Thousands flocked to Jellicoe Park on Sunday for the annual Moree Motor Enthusiasts Club Father’s Day show ‘n’ shine.
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There were 107 entries on Sunday including a range of tractors, motorbikes, cars and quite a few trucks. All vehicles were lined up throughout the park for locals and visitors to view.
The Moree Motor Enthusiasts Club had an extra 34 of their club vehicles on show as a side display.
Club members Sonia Rowe said the 20-odd restored vehicles from the The Chrysler Restorers Club of Australia were admired by many motor enthusiasts young and old.
Twenty two restored vehicles from The Chrysler Restorers Club of Australia were showcased at this year’s event, according to Moree Motor Enthusiasts Club member Sonia Rowe.
“Thousands of people passed through throughout the day Everyone we talked to said the show ‘n’ shine had some really fantastic displays and the local trade dealers went quite well too,” she said.
Ms Rowe said the club had positive feedback all round especially from Chrysler Restorers Club members.
“They were very happy with the show itself and said it was a lot better than some of the shows they’d been to closer to Sydney.
“They put out a magazine and said there’d be a nice little feature on the show ‘n’ shine and the town so it should give a nice bit of exposure to Moree,” she said.
People travelled from coastal areas to enter their vehicles on the day, as well as regular motor enthusiasts from Goondiwindi, Narrabri, Warialda, Tamworth and Gunnedah.
Ms Rowe said every vehicle, tractor, motorbike and truck was eye catching.
“Honestly everyone was really happy with the day and I would say its one of our biggest so far.”
The show ‘n’ shine was held in conjunction with Moree’s monthly markets.
Category winners:
Veteren - no entries.
Vintage- Neil Hilton with a blue 1938 Buick.
Holden- Steve Coleman with a white and red 1960 Holden wagon.
Ford - Lesley Anderson with a candy ford coupe.
Japanese- Jack Valentine with a silver GTS Toyota coupe.
European- David Goodsir with a burgundy and silver Alfa Romeo coupe.
Street Rod- Mick Renfrey with a red 1933 roadster.
American- Tony Wills with a blue Chrysler Windsor coupe.
Chrysler- Graham Stokes with a red 1980 Chrysler .
In the motorbike section there were two categories that had no entries but the USA was won by Troy Kelly with a black Harley breakout and Japanese was leony smith with a black Yamaha.
There were two tractors categories original and restored both won by Greg Fing with his chamberlains, and stationary engines was won by Alec Byers with a great display.
Trucks- Jim Doran with his B model Mack Truck.
4WD - Dennis Pinch Eco with a 1956 Land Rover.
Competition- Dennis Pinchbeck with his 1968 Holden ute drag car called "cattledog".
Best Dealer display was won by Taits Moree and best trade stand won by Tyrepower Moree.
Longest distance travelled was won by a fellow from Melbourne who was visiting Moree and heard about the show so came down and entered, he was excited he won and said he was loving the town.
Best represented Club was won by the visiting club Chryslers restorers Club of Australia.
Top Bike of the Show was Warren Shepard with a 2007 fat boy that had amazing custom paint job.
Most outstanding Vehicle was a black and green 1934 swallow SS1 that was rebuilt from the ground up .
The sponsors choice chosen by Regional Australia Bank that was picked from our club cars only was won by Andy Doyle with his 56 Chev
“This year we started a new memorial trophy for a Pam Smith whose husband cliff is a member. Pam was a much loved and valued part of our club so in her memory we have started a perpetual trophy for club members.
“This year the winner was chosen by our visiting club and they chose 1962 valiant which was owned by Pam Smith and was brought to the show by her husband in memory of her it was so sweet,” Ms Rowe said.
