Fletch heads to Monbulk 40k east of Melbourne, once home to the famous Monbulk Jam Factory and now the location for the community-based Car Show. Put on in aid of the local community,
Everything stops, the main street is closed and more than 400 classic Australian marques and others from around the world come out on display. Monbulk boasts that 50% of the entrants are locals, they're a strong motoring enthusiast community.
As Fletch walks the main street with thousands of other admirers, he catches up with some unique cars and their owners. Max with his 1932 Chevrolet, presented in beautiful condition, that he bought for himself on his 75th Birthday. Something very scarce is Pete's fully restored 1963 Ford Consul Capri, that had a very short production history of 2 years before being replaced by the Mk1 Cortina.
This weeks Survivor story is Tony the owner of an AP5 Valiant that has a very long history of ownership in the one family, off the road for a considerable time but back in working condition. The restoration lead to Tony becoming a member of the Chrysler Restorers Club, the car today is a tribute to his grandfather who he purchased it from for $1,000.
Next is a car, as Fletch puts it, that you either 'love to love or love to hate'. The Leyland P76, owner Rob puts a quite compelling case forward on the attributes of the car while admitting that it did have some quality issues during its first production in Australia, with only 18,000 ever built there are now some strong advocates for the model.
Finally, a very cool and eye-catching 1952 Chevrolet Pick Up owned by Dave finished in Seafoam Green (Satin finish) with a white roof. Still powered today by the original 235 6 cylinder engine.
Comments
Motown1
Great episode.
CHASTE
I love that AP5 Regal. Fantastic to see it preserved so well. I find the P76 an interesting car for many reasons. It's place in history could have been so different. I always liked their styling and hidden windscreen wipers. Pretty cool for the time.
Blinkie1
The first for 2019 at where 'MON' something! Great show there Fletch but hey those Aussie towns getting like ours other here in Aotearoa 'Monbulk certainly put on a choice event. Some real nice rides, that ap5 it's history, the Capri then the old Leyland p76 a few over here too!!! I guess your over here and heading out to Kumeu show this weekend Fletch.
Cherrs
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