Invitation – Hnoo Blas Classic

The Gnoo Blas Classic Car Club is incredibly excited to announce that Warren Brown — renowned cartoonist, motoring journalist, and vintage car adventurer — will be our special guest at the 2026 Gnoo Blas Classic Car Show and Dinner!

Warren’s not just a celebrated cartoonist and TV personality — he’s a true motoring legend who famously drove a 1920s British made Bean motor car from London to Melbourne, retracing the the original route taken by pioneering Australian motorist Francis Birtles.

Without the usual modern comforts, Warren and co-pilot Mathew Bennes tackled deserts, mountains, and mud in a vintage machine through 80 countries with nothing more than determination, good humour, and a love for motoring history.

He’ll be joining us in Orange to share stories from that incredible journey and more — including his work on Top Gear Australia, his passion for classic vehicles, and of course, his unique cartooning talent.

You won’t want to miss the chance to meet one of Australia’s most colourful and committed car lovers — and hear firsthand what it’s like to drive across the world in a car that most people wouldn’t take to the shops!