By Jim Fagan
The sun was shining, the classic cars were gleaming, but the glitter and colour was eclipsed by the beaming smile of six-year-old Rose Greentree, of Noosaville, as she sat behind the wheel of champion race car driver Gerry Murphy’s Porsche Cup GT3.
Rose and her family Mum and Dad, Hailey and Les, with sister Jade (three) were at Chaplin Park, Noosaville, on Sunday for the Roadrunner Car Club’s Charity Car Show – an event that attracted a record 1700 car enthusiasts as well as those who came to enjoy the picnic atmosphere and look over the famous makes of cars.
An array of 120 was on display, ranging from a 1924 Vauxhall Special and a 1936 Oldsmobile Sloper to this year’s current model GT Mustang. Motorcycle fans were also not forgotten with a selection which included a very rare 1935 OK Supreme and a 1939 Velocette, still in its original condition.
Gerry Murphy’s Porsche was a popular attraction. For a gold coin donation for the designated charity, Katie Rose Cottage Hospice, showgoers could sit behind the wheel of the racing car.
And from the money raised from that, plus sponsorships, admission fees, the on-site raffle and Lions Club breakfast and lunch sausage sizzle, Katie Rose chairperson, Carol Raye, expects, when the final total is known, $11,000 will be donated to the hospice.
Carol said she was thrilled with the day, the weather, the show, the cars, the motorcycles. She particularly wanted to thank the car club and all the members for bringing their cars.
“The quality and display were brilliant.
“Katie Rose volunteers worked hard and I would especially thank the sponsors, the Lions Club and the community for supporting the event.”
Judging results and trophies: Best In Show: sponsor – Madill Honda: winner – Murray Hobbs, 1966 Corvette Stingray; .
Best In Show Runner Up: sponsor – Autobarn Noosaville.
Winner – Robert Goldsmith, 1971 E Type Jaguar.
Best In Show Runner Up: sponsor – Autopro Noosaville.
Winner – Grant Turner, 1965 Ford Thunderbird.
Best Motorbike In Show: sponsor – Noosa Van Lines Noosaville.
Winner – William Johns, 1939 Velocette.
People’s Choice: sponsor – Bowden’s.
Winner – Ken Macken, 1981 Datsun 1200 Utility.
President’s Choice: sponsor – Rare Spares Brisbane
Winner – Toni Pond, 2018 Cobra.
People’s Choice Lucky Barrel Draw: sponsor Autobarn Noosaville.
Winner – Noel Madigan.
