THE soggy grounds of Wade Park didn’t dampen the spirits of the Southern Cross Street Cruisers’ club as cars and motorbikes continued to roll through the gates yesterday morning.
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The fifth annual car and bike show, which was aimed at raising funds for Orange’s Ronald McDonald House, drew almost 100 entries from owners who were keen to show off their pristine machines.
“It’s not bad for a show that was meant to be cancelled,”Southern Cross Street Cruisers president George Giorgiou said.
“I am happy with the turnout so far.”
Many motor enthusiasts travelled a long way to display their bikes and cars, with some people travelling from as far as West Wyalong, Wollongong and Sydney with their hot rods, street machines or factory, custom, mild or wild rides.
With 25 trophies on offer, most people didn’t mind making the drive to Orange in their impressive vehicles anyway.
“It’s just a fun family day out,” said Steve Shorten, who had travelled from Parkes to show off his blue 1923 T-Bucket Ford.
“We will be going to Echuca in Victoria next weekend and then to the nationals in Goulburn after that.”
Local car enthusiast Tim Riley was another person who braved the wet weather to showcase the three years of hard work that has gone into his 1973 Chevrolet Camaro after his wife stumbled across it on eBay.
“It can be a challenge, especially trying to find the bits,” Mr Riley said.
“You can’t just go to a wreckers and get the parts.”
While the final product may be rewarding, Mr Riley admits his hobby is not a cheap or easy one when having to build a car from the ground up.
The show usually raises over $2000 but Mr Giorgiou says he is not expecting to reach that mark this year due to the rain.
