April 23 - 29, 2025 ◆ ON SHOW: Historic aircraft will also be on show as part of the Wangaratta Historic Motor Show & Fly In at Wangaratta Airport this Sunday.
Wangaratta Historic Motor Show & Fly In - a legacy of goodwill THE 5th biennial Wangaratta Historic Motor Show & Fly In is on this Sunday, 27 April at the Wangaratta Airport from 9am until 3pm. Hundreds of historic vehicles including trucks, tractors and cars will be on display, as well as historic aircraft. The initial Wangaratta Historic Motor Show was held at the Wangaratta Livestock Exchange carpark in 2017. It was inspired by Richie Gardner, the northern branch president of the Historic Commercial Vehicle Club of Australia, and
Mick Daws, who was a member of the Warby Engine Club. The concept was to include a variety of historic vehicles including trucks, buses, fire engines, ambulances, police cars, veteran, vintage and classic vehicles, tractors and stationary engines in a display for the public to raise funds for a nominated charity. In 2015 local car clubs were approached by Richie and Mick, and a committee was formed to organise the event. It included representatives from the
Wangaratta Early Holden Car Club, the Harry Ferguson Tractor Club, the Veteran, Vintage & Classic Vehicle Club of Wangaratta and the Lions Club of Wangaratta. The initial show included 200 exhibits, attracted a crowd of 2000 spectators and raised $5000, which was donated to the orphaned children of Wangaratta. Over $30,000 has been donated to local charity organisations from proceeds generated by the events since 2017. After the first show, it was decided to hold
the show as a biennial event. In 2018 Doug Hamilton and Lou Harper from Precision Airmotive & Classic Air Adventures joined the committee and introduced the concept of a “Fly In” as part of the line-up. The venue was changed to the Wangaratta Airport. Since then, the Wangaratta Historic Motor Show & Fly Inn has evolved to become a significant event for enthusiasts of historic vehicles and aeroplanes to attend. ■ Continued Page 6
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