Cars for possible test articles?

[v15ben]

Hi everyone
I am currently trying to set up a website with various examples of my journalism so that I can hopefully get a few articles together and send them to various editors, magazines, websites etc for evaluation and possible publication.
I have decided that a sensible basis for an article based on motoring is either one on the theme of a special car (one with historical pedigree or simply a super exotic vehicle which you don't come across every week) or a review of a special event or collection.
I have been searching around various forums for inspiration and I have found a few events coming up and of course the Fox Collection in Melbourne is another possible option.
The question I put to everyone here is,
Do you know of or own any special cars or plan to attend any special events which may fit the description I have given above.
I have always been a car fanatic and would love to be able to talk to owners and enjoy their cars with them.
Would it be possible for me to meet up with anyone on this forum, at events or meets etc and simply chat about their special car (s),their passion for driving and motoring experiences in general?
Sadly I could not pay anyone for the privilege of seeing their cars so the only realistic benefit for anyone would be the chance to simply enjoy talking about cars and let me write a piece about the vehicle to add to my collection and hopefully reach publication at some time in the future.
I am currently based in Sydney and will be in Melbourne for the week beginning September 27th. If anyone would consider letting me see their cars or even just chat about Ferrari for a few mintues, I would be so grateful to them for the opportunity.
Please email or PM me off board or add to the thread if you are interested.
Thank You for your time
Ben

[allenme]

Hi Ben,

The Association of British Car Clubs is holding a
display day on Sunday 21st August
At Kings School, Pennant Hills Rd,
Just north of Parramatta. 9:00 AM
This may be a good starting point for you
I will be there in Area D 2004 chrome orange Exige
Come along and say Hi

Cheers,

Mal

[v15ben]

Thanks for that one Allen, sounds like a good starting point indeed. Do you have any more details on the event, I think I am in town on the 21st and will try and make it! Thanks

[allenme]

Hi Ben,

I don't have any more details
But it sounds like it should be a good day
From What I hear it is a big event,so a lot of cars
should be there.

Mal

[v15ben]

Cheers again Mal
Is it possible to get up that neck of the city without your own transport?
I will be stuck on public transport from the city up there, should be able to make it but not sure how!!

[allenme]

Hi Ben,
Train from the City to Parramatta Station
Not sure from Station to Kings School
Maybe bus or Taxi
It's only about 7km from the Station to Kings

Cheers,

Mal

[v15ben]

Cheers for that, I will try and get up there but not sure I will be able to make it.
Work commitments building up quickly at the moment.

[pombstard]

Hey, I've got an 11-year-old 405 - its a prestige car out here - yes, really. Er, that'll be a no, then.

Even our friends have run-of-the-mill stuff, unless you fancy doing an article about garbage trucks...???

[v15ben]

Cheers for that pombstard! I am going to keep looking out for the good stuff, it will be around somewhere