Event date: Wednesday, 22 February 2023

A traffic incident in Melbourne prevented us getting to the meeting point on time. However, we contacted Lawrence and met the group as they turned onto Ballan Rd.

Wendy and I were in our G30 530d as the E85 ZM roadster was clean ready for the British/European motor show. We joined in the middle of the group of 13 cars with Lawrence leading the convoy.

It was a beautiful evening and up ahead of us the sun was glinting off the roll protection on Steve’s E89 Z4 as he was cruising with the roof down. After turning off the Ballan Rd a gap opened ahead of us and a very nice E30 John Player Special went zapping past us, it sounded great.

As the sun was going down we turned into Perdrisat Rd to see beautiful views of the Moorabool valley. After the steep descent and climb out of the valley we headed towards the Midland Hwy. I grew up on the corner and when very young I used to drive the old farm ute down to the river with my brothers to fish. The road wasn’t made in those days and was subsequently named after my family. Rather nostalgic and a little sad driving the road and seeing the old family farmhouse.

Then it was up the Hwy to the Meredith Royal Hotel for dinner and a good chat. Good to meet some new people and also see some we have met at other events. Trevor with his nice E31 840i, Wendy and I were the last to leave fleeing the increasingly aggressive mosquitos.

Thanks to Lawrence for leading and organising a great little drive and dinner.

Kent & Wendy Perdrisat | Member #951
BMW Drivers Club Melbourne