Classics by the Bay in Portland: Classic Restos - Series 43

Fletch is in Portland, Victoria for a special Classics by the Bay. The highlight of this year's event is a Mad Max display, celebrating 40 years since the release of the iconic movie, with a display of replica cars and some of the stars from the film. 

Fletch gets out amongst some of this year's attendees including Merv with his 1977 CM Chrysler that he has fully restored over two years from a $300 wreck. The CM Chrysler was the last American inspired, Australian designed Chrysler and some say the best made. 

Next up is Murray, the mechanic who worked on the cars in Mad Max, Murray reveals some facts about the hero cars in the movie and their origins. One of the replicas on display is Pete with his Mad Max black interceptor that he has owned for 18 years. Also, Dale Bench, the famous motorcycle stunt rider whose character died in the movie, recalls some of the stunts. 

One of the classics on display is Steve's 1939 Ford Roadster that has a 39 Ford chassis, but everything else is new - removable hard roof, electric windows, air conditioning and looks really cool like the car's plates say. 

Another enthusiast at Classics on the Bay is Katrina with her 1965 Ford XP Wagon which she only acquired some 18 months ago and is her first classic car. One of the great pleasures she recalls is working with her stepfather, restoring the vehicle to its present condition. Today with a young family it's the ideal family wagon, just a little bit cooler than most. 

Then there is Graham with his car nick-named 'Perfect', a 1960 Ford Prefect that has a long history with his family. Purchased new by his grandfather and been in the family ever since. 

Fletch chats with another Mad Max actor, this time Tim Burns who played 'Johnny the Boy', and recalls scenes from the movie and the passion of car enthusiasts that is reignited here in Portland at Classics by the Bay.Fletch is in Portland, Victoria for a special Classics by the Bay. The highlight of this year's event is a Mad Max display, celebrating 40 years since the release of the iconic movie, with a display of replica cars and some of the stars from the film. 

Fletch gets out amongst some of this year's attendees including Merv with his 1977 CM Chrysler that he has fully restored over two years from a $300 wreck. The CM Chrysler was the last American inspired, Australian designed Chrysler and some say the best made. 

Next up is Murray, the mechanic who worked on the cars in Mad Max, Murray reveals some facts about the hero cars in the movie and their origins. One of the replicas on display is Pete with his Mad Max black interceptor that he has owned for 18 years. Also, Dale Bench, the famous motorcycle stunt rider whose character died in the movie, recalls some of the stunts. 

One of the classics on display is Steve's 1939 Ford Roadster that has a 39 Ford chassis, but everything else is new - removable hard roof, electric windows, air conditioning and looks really cool like the car's plates say. 

Another enthusiast at Classics on the Bay is Katrina with her 1965 Ford XP Wagon which she only acquired some 18 months ago and is her first classic car. One of the great pleasures she recalls is working with her stepfather, restoring the vehicle to its present condition. Today with a young family it's the ideal family wagon, just a little bit cooler than most. 

Then there is Graham with his car nick-named 'Perfect', a 1960 Ford Prefect that has a long history with his family. Purchased new by his grandfather and been in the family ever since. 

Fletch chats with another Mad Max actor, this time Tim Burns who played 'Johnny the Boy', and recalls scenes from the movie and the passion of car enthusiasts that is reignited here in Portland at Classics by the Bay.