The Bay to Birdwood run is one of the World’s Great Historic Motoring Events with a proud 38-year history of bringing together motoring heritage lovers & collectors to celebrate the role that motoring has played in shaping our modern world.
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| An impressive amount of cars gather for the start of the 2018 Bay to Birdwood run. |
There are over 1,000 vehicles on Parade as they drive the 70 kms (50 miles) official route from West Beach, through Adelaide & onto the Adelaide Hills township of Birdwood.
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| The official start of the Bay to Birdwood Run |
The cars consist of several classes: Veteran (pre-1919), Vintage (1919-1945), Post War/ Early Classic (1946-1959).
Our Sunday started early once again, all entries were requested to muster at Barrett Reserve, West Beach Road by 0700. This year’s Bay to Birdwood coincides with the 25th Model A Ford National Meet, which is being held in the regional South Australian city of Murray Bridge.
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| A wide variety of vehicles head across the start line in bayside Glenelg in Adelaide |
This Bay to Birdwood is a wonderful opportunity for Historic Vehicle enthusiasts & spectators to experience South Australia’s Premium food & wine at their award winning vineyards, cellar doors & restaurants along the spectacular 70 kms (50 mile) course.
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| Plenty of entertainment and sideshows to add colour and flavour to the event |
The Parade departed on time at 0830 with thousands of spectators waving us off from the Barrett Reserve. First vehicles to leave were the Concours d’Elegance entered vehicles followed by the Model A Fords, Commercials, motorcycles, Veteran, Vintage, postwar/early classics.
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| Me with the starting line officials |
For most of the journey from the Bay [Glenelg] to Birdwood there were people lining the streets waving & cheering as we drove by them, l have experienced many Rallies & Parades in my life through out the world, however I would put this experience at the top of the tree.
The weather was magnificent, once we arrived at Birdwood there were people & vehicles every where, we soaked up the festive atmosphere of the past & present.
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| Plenty of participants captured the mood nicely by dressing in period costumes |
If you are visiting this region of Birdwood in the Adelaide Hills, then the National Motor Museum is definitely a wonderful experience which I highly recommend.
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| Plenty of fun and frivolity for the large crowd that came to view the over 1,000 cars that took part in the Birdwood event. |
Peter & I departed Birdwood late in the afternoon after a wonderful day for the 90-minute drive back to our Motel in Glenelg to prepare ourselves for the Rugby League Grand Final between the Melbourne Storm & the Sydney Roosters.
Cheers
Warbo
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| The 2018 Bay to Birdwood route map |
[Below] Bay to Birdwood clip from Channel 7 News, Adelaide
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