Swan Hill, on the Southern Bank of the Murray River, was the chosen venue for the third Bi Annual gathering of Renault 4cv’s (or “750’s”), and enthusiasts, held over the Easter Break, April 1993.
Good Friday 9th April was Arrival Day. First item on the agenda was an official muster and “cuppa”, at Riverside Park just near the Bridge over the Murray River leading into N.S.W. , from 5:00 PM onwards.
Over a short period of time 13 4CV’s, and one Dauphine Gordini arrived and parked in a semi-circular parking bay. No time was lost in renewing acquaintances and catching up on 2 years of news and experiences!
The Team
Proud owners
Saturday was spent at the Riverside Park venue where the public could view the diminutive French cars from
around 9:00 AM. Accordingly, all vehicles assembled beside the Murray River at the park, and it was indeed an impressive display. Many locals came to see the cars and talk with the members; quite a few of the onlookers having had, or known of, 750’s in their past.
In the woods
At around 11:30 all the cars were driven up to the Pioneer Settlement. Arrangements had been made to admit the cars into the grounds and park them on a shady grass area, again on display to members of the public within the area. Then followed several hours in which the opportunity was taken to inspect the many wonderful exhibits within the Settlement. Then it was off the the cruise 0n the Murray River Paddle Ship ‘PYAP”. This vessel departed from a landing within the Settlement complex, and travelled for several miles upstream towards Echuca.
Day Three, Sunday, started with an assembly at Riverside Park, and then a further meeting at a Military Museum, closer to the town centre. This museum was truly splendid: imagine the surprise of onlookers who found themselves confronted with 4CV members dressed in full uniform of a German Officer complete with handgun, a WW1 soldier in Light Horse uniform with rifle and bayonet, and a soldier in camouflage combat outfit, in a Swan Hill street!
A love affair
Monday was the departure day and farewells were said and see you next time, in two years at Glen Innes.