Eumundi Voice - Issue 109, 23 January 2025

OUT AND ABOUT

Passionate about Porsche

“Life’s too short for boring cars,” says Merv Hyde’s shirt. He was among the many passionate Porsche owners who arrived at Fairhill Gardens Nursery on 6 January for camaraderie, a delicious morning tea and to plan further gatherings.

The Noosa Porsche Connection meets on the first Monday each month and chose the Fairhill Gardens Nursery as a perfect location to begin 2025.

Owner Angela Wright said, “I hope the success of this event will encourage other organisations to enjoy displaying their passionate interests to the community in this beautiful setting.”

Attendees Glenn and Sharon of Dunethin Rock, shared memories of being proud Porsche owners even when they were graziers with a 6km gravel and dirt track off the Warrego Hwy. “I did own a grader!” said Glenn.

Their fourth and current model named “Tilly” is one of only 1,250 anniversary models in the world, produced in 2021 to commemorate the Porsche company almost going bankrupt and being saved by the USA’s immediate love for the Boxster.

Thirteen-year-old Rowan spent the morning adding more photographs to his already extensive gallery of classic portraits, after visiting the Porsche Museum in Germany last June. He shared his plans to be an eminent doctor to indulge his passion for Porsches and said his uncle, a plastic surgeon, is his inspiration.

Porsche owner Simon Richardson of Peregian Springs attended the event with his family who were visiting from Portugal. “The Sunshine Coast is blessed being full of beautiful cars, not just Porsches,” said Simon.

Local foodie and businessman Martin Duncan –famous for his Sconetime events – was among the many admirers of the classic cars and the enticing menu available from the Courtyard Cafe Bar Restaurant where chef Fraser and his team create original dishes from local produce. Visit: fairhill.com.au. Eileen Walder