The RACQ Motorfest event has long been a show marked on the calendars of car enthusiasts in Queensland. There’s always an epic mix of cars on display and, with an eye on the industry’s development, it is something of a showcase for new vehicles, modern technologies, and mobility solutions.

The 2022 edition was spectacular. Held at the RNA Showgrounds in Brisbane, the event welcomed vintage cars, classic cars, exotics, electric vehicles, muscle cars . . .every category of car was on show and numbered in the hundreds.

This year, the event included a Future Zone with exhibitors Mazda displaying its CX30 electric model, Kia its EV6 and Hyundai its Nexo hydrogen fuel cell car. Also in the Future Zone were electric vehicle charger installation company ReGen EV, and scooter and electric bike companies Neuron and Moov8.

MTA Queensland was represented at the Future Zone too, with the Association’s attendance part of its campaign to encourage the public to look for and use the services of MTA Queensland member businesses.

Joining MTA Queensland was electric scooter distributor Benzina Zero, showcasing their duo+ scooter which, with its range of 95km, top speed of 65km/h, and removable battery that can be plugged into a standard wall socket, is the perfect way to get around.

Especially cool for Motorfest attendees this year was the astounding collection of Jaguars brought together to celebrate the iconic company’s centenary year. Amongst the classics prowling the Showgrounds was a 1961 MKII sedan, a 1958 XK Roadster, a beautiful 1994 XJS Convertible, a 2021 F Type Coupe, more E-Types than you’ve ever seen in one place at one time, and a real rarity (and treat to see) – a 1939 SS Jaguar drop head coupe.

Over at the vintage car display were some real beauties too, including a 1925 Dietrich B3-6 Convertible, a 1954 Alvis Convertible, a 1930 Aston Martin sedan, a 1934 Fiat Balilla 508S Coupe, a Porsche 356 and a gem amongst the gems, a 1929 4.5-litre Supercharged Bentley Blower.

Thousands of people attended the RACQ Motorfest this year and it should be noted that the entrance fee – just $2 – goes to the RACQ Foundation which supports community groups across the state.

Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (July 2022) 

16 July 2022