Written by Kerrie Alexander A much-loved local car show is on the fast track to becoming one of the biggest in Queensland thanks to dedicated volunteers, passionate car enthusiasts and the business community who support their charitable cause. On the long weekend in May, Hervey Bay streets were inundated with hundreds of meticulously restored classic…
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Written by Kerrie Alexander Whether you call them clangers, clunkers, rust buckets or simply just dungas … hundreds of Fraser Coast residents get behind the wheel of their beloved rattly rally cars every year for one exceptionally good reason! The Dunga Derby is run every year to support local families and individuals with life-limiting medical…
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Written by Kerrie Alexander Amongst all the pictures on the wall of popular music bands of the era was a poster of the evolution of the real McCoy Chevrolet Corvette evoking memories of The Cannonball Run and Corvette Summer movies for a teenage Leanne Kernke. 40 years on, the sleek looking sports-car is no longer…
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Written by Kerrie Alexander Owning a classic car is about the experience, style, exclusivity, and craftsmanship, all of which areuniversal and timeless to those motoring enthusiasts who share this immensely popular passion. For Janet Moy, owning her 1929 Ford Roadster is all that, plus the bonus of an incredible love story intertwined with her adoration…
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Written by Kerrie Alexander JENNY Gurney is proof that car club’s aren’t just for men. With International Women’s Day just around the corner, it was fitting that I had the pleasure of chatting with the lady car enthusiast who absolutely loves her hot rods and the fun of getting behindthe wheel of a car with…
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Written by Kerrie Alexander IT’S love month here at Alive and while our traditional story telling is about passion andromance between people, this love story is a little different. It’s about the adoration between a man, his car and a long family history associated with motor vehicles. To start the story, you must know that…
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Written by Kerrie Alexander HOLDEN fans would have their jaw drop to the floor while walking up to Darryl Barns’ shed. The sight of a stunning yellow 1976 GTS HJ Monaro and an immaculate bright blue ‘73 GTS HQ Monaro sitting side-by-side, took my breath away. I’m secretly a fan of Holden muscle cars, and…
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Written by Kerrie Alexander When you imagine a classic car and a photographer on sunset, the mind automatically takes you to the joy of a wedding. But for Jim Nickols, the love scene was set at the Sports Precinct last month where his bright blue 1978 Torana was at the heart of a professional photo…
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Written by Kerrie Alexander TREVOR Jowett’s colourful personality is perfectly suited to his 1998 C5 Chevrolet Corvette.When I first meet the retired Hervey Bay resident last month to talk cars, it was clear from the get-go that he has a fun zest for life, with his bright New Balance shoes and his intense coloured purple,…
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