TARNAGULLA Ward councillor Nick Angelo combined official duties and pleasure at Rheola on Monday.
Cr Angelo was on hand for the official presentations following the judging of Miss Rheola sections, chatting to his Loddon Shire constituents and praising the iconic event.
Metres away was parked his vintage pride and joy, a custom-made 1982 funeral hearse.
“This was one of just 10 made in Australia by Spanmor,” he said.
“The Ford came out of the factory, was stretched ... it had a V6 engine but I did a V8 conversion after buying the rare vehicle 10 years ago.
Nick said the acquisition had grown on his wife. “She’d kill me if I sold it now,” he joked.
Dozens of restored and vintage vehicles were part of the displays at Rheola Recreation Reserve, many exhibitors members of the Inglewood Car and Bike Club.
“People love the vehicles and always want to talk with us about them,” Nick said.