A large collection of vintage, classic and veteran cars and motorbikes will be on display at Kiama next month.
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The Gerringong and Kiama Rotary clubs are hosting their annual Kiama Auto Expo on Sunday, November 11 at Kiama Showground from 9am to 2.30pm.
Rotary Club of Kiama spokesperson Maree McLaren said a special attraction at this year’s event will be the exhibition of the fantasmagorical flying machine ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’.
“The replica ‘Chitty’ was built by retired limousine builder, Mike Ellard in Berry,” she said.
“Based on the Ian Fleming classic and 1968 movie, it took over two years to complete the construction.
“Mike spent many hours perfecting the wings. They now work beautifully and appear magically at the turn of a key, and ‘Chitty’ looks ready to fly.”
Mrs McLaren said this year their fundraising from the event “will go towards skin cancer and melanoma screening and research, and supporting a PhD student whose research is related to finding a cure for melanoma”.
Rotary will be offering free skin checks on the day, to be carried out by local general practitioners who volunteer their time for skin cancer prevention.
Entertainment will include jumping castles, face-painting and music.
Exhibiting your vehicle is free, although there is a small charge for stallholders.
Inquiries: 4234 1336.
On the day a donation of $5 per person is requested.
Children 12 years of age and under are free.