Upper Middle Petrol Head:

A circa 1961 Facel Vega, a newish Ferrari & a Jeep (a proper one, that is) This selection of tasty motas comes from expat Tassie boy, mad-keen trans-Africa cycle adventurer and UMPH doppelganger Ross Mallinson (although he's probably looking a little pasty since he shifted 'is gaff to the UK).  He says he found the collection in the "most ruinous car yard in the world," by which it's assumed he means ruinous to the prospective purchaser's wallet.  Either that or Arfa Daley's back!   An Alfa Romeo Giulietta (probably) A Roller of some description A Gull-Wing Merc with another Aston Martin behind it An early Saab (if only Swade were still around) An Aston Martin, a Ferrari and a Lamborghini Countach A De Tomaso Pantera (& a Fiat 600) And something for lesser soccer players ... U M P H (uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com.au)

The cheekily named Shannon's  Take Your Tops Off  car show is an annual event raising money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation and is easily the best display of convertibles in Tasmania.  This year's event, staged on the lawns of Hobart's Parliament House in Salamanca Place, was held on Saturday the first of April. The quality, quantity and variety of cars displayed was amazing, with rag- and tin-top convertibles from all eras and most manufacturers present.  Tiny 1930s Austins shared the stage with current model supercars from the likes of Porsche and Ferrari, and the crowds loved them all! There are no participants' fees, nor do patrons pay to see the display.  Money is raised through the purchase of pink ribbons - the Breast Cancer Foundation's symbol - which are then placed in front of the cars in a form of citizen voting whereby the number of ribbons determines the winner of the day's event. Please enjoy the following...