356 Parade and Porsche 60th aniversary down under

The Australian 356 Register has traditionally held their 356 Parade at Como Park. This year it was held at Rochfords winery in the Yarra Valley, as Como Park has undergone a lot of work and is getting restricted use at the moment. Porsche Australia also were celebrating their 60th year in Australia this year. As a result these 2 events were run in conjunction with each other this year.
There were approximately 70, 356’s present, from across the country considerably less than previous years! The standard of cars was very good and in general was better than the past. This could have been due to the venue and also due to the later model Porsches in attendance. there was a large display of most Porsche models.
Rochfords is approximately 1 hour from the Melbourne CBD as opposed to Como being about 15 mins. The setting at Rochfords is much better than Como, lending itself to large numbers of people, cars a parking much better.
The number and variety of Porsches was quite a sight, spanning from the early 50’s to current models.
Billy was the only one to come with me today as Charlie and Tom were in Melbourne. We had a good trip over in the van in true Lisa style the tourists were a bit of an issue though. I had almost forgotten how well it handles, but it really is a very well behaved, people mover. (fun!!hehe)
I know it is a conflict of terms (people mover, handling, and fun) but it can be done.

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