The Jumpers and Jazz Grand Automobile Display is revving up to be full to the brim with the rare, the unusual, and the elite this year with over 100 cars registered already, and some very special attractions ready to be lined up on Palmerin St and in Leslie Park on Sunday 23 July.
Local Warwick car enthusiast, Craig Corchoran has been waiting in the wings with his pride and joy for some time, a 1972 Chevrolet Nova, while it has been customized for some time through a friend in the business in Melbourne. Originally imported from America, Craig is delighted to have his vehicle on home ground in Warwick and keen to share all his stories of restoration on the day with other enthusiasts.
Bill and Karen Ryan have always had a passion for old cars and restored their first vintage car, a 1928 Chevrolet Roadster, during the first several years of their marriage back in the late 70’s. The passion grew with the purchase and restoration of other vintage cars until they expanded their interest into veteran vehicles (pre 1919) about five years ago.
Searching for something with a bit more power, they invested in a 1918 Buick Roadster just a few months ago. Purchased from the estate of a well-respected veteran car restorer in Tamworth, NSW, it had taken Jim 6 years to restore the car from a very poor state, completing it in 1984. Of note, the mudguards were hand made by an old-school panel beater in Armidale.
Among the rare, two historic RACQ Service vehicles will be sure to attract attention. Brendon Ward is excited to show his vehicles: A 1956 Long Wheelbase Light Tow Truck, and a 1951 Short Wheel Base Service Vehicle. Both Land Rovers were fitted with a Short-Wave Radio of some type, possibly an AWA as fitted to Police and Ambulances of the time.
Meanwhile, another guaranteed ‘looker’, brought by owner Bill Fuller, will be the very elegant 1933 supercharged J3 MG – with only 22 ever built and only 12 remaining in the world.
Registrations are open until 17 July, and available online through www.jumpersandjazz.com.au/grand-automobile-display
