SHEPPARTON and Echuca played host to a slice of motoring history last month when the Model A Ford Club of Victoria (MAFCV) visited the region to mark its 50th anniversary.
Coinciding with Historic Winton weekend, the milestone event ran from May 23 to 26 and gave locals a chance to see vintage vehicles in action.
Club members were based at the Overlander Hotel in Shepparton, and on Saturday, around 40 Model A Fords made the scenic drive via Kyabram to the Port of Echuca, where the classic cars were proudly displayed.
The Goulburn Valley Motor Vehicle Drivers Club Inc. welcomed around 81 guests on Saturday evening for a roast dinner, reporting that a wonderful time was had by all. On Sunday, they gathered again for breakfast before motorists began their journeys home.
The Model A Ford was produced by the Ford Motor Company from 1927 to 1931, following the legendary Model T. It came in a wide range of body styles and was one of the first vehicles to feature modern innovations such as safety glass in the windshield. Today, these cars are prized by enthusiasts for their charm, simplicity and lasting impact on automotive history.
