The weather seemed to be in our favour as we approached the weekend with very promising forecasts, however as the weekend got closer it seemed like Sunday could get a little too warm for motoring enthusiast. Numbers of participants joining in on the Saturday Cruise were still good with the temperature sitting in the mid 20’s. Now a regular feature of the “Motor Show Weekend”, this year’s cruise took drivers and their passengers on a scenic route commencing in Birregurra, travelling through Deans Marsh to Lorne then heading up the Great Ocean Road to Torquay. On arriving at Elephant Walk, the drivers were welcome by a nicely grassed area where the vehicles were placed on display and participants could either relax and have a chat or wander across to the main street for a relaxing coffee or cold drink.

 

Sunday would see predicted temperatures of mid to high 30’s which, although better than having rain, would see a slight drop in vehicle numbers with our total falling just short of usual figures. Spectator numbers however were still high with volunteers on the gates kept very busy processing over 4500 spectators across the three entry points. The quality and variety of vehicles on display was one of the best to date, ensuring our spectators had lots to appreciate. Add to that the range of food vendors, merchandise and attractions such as the Mobile Zoo we were guaranteed to have happy visitors.