Fifty-Eight vintage and classic vehicles and their owners participated in the second Gawler Veteran, Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club’s (GVV&CVC) Barossa Ramble yesterday.
The Ramble commenced in Gawler and ended in Greenock, via Lyndoch, Tanunda and historic Seppeltsfield.
Local Member of Parliament, Mr Tony Piccolo who was the guest speaker at the start of the ramble said the run was a great initiative for the Gawler and Barossa region, adding a lot of colour and diversity to the events calendar for the area.
“The owners clearly go to a lot of trouble and expense to ensure their vehicles look their best and reflect, as close as possible, their original appearance,” Mr Piccolo said.
The earliest car in the ramble was the 1904 De Dion Bouton while the latest vehicle was a 1930 Ford.
“The vehicles are more than just a car; they are part of the western world’s cultural history and reflected a period of great personal worker and artisanship”.
“While many of the vehicles have been meticulously restored I was surprised to hear that the 1904 De Dion Bouton was still in its original condition” he said.
According to event organiser, Mr Geoff Boundy, the GVV&CVC chose a route that didn’t have traffic lights, stop signs or high speed areas to suit the temperament of Veteran and Vintage vehicles, which range from 87 to 113 years old.
“We felt that an outing from Gawler to Greenock would meet the needs along with providing a picturesque view,” Mr Boundy said.
“The run started at Gawler and stopped at Lyndoch for Beinenstich, tea and coffee and cakes.”
The vehicles were followed by a recovery vehicle, trailer and mechanic. Vehicles arrived at Greenock Recreation Park and were displayed for the general public.
All enquiries about future rambles should be directed to Geoff Boundy on 0437 689 973 or via email at geoff.boundy@gmail.com