Geelong Museum of Motoring in Geelong, Victoria | History Museum

Geelong Museum of Motoring

Locality: Geelong, Victoria

Phone: +61 466 041 803

Address: Waymouth Street 3215 Geelong, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.gmom.com.au

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25.01.2022 Barra the World!

24.01.2022 A law prevents Holden's collection from leaving Australia

23.01.2022 Cortina Fastback, a rare specimen!

23.01.2022 Who has owned or driven any of these? Share your story.

23.01.2022 An amazing Australian Concept from the 80's.

22.01.2022 To all our Patrons, in light of the current situation with COVID-19 and in line with the recommendations from the AOMC, and current community / government expectations we have decided to temporarily close the Museum as of today Thursday 19/3/2020 for two weeks until Thursday 2/4/2020. The Board in this period will review the closure dates and update you with any longer-term closures if they arise. This decision is to protect both the physical and mental health of our Patrons as well as our dedicated Volunteers. Please keep checking back on this page for updates. We will still be posting online and interacting with digitally with our followers. We look forward to reopening again soon. GMOM.

21.01.2022 Geelong Revival Back on its Traditional Weekend After an unfortunate cancellation in 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Geelong Revival Motorin...g Festival is set to take place on the last weekend of November; its traditional spot on the event calendar. The quarter mile sprint track along Richie Boulevard on Geelong’s picturesque waterfront will roar to life this 26th-28th November as Geelong Revival makes its triumphant return. The event will now be held in the weekend between the F1 Australian Grand Prix and the recently deferred Australian International Airshow giving enthusiasts the opportunity to witness three showcases of incredible feats of engineering in as many weeks. The Geelong Revival Motoring Festival and its predecessor, the Geelong Speed Trials have been a staple of the Geelong community since 1956. Traditionally held on the cusp of summer in the last weekend of November, Geelong Revival is a celebration of the rich motoring history of Geelong, Australia and beyond. The COVID-19 pandemic prevented Geelong Revival from going forward in 2020, however planning is now underway to bring the event back in all its glory for 2021. It’s fantastic to be able to bring Geelong Revival Motoring Festival back in 2021, this year’s event is shaping up to be the best one yet. said Event Director Scott Pigdon. Geelong Revival is a celebration of our history and traditions, so to be able to do that on the event’s traditional weekend just adds to the nostalgia. Accompanying the speed trials along Richie Boulevard will be a host of other displays, activities, entertainment and food, ensuring a fun day out for all members of the family. Geelong Revival Motoring Festival is proud to be a COVID-safe event and is committed to ensuring the safety of all entrants and spectators throughout the course of the weekend.

20.01.2022 Brian Pollack Ford Canberra 1974?

20.01.2022 The VP Holden Commodore was launched in October 1991 and ceased production in July 1993. The VP was the first facelift of the VN design and independent rear sus...pension (IRS) became standard on the SS and Calais models which included a wider wheel track, and was optional on all sedans. The VP SS Commodore featured limited slip differential and 15x7 alloy wheels, along with a sports tuned FE2 suspension and gas-pressurized rear shock absorbers. The SS also received the Calais seats with a blue trim material used to provide a sportier look. The Australian made fuel injected Holden 5.0 Litre V8 was virtually the same as the VN model which produced 165kw and 385nm of torque, but a HSV improved High Output 180kw and 400nm version was available as an option (from early 1992). The transmissions available were either a four speed Turbo-hydramatic 700 automatic or a Borg-Warner T5 five speed manual. Total VP Holden Commodores produced: 111,770. Price when new for a 1991 VP Commodore SS V8 five speed manual sedan: $32,640.00. Country of Origin: Australia

20.01.2022 Who remembers the old Maxi-Taxis?

19.01.2022 Who remembers the limited edition HQ SS 253?

19.01.2022 Maybe 2 of Australia's most underrated cars pausing together recently at Mission Beach, NQ.

19.01.2022 Chrysler Drifter panel van

18.01.2022 Does anyone remember watching "The Great Race" with Tony Curtis & Jack Lemmon?

18.01.2022 Some of the Red Team's finest.

18.01.2022 The EA Ford Falcon code named the EA 26 was launched in March 1988 with Ford Australia investing $700 million in the development program. The EA Falcon also saw... the introduction of the three new Australian made six cylinder engines which were the 3.2 Litre (SOHC) single point fuel injected six producing 90kw and 235nm (the 3.2 Litre was dropped from the range in December 1988), 3.9 Litre (SOHC) single point fuel injected six producing 120kw and 311nm and a 3.9 Litre (SOHC) multi-point fuel injected six producing 139kw and 338nm of torque. All engines were available with either a three speed BorgWarner M51 automatic or a five speed manual BorgWarner T50D transmission. (the four speed M85LE automatic was available with the series two model released in October 1989) Total produced from March 1988 till July 1991: 223,612. Price when new for a 1988 EA Ford Fairmont Ghia 3.9 Litre multi-point fuel injected six cylinder five speed manual sedan: $31,265.00. Country of Origin: Australia

17.01.2022 The Holden Design Studio in Port Melbourne, Victoria Australia featuring clay prototypes of various VT Commodore models in the 1990's.

16.01.2022 Who gets it ...........??????

16.01.2022 Who had one of these back in the day?

16.01.2022 Ford Australia, Product Planning Reunion. January 22, 1993. Vehicles pictured: EB GT Falcon, Clubsprint Capri, XR GT Falcon, 1981 KA Laser Ghia, XY GTHO Falcon,... Fiera II built in Philippines, 1992 Moffat Bathurst Sierra, XT GT London-Sydney Rally car & XK Falcon. Photographer: Nick Smales.

