north east regional extra | March 27 - April 2, 2024
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March 27 - April 2, 2024
Rennae McKenzie’s love of classic cars By CHLOE JAENICKE
RENNAE McKenzie has been a member of the Wangaratta Rod and Custom Club (WRCC) for 12 years and is entering her second year as president. Her love of cars started with her 1956 Chevrolet that was previously owned by her stepdad, Graham Wilkinson. “He had a love of old and classic cars which rubbed off on me,” she said. “We attended a few car shows together and I really got the bug.” The car was initially left to Ms McKenzie’s stepbrother but when he sold the car in 2012, Ms McKenzie decided to buy it back. “I love driving my car and each time I’m in her I think of my amazing stepdad, so she also holds a lot of personal memories too,” she said. Since then, her love and appreciation for the hard work that goes into maintaining old cars has grown after she joined the WRCC. “There is something about an older car that has either been restored, is original or one that has been built as a hot rod,” she said. “They look great, sound great and are just fun to cruise around or for a Sunday drive to a local for lunch.” Her first role at the club was as secretary for nine years where she would take minutes, write letters, organise social events and support on other days such as McHappy Days. Last year, she was voted president, which she said is one of her greatest achievements at the club.
◆ PROUD MEMBER: Rennae McKenzie has been a member of the WRCC ever since owning her 1956 Chevrolet. PHOTOS: Chloe Jaenicke
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