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Classics by the Beach: November, 2024

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  Warm but blustery conditions greeted attendees at November, 2024's, Classics by the Beach, held at Sandy Bay, just fifteen minutes' drive from Hobart.  The turn-out was a little smaller than usual - possibly because it clashed with the final day's competition at the Baskerville Historics, also in southern Tasmania - but was impressive, nonetheless. It was a bit of a treat seeing this immaculate Hillman Imp GT, having only received a tip-off to the car's existence yesterday.  I certainly didn't imagine that I'd be seeing it in the metal quite so soon! Kasper, the owner of this delightful "survivor-spec" KE20 Corolla, only dropped into Sandy Bay to do a bit of shopping.  But then he ran into his mate, Kevin, who owns the awesome orange version seen in the background (please see:  https://uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com/2022/06/kevins-ke27-corolla.html ) , and soon found himself part of the action, his very honest and ultra-original car attracting pl

2024 "Take Your Tops Off" Breast Cancer Fund-Raiser - Parliament House Lawns, Hobart, Tasmania

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Shannons' Take Your Tops Off car show, held on Saturday the 26th of October, 2024, was a very enjoyable affair, combining a huge range of convertible cars, a most pleasant Spring day and a beautiful location in the form of Tasmania's Parliament House lawns.  It coincided with the weekly Salamanca Market, bringing yet another vibrant and colourful aspect to Hobart's waterfront, attracting many, many attendees who clearly enjoyed the spectacle!  From this stunning Auburn Cord Duesenberg right through to the diminutive - but utterly lovely - Austin 7 that bookends today's coverage (there were actually two of them), each and every car was magnificent and a testament to their owners' automotive passions.  Please enjoy the following photos!    Three of the nicest WW2 Jeeps you almost can't see! Did you enjoy this post?  If so, why not browse the rest of the uppermiddlepetrolhead site?  There are loads and loads of classic, sports and performance vehicles featured, as