TRIKES and old Holden cars are set to fill up the Port of Echuca precinct this weekend, provided there is no last minute cancellation due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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The National 3 Wheelers Association is holding its annual general meeting in Echuca with about 60 members and 30 trikes arriving in the town on Friday.
On Saturday morning from 10am, the trikes will be parked on Murray Esplanade.
At 1pm, the Lion Pride Holden Car Club will take over with about 20 classic Holdens on show.
National 3 Wheelers Association president Patrick Xhayeteux said his organisation had received confirmation earlier this week that the trikes could still park in the port area.
Trike members from all across Victoria, including Melbourne and Geelong, and some from Albury are expected to attend the meeting.
It's the second time the annual general meeting will be held in Echuca, with the previous one taking place eight years ago.
Mr Xhayeteux said trikes had a lot of appeal to a lot of people.
He said while the club had members aged under 40, as other motobrike riders get older they found the extra wheel a great help.
“They've spent a lot of time on two wheels and they find three wheels is a good way to stay safe and still get the feel of the open air on a ride,” Mr Xhayeteux said.
Lion Pride Holden Car Club president Rick Cusolito said his club's members usually organised a car run at least once a month and Echuca was a good distance from Melbourne.
“We have 72 members based in Melbourne and Echuca is not far to go,” he said.
“It's about a three-hour drive, so it's good for people who want to give their car a good run.”
Making the trip up this weekend will be FJ, FC, HR, EK and Monaro model cars just to name a few.
While the trikes and the old Holdens will be on public show this weekend - at this stage anyway - other motoring events scheduled for the weekend have been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Kyabram Vintage Engine Rally and Mack Truck Muster which was to have been held at the Kyabram showgrounds on Saturday and Sunday has been cancelled.
Moama Historic Vehicle Club's display day set down for Sunday at the Kerrabee Soundshell has also been postponed.
And the Broadford Bike Bonanza, which attracts several motorcyclists from the Echuca-Moama area over the Easter long weekend, has been shelved for 2020.
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