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The Depot Historic Collection: Classic Restos - Series 43

By Shannons - Published on 16 April 2020


Fletch travels to Deniliquin, NSW home of the 'Deni Ute Muster' and now home to 'The Depot Historic Collection'. At a time when we are losing some of these unique collections around Australia, this brand new facility has an outstanding display. A time capsule of cars, trucks, buses and memorabilia from the '40s, '50s and '60's.

A visionary for the project is Neville, who with his dedicated team has brought his vision to reality in a truly spectacular way. The Depot started as a tribute to the transport industry, preserving its history, the vehicles and how things operated in days gone by. So we didn't lose this vital part of Australia's history and to evoke memories for those who visit and allow us not just to tell our children how it was but show them.

With the closing of Glenn Jennings 'Lost in the '50s Museum', Neville acquired three semi-trailer loads of items from the collection, so they would still be available for the public to see on display. Nevile acquired a 1981 Delorean which is now part of an eyecatching display at The Depot.

One of the primary reasons for the vision of the Depot was to house a beloved 1948 Bedford School Bus named Rosie - No9 in the Bedford fleet that Neville's father acquired over time. The collection has expanded to include Australian and American cars and even a French vehicle from 1908, along with a selection of Australian fire engines and an impressive 1948 American Lafrance fire engine. Of course, there are trucks and buses too.

Another unique addition at The Depot is the Cadillac room. This 5-Star function facility is available for Car Clubs to utilise as a meeting room and is also available for corporate events with fully integrated conference facilities on hand.

The Depot Historic Collection is truly remarkable in outstanding facilities. A notable inclusion in the Deniliquin community and a must-see for any motoring enthusiast.

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  • duosmash

    duosmash

    Sorry mate I meant to comment.
    Just watch so many of your shows now with the new Smart TV it's just so easy .
    Loving your work as always
    All the best.

  • Fletch

    Fletch

    Lol. Well guys, based on the ratings ratio, your comments can represent thousands that wouldn’t comment :-) Thank you. The show must keep coming to the people - that’s my job. Stay tuned, more cool stuff up soon on CR :-)

  • PonyRider

    PonyRider

    Fletch, Blinkie and I are on the same page, and both have the Self-Inflicted addiction of "Mad Car"
    so be assured we know you must have a busy itinerary and may not respond to every posting,
    we are just happy to receive our regular "hit" of Classic Restos !

  • Blinkie1

    Blinkie1

    Fletch we understand your busy feeding our addiction and may not get to All our responses ALL the time, however we ALL appreciate the fact that you read ALL our comments and often reply as the urge is so so great!!! (what's more there is NO cure!).
    Have a wonderful day Fletch.

    Cheers
    Blinkie1

  • Fletch

    Fletch

    Hello guys. Thank you once again as we move through another weekly episode of Classic Restos. I may not reply every time individually to each comment, but rest assured, I read each one and your positive words are always entertaining and appreciated. I want to also thank you for supporting the Shannons Club site here, where there's really cool stuff to go look at. Welcome Glynnie - I was actually nodding my head agreeing as I was reading each point that you were making. Again thank you. Cheers Guys, Fletch :-)

  • CHASTE

    CHASTE

    That original Charger is a beauty. Rare combo and I love the colour. The lime glaze XA is fantastic. I love a car with a good back story as well. Good on him for keeping it alive. I love the wheels on it too. He resisted the temptation to go overboard with mod's, which I love also. So nice to see he has an information board set up near the car. I get frustrated at shows when I find a great car I am curious about but there is no info available.

  • Motown1

    Motown1

    Great episode.

  • PonyRider

    PonyRider

    Hey Fletch ! ~~ So hard to pick a favourite from the sweet rides on display there !
    A brief glimpse of many cars other than those focused on looked fantastic too.
    (you could have done three shows there on the one day with 700 cars)
    Peggy Sue got my attention but I kept drifting back to the Orange Charger 318 manual....sigh.. .

    The Old Skool club needs to be commended for their Family Friendly policy, and how well organised the event was.
    .
    Shiny side up Fletch !

  • Blinkie1

    Blinkie1

    Greetings Fletch and thanks once again! That 'Peggy Sue' was something rather special just the way it would cruize down the highway as picturing now mate!
    A couple pf nice original classics too and Tommy with his fully rebuilt xa was looking rather stunning too, they did an awesome job to get looking as it does now aye!

    Cheers
    Blinkie1