General News
21 March, 2025
Historic vehicles head to Avoca
The Pyrenees Historic Vehicle Muster (PHVM) has made its way down the banks of the Avoca River for it’s first event at the Avoca Riverside Market.
The PHVM will be returning on Sunday, this time to support the Avoca Riverside Market.
PHVM committee member Marg Pilgrim said the group is looking forward to operating alongside the market by moving the event to Avoca.
“Previously we have had our runs out at Natte Yallock along the Avoca River, which is a really beautiful site, but this year we felt that we should move into town and support the crowd at the market,” she said.
This year, the club’s change in location will also be met with a funky new theme.
“We started at the 50s, last time we had the 60s, so this year is 70s. We will have all of those 70s cars at the entrance, it’s a great way of having a feature,’ she said.
However, all makes and models are invited to each muster.
“We were really gearing up after changes that happened from COVID, so we love to try something different. Next year we will probably look at the 80s, after that we will try a focus on something else,” Ms Pilgrim said.
The display will begin at the end of Dundas Street, and will include cars, utes, motorbikes, trucks, tractors and the 70s special feature.
“We like to feature something a bit different. It gives enthusiasts another option to come out and show their vehicle. That was the reason for starting the club in the first place,” Ms Pilgrim said.
In it’s eighth year, the group has grown to nearly 250 members.
As a result, they have been anticipating a change from their Natte Yallock site.
“We have increased our area out to Maryborough and even towards Castlemaine, but it’s a way to get the vehicles out on the road. We felt that if we have our muster here, the people wouldn’t have to go as far,” Ms Pilgrim said.
She said that events like these are also a special occasion where auto-motive enthusiasts can showcase their beloved cars that are otherwise hidden away.
“If you join our club, you can put your car on historic plates. It’s cheaper because they only come out on the road for a certain number of days a year. This is the chance for people to get their cars our of the shed,” Ms Pilgrim said.
Entry at this weekend’s vehicle muster is free.
“It’s a way of supporting the town and our members. We don’t charge for entry, it’s just a way of supporting the communities that we go to,” Ms Pilgrim said.
All members of the general public are welcome to view the display and chat to PHVM members.
The next Pyrenees Historic Vehicle Muster will be on this Sunday, March 23 from 9 am to 1 pm at the Avoca Riverside Market.
