In its 24th year, the annual South Coast
Nationals had netted itself a glorious day, making the trip down from Canberra
was well worth it, not only for the cars but it was just nice to get out of the
gloom that we’ve been putting up with these last few weeks. A hint of the coming spring perhaps?
I’ll be honest, this is the first year I’ve made the trip
down to Moruya for the show in a number of years, as in 2009 they came under fire
at the usual venue from surrounding homes as the smoke and noise from the
burnout comps and go-to-whoa made them a little bit upset. Boo Hoo. Once a frickin year… anyway, since
their relocation to the Moruya High school, I’ve been quite hesitant to go as
there would be no more driving events and would merely be static show. If you went to see a variety of cars you
would be a little disappointed as it was (and pretty much always been) a v8
show, with a light sprinkling of V6 toranas.
There was a lone RX7 and a single minitruck. I think the boys and I might try and change
this next year as the only Japanese car I spotted was a fairly standard S15 in
the sound off. There wasn’t even a VL
with an RB anywhere. I might even pick
up a trophy next year!
Anyway, what it missed in variety, it certainly made up for
in domestic grunt, with a fair few big trophy cars. Onto the pics!
This beach cruiser had some rad authentic patina on display
This Torana was super clean, not too super about the colour matched wheels though
The paintwork on this rod was amazing, apparently the only thing not modified on this was the windshield surround
These guys looked pretty rad until old mates bike broke down and didn't start again
Some displays were more .... interesting than others
The lone VL, not sure what i think about that
Poor rotor fans didn't have much to keep them amused
A Mustang club had a few pony's on display
This F truck had some killer pinstriping
Old mate went around the show flogging his skills, not too shabby at all
Pro style bike, wonder if this kid will grow up and be one of these boys
The Speedway museum had a display on ....
... got to say, they were some pretty cool cats
Not really sure why there was a standard FT86 on display
The bay in this commodore had my jaw on the ground, super tidy and effective
I loved this old mercury with matching camper
Vintage details in this thing....
.... Down to the leather hood straps
Couldn't make up my mind about this wagon
Spotted this as i was leaving the show, it was nice to hear something at SC Nats other than the sound off. Hopefully one day they'll be able to bring back the driving events.
Till next time
-Willie