


The Museum – supporting Strathalbyn’s community
Strathalbyn has long been a fantastic destination for motoring groups.
Its centrally located between Adelaide, Victor Harbor, Murray Bridge and “The Bend” at Tailem Bend. It is a popular weekend venue for motoring groups.
Since Strathalbyn is an established motoring destination the Strathalbyn Tourism Association decided to explore the concept of a motoring museum dedicated to showcasing the motoring history of the area. We identified Gilbert Motors’ building as suitable and have working with the Gilbert family to bring the museum concept to reality.
The Historical Aspect
- The Gilbert family’s contribution to the Strathalbyn area and their role in motoring
- The history of the actual museum site including the Cobb & Co link
- The manufacturing of the Treblig bicycles and motorcycles in Strathalbyn
- Historic motoring/dealership sites throughout Strathalbyn
- Kenny Blake and other motor sports people from this area
The Overall Goal
- Displays of veteran, vintage, classic, and custom cars, heavy vehicles and motorcycles
- Display of motor sports vehicles and memorabilia
- Permanent, semi-permanent and short-term interactive displays
- Displays of motoring related items including engines, parts, posters and photographs
- Display of machinery associated with the repair and maintenance of vehicles
- A small library of motoring books and magazines
- An audio-visual area for the screening of motoring films
Our patron
Glen Dix OAM has kindly donated his collection of motoring memorabilia and has agreed to become the museum patron.The collection will be displayed throughout the museum and in our library, which will be known as the Glen Dix Library.
Club & Group Visits
Car, motorbike, and social groups are very welcome and encouraged to come and visit.Normal admission is $8, groups of 20 or more admission is $6 each if paid together in a single transaction. please contact us (ahead of time) via our contact form.
Museum Market
Held on the 3rd Sunday of the month from 8am to 3pm next to the Museum.Our patron
Glen Dix OAM has kindly donated his collection of motoring memorabilia and has agreed to become the museum patron.The collection is displayed throughout the museum and in our library, which is known as the Glen Dix Library, an experience on it’s own.
Club Visits
Car and motorbike clubs are welcome and encouraged to come and visit.Normal admission is $8, groups of 20 or more admission is $5 each and we do have packages available that include lunch, please contact us (ahead of time) via our contact form.
Museum Market
Held on the 3rd Sunday of the month from 8am to 3pm next to the Museum.Ambassador Ordynski
Ed Ordynski retired from rallying and is an advisor to the SA Motorsports Board and the Aust Institute for Motor Sport Safety.Ed’s rally career spanned 34 years.
He is best known as the leading factory driver for
Team Mitsubishi Ralliart Australia
Ambassador Gilbert
Tom Gilbert is the owner/operator the Gilbert family’s fifth generation business, Adelaide Hills Toyota and a passionate car guy with interests ranging in everything from vintage cars to all forms of motor sport.