Meguiar’s MotorEx

This weekend will see some of the most artistic and creative cars from around Australia converge on Sydney Olympic Park, all vying for their share of $100,000 in prize money and accolades.

Now in its 15th year, the show has grown exponentially from its roots as “far more focussed [on a] narrow range of classic and old school hotrods” to a much broader display if the “car hobby” as a whole, said show director Bruce Morrison.

The show has evolved into a place catering to all walks of life (not just your stereotypical ‘petrol head’) as it demonstrates that car culture can be an art form in its own right. “Some of our categories are absolutely open, meaning we aren’t worried about if the car is road registered, so they are given a lot of creative freedom and [the cars] do become pieces of art,” said Morrison.

Peter Green, an entrant showing his 1923 Ford T-Bucket hot rod (pictured) added: “…Especially with that car it is a piece of art, with all of the paintwork, design and how it was built [all contributing].”

The show will also feature a selection of famous movie vehicles and an appearance from George Barris who created the cars from Batman, Dukes of Hazard and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. There will also be a charity and community element to the show, with an airbrush station which will be donating profits to the Westmead Children’s Hospital.

Jul 25-26. Sydney Showgrounds, Sydney Olympic Park. Adults from $38, Children from $15. Details: motorex.com.au