Regular readers will remember
previous posts on this subject.
Leyburn Sprints have to be one of the most engaging motor themed events in the country. I've been to many, and the
Bay to Birdwood in South Australia is probably the best, but Leyburn is up there with the
David Hack meet, another local spectacle.
Toowoomba is well located if you're into veteran and vintage motoring.
What makes Leyburn interesting, apart from its history, is the variety and scope of the competing vehicles. The ability of spectators to mingle with the competitors and get up close to their cars is also unusual.
Because of the laid-back nature of the event, this intimacy is possible because neither competitors or spectators take themselves too seriously.
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| "Silver Fox" - 1936 Chev Maple Leaf | |
Some of the vehicles on display were unique. Above is an example. In my opinion, a strange idea beautifully executed. It certainly attracted attention.
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| MX5s were in the action. This NA competed as did a silver NB. |
The MX5 is well suited to the sprint layout. There's always a few entered.
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| Vanguard ute. |
My dad owned a Vanguard Spacemaster for a few years. It was built like a brick dunny, but needed lots of maintainance, which was a problem as we lived a long way from the dealer.
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| This Swallow was beautifully restored. |
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The Swallow above is the only one in the country. Swallow went on to build Jaguars and the rest is history.
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| Tidy little MGF. |
There were two MGfs shown. This one was automatic.
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| Pony car. |
Many mustangs were displayed. This was probably the most original.
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| Volvo C70 AWD |
The C70 is extermely rare in Oz.
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| There's always P76s. |
This Leyland P76 went round. It was noisy and spectacular, but probably too big.
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| Wolsley Special |
Another unique machine with an interesting
history.
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| I displayed the MX5. |
The day was spoiled somewhat by the lazy* westerlies, but it was enjoyable.
*Too lazy to blow around you - they blow straight through.
