July 28, 2025
The South Burnett has been spoiled for choice with show’n’shines recently, but the recent Motors ‘N’ Mochas free event in Kingaroy probably topped the lot.
There were more than 350 vehicles at the Kingaroy Vintage Machinery Club’s grounds in Geoff Raph Drive on July 20, including more than 70 motorbikes.
There was everything from the Monkeemobile to a mini-Jeep, including classic Falcons and Holdens, hot rods and US muscle cars.
Even Santa turned up in his sleigh for a Christmas In July visit!
Senior Constable Jade Miller, from the Dalby Road Policing Unit (Kingaroy), was on hand with his speed gun, checking out how fast some of the children could run.
Motor ‘N’ Mochas is run by a small volunteer group eager to provide a regular opportunity for people to show off their vehicles and enjoy a hot coffee!
The Vintage Machinery Club also had their shed open for people to buy breakfast or a cold drink.
Entry for both visitors and vehicles to Motors ‘N’ Mochas events is free.
The first event was held in July 2022, and since then the shows have been held two or three times a year.
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About every 6 months, a group of dedicated hardworking people put this event on… FREE.
With the cost of living crisis, this is a great family outing for car lovers. I have attended a few and the turnout is amazing, with many rare and beautiful cars on display, often travelling long distances to be here.
As it only goes for 2 hours, this means they can have a nice local lunch and drive home at their own pace.
As it’s a display and not a show, this also removes the *competition factor* so makes it relaxing for those who haven’t had $200,000 to do a full restoration, but whose car is still considered a classic, even though it is used for daily driving.
Some gorgeous Mustangs there, but this time not a Camaro in sight. Shame that.