Corowa 2009 -'Year of the Amphibian & Year of the Blitz 2'

Ryan · #1 14-12-08, 22:23

Hi all,
Does anybody watch Classic Restos' or Cruizin' on Channel 31 here in Victoria? The Channel number may be different in other states. Seeing as their shows are dedicated to restored vehicles and vehicle events I was thinking they may be interested in covering Corowa 2009. It would be a way to get the Swim-in event to a wider audience.
I don't have their contact details, it was just a thought I had as I got up this morning.

Jan Thompson · #2 15-12-08, 07:28

Hi Ryan,
After seeing your post this morning I have done some investigating. The Program Producer of Classic Restos comes from NSW and was very interested in our event in March. He has commitments with the Chrysler on the Murray rally on the 14th and 15th March at Albury but would like to be apart of our event during the week. He produces DVD's for the Chrysler rally. He would like to make a 30 minute feature of our event for his show. His program on Channel 31 can be seen in Vic, NSW, SA and Qld. When the episode goes to air it will be seen 10 times within the one week. In Sydney the show is on at 8pm on Wed and 4pm on Sat. Can you give us some feedback on what you like about his show? I will then put this to the current committee for discussion.

We are having a KVE Committee Meeting and General Meeting on Sunday 28th December at Point Lonsdale. You are more than welcome to attend.

Ryan · #3 16-12-08, 01:06

Hi Jan,
Why do I like the Classic Restos? I guess it's informal approach to showcasing the vehicles and their owners. The show has a good mix of information from the vehicle owner and footage of the vehicle itself. It's down to earth approach is welcome and easier on the eye and ear as compared to some commercial stations over production. The host isn't a himbo/bimbo type too.
In a nutshell it's easy going, like Corowa.

Thank you too for the invite to Point Lonsdale, maybe I should get away from the computer.
Ryan

Mike K · #4 16-12-08, 01:20

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Originally Posted by rynoki

Hi Jan,
The host isn't a himbo/bimbo type too.

Ryan

yeah ..like those hosts of 'top gear' ...a load of tripe that show is , and the aussie version is just as bad ...Instead of providing an informative , erudite presentation ....they play around like teenage school boys with toys ..mine's faster than your's etc ..gees grow up . And, not forgetting the time trials with some brain dead "celebrity" .

Ch 31 is for city folk... no reception in the wilds ! I think they use a 10 watt transmitter in St Kilda .

Jan Thompson · #5 16-12-08, 07:50

It is good to have people's own personal opinions on shows such as Classic Restos and Top Gear. I am planning to watch Classic Restos tomorrow night at 8pm.
I haven't really watched the UK version of Top Gear so I can't give an opinion on it but I enjoyed the Aussie version and I was in Episode 6 after being one of the lucky ones to get tickets for the studio audience. Warren Brown, a NSW military vehicle collector and good friend did a great job considering it was his first time doing a show like this. I spoke to him today and they will start filming shortly for the second series.

Mike K · #6 16-12-08, 23:58

hi Jan

In one Aust. episode I watched .. the three presenters took 3 cars down to Tassie , luxury touring /sporty cars (all worth over $100K each) .... Warren drove a Daimler or something..the two others had a Ferrari and a Porsch as well, from memory. What we saw on the air ,was nothing more than a 5 minute skit, with the 3 of them racing each other along a stretch of road, and silly, mindless banter between them ... What was the point of doing it ?

At least, Peter Wherret ( the old ABC TORQUE car show ) gave a serious appraisal of the cars he was driving..he canned the HZ Holden and it caused a shock wave in the motor industry here. GMH were running around like a chook without a head for a while ...

Apparently, FOX pay TV has a show about a guy restoring tanks... now that's what I'd like to see !
Mike

Richard Farrant · #7 17-12-08, 01:11

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Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

In one Aust. episode I watched .. the three presenters took 3 cars down to Tassie , luxury touring /sporty cars (all worth over $100K each) .... Warren drove a Daimler or something..the two others had a Ferrari and a Porsch as well, from memory. What we saw on the air ,was nothing more than a 5 minute skit, with the 3 of them racing each other along a stretch of road, and silly, mindless banter between them ... What was the point of doing it ?

Mike,

Top Gear is accepted for what it is, originally, it started off as a normal motoring programme called Wheelbase and then developed into the present form. There is no doubt to its popularity around the world. I take it or leave it, it is entertainment. Warren is a military vehicle owner and enthusiast. He accompanied me on the 2004 Normandy D-day Tour, where he met Lang and the Peking-Paris adventure was planned........from that programme he was then chosen for Top Gear Australia. I say good luck to him, what you see is what the producers want and as SBS television have had record viewing figures for this programme it obviously worked as I understand a second series is in the pipeline. ( I have watched most of the TG Australia series and found them to be good viewing, by the way)

Is the FOX programme on tank restoration, the series that has been on satellite tv for some time, or a new one from Australia?