IN A unique tour around Katherine on April 23, the Motor Vehicle Enthusiasts Club picked up passengers to show them a range of heritage sites around town.
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Attendees were able to pick which classic car they wanted to ride along in, with many lining up early to secure their seat for the National Trust fundraiser.
For club member Brian McTaggart, keeping his 1948 Holden FX up to scratch for special events like the tour is definitely a passion.
Many classic cars can sit around in a shed, which can make them more expensive to maintain, Mr McTaggart explained.
“The less you drive them, the more things that can go wrong,” he said.
“It’s good to polish them up and take them out on days like this.”
It's good to polish them up and take them out on days like this.
- Motor Vehicle Enthusiast Club member Brian McTaggart
The heritage run on Saturday morning was accompanied by a bus tour, with those on it lucky enough to hear about the different sites from well-known resident Rob Phillips.
Mr Phillips was born in Katherine and said he had taken a special interest in the town and its history while he was growing up.