Updates

Member Meeting

Thank you to the 21 members that were able to make our General Meeting on Sunday 17 May. While the weather was a bit ordinary, the presence of the coffee van was a welcome addition and an enjoyable coffee cruise followed afterwards. We thought that this format might be worth repeating in the future. CSAF […]

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Lew Bandt Ute

On 18 December 2025, Autoplex had the pleasure of welcoming two of Lewis Bandt’s grandsons – Brad Smith and Joseph Griffiths – to Castlemaine to inspect a replica of the 1934 Ford Coupe Ute designed by their grandfather Lewis [Lew] Bandt, now in the care of Autoplex. Brad recalled some fond memories of visiting his

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CSAF New Name

Since we first started shaping our vision back in 2007, it has become evident that we are about far more than hot rods. The Mount Alexander Shire has an incredible array of specialist automotive businesses and trade skills that are worthy of celebration and, in 2025 the Board decided that it would be more fitting

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