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Called Motorclassica, the nine-day event will see more than 100 rare classic cars on show in and around Melbourne from October 16. Among the cars to be on show is a rare 1934 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Aerodinamica Spider, 1964 Cooper Climax T70 race car and a 1967 Maserati Mistral Spyder once owned by late actor Peter Sellers.
Motorclassica organisers believes the Aerospider will be a hit with classic enthusiasts. The six-cylinder racing Alfa had several ‘firsts’ for car design.
It was the first supercar with a modern sportscar design, the first mid-engined three-seater - 60 years ahead of the McLaren F1 - and the first race car designed to employ aerodynamics for low-drag. The Aerospider's chassis was considered the most advanced of its time and anticipated later designs by Mercedes and Auto Union.
The winner of the concours best of show receives a one-off painting of their winning car against a backdrop of the Royal Exhibition Building, painted by automotive artist George Vrastaminos.
Australian-born Vrastaminos' photo-realistic style has been widely acclaimed and he has exhibited extensively in Europe. He now lives in Germany.
Motorclassica starts with the Tour Australis rally from October 16 to 21 and ends with the concours and classic motor show in the Royal Exhibition Building from October 22 to 24.
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