Wahgunyah racing royalty Pete and Terry Cornelius pictured with their “Cornelius Austin 7 Mono” which they bilt with their late father. The brothers described the day as “absolutely spectacular- even better than last year”.
Revving engines, shining chrome, and the smell of fuel filled the air in Rutherglen recently as car, bike, and truck enthusiasts from all over gathered for the second annual Rutherglen Rumble Car, Bike and Truck Show.
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The event, held at the Rutherglen Showgrounds on April 22, was a roaring success, raising an impressive $13,564.
The money was divided among three local organisations- $6,282 to the Rutherglen Agricultural Society for improvements to the showgrounds and facilities, $6,282 to Gateway Health to provide mental health services to the Rutherglen community, and $1,000 to Rutherglen SES to help them continue their important work in emergency response and assistance.
Rutherglen’s Richard Damm pictured with “The Caversham” which he purchased in Western Australia and put together. Richard was always destined to be a car enthusiast as he was born in an FJ Holden.
Visitors to the event were delighted by the warm weather and a full day of entertainment and activities for the whole family.
The event had something for everyone to offer, from vintage vehicles from the early 1900s, restored muscle cars from the 60s and 70s, massive 18-wheelers and beautifully restored trucks, to Harley Davidsons and custom-built choppers.
In addition to the impressive display of cars, trucks, and motorcycles, the event featured food stalls, markets, and live music.
Event organiser Nick Hawtin described the day as “sensational” and was happy to see the event grow in numbers from last year's inaugural show.
“We are absolutely thrilled with the success of the second annual Rutherglen Rumble Car Bike and Truck Show,” he said.
“We had over 300 cars, 200 bikes, and 40 trucks show up on the day. The vehicles on display were amazing, and it was clear to see the hard work and dedication that went into each and every one of them.
Jenny and Malcom Campbell pictured with their son in law’s American Chev “Peggy Sue”.
“It was incredible to see the community come together to support such a great cause. In a way, the show was more than just a display of vehicles; it was an opportunity for people to come together, share their passions, and support each other.”
Nick said he was overwhelmed by the support received in the lead up to the event.
“The day was a true community effort, I can’t stress that enough,” he said.
“From the moment the event was announced, we had so many sponsors jumping on board to support the event.
“Without them, the day wouldn’t not have been the success that it was.”
Nick also expressed his appreciation to the team of volunteers and the Rutherglen Ag Society for hosting and setting up the event
He also gave a special mention to an anonymous donor who left an envelope containing $1000 at his cafe Caffeine n Machine.
“The success of the day would not have been possible without the support of the local community,” he said.
“I am truly grateful to everyone who attended, donated, and helped to make the event so great.”
Nick is already making plans for next year’s event, exploring new ideas to make it even more exciting including a swap meet on the Saturday before the show, followed by the main event on Sunday, and the possibility of setting up a drive-in movie cinema.
Event organiser Nick Hawtin was thrilled with the turnout on the day.
Nick's mission to support mental health is an important aspect of the Rutherglen Rumble Car Bike and Truck Show.
“Mental health is an important issue that affects many people in our community, and we want to do our part to support those who may be struggling,” he said.
“The Rutherglen Rumble is not just about displaying cool cars and bikes; it's also about creating a space where people can come together to connect and support each other.
“By bringing people together around this shared interest, we hope to promote mental wellness and support for those who might be struggling.”
