Sunday morning we were up early. There was a rally on in Kalorama, in the Dandenong Ranges, and could either go directly there or meet people and drive there together ish. We thought that would be fun to do so we went to a pub in Ringwood called the Manhattan, to meet everyone.

A really great mix of cars arrived.

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Some Fiats arrived and parked away from us, which was mystifying.

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It looked like a few car clubs were being represented, with a number of Austins and Austin Healeys.

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And quite a few veterans rolled in as well.

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This one had a modernised interior with a radio and speakers and modern gauges included. Looked a bit odd but then hey, it's their cruiser, they can do what they like.

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Wandered over to that Fiat Dino, so pretty.

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This is a 1925 Rugby, with modern running gear as you can't find original parts any more.

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That Citroen we'd seen recently, turned up as well.

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This Lancia came zipping in quite nimbly.

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Over 100 years old and still driven

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I have not seen an Austin Kimberley in I don't know how long

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More Fiats were arriving so I wandered over. Turns out the Fiat club had coincidentally also organised a drive, and same meeting spot. I suggested they come with us but they had other plans.

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People were still coming in, lots of Austins.

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It was a glorious morning for a drive too

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Well this was something

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A Jensen interceptor rolled in, but sounded like it was in need of some mechanical assistance, weird clunks.

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This 40's Willys was an interesting participant

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Even the Saint came to join in

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I have an alarm clock that is this tiny Austin van, it's from Wallace and Gromit, who drove one.

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The only pretty Volvo

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An Alfa joined us, more Fiats arrived for their event.

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Still more Fiats coming in!

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The organiser gathered us all together. There were two routes: 30 mins and 1hour. We opted for the shorter one, knowing how slow Harry gets in the hills. And then we took off!

And soon were far behind the others, with a 20's Chev as distant company, who also was not great with hills.

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We chugged our way along and eventually go to Kalorama! And there were already lots of cars there who had made their own way there. This was a fundraiser for the local Country Fire Authority, volunteer firefighters.

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It's the second time we've driven Harry up the Ranges. A slow drive but a lovely one, with all the trees and greenery. This was a great spot for the event.

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People from our short rally were arriving, as well as others.

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It was a mix of anything and everything

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2 2CVS! Outstanding!

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Lots of veterans made the drive

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Even a Pantera made it

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I love that most of these cars were driven to the event in the hills, barely any trailers could be seen.

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This HIllman Super Minx was adorable!

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This was a well organised event, with roadways and parking areas clearly marked on the grass.

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This Ford Anglia was a cutie

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Look at the fins on that

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Couple of Bristols made it

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Now that is a classic Mercedes

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People were still arriving

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Old school fire pump

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More of our rally groups arrived

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That Lancia made it too

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Someone brought a Lamborghini Espada parts bin in the shape of a car along. A lot of parts were laying in the interior.

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Must not have been a wedding on on the weekend, so many Rolls Royce cars.

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Lots of Bentleys were there too

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This beast came in its own custom trailer. The owner kept revving its engine sporadically.

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Another Shitbox Rally car!

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Harry had lots of friends to park with

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This Renault 4CV is fabulous

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The unrestored were welcome at this event!

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@vwdasher that MG is crazy
@petes_bread_eqn_xls It was a tiny but quick thing! Ended up moving again as some MG owners came over and directed it to the MG section.
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Dollars to donuts it was for sale
@DenOfEarth I imagine so but there was no sign on it at the time indicating that. Looks like a whole basket of WTF, god knows what's missing.
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Prime candidate for an EV conversion,
purists be damned.
@DenOfEarth would be bloody faster!
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Sleeper vintage Lambo!
Mess with the Ferraris!
@vwdasher Considerate guy. You wouldn't want it just sitting there leaking oil on the grass.
@Basmitharts bled out on the drive there no doubt.
@vwdasher Good lord that's a long car. Imagine trying to parallel park that thing!
@weirdonwheels it is, even for a sports car, it's crazy long and wide.
@vwdasher I'm amazed I could fit in one of those things.
@Beth a friend of mine bought one recently. It feels like I'm sitting on the ground, sitting in it ๐Ÿ˜€
@vwdasher Makes me think of Sid James in Carry on at your Convenience. He had a sky blue Anglia which looked a bit wrecked, but full of character.