Car Stuff To See & Do In Melbourne

GlenW · 17-10-2010, 08:20 PM

The family and I will be holidaying in Melbourne late next month (18-25 Nov) and I was wondering what Ford/car related stuff there is to do.
ie whether FPV will let us in for a look around or whether they have merchandising stuff to buy there, V8SC workshops or even the Ford factory if theyre in melb.
Im already planning to go to the Ford musuem for a look, I have done the HSV factory tour last time I was there - even being on the blue team it was really worth checking out.

or any stuff in general worth checking out...

EVL BOS · 17-10-2010, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GlenW

The family and I will be holidaying in Melbourne late next month (18-25 Nov) and I was wondering what Ford/car related stuff there is to do.
ie whether FPV will let us in for a look around or whether they have merchandising stuff to buy there, V8SC workshops or even the Ford factory if theyre in melb.
Im already planning to go to the Ford musuem for a look, I have done the HSV factory tour last time I was there - even being on the blue team it was really worth checking out.

or any stuff in general worth checking out...

You can go to the FPR headquarters in camberfield i think they do tours around the place and you can buy merchandise etc there aswell. , its right near FPV and Fords factories as well, theres also the Ford Discovery centre in geelong

hope this helps

vztrt · 17-10-2010, 08:52 PM

Ford discovery centre is worth having a look. Always some nice fords in there. Would say the Ford factory tour but thats meant to be pretty much gone now.

kinksta · 17-10-2010, 09:02 PM

When I went to the Ford Discovery Centre I got quite a shock from the admission fee!

charles_wif_xf · 17-10-2010, 10:38 PM

Go for a lap or two on the F1 grand prix track. You get a real feel of what its like on race day. The best part is its doesn't cost a cent

BomberXR · 18-10-2010, 02:41 AM

Not sure but I thought Lindsay Fox had an exhibition of some of his cars open every Tuesday arvo for public viewing in the Docklands....some rare auto's in the collection if I remember. Someone here might be able to shed some light...

66GT · 18-10-2010, 07:57 AM

Yes i've been told there is a must see car museum in Docklands

SpoolMan · 18-10-2010, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kinksta

When I went to the Ford Discovery Centre I got quite a shock from the admission fee!

Some may think the Ford Discovery Centre is funded by Ford, this is a private run business they need to charge something to keep the place open..

kinksta · 18-10-2010, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SpoolMan

Some may think the Ford Discovery Centre is funded by Ford, this is a private run business they need to charge something to keep the place open..

I don't, I just said it was a shock.

mik · 18-10-2010, 10:47 AM

i think its about $15.00 to get into the cinema these days, so $8 .00 for an adult , or 20 buks for 2 adults 4 children at the Ford discovery centre is`nt to bad imo...........moving on....
Glen w you may like to give the science works a go, very worthwile imo
http://museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks/visiting/

Mr Hardware · 18-10-2010, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BomberXR

Not sure but I thought Lindsay Fox had an exhibition of some of his cars open every Tuesday arvo for public viewing in the Docklands....some rare auto's in the collection if I remember. Someone here might be able to shed some light...

This.
But it's only open from 1:00-1:08pm on the fourth tuesday after each equinox.

**Polyal** · 18-10-2010, 11:09 AM

Im pretty sure LinFox has a collection near the docklands, Ive been meaning to check it out.

Also over the 22-24 oct there is the Motorclassica at the Exhibition Centre in Carlton, im off to that, should be good.

edit:: need more coffee, yeah Linfox is worth a google.

BomberXR · 18-10-2010, 11:19 AM

Oka I just stopped being lazy and searched with google....below is a link to opening hours to the "Fox Classic Car Collection in Docklands"...
http://www.foxcollection.org.au/open...and_tours.html

Just looking at website it is only open for 4 hours every Tuesday from February to November, 10am to 2pm. He has an ENZO on display...over 50 cars apparently...not bad value I reckon for $10......might have to got there myself

Streets · 18-10-2010, 02:52 PM

Go check out all the Mad Max filming locations; they're around the Geelong area I think.

Fiesta God · 18-10-2010, 05:56 PM

Head down to Cheltenham, check out the Shannons auctions showroom ... normally around 30 vehicles in there, you should find some old Fords etc.

Doesn't cost anything.

fakegt · 18-10-2010, 06:32 PM

The V8 Supercars are racing at Sandown 19th-21st Nov. Its a 40 minute train ride out of the city centre so that's where you'll find all the teams that weekend. The Friday is usually a cheaper day out without the crowds if you can handle not seeing them race, although other classes do race.
http://sandown.v8supercars.com.au/ho...9/default.aspx

Calder Park Raceway has a Friday night street meet which is good and sometimes the same on a Saturday Arvo.
http://www.calderpark.com.au/

Also on Nov 21 is a Charity Event which has a classic car display, its about 45 min drive from the CBD, I'm taking the XY and my mates are bringing HK Monaros and a VG Pacer.
http://www.alzheimers.org.au/upload/...oster-2010.pdf
Also if you check the "Events" Section for Victoria on the Forum you'll see other stuff coming up too.
Cheers, Dave

vztrt · 18-10-2010, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kinksta

When I went to the Ford Discovery Centre I got quite a shock from the admission fee!

Really, they seem quite reasonable to me.

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Admission Prices

Adults $8.00
Children (4-17 years) $4.00
Concessions $6.00
Family (2A + 4C) $20.00
Extra child with family +$1.00
Groups (15 or more) $5.50
School Groups (per student)$5.00

You can get a family in for $20, so not sure on why it would be a shock.

kinksta · 18-10-2010, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by vztrt

Really, they seem quite reasonable to me.

You can get a family in for $20, so not sure on why it would be a shock.

yea, i looked at that earlier, I don't know what I'm thinking of. Whether there was something special on or I could be thinking of something else, no idea...

I hadn't had my Iced Coffee when I wrote that, that's my excuse..

GlenW · 18-10-2010, 08:34 PM

The Ford Discovery Centre is no.1 on the list.

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Originally Posted by Fiesta God

Head down to Cheltenham, check out the Shannons auctions showroom ... normally around 30 vehicles in there, you should find some old Fords etc.

Doesn't cost anything.

Being a serious buyer Id ahve to take them all for a test drive first

I think I'll email Ford & FPR to see what they have on offer.

RedHotGT · 19-10-2010, 10:09 AM

If you're down for the weekend... maybe go and check out Calder Park - street drags usually on Friday nights...

Might not be happening for much longer... as the place has deteriorated...

But at least you'll be able to say you've been there and done that...

fords35to75 · 19-10-2010, 05:59 PM

For something a bit different, head down to Dromana on the Mornington Peninsula and take the missus and kids to the Drive In. Don't know if there's any left in NZ but only about three in Victoria. Also there's a good little car museum up at Main Ridge which is only about 10 minutes out of Dromana - lots of odd ball and interesting stuff there (although not much in the way of Fords)

XYLINC · 19-10-2010, 11:55 PM

I had the pleasure of attending a private function at the Lindsay Fox museum in 2000. What a night and what a collection of cars, amazing, well worth the look.