The Geelong Vintage Machinery group that is based at the Geelong Showgrounds is a huge hit at the Show every year but did you know they have an even bigger event each January. Formerly known as the Geelong Vintage Rally the event has grown to become the Geelong Classic Truck and Machinery Show.
This annual event is a must for anyone interested in bygone years or incredible mechanical equipment. This event features a huge array of vintage farm equipment including tractors, tools and equipment. There are steam driven machines which do some of the most amazing tasks, internal combustion engines even toys and working model steam machines. There will be plenty of historic trucks, cars and other vehicles all polished up to delight the huge large crowd.
The show is renowned for having the biggest and best display of restored working vintage machinery and tractors in Australia and attracts people from all over this country and even quite a few enthusiasts from overseas. Nothing prepares you for the incredible smells of the oils and sounds of the steam mechanics chugging up and down The amount of passion and workmanship in restoration and upkeep of many of the pieces of equipment will also amaze, and there is plenty a story to tell from the passionate owners.
The next Geelong Classic Truck and Machinery Show will be held on Jan 12th and 13th 2019.
If you have a special piece of machinery in your shed which you would like to share with the visitors to the vintage rally the organisers would love to hear from you. Their website is at www.classictruckandmachinery.com.au
