Queenstown Auto Extravaganza, 25th - 27th February 2011

New Zealand's finest roll out for Queenstown Auto Extravaganza

New Zealand's finest show cars are rolling out of garages nationwide to help raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation at the Queenstown Auto Extravaganza (February 25-27).

Set to appear at the "What's in your Garage?" public car show as part of the three-day event programme is a catalogue of premium models, including classic, competition and supercars - all driven into the Wakatipu by their owners.

Organisers are keen to see a broad spectrum of cars on display in the public car show. Current registered cars range from a 1948 Packard Woody (Station Sedan) to a curvy black 1959 Porsche #56 A, an electric blue Lotus Elan Plus 2 from 1970 and a 2007 Mercedes Benz CLK63 AMG are already in the line up.

Early registration for "What's in Your Garage?" is being encouraged.

"Booking your spot now for this extremely popular event enables us to better manage numbers and display vehicles to their prime advantage," said Queenstown Auto Extravaganza chairman Miles Wilson. "The 2009 event was hugely popular, and we don't want too many cars turning up unregistered on the day as they may be disappointed if there's no room to display."

The biennial Queenstown Auto Extravaganza, organized to promote awareness and raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation, attracts thousands of car enthusiasts for an exciting line up of activities.

Car enthusiasts and collectors are invited to take part and register for their car to appear among 350 masterpieces.

The vehicles and their proud owners are coming from as far afield as Canterbury, Otago and Southland.

Activities start on Friday 25 February with a 200-strong Evening Car Cruise to a 'mystery' photographic location. The "What's in your Garage?" outdoor public car show on Saturday 26 takes place alongside Queenstown's first indoor 'Salon of Style' event at the Queenstown Events Centre. A Blues Party Night on Saturday night is followed on Sunday 27 with an 'Eighth Mile' Car Sprint racing some of the biggest and fastest cars from the show.

Mr Wilson said an extensive collection of prize possessions would be on show, reflecting the nation's rich motorsports history and culture.

"The "What's in your Garage?" public car show is a prime event for anyone passionate about cars, both old and new, to come together and meet like-minded people, share their interest and revel in the atmosphere from the range of events," he said.

"It gives people the opportunity to contribute their cherished cars for the viewing enjoyment of others. The cars showcased will be from a breadth of eras and styles from as early as the 1920s. To compare their craftsmanship is just fascinating."

Queenstown Auto Extravaganza returns to the Wakatipu

Queenstown Auto Extravaganza rolls into the Wakatipu from February 25 – 27, 2011 showcasing New Zealand's finest collection of classic, motorsports and performance cars to help raise money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

Car enthusiasts from everywhere are invited to revel among a fleet of 450 masterpieces including the hottest supercars trucked in exclusively from Auckland, the cream of competition cars representing New Zealand's motor-racing history, and a wide range of collector's cars from across the country.

The biennial Extravaganza, which launched in 2009 and successfully raised $30,000 for funding prostate cancer research, will be again hosted at the Queenstown Event Centre.

Activities on the three-day programme include a 200-strong Evening Car Cruise, Queenstown's first invite only 'Salon of Style', an indoor motor racing car exhibition and outdoor public car show, Blues Party Night and an 'Eighth Mile' car sprint.

Performance cars confirmed for the event include the very latest and Australasia's only Morgan Aero Supersports car, the McLaren F1, Ferrari 275 GTB and Ford GT, while some of the golden oldies include the very rare Tatra 603 and Stutz BB Blackhawk 1928.

Queenstown Auto Extravaganza is organized and run by a volunteer committee consisting of Queenstown car enthusiasts Miles Wilson, Deborah Coburn, Michael Sly, Kevin van de Water and Jeff Williams.

Chairman Miles Wilson said the event brings "exceptional examples of machinery to an unrivalled scenic destination" for a significant charity fundraising and awareness event.

"There is no other event like the Queenstown Auto Extravaganza in New Zealand," he said. "It is an action-packed weekend designed specially to raise money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation and is an absolute must-see and do event for all car clubs, car lovers and show car owners. This event is host to an outstanding collection of classic, competition and elite cars all in one place."

"Many of the latest performance cars will be on display for the first time and are so special that they simply cannot be road-driven. Notwithstanding that there will be a wealth of opportunities for enthusiasts to experience the best in classic and performance motor cars."

The three day Extravaganza begins on Friday February 25 with an Evening Car Cruise travelling in convoy through the Wakatipu to a spectacular mystery destination. On Saturday February 26, Queenstown's first 'Salon of Style', takes place indoors at Queenstown Events Centre, exhibiting cars of style that span the era of motoring, alongside a NZ motor racing exhibition, and an outdoor classic car show featuring hundreds of cars from all eras. Outside hundreds more beautiful cars from all ages and styles will encircle the Queenstown Events Centre cricket grounds for the "What's in your garage?" car show.

Australian band Mike Frost and the Icemen perform a Blues Party Night at Queenstown Memorial Hall on Saturday evening. Finally, for the weekend's grand finale on Sunday February 27 the biggest and fastest cars from the weekend will start their engines on the spectator-lined Domain Road in Dalefield for the Eighth Mile Sprint.

There'll be trade displays and plenty of social opportunities at the Expo, all to help raise awareness and money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

"This is an opportunity for car enthusiasts from all over New Zealand to roll out their cherished cars for a summer weekend of fun and activities," said Mr Wilson.

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