Avis Vintage Cars
Encyclopedia
Avis Vintage Cars is a vintage car
ride
at the Dreamworld
theme park on the Gold Coast
, Australia
. The ride, which opened with Dreamworld in 1981, allows guests to drive around in replicas of 1911 Model T Fords.
Fords at a price of $12,000 each, to create the ride. The Avis Vintage Cars were originally part of Rivertown
until early 2007 when they were relocated to their current location in the Australian Wildlife Experience.
. The track began with a right hand turn out of the station before going underneath a bridge. It then turned left and travelled alongside the Murrissippi River before crossing back over that bridge and returning to the station. This layout was utilised from 1981 until 1997.
(which houses The Giant Drop and Tower of Terror II). Similar to the original layout, the track began with a right hand turn out of the station before crossing under the track of the Tower of Terror twice and then going underneath a bridge. It then turned left and travelled alongside the Murrissippi River before running parallel to the Dreamworld Railway
tracks and circling the base of the Dreamworld Tower. It then returned back over that bridge and into the station. Despite the addition to the circuit, the original track remained intact and allowed both routes to operate through the use of a switch track. This extended layout was primarily utilised from 1997 until 2007, however, the original circuit was utilised for a short period of time during one Xtremeworld event.
, the Avis Vintage Cars were relocated to the Australian Wildlife Experience. The new location saw a new 360 metres (1,181.1 ft) circuit through a treed area across the far side of Oakey Creek. The circuit has been in operation since mid 2007.
Antique car
In the United States, an antique car is generally defined as a car over 45 years of age, this being the definition used by the Antique Automobile Club of America. However, the legal definition for the purpose of antique vehicle registration varies widely. The antique car era includes the veteran...
ride
Amusement ride
Amusement rides are large mechanical devices that move people to create enjoyment. They are frequently found at amusement parks, traveling carnivals, and funfairs.-Notable types:*Afterburner*Ali Baba*Balloon Race*Booster...
at the Dreamworld
Dreamworld
Dreamworld is a large theme park situated on the Gold Coast in Queensland. It is currently Australia's largest theme park with over 27 rides including 4 roller coasters. The park is made up of several themed lands: Ocean Parade, Kid's World, Wiggles World, Gold Rush Country, Rocky Hollow, Tiger...
theme park on the Gold Coast
Gold Coast, Queensland
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, Australia
Australia
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. The ride, which opened with Dreamworld in 1981, allows guests to drive around in replicas of 1911 Model T Fords.
History
On 15 December 1981, Dreamworld officially opened to the public with Avis Vintage Cars as one of the original attractions. John Longhurst had purchased fourteen replicas of Model TFord Model T
The Ford Model T is an automobile that was produced by Henry Ford's Ford Motor Company from September 1908 to May 1927...
Fords at a price of $12,000 each, to create the ride. The Avis Vintage Cars were originally part of Rivertown
Rivertown (Dreamworld)
Rivertown is a themed land at the Dreamworld amusement park on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. It currently provides a link between Main Street and Wiggles World.-History:...
until early 2007 when they were relocated to their current location in the Australian Wildlife Experience.
Ride
The ride consists of 4 people boarding one of fourteen replicas of 1911 Ford Model T cars. The acceleration of the car is controlled by a driver in the front while the steering is controlled by a single, steel guide rail on the cement roadway below. The steering wheel has no effect on the direction of the vehicle. In the early 2000s roofs were added to the fleet of vintage cars.1981–1997
The original layout was a simple figure 8Figure 8
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. The track began with a right hand turn out of the station before going underneath a bridge. It then turned left and travelled alongside the Murrissippi River before crossing back over that bridge and returning to the station. This layout was utilised from 1981 until 1997.
1997–2007
In 1997, the original layout was extended to feature a loop around the base of the newly-added Dreamworld TowerDreamworld Tower
The Dreamworld Tower, is a high tower located in the Dreamworld theme park on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. The Tower of Terror II and the Giant Drop both share the tower.-Tower design:...
(which houses The Giant Drop and Tower of Terror II). Similar to the original layout, the track began with a right hand turn out of the station before crossing under the track of the Tower of Terror twice and then going underneath a bridge. It then turned left and travelled alongside the Murrissippi River before running parallel to the Dreamworld Railway
Dreamworld Railway
The Dreamworld Railway is the longest privately-owned railway in Australia located at the Dreamworld amusement park on the Gold Coast.-History:...
tracks and circling the base of the Dreamworld Tower. It then returned back over that bridge and into the station. Despite the addition to the circuit, the original track remained intact and allowed both routes to operate through the use of a switch track. This extended layout was primarily utilised from 1997 until 2007, however, the original circuit was utilised for a short period of time during one Xtremeworld event.
2007–present
In 2007, in preparation of the construction of Mick Doohan's MotocoasterMick Doohan's Motocoaster
Mick Doohan's Motocoaster is a long motorcycle roller coaster at Dreamworld on Queensland's Gold Coast. The A$10 million ride