“Maserati Days 2024” – five days celebrating 110 years of Maserati road and racing cars. This celebration comprises three separate events: the Reg Hunt Memorial Dinner, Display Day, and Drive Days. Details and booking arrangements for the 2024 events are provided below. We look forward to seeing you at some or all of these popular events.
Reg Hunt in his Maserati 250F (chassis no. 2516), Albert Park Lake road circuit, c. 1956
Reg Hunt Memorial Dinner – our annual tribute to our Club’s Founding Patron, the late Reg Hunt.
Arrangements for the Reg Hunt Memorial Dinner will be similar to last year:
- Date: Saturday, 16 November 2024
- Time: from 6.30 p.m.
- Format: inclusive of pre-dinner drinks and canapes, followed by a three-course dinner (cash bar during dinner)
- Venue: the Bourke Room, Level 2, RACV Club, 500 Bourke Street, Melbourne
- Dress: Smart / Jacket required for gentlemen
- Cost: $140 per person
If you are able at this stage to confirm your attendance at the dinner please email secretary@moca.org.au including names of attendees, and advise if you have any dietary requirements. If you have a group seating request, please also advise the names of your table companions.
Payment will be required by Wednesday 16 October, but can be made at any time from now to secure your place. Payment should be made by funds transfer to MOCA: BSB: 013-355 Account: 2948 22439.
When making payment, please include “surname + RHD” so that we can identify you.
Display Day – Sunday 17 November.
This year’s Display Day will be held at the iconic Rippon Lea Estate homestead and gardens, 192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick, on Sunday 17 November. Gates open to the public at 10 a.m. and the event closes at 3 p.m. Display cars must be in before 9:45 a.m. or they will not be admitted, and can leave at either 1.15 p.m. or after 3 p.m. Entry fee of $10 per car is payable on arrival and includes access to all areas at Rippon Lea.
We have also invited the Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Fiat, Lancia, Lamborghini and De Tomaso clubs to exhibit on the day, so there will be a great display of cars to enjoy.
Rippon Lea will also be holding its monthly Market Day the same day, so an ample selection of food and drinks will be available on site, along with many vendors and stalls. In addition, those displaying cars will be given free admittance to the Rippon Lea mansion so there will be plenty to do.
Further information and entry and departure times, together with a detailed directory map, will be sent out one month prior to the event. All Maserati owners are encouraged to bring their cars and participate in the display. Please note that only Italian cars will be admitted.
Max Joffe – maxjoffe@netspace.net.au
David Zeunert – davzeu47@gmail.com
Drive Days – November 18 – 20.
This year we have arranged an exciting three-day drive in the Healesville area, based at the beautiful RACV Healesville Resort. Our program will be as follows:
Day 1. Monday, 18 November 2024.
We meet at Healesville Sanctuary for a fully catered BBQ lunch, with time to view a special Birds of Prey event and visit the many enclosures housing Australia’s finest species. After time at the Sanctuary, we drive to RACV Healesville for check-in and dinner at the resort.
Day 2. Tuesday, 19 November 2024.
Following breakfast, we drive to Gulf Station for a guided tour of this wonderful National Trust property. After Gulf Station we have arranged a two-course lunch at Yering Station. A scenic drive back to the Resort is planned, and some may choose to spend time exploring the Healesville shops. No formal dinner is provided for this evening, but light meals and drinks are available at the Resort, or you may choose to dine at one of the many choices available in Healesville (both these options are at your own cost).
Day 3. Wednesday, 20 November 2024.
After breakfast, we have arranged a scenic drive to Launching Place. Lunch is at the Historic Home Hotel, where an à la carte menu and drinks are available at the bar at your own cost. In the afternoon, it is possible to visit either Warburton, Healesville or any of the nearby towns for shopping. Return to the Resort for our farewell Dinner.
Day 4. Thursday, 21 November 2024.
After breakfast, check-out and return home.
A detailed itinerary and maps will be provided to all participants.
The following are included in the 2024 Drive Days event:
- Three nights’ accommodation in a Premium room at the RACV Healesville Resort.
- Breakfast for three days.
- Two dinners at the Resort.
- Lunches at Healesville Sanctuary and Yering Station.
- Tour of Gulf Station.
Cost of the Drive Days event:
Double $1,960
Single $1,370
As a group booking, the organising committee have obtained the best available discount for all the accommodation and venues. There is no further reduction for RACV Club members.
How to reserve your place for the Drive Days event:
Do not book accommodation at RACV Healesville Resort directly. We have made a bulk booking and will make the reservation for you.
- Pay the full amount from the above table to our MOCA bank account:
ANZ Bank
BSB: 013 355
Account No: 2948 22439
When making payment, please include “surname + Drive” so that we can identify you.
- Email the following details to the Treasurer at: johnwtaylor@jfenton.com.au:
Single or Double room.
Name of partner if you are booking a Double room.
Mailing address for Drive Booklet
Contact mobile.
Bedding configuration.
Dietary requirements, if any.
- Any enquiries or questions please contact John Taylor by email at:
johnwtaylor@jfenton.com.au or Mobile 0414 543 432
We will confirm your booking via email and post you a booklet with the detailed itinerary and maps.
As the event is limited to 50 people on a first come/first served basis, we encourage you to book as soon as possible. The last day for booking and payment is Wednesday, 11 September 2024.
Below are some photos from the 2023 Maserati Days events:
Reg Hunt Memorial Dinner 2023
Display Day 2023
Drive Days 2023
