CAR enthusiasts will be salivating over the polished chrome and sparkling paint work at the 2022 Motorfest in Cooma. The event will see an influx of historic, classic and vintage cars, all prepared impeccably for the show.
The Cooma Showground will be filled with millions of dollars’ worth of classic cars, the show making a return from the pandemic hibernation, the last show held in 2019 where 376 vehicles were displayed.
Spectators will wander the isles in awe of the immaculate cars, many of which have detailed information on their history and proud owners always willing to engage with admirers to discuss the finer details of their machine.
Hosted by Cooma Car Club, the highly rated show is one of the biggest events in Cooma and a drawcard for visitors. “Entrants come from as far as Hervey Bay and Bundaberg in Queensland,” said Rogan Corbett, Cooma Car Club President.
This year the club have waived the registration fee in consideration of the current times, plus for registered entries prior to August 31 the owners will have their car included in a coffee table commemorative photo book to be released by the club.
Visitors can expect to see street machines, hot rods, vintage and classic cars, muscle cars, military vehicles, trucks, stationary engines and motorbikes. This year a vast range of electric vehicles will be displayed inside the Cooma Multi-Function Centre.
“First time ever, electric vehicle displays with all sorts of gear running on batteries from lawnmowers, motorbikes and cars,” said Rogan.
Another special occasion for 2022 will see entrants in the Perth to Sydney Marathon car rally visit the show. A re-enactment of the 1968 London to Sydney route, 85 cars will have their last checkpoint in Cooma after travelling 323km from Lake Entrance via Buchan, Murrindal and Wallace Craigie Lookout on the Barry Way. The Cooma Car Club will be hosting the rally teams for dinner in their museum clubhouse.
For entertainment on the day, local band the Hip Replacement will be playing plus a special guest speaker.
Car lovers are well aware of the long standing event with Rogan saying, “They travel far and wide, I think last time we had over 3000 people through the gate.”
This event is not to be missed by anyone with an interest in cars or machines. Lock in the date now.
Visit Motorfest 2022 at Cooma Showground.
Saturday November 5th from 9am - 4.30pm
