It was Sydney’s turn to host MotorEx for 2017 and although the
floor space had been considerably cut back compared to the size of
the 2015 event, the show itself was still an amazing spectacle of
colour, chrome and coolness with an amazing display of vehicles
from all over the country packed into the Sydney Showgrounds at
Olympic Park.
There’s no question that MotorEx is the pinnacle of indoor
shows in Australia with the Meguiar’s Superstars element of the
event attracting the most elite level works of rolling art that this
country has to offer. Several high-end cars from Western Australia
made the long journey to Sydney along with entries from South
Australia, Victoria, Queensland, the ACT and the local state all well
represented by the best of the best in the business.
Amongst these big dollar builds that had already been seen at
other shows around the continent, there were eight brand new
rides unveiled during the House of Kolor Inauguration. Of these
eight outstanding vehicles there were two custom motorcycles, five
street machines and just the one hot rod uncovered in front of huge
crowds of eager car enthusiasts. The rodders got their time to shine
when it came to presentation time though with five of the Super Six
award winners being pre-’48 Fords! One of which is featured on the
cover of this very issue.
The coveted Grand Master trophy, along with the biggest haul
of gold medals ever won at MotorEx, was taken home by Adam and
Kylie Perry for their jaw-dropping “Tailspin” FB Holden.
MotorEx again included the popular Muscle Car Marvel entries
and Street Elite displays but for the strict street rodding fans, most
of the eye candy was among the Superstars. Although nearly all of
the most impressive cars have been seen elsewhere throughout the
last year or so, MotorEx is special simply because it’s about the only
place you’ll see them all together at once.
The event will undergo a few changes for next year with an
announcement made during the show that MotorEx is now a joint
partnership between the existing organiser, MotorActive and
Summernats promoter, Out There Productions. One exciting new
aspect of the show is the introduction of SEMA involvement in 2018.
To tie into the SEMA program, Melbourne’s dates have been brought
forward to May 26-27 for next year. nIt was Sydney’s turn to host MotorEx for 2017 and although the
floor space had been considerably cut back compared to the size of
the 2015 event, the show itself was still an amazing spectacle of
colour, chrome and coolness with an amazing display of vehicles
from all over the country packed into the Sydney Showgrounds at
Olympic Park.
There’s no question that MotorEx is the pinnacle of indoor
shows in Australia with the Meguiar’s Superstars element of the
event attracting the most elite level works of rolling art that this
country has to offer. Several high-end cars from Western Australia
made the long journey to Sydney along with entries from South
Australia, Victoria, Queensland, the ACT and the local state all well
represented by the best of the best in the business.
Amongst these big dollar builds that had already been seen at
other shows around the continent, there were eight brand new
rides unveiled during the House of Kolor Inauguration. Of these
eight outstanding vehicles there were two custom motorcycles, five
street machines and just the one hot rod uncovered in front of huge
crowds of eager car enthusiasts. The rodders got their time to shine
when it came to presentation time though with five of the Super Six
award winners being pre-’48 Fords! One of which is featured on the
cover of this very issue.
The coveted Grand Master trophy, along with the biggest haul
of gold medals ever won at MotorEx, was taken home by Adam and
Kylie Perry for their jaw-dropping “Tailspin” FB Holden.
MotorEx again included the popular Muscle Car Marvel entries
and Street Elite displays but for the strict street rodding fans, most
of the eye candy was among the Superstars. Although nearly all of
the most impressive cars have been seen elsewhere throughout the
last year or so, MotorEx is special simply because it’s about the only
place you’ll see them all together at once.
The event will undergo a few changes for next year with an
announcement made during the show that MotorEx is now a joint
partnership between the existing organiser, MotorActive and
Summernats promoter, Out There Productions. One exciting new
aspect of the show is the introduction of SEMA involvement in 2018.
To tie into the SEMA program, Melbourne’s dates have been brought
forward to May 26-27 for next year. nIt was Sydney’s turn to host MotorEx for 2017 and although the
floor space had been considerably cut back compared to the size of
the 2015 event, the show itself was still an amazing spectacle of
colour, chrome and coolness with an amazing display of vehicles
from all over the country packed into the Sydney Showgrounds at
Olympic Park.
