Targa Florio delights Seymour

Taking place over four days, the cars had already travelled on some of Victoria’s most scenic routes from the Mornington Peninsula to Gippsland. On the final leg of the drive, the cars started in Healesville before driving along the windy Break Oday and Whittlesea-Yea roads as they ventured into Seymour.

Hugh Venables, the navigator of a 1930 Oakland V8, was thrilled with the morning drive.

“These guys have found some magic roads. Winding narrow roads with a 100km/h speed limit,” Mr Venables said.

“The scenery was breathtaking. Some of those roads were cut into the side of the cliff face, we're driving around that, and you see the trees way down. It’s just spectacular.”

Targa Florio event organiser Linda Lawson was incredibly happy with how the event had progressed and the “absolutely fabulous” community participation.

“The roads are magnificent and the competitors are amazing. They’re kind, considerate, friendly, full of fun, having a great time. The cars are stunning,” she said.

As drivers pulled-in at the information centre, they were treated to a satchel from Mitchell Shire Council and a bag of local goodies from Go Seymour, including wine, jam and cookies from local producers.

Go Seymour vice-president Bronwyn Dunwoodie said the event was a great opportunity to showcase the region.

“Seymour offers a perfect place for welcoming these classic cars into the town, bringing business and bringing tourism,” she said.

Drivers, navigators and car enthusiasts also had the opportunity to enjoy a barbecue from the Seymour Goulburn Lions Club and coffee from the team at Goulburn Options.

After leaving Seymour, the Targa Florio continued to Romsey before finishing at Albert Park Circuit for the opening day of the Melbourne Grand Prix.