Showcars ​​Melbourne Father’s Day Car & Bike Show 2021

ohOne of the very many hot car events that fell victim to COVID-19 restrictions this year was the Showcars ​​Melbourne Father’s Day Car & Bike Show. Nonetheless, promoter Elvis Barbieri was able to secure another date and the show went off without a hitch yesterday in the Melbourne seaside suburb of St Kilda.

The iconic Acland Street shopping street has been closed to traffic and trams for the day, with hundreds of hot streeters filling the streets, parking lots and grassy areas in the shade of Luna Park.

With live bands, DJs, kids’ activities, and the general public in the mix, the vibe was on the next level! Here are 10 cars that caught our attention.

Professional street legend Mick McGrath rocked in this super-sano HQ GTS sedan, featuring a heavy-duty aspirated LS under the hood.

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Robbie Adamo’s Mitsubishi Scorpion is a runner in the middle of the nine seconds thanks to a LS combo blown by Magnuson.

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Vince Padanis’ LJ Torana was featured in the September 2012 magazine, with a red 179 turbocharged engine under the hood, but it recently replaced the six-pot with an LS horsepower.

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Greg Angus’ big block ’57 Chev and the Supercharged Outlaws Monaro both scored a killer power park at the top of Acland Street. The Monaro packs a small block of blown 8/71 376ci and runs in seven during the quarter.

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We’re big fans of the VN SS Commodores in Atlas Gray, but Todd Blazely’s example is on the next level! The mods include an LSA conversion and big brakes, and the car has been attached to the rails to accommodate the Momo Star rims.

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It’s always a pleasure to see Mat Budaj’s XY Falcon in the flesh. The car has a stack of subtle tricks, including removed quarter-vent windows, shaved bumpers, and custom badges.

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Justin Gauci’s KINGXR contains a Windsor 347ci blocked by Dart, assisted by a single GTX45 Garrett huffer.

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There was a pile of tough guys Street machine showcase cars present, including Huss Ayache’s 1000hp VL BT1 and Brandon Zito’s small-block twin-turbo LC. Brandon’s Torry joined the seven-second club at the 2019 Drag Challenge.

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Zac Weiss’ RB30 powered LC is a rugged old school Melbourne tram that looks as crisp as ever and will return to Heathcote soon.

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Anthony’s LC GTR Torana replica is a great P-plate ride, featuring a 240ci Holden six, topped with a J-Zed head and running triple throttle shifts with Fueltech ECUs.

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We didn’t manage to catch up with the owner of this Monaro HQ, but he got a lot of attention. Mods include a late model interior, ghost GTS stripes, and a blown V8 of some description!