The rally is done for another couple of years and the event was a success with many Volvo owners and enthusiasts descending on Echuca for a social and enjoyable weekend in a lovely part of the world.

Saturday show and shine:

The showcase ‘show and shine’ on Sunday was assisted by a great location and glorious weather to allow the cars to shine.  Amongst the show cars were ten 120/Amazon’s and more than a dozen 1800s of various years and versions.  The Volvo trademark 200 series, which seems will live forever (even if there is a 240 hearse), was well represented with four 242s on show that were presented brilliantly (one winning the people’s choice award), a few early ’round headlight’ models and some later model sedans and wagons.  Surprisingly to me there were 5 960/S90 cars in their own little area near the top of the hill.  Maybe the last of the rear wheel drive models are stating to break into classic status due to their solid nature and logevity as a luxury barge (full disclosure, I own and drive one regularly and it is a great drive).  The 960s displayed were in fantastic condition and a credit to the owners/presenters as they are now a 25-30 year old car.  Lots of newer models were well represented, from a converted v8 V70 through to several current model EVs (which technically come in a RWD configuration now, so Volvo is again making RWD cars!).