By Sheree Hoddinett
Airplanes and automobiles will take over the Caboolture Airfield grass cross strip on July 14 for Mac’s Bridge 2024 – Classic Car and Airplane Festival.
Returning after a hiatus, Mac’s Bridge is promising to be bigger and better in 2024 with the Triumph Sports Owners Association Queensland (TSOAQ) joined by the Mazda MX5 club and Caboolture Aero Club to host the event. The day is all about bringing plane and car enthusiasts together in the one spot.
In addition to the usual comprehensive classic car displays you can expect at Mac’s Bridge, there is the additional attraction of viewing classic aircraft and warbirds that will be parked adjacent to the car display. Aircraft from World War II and the early 1950s will be on display including the likes of a Tiger Moth, Chipmunk, Stearman, Harvard/SNJ and a T28 Trojan.
The Australian Aviation Heritage Centre, also located at Caboolture Airfield, will be open on the day for visitors wishing to view their aircraft and restoration facilities (there will be an entry fee).
Pearce Bowman is the event coordinator and also a proud Triumph car owner for the past 30 years. He is very much looking forward to this year’s event and hopes to see the community show their support.
“Mac’s Bridge brings together all of the car clubs in Brisbane and you get to see some interesting and sometimes rare cars that normally just live in closed up garages,” he said.
“The TSOAQ members are getting a little older and need some more volunteers to help with the organising and running of the event. So, combining it with classic aeroplanes and slightly more modern car examples is hopefully a positive for a continued and robust future event.”
So, where does the event get its name from and how did it all come about?
“Classic car owners like to show off their cars, meet and talk to other similar minded owners and restorers (basically “car nuts”) and just enjoy a good day/picnic/family outing in nice surroundings,” Pearce said. “It was first started by the TSOAQ about 30-plus years ago as a small car show and shine event.
“It was hosted in a river park at Maclean’s Bridge south of Brisbane (on the road to Beaudesert) until it outgrew the park. We retained the name as it became known as the Mac’s Bridge Car Show.”
Community Radio 101.5FM will be playing classic hits from the 60’s to 80’s and prizes for the best car on the field will be awarded. There will also be food and drinks available for purchase.
“We all look forward to making the Mac’s Bridge 2024 – Classic Car and Airplane Festival at Caboolture great fun and an enjoyable day in the winter sunshine,” Pearce said. “Bring your hats, sunscreen and photographic equipment for an exceptional day on the grass.”
Catch all the action on Sunday July 14 at the Caboolture Airfield, McNaught Road, Caboolture. Gates open at 7am for exhibitors ($20 per car) and 9am for visitors ($15 per car).
You can preregister at www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2024-macs-bridge-classic-car-aircraft-festival-tickets-833925502627.
If you need more information, please contact Pearce Bowman via pearcebowman@gmail.com or Murray Clark via murrayclark1@bigpond.com.
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