16.01.2022 45 years ago Today 2,000,000 Ford Australia Produced Vehicle

15.01.2022 The very last Holden Monaro based vehicle... a 2006 Pontiac GTO rolled off the assembly line in Australia on June 14, 2006 ... would love to know what happened to it!

15.01.2022 Who remembers these two Holden's that never made it to the production line

15.01.2022 A rare bird, the Falcon 4WD Utility.

13.01.2022 Looking back at the 1992 Holden VP Calais.

12.01.2022 While we are still closed and planning our next phase and you are crying out to get a fix of cool vehicles, this Sunday is the 30th annual All Ford Day. located in Eastern Park Geelong you will see over 1000 of the blue ovals finest on display. For tickets and more information visit www.allfordday.org.au All Ford Day is a COVIDSafe event

11.01.2022 Remembering the VL Turbo.

11.01.2022 A classic old Ford Falcon Sundowner panel van commercial from the 70s, complete with cheesy pop music. Tag a Ford lover!

10.01.2022 Who remembers this classic ad?

10.01.2022 Who remembers the VT when new

09.01.2022 The VN was the first HSV to wear the 'Clubsport' nameplate. A rare model with just 410 believed to have been built (and just 60 in Asteroid Silver). Have you ow...ned a Clubsport? Share your memories here! See more

09.01.2022 XA Ford Falcons on the speed bowl at the Ford You Yangs Proving Ground, situated 26km from Geelong in Victoria, 1972.

09.01.2022 The EB II Ford Falcon was launched in April 1992 which also saw the debut of the Falcon S-XR6 model which was developed by Tickford Engineering, Ford Australia'...s performance partner. Tickford made engine modifications to the cylinder head, cam, valves, valve springs and exhaust system, which increased the power to 161kw/366nm. The suspension also received a re-work with a package of gas shocks, stiffer springs, a larger anti-roll bar, front and rear, which coupled with revised front-end settings made the steering precise and responsive and gave better balance to the handling. Inside there were reshaped sports front seats with velour facings, and were highlighted with red piping, and there was also a leather-trimmed Momo sports steering wheel and gearshift knob. The XR6 was equipped with four wheel disc brakes, which worked in tandem with ABS and 15-inch five-spoke alloy wheels and 205/65R15 Michelin tyres.. Externally changes included body coloured bumpers and mirrors, red protector strip inserts, and a small rear wing. Production volume: 84,874 (EB II Falcon) Price when new for a 1992 EB II Ford Falcon S-XR6 4.0 Litre six cylinder five speed manual sedan: $30,906.00. Performance: 0-100km/h - 7.5 seconds 0-400m - 15.5 seconds Country of Origin: Australia

06.01.2022 Unfortunately the Geelong Revival Motoring Festival will not be held this year. Hopefully it will be bigger and better than ever in 2021.

06.01.2022 Know the difference for a healthy lifestyle.

06.01.2022 The Geelong Museum of Motoring thanks Rare Spares for their ongoing support. Rare Spares are passionate car enthusiasts who began sourcing spare parts to keep their classic cars on the road. Now, nearly 50 years on it is the same desire to keep classic cars alive that drives the business today. Rare Spares now has over 10,000 product lines and releases over 400 new products every year!!! Visit www.rarespares.net.au for a full range of products available.

05.01.2022 Released in 1997 the XH MkII Ford Falcon commercial range received a minor equipment and trim upgrade. The big news was the welcome return of the V8 utility whi...ch was absent from the range since the 1982 XE Falcon. Ford installed its 185kW/402Nm Tickford-enhanced 5.0 Litre OHV Windsor V8 engine into the new XR8 model (payload: 530kg) and gave it the sleeker EL Falcon XR quad-headlight front along with the XR6 model which had a 30kg extra payload. Remote central locking became standard. Model: XH Ford Falcon MkII Production: September 1997 to May 1999 Number produced: 11,557 (including 624 XR8 utes) Other Models: October 1997 S Splash: alloy sports bar, alloy wheels, cruise control, upgraded audio, decals. April 1998 - Limited edition XH Tradesman Ute released, 700 units. December 1998 Special Edition: air-conditioning, alloy wheels, keyless entry, decals. V8 option available in Ute after a 15-year absence.. Price when new for a 1997 XH MkII Ford Falcon XR8 5.0 Litre 302ci V8 automatic utility: $38,010.00 Country of Origin: Australia

05.01.2022 The Australian designed and manufactured XB Ford Falcon was launched September 1973 and phased out in July 1976. The XB Hardtop two door was based on the XB Fal...con sedan but with a lower roof line and wider rear wings. It also shared it's longer frameless doors with the XB Falcon Ute and Panel Van, with different shaped glass to suit the roof line, and a had larger boot than the XB sedan. The GS option (Grand Sport Rally Pack) featured complete instrumentation which included tacho, oil, fuel, temperature gauges and voltmeter, smaller diameter, three-spoke sports steering wheel, GT type Sports road wheels (wider radial tyres optional), GT bonnet with twin air scoops, bonnet locking pins and a stripe decals running the length of the car with the initials GS at the rear. The XB Falcon model also saw the release of a single rail four speed manual which was more suitable for Australian engines and more user friendly compared to the four speed used in the XA Falcon. Total XB Ford Falcons produced: 211,971 Country of Origin: Australia

05.01.2022 The 30th Anniversary EA a massive improvement on the EA series one. The MPFI and 5 speed gearbox would be my choice if buying one new

03.01.2022 Sadly soon to be no more :(

01.01.2022 XB GT on holidays. c2004 Tony Porter