Bay to Birdwood
The Bay to Birdwood is an annual vintage, veteran and classic vehicle – motorcars and motorbikes – run held in South Australia. It starts in the coastal Adelaide suburb of West Beach and finishes at the National Motor Museum in the Adelaide Hills suburb of Birdwood.[1]
Start – Adelaide Foreshore
The Bay to Birdwood starts on the Adelaide foreshore, currently leaving from Barratt Reserve in the Adelaide suburb of West Beach.
Finish – Birdwood
The Bay to Birdwood concludes at the National Motor Museum in the Adelaide Hills town of Birdwood, approximately 70km from the Start. Participants and spectators can view the hundreds of entrant vehicles displayed in the grounds of the Museum. Many drivers dress in attire to match the period of their vehicle.
Bay to Birdwood Run (vehicles manufactured pre-1956)
The original 'Bay to Birdwood' Run started in 1980 and focused on vintage and veteran vehicles. This event is for vehicles manufactured prior to 31 December 1956 and regularly attracts over 1000 vehicles. It is held during even years. [1]
Bay to Birdwood Classic (vehicles from 1956 to 1986)
The Classic run was officially established in 2001, although there were two Classic runs held under the full direction of the National Motor Museum in 1997 and 1999; it focuses on motorcars and motorbikes produced between 1 January 1956 and 31 December 1986. The Classic attracts up 1750 vehicles and is held in odd years.[1]
Past Winners
Concours d’Elegance
Bay to Birdwood Run
- 2018 Stan Livissiano - 1959 Chrysler Imperial Crown Convertible
- 2016 Ryan, Kirsty and Flynn Turner – 1926 Pontiac
- 2014 John and Robyn Whittaker – 1953 Mercedes 300s
- 2012 Jason Edwards – 1955 MG TF 1500
- 2010 Neil & Gaynor Francis – 1914 Napier T68 Tourer
- 2008 David Lean – 1941 BMW R12 Motorcycle Outfit
- 2006 John & Robyn Whittaker – 1952 Mercedes 220
- 2004 Peter Whelan – 1929 Packard Limousine
- 2002 Claude & Elizabeth Minge – 1924 Nash Hearse
- 2000 Don & Marg Evans – 1948 Jaguar Mk V
- 1998 Donald & Elsa Cuppleditch – 1913 Empire Runabout
- 1996 Allan & Judy Steele – 1924 Rugby Tourer
- 1994 Roly & Helen Forss – 1928 Talbot
- 1992 Chris & Jenny Sorenson – 1904 Di Dion
- 1990 Jim M Ellis – 1928 Packard Tourer
- 1988 Mal Verco – 1912 Ford T Runabout & JM Ellis – 1928 Packard Limousine
- 1986 Colin Davis – 1909 Renault
- 1984 Donald & Elsa Cuppleditch – 1913 Empire Runabout
- 1982 Terry Parker – 1908 Matchless Motorcycle
- 1980 Stephen, Christina, Gabriella & Elizabeth Boros – 1930 Model A Ford
Bay to Birdwood Classic
- 2017 Paul Mason - 1968 Holden HK Monaro
- 2015 Mark & Julia, Chloe & Amber Kraulis – 1956 Chevrolet Belair
- 2013 Anthony & Luisa Perre – 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Coupe
- 2011 Peter & Lynda Ninnis – 1958 Ford Skyliner Convertible
- 2009 Leon Parbs – 1969 Ford Capri 1600 GT
- 2007 Greg Meyers – 1971 MV Augusta 125 GTLS Motorcycle
- 2005 Lyell & Julie Blackman – 1956 M.G. A Roadster
- 2003 Mick Mitolo – 1955 M.G. TF Roadster
- 2001 Graham Juttner – 1962 Jaguar Mk II Sedan
- 1999 David Major – 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Coupe
- 1997 Cestra Holdings L P Khabbaz – 1965 Ford XP Coupe
Preservation Class
In 2016, the Bay to Birdwood introduced a new judging category and trophy for vehicles that are substantially unaltered from original delivery and have not been restored or modified.
Bay to Birdwood Run
- 2016 Inaugural Preservation Class winner – Natalie Halstead with her late husband's 1958 Sunbeam motorbike
- 2018 Elizabeth Murphy - 1935 Chrysler Plymouth
Bay to Birdwood Classic
- 2017 Paul Aikman - 1966 Pontiac Bonneville
References
- "About The Bay to Birdwood". www.baytobirdwood.com.au. Archived from the original on 2015-10-01. Retrieved 2015-10-18.
External links
- Bay to Birdwood Run 1980–2010 : ISBN 9780980708585, by William Hall Watson, past president, Federation of Historic Motoring Clubs SA Inc, former member Bay to Birdwood Run Committee Inc.