Jordan Florance with his winning Toyota LandCruiser. Photos: Lua Ikenasio
Hundreds gathered at the Lockington Park for the Annual Lockington Swap Meet and Show ‘n’ Shine on Sunday, May 18.
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It was an early start for exhibitors, with the show kicking off from 7am and running until 1pm.
Despite winds of up to 28km/h, visitors and exhibitors alike still attended the event to admire the range of vehicles and to wander among the rows of bits and bobs on sale.
Exhibitors Donna and Gary Chapman stayed rugged up at the event with their dog Jessie.
Guests travelled from around the region, including Echuca, Shepparton, Elmore and Geelong, to enter their vehicles in the running for prizes.
There were eight major prizes on the day, including People’s Choice, Shannon’s Choice, Best Motorcycle, Best Original Motorcycle, Best Paintwork, Best Original, Best Engine Bay and a special Autobarn prize.
The People’s Choice award went to Garry Dempsey for his blue 1970 Rambler Rebel, while Echuca local Jordan Florance took home the Shannon’s Choice award for his 1987 Toyota LandCruiser.
Garry Dempsey took home the People’s Choice award for his 1970 Rambler Rebel.
Shannon's representative Leon Yates presented Jordan Florance with the Shannon’s Choice award for his 1987 Toyota LandCruiser.
Another Echuca local, Zeb Lockyer, claimed the award for Best Original Motorcycle with his Ducatti 900 Super Sport.
Echuca local Zeb Lockyer won Best Original Motorcycle with his Ducatti 900.
For Best Motorcycle, Alan Heywood from Elmore took out the competition with his 1973 MV Agusta.
It was a good day for Ford Falcon owners with Robin Elliot’s XB GT Falcon winning Best Paintwork and Paul Dullard’s XR Falcon 500 claiming Best Original.
Robin Elliot claimed Best Paintwork for his XB GT Falcon.
Bendigo's Paul Dullard won Best Original for his XR Falcon 500.
The Best Engine Bay was awarded to Darcy Arnel for the 1969 Holden Kingswood and Locky local John Rasmussen won the special Autobarn prize for his HRD Vincent.
Darcy Arnel and his son Hux proudly accepted the award for Best Engine Bay.
Locky local John Rasmussen won the Autobarn prize for his HRD Vincent.
John Tavener from Echuca made the trip out to Locky to enjoy the event.
Shepparton's Darlene Formica set up shop at the event.
Peter Arnel enjoyed the day among other car enthusiasts.
Lockington Lions Club President John Van Den Bosch and Steve Drewett manned the gates on the day.
Chris Bull was one of many exhibitors on the day.
There was plenty of stalls for guests to enjoy during the event.
Car enthusiasts gathered for a day out.
There were a range of motorcycles on show.
Guests enjoyed the chance to look at a range of vintage vehicles up close.
Guests and exhibitors alike attended the event despite the high winds.
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