The Council of ACT Motor Clubs proudly presents Shannons Wheels Expo on Sunday 25th March 2012.
This event is for all lovers of cars and this year marks the 30th anniversary! The 30th anniversary of Wheels will be staged at Thoroughbred Park, Flemington Road, Mitchell, opposite Exhibition Park in Canberra. All money raised will go to the Rotary Clubs Shelterbox project which provides emergency tent accommodation for people who have lost their homes in natural disasters around the world.
Council president, Sue Walker, said since the first Wheels display on 14th March 1982 nearly $400,000 has been raised for local Canberra charities. Ms Walker also said the display now attracts around 1100 veteran, vintage, classic and modern vehicles each year.
This year, Wheels will be showcasing a1923 Amilcar Grand Sports owned by John Rudd of Braddon, which took John 10 years to restore. Mr Ray Gallagher of Nichols will also have his Austin 3-litre which, while sold in New Zealand, is a rare vehicle in Australia. The vehivle will be on display at the Canberra Antique and Classic Motor Club area.
Entry to Wheels is free and is open to the public from 10am to 3pm. There will be a live band playing from 11.30am-2.30pm and the Rotary Lions Club will be hosting a barbecue. The Vietnam Veterans & Veterans Federation ACT will also be making an appearance.
This year’s Wheel display will be preceded by a 30th Anniversary dinner on Saturday 24th March 2012 at the Southern Cross Club, Jamison, corner of Bowman street and Catchpole street, Macquarie. Tickets are $37 per head and include a two-course dinner, charity auction and special guest speaker.
Dinner bookings are essential. Email Jan Wyatt at [email protected] to make a booking.
For more information about the Wheels display, phone Daniel Wyatt on 0412 316 964 or email [email protected]
NB. Shannons Wheels Expo is usually held on the Lawns of Old Parliament House, but has changed venues to Thoroughbred Park this year because of recent rain.