There’s no question that MotorEx is the pinnacle of indoor
shows in Australia with the Meguiar’s Superstars element of the
event attracting the most elite level works of rolling art that this
country has to offer. Several high-end cars from Western Australia
made the long journey to Sydney along with entries from South
Australia, Victoria, Queensland, the ACT and the local state all well
represented by the best of the best in the business.
Amongst these big dollar builds that had already been seen at
other shows around the continent, there were eight brand new
rides unveiled during the House of Kolor Inauguration. Of these
eight outstanding vehicles there were two custom motorcycles, five
street machines and just the one hot rod uncovered in front of huge
crowds of eager car enthusiasts. The rodders got their time to shine
when it came to presentation time though with five of the Super Six
award winners being pre-’48 Fords! One of which is featured on the
cover of this very issue.
The coveted Grand Master trophy, along with the biggest haul
of gold medals ever won at MotorEx, was taken home by Adam and
Kylie Perry for their jaw-dropping “Tailspin” FB Holden.
MotorEx again included the popular Muscle Car Marvel entries
and Street Elite displays but for the strict street rodding fans, most
of the eye candy was among the Superstars. Although nearly all of
the most impressive cars have been seen elsewhere throughout the
last year or so, MotorEx is special simply because it’s about the only
place you’ll see them all together at once.
The event will undergo a few changes for next year with an
announcement made during the show that MotorEx is now a joint
partnership between the existing organiser, MotorActive and
Summernats promoter, Out There Productions. One exciting new
aspect of the show is the introduction of SEMA involvement in 2018.
To tie into the SEMA program, Melbourne’s dates have been brought
forward to May 26-27 for next year. nIt was Sydney’s turn to host MotorEx for 2017 and although the
floor space had been considerably cut back compared to the size of
the 2015 event, the show itself was still an amazing spectacle of
colour, chrome and coolness with an amazing display of vehicles
from all over the country packed into the Sydney Showgrounds at
Olympic Park.
There’s no question that MotorEx is the pinnacle of indoor
shows in Australia with the Meguiar’s Superstars element of the
event attracting the most elite level works of rolling art that this
country has to offer. Several high-end cars from Western Australia
made the long journey to Sydney along with entries from South
Australia, Victoria, Queensland, the ACT and the local state all well
represented by the best of the best in the business.
Amongst these big dollar builds that had already been seen at
other shows around the continent, there were eight brand new
rides unveiled during the House of Kolor Inauguration. Of these
eight outstanding vehicles there were two custom motorcycles, five
street machines and just the one hot rod uncovered in front of huge
crowds of eager car enthusiasts. The rodders got their time to shine
when it came to presentation time though with five of the Super Six
award winners being pre-’48 Fords! One of which is featured on the
cover of this very issue.
The coveted Grand Master trophy, along with the biggest haul
of gold medals ever won at MotorEx, was taken home by Adam and
Kylie Perry for their jaw-dropping “Tailspin” FB Holden.
MotorEx again included the popular Muscle Car Marvel entries
and Street Elite displays but for the strict street rodding fans, most
of the eye candy was among the Superstars. Although nearly all of
the most impressive cars have been seen elsewhere throughout the
last year or so, MotorEx is special simply because it’s about the only
place you’ll see them all together at once.
The event will undergo a few changes for next year with an
announcement made during the show that MotorEx is now a joint
partnership between the existing organiser, MotorActive and
Summernats promoter, Out There Productions. One exciting new
aspect of the show is the introduction of SEMA involvement in 2018.
To tie into the SEMA program, Melbourne’s dates have been brought
forward to May 26-27 for next year. nabove: Flared, louvered and sporting dual headlight
treatment, this custom FJ Holden ute runs a hot 202 backed
by a Toyota Supra ’box and HR diff. Rims are Dragway Indie.above: There were several entries from WA at MotorEx 2017. including
Jason Lowry’s blown 427 Dart big block powered ’34 Chev coupe.
below: Grant and Jennifer Peck’s brand new ’34 Ford three window coupe,
“Shiraz” took out the Hot Rod award in the Street Elite Showcase. It uses a
Deuce Customs body, a 350 Chev and 17 inch and 18 inch Intro Indy wheels.Story & photoS: Al o’toolehttp://www.graf tipub.com.au ASr 328 29