April 29, 2012
Flemington Racecourse
Melbourne, Australia
Held annually since the early 1990s this year’s RACV (Royal Automobile Club of Victoria) Classic Showcase was presented by The Association of Motoring Clubs and was open to all vehicles manufactured in England and Europe. Marques represented on the day included Wolseley, SAAB, Vauxhall, Triumph, Peugeot, Alvis, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes Benz, Austin-Healey and MG. With over 1,150 vehicles in attendance the day saw judging for awards including Best Veteran, Pre-war, English, Commercial, Post-war European and Motorcycle. The day also included the annual concours de elegance for the MG, Mercedes Benz and Austin-Healey clubs. A small collection of Skoda, Tatra and Lancia vehicles was also in attendance. Marque/models celebrating golden anniversaries at the Showcase included the MGB, Ford Cortina, Austin Freeway, Alfa Romeo 105 and Alpine A110.
