A fabulous day for an observation tour with Romans Car Club. The day prior to their big meet, the club gets together for camaraderie and a country drive. Thanks to Chris and Steve I managed to go along for the ride.

The group of drivers and supporters posed at the Blow hole prior to hitting the road. The car club provides a huge network of friends and adventures for the members and they make the most of the weekend together coming from areas as far away as Bathhurst to take part and catch up with friends.

FORD T COUPE - 1927 and the dark FORD V8 COUPE - 1933

Organisers Chris and Neil contemplate the fantastic Kiama vista as they discuss the vagaries of the observation questionnaire and route.

CHEVROLET STANDARD COUPE - GREEN - 1938

Arriving in Berry the cars graced Queen Street with their presence and many a photo was taken by onlookers. There is just something about that old world grandeur.

A trip to Berry is unheard of without stopping at the iconic donut van! Coffee and catch ups ensued up and down the street whilst supporting the local economy with some retail therapy.

FORD DELUXE SEDAN - 1938 lounging next to the FORD 1936 COUPE - BLUE - 1936

A drive back through the fabulous coastal country side and arriving at the Gerroa Fishermans Club for lunch - It certainly made for a colourful car park! And what views diners are treated to there!

Holden Sedan 1956

Then to the big day at Black Beach - nearly 300 cars on a stunning day, taking over the headland.

A sensational blaze of colour on the Kiama harbourside - forefront - a home made Ford Replica Utility - 2022

Local Jeff Keest with his homemade coupe convertible 1995.

The Romans Hot Rod Association has 63 years of Hot Rodding in the state. In fact they were the first club in NSW. Lyn Arrowsmith was on the ride and he was one of the founding members - a long association!

Below - the top 5 cars voted by the entrants.

1 of 5 top entrants as voted by visitors: Marc Alcoc from Gerringong proud owner of the peppermint green roadster pictured above

1 of 5 top entrants as voted by visitors: John Dyer from Nowra with the Red '32 Roadster.

1 of 5 top entrants as voted by visitors: Chris Cassar's blue roadster

1 of 5 top entrants as voted by visitors: Jason Cavanagh's burgundy '36 Coupe.

1 of 5 top entrants as voted by visitors: Tony Borg's Black Model A Tudor

The amount of love and care put into the vehicles by their owners is life-consuming - so awards are well deserved!

Looking over the vista of cars - whilst Kiama Lions club served up the obligatory sausage sandwich to 100's of visitors.

CHEVROLET M56 COUPE - 1939

The cars certainly graced the streets of Kiama and look great against our heritage backgrounds! My lilac ride for the day with car owner Steven (pictured above) - a huge shout out to the club!

Lots more photos to come.

Photo credits : Hot card photography, The Bugle, James B Media