THE Vintage Motorcycle Club of Western Australia (VMCCWA) has held its annual Old Iron event in the Midland Railway Workshops.

The VMCCWA is a non-profit club which holds the event to display vintage and classic motorcycles, some of which go back to 1904.

Murray Barnard from the VMCCWA said for the club’s 50th anniversary being celebrated this year the Old Iron motorcycle display and swap meet was held at the Midland Workshops with the assistance of the Machinery Preservation Club of WA.

“The day was blustery and stormy but it did not detract from the festive atmosphere of this anniversary event,’’ he said.

“From the start, the heritage precinct provided a wonderful background for the display of motorcycles and machinery with many up to 120 years old.

“A great number of the motorcycles were clearly lovingly maintained and looked as good as new.

“The variety of machines covered examples of some of the best produced by Britain, Italy, Germany and Japan amongst others.

“Machines rarely seen were on display from the more well-known brands such as Triumph, BSA, Ariel, AJS but also HRD, Douglas, FN, Premier, MZ, CZ, Jawa and BMW.

“Japan was well represented with machines from all major brands i.e. Honda, Suzuki, Kawsaki and Yamaha.’’

Mr Barnard said the show was crowded from the start with upwards of 1500 people attending without including the many volunteers making the event happen.

“The sausage sizzle sold out as did the canteen run by the hard working ladies.

“Nearly 50 swap meet stalls also made the event a success as did the Machinery Preservation Club with the hand tools display and old machinery.

“The vintage motorcycle club presented a restored BSA C11 motorcycle to the Machinery Preservation Club in appreciation of their assistance.’’

Midland MLA Steve Catania and Midland Guildford ward councillor Rashelle Predovnik both attended.

“Rashelle has been a welcome and enthusiastic supporter of the vintage club’s involvement in the heritage precinct for some time now,’’ Mr Barnard said.

“With the success of the Old Iron show for 2025, the VMCCWA  is looking forward to building a more permanent presence in the area if and when the opportunity arises, especially in respect of suitable accommodation to maintain and display the many rare motorcycles on hand.

“The club preserves much of Western Australia’s motorcycling heritage and the latest show proves it can attract many people to the region.’’