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What is Motorclassica?
Motorclassica is an annual, week-long festival of classic motoring, incorporating the Australian International Concours d'Elegance and Classic Motor Show. Held at the heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton Gardens, the Concours features over 100 rare, exotic and beautiful cars and vintage motorcycles manufactured between 1890 and 1975. The event not only showcases a cross-section of beautiful automobiles, but also supports a number of charities each year. In 2010, the official charity partners are beyondblue: the National Depression Initiative and the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, with funds raised through registrations, ticket sales and a range of additional activities scheduled during the week long festivities.

Australian International Concours d'Elegance
Concours d'Elegance (Fr): A show or contest of vehicles and accessories in which the entries are judged chiefly on excellence of appearance and turnout. [1]

The Australian International Concours d’Elegance, to be held for the first tim in October 2010, will attract the most beautiful and prestigious classic, vintage and veteran cars from collections around the world and more than 15,000 visitors who appreciate the beauty and design of over 100 years of motoring history. Concours d’Elegance entries are on display to the public and VIP guests, for two and a half days. Over that time, the cars are judged in a number of classes to determine several awards including the prestigious “Best of Show”, by a judging panel that consists of specialists from both Australia and overseas.

Classic Motor Show
The Classic Motor Show is a two and a half day expo showcasing a range of automobilia including collectables, memorabilia, art, photography, aftermarket product, clothing and merchandise, parts, services and prestige goods. Consisting of approximately 100 suppliers, it occupies approximately 7,000sqm of gallery and outdoor space at the Royal Exhibition Building.

Tour Australis
Tour Australis is a six-day, five-night tour throughout country Victoria, Australia's most southern mainland state. This region was home to one of the world's great gold rushes in the 1800's and its capital, Melbourne, was once one of the richest cities in the world. The tour takes drivers of classic automobiles on a 5-star gourmet experience with some of Australia’s most scenic driving and internationally-renowned hospitality.