Event Coverage BLACK FOREST DRIVE #6 AUSTRALIA 2016

Firstly a big thanks to all who attended the 2016 Black Forest Drive this was the 6th.

Its an invite only for traditional cars. We focus on fun with like minded people getting out and driving your cars and a decent feed at the end. Its a low key event, very basic bones stuff really, but I think we all had a good day.

There were some new faces this year which was great, and a few new cars, both first time out or first time to this run.

The route focus on keeping off the main roads and heading down those roads you might drive past and wonder where they go. We also try and mix up the scenery, so open country, bush and also small country towns. Most of this is accomplished only an hour to an hour and a half from the centre of Melbourne , Australia.

I love seeing the faces on the people in the small country towns when they see 40+ traditional hot rods roll through their quiet country town in a long procession on a Saturday morning, they stare as if aliens have just past through.

Again thanks to Dave and Wayne for organizing this all. Dave sorted out the fantastic Aussie BBQ with istra sausages, and condiments.

Wayne again did a stellar job on the entrants poster he amazes me every year with what he comes up with and each years been different.




If you're interested to see previous runs a search for black forest should bring them up.

Again thank to all who attended, with out all they people who make an effort it wouldn't be a success, some came from quite a distance too.

Thanks all.

So photos... yes photos and I have a heap I know the HAMB crowd loves photos.





The entrants poster by Peddro.


A line up of some of the cars at the starting point








Des' Oldsmobile powered A roadster



Mick's 41 Zephyr



Martins Dodge coupe




Paul's pick up



Dave's 40



Marks brand new 32 roadster. this car was the highlight for me. I've been waiting about 18 months to see this in the flesh.



Tony's roadster



Micks pickup




Craigs coupe




Ross's A Coupe




Wes' A Tudor




Rocky's A roadster





Geralds roadster




Daryl's roadster




Katsanis boys in Johns roadster.






Carl's A banger powered.



Don's 40

 

Charlie's 32 roadster, had many engines, including an ARDUN in it.





Robbies roadster, ex channeled car raised back up now.



Judy's work horse, this car has done a million miles its a warrior.



Bails T



Devilrods A. still looking good.




Dangerous Dave's 460 BBF powered roadster



Another of the Bail's /Miko crew's cars, not sure who was driving this one.




Duncan's A coupe



Noel's 33 roadster



Robyn's twin plug roadster

 

Great cars. How come some of the cars are not required to run fenders?

 

So we planned on leaving about 930 am. we were a little after that but not much.









it was a little damp to start with




Dave's 39 looking good




we try and make the run meander through various different scenery to make the drive not just about the cars but enjoying your environment too.









The COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL in Trentham seem to have a new roof!




We were leading the charge, another change of scenery to some good old Aussie bush. the trees here were so straight and there was some bracken covering the ground. it was a nice forest to drive through - the Wombat forest.














Probably not a sign you yanks have seen. And you don't want to hit one of these fellows its like hitting a stack of bricks.



or one of these.

 

First stop BLACKWOOD a small town in the forest.
























Kyles smoky roadster





Charlie and Harry.

 

And we're off again. we decided to bring up the rear this time which was great as you got to see cars in front of you all the way.




going through GREENDALE




line up of cars on the ridge.



coming into BALLAN.





Coming into DAYLESFORD for our second stop and fuel up, for those who didn't want to run out of fuel...

 

I miss all the good ones!!! Looks like it was a grand tour.

Thanks for sharing
Ben

 

And we're off again. the last leg of the run. I reckon this was the best part. Peddro and I had scoped out this a while ago. some great back country roads and rolling hills and roads.










the overhanging tree's near making a tunnel looked great with the cars going through








Marks roadster from behind.




and this made a lier out of me as they had ripped this section of road up since we drove it about 3 weeks ago...


















check out this tree. perfectly frames the roadster.

 

very Cool - Thanks

 

some more stuff, check the bottom left corner, I think it was a spinner ute.





what a cool old shed.





a chassis of some sort parked under the tree.



Bigs and littles!



change of scenery again
















change of scenery again.



nice big valley.




Mt. Franklin of the Mt. Franklin water fame.




driver just ate a bug.

 

watch out for more of these damn things.



is that a short tree I spy?





Coming down into Hepburn Spings. our finish spot.










And the BBQ finish.






















Brett gets the last word...

 

Looks like it was a great run through some very lovely countryside. Great looking cars.
Thanks for sharing

 

Blackwood must be gold mining country...

 

As usual it was a great run.
Thanks to Corey, Wayne and Dave for putting on such a great event.

 

Neat cars. Looks like a neat day.
Thanks for posting.

 

Looks like an awesome run. Great scenery, killer cars. Thanks.

 

Thanks for the great pix Corey, is this invitational ? Love to do it one day.

 

Murderer's Row of Bitchin' cars !! Too many to to absorb at once ! Perfect. Thanks so much for the run-a-long.

 

Thanks for the treat!

 

Thanks Corey for the day and Dave & Wayne also,Miko was steering his dad Michael's 35.Good day out.

 

Great photos I only wish I could've made it, thanks anyway for the invite.

 

Thanks for the trip. And the neat pictures . Appreciate it. Bob...........

 

A day with good cars and good friends. Thanks for all those pictures.

 

Thanks for taking us along - some nice cars

 

Enjoyed the Aussie countryside and all the great cars. The real bonus was seeing that the photo of my mate, Harry Wright, enjoying the outing. We go back a long ways with Harry and would enjoy an update on his status if anyone can give one. Great coverage of a great event, good on ya.

 

Great summary & pics. Hats off to the organisers. Thanks for the invite, spewing I fell ill to a dodgy vindaloo and didnt make it.

 

Thanks for sharing the Pics..... Gorgeous Country to drive through with a group of Killer looking Hot Rods. The food at the end stop looks pretty damn fine as well!

 

Wish I could have made it, very good run and true hot rods . hope to make it next year thanks boys .