind:
0412 055 258
schwindfamily4@gmail.com
Join us at the clubrooms for the monthly members meeting.
Bar will be open and supper will be served following the meeting.
Guests welcome!
Evening picnic at Westerfolds Park, Templestowe. From 5pm.
Enter from Fitzsimons Ln and look out for VDC signs and flags.
BYO Everything.
Join us at the clubrooms for our special Australia Day monthly members meeting and BBQ
Guests welcome!
Meet for dinner at 6pm at the Mentone RSL. 9 Palermo St. Mentone.
During dinner you will be broken up into teams. Following dinner you will be set off and scatter to undertake a series of tasks within a time limit. The team with the most points at the end will be named the winners.
The scatter run was a highlight of the last B40 Rally, so come along and make the most of the cooler evenings whilst enjoying some of the sights of Port Phillip Bay and get a taste of what the younger members get up to.
Bookings essential before the 10th of January via the online form, or via email to events@vdc.org.au
Coffee & Chat Saturday 13th Jan. 2024 The first C&C for the New Year is moving for one month to Tullamarine. Venue will be Stuart’s workplace. Stuart’s expertise as a pattern maker for casting will be on show to see the accurate tolerances needed.
10am for morning C&C, factory tour.
Noon lunch sausage sizzle. Limited seating, bring your picnic chair. Factory 25 / 85 – 91 Keilor Park Drive Tullamarine. Plenty of parking off the main road.
Invitation Event. VSCC TWO WHEEL BRAKE RALLY SUNDAY 10th December 2023
Note cars from invited clubs must be two wheel brakes only.
Come on an informative drive to hug our very own, naturally-sparkling, Yarra River from Estuary to Flood Plain Early Start to avoid the traffic & heat Finish BYO picnic by the RIVER at Yarra Glen NAVIGATION Dead simple - MELWAY
Assemble at 07.30am for 07.50 briefing Dallas Brooks Drive, Domain, Melbourne
Last Car Out 08.15am
This year our annual Christmas celebration for all the family will return to the beautiful Como Gardens, home of members George and Pat Hetrel, who have generously welcomed us over the years. This is a BYO everything event, lunch, picnic tables and chairs, and enjoy the activities in this outstanding garden setting. The miniature train will be running with rides for children and adults. By special arrangement, Father Christmas will be at the picnic. He will give out gifts that you will have clearly labelled and left discreetly in the designated VDC car near the entrance gate. Please remember this is a private home, and make sure you pick up all wrapping paper and other rubbish.
Sunday 26th November 2023
Venue: Chirnside Country Club,
68 Kingswood Drive, Chirnside Park.
Time: Arrive at 11.30am for meal at 12.00 noon
Meal: 2 Courses: Main and Dessert Alternate Drop
Cost: $22.00 per person. The cost of the meal is being heavily subsidised by our club. Drinks are available at bar prices.
Booking: Please fill in the form via the link below or advise Edith Stevenson if you wish to attend.
Email: edithstevenson@bigpond.com
Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements.
Booking and payment must be made in advance by 17th November and can be made at Club meetings, Coffee & Chat or via direct deposit to club bank account:
The Vintage Driver’s Club.
BSB 083 276. Acc. No. 82 703 5375
Please quote your name as the reference.
https://forms.gle/47gtm7ueVQHXpZmM9
The next American Motoring Show is on Sunday 19th November 2023. Event Centre Caribbean Gardens, Scoresby
Mid-Week Run Wednesday 15th November Yarra Valley & Ranges Tour Meet at Yarra Glen Main Street Reserve for 10.30-11 am start.
Two Bakeries available for coffee & cake before the start. A scenic Tour over the Ranges via Toolangi and Healsville returning to a Yarra Glen Winery for lunch at 12.-12.30. Early bookings advised as we are limited to 40 persons.
Contact:
Denis Robertshaw 0407 533 342 email. oldcarbearings@bigpond.com
Cup Day at the Clubrooms Tuesday 7th Nov. 11am - 4pm Join us at the Clubrooms for a sausage in bread and enjoy the Melbourne Cup on the big screen. There will be a sweep for the cup and some other racing activities throughout the day. Wear your best racing outfit and drive your vintage horse power for what should be a fun day.
Grand Final Camping Weekend Friday 29th September to Sunday 1st October. See details in Issue 783 of The Vintage Driver on flyer in this magazine.
Contact: Devron Schwind 0411 042 521 Email: bobedazzla@gmail.com
