VINTAGE classics right through to modern supercars go on show next week as Melbourne turns on its inaugural Motors & Masterpieces festival.

The show celebrates 120 years of motoring along 10 key theme lines with judges on hand to select the ‘best in show’ from the concours.

It runs from November 22 to 24 at the Melbourne Showgrounds and showcases special displays on the ‘Wheels of the Silver Screen’, 110 years of Maserati, and a Rolls-Royce and Bentley feature.

Bentley – 1928

Some exhibits include the latest exotics such as the Singer DLS, McLaren Speedtail and Ferrari Enzo, and then extends down through the years to include a mint condition 100-year-old Rolls Royce 20HP with nearly 1-million miles on the clock, to an original Ferrari 308 used in the Magnum PI television series, and beyond.

Motors & Masterpieces chief curator Mark Jansen said: “We are proud to have assembled the Motors & Masterpieces celebration of automotive excellence, with over 200 carefully selected machines set for the festival.”

“We have placed a concerted effort into reimagining the format for this event, providing a unique opportunity for automotive lovers from all walks of life to be able to appreciate some of the finest vehicles to ever gather on these shores.

Ford Thunderbird

“Aside from showcasing the remarkable technological progress that has occurred over the ages, Motors & Masterpieces spotlights the incredible art expressed through worldwide automotive design. “Beyond a car show, we will celebrate automotive heritage and the movement’s social and cultural importance, now and into the future.”

The 10 event classes are the Swinging London display that will be represented by examples from AC to Sunbeam, with models ranging from the Jaguar E-Type to the Mini Cooper.

Lamborghini Revuelto

The La Dolce Vita class will showcase some of Italy’s best makes, including an array of Ferraris and Lamborghinis from the Testarossa to the Countach, Diablo and beyond.

Continental Classics will be home to examples from Germany and France, with a focus on the best of Porsche and Mercedes Benz supported by BMW, Renault and Messerschmitt.

Big American iron stars in California Dreaming, with entered vehicles covering Detroit’s hero cars, including a range of highly desirable Ford Mustangs and Chevrolet Corvettes.

Maserati MC20.

Australian classics will include rare examples from Holden and Chrysler and even oddities such as the Goggomobile Dart.

For Japanese Domestic Market lovers, the Tokyo Lights category will feature shining examples from Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Datsun, Prince and Mazda.

The Golden Age will celebrate the foundation days of motoring, with featured vehicles dating back to a 1910 Willys Overlander Model 40, alongside other automotive pioneers. 

The next step in the evolution of the automobile is covered in High Society, with stunning pre-1950 examples from marques such as Singer, MG, Plymouth, Bentley, Delage and more.

Honda CBX2

In Monaco Glitz, the modern supercar comes to the forefront, with a tasty selection of premium models from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, McLaren, Porsche and more.

The Chequered Flag class will bring together a range of competition-bred machinery, from modern GT racers to a classic Brabham open-wheeler.

Organisers said that a range of specials will also be on show alongside a selection of barn find and preservation samples.

Brabham F1

For two-wheeled enthusiasts, the event will feature machines dating back to 1904 and cover the breadth of the motorcycle world.

The event will also feature a significant presence from car clubs, with a wide array of displays from various marques and interest groups.

In addition to the array of assembled machinery, the event will showcase the flair of the Australian automotive community’s best creative talent by collaborating with Lennox St Gallery for the art and photography competition with $10,000 in prize money on the line across the two categories.

Mad Max – XB Ford Falcon

Also, the event will feature a series of panel discussions encompassing a range of topics pertinent to the classic car and motorcycle movement.

The Motors & Masterpieces Charity Auction will partner with respected auction house Donington Auctions to raise funds for the event’s charity partner Challenge, supporting children and families living with cancer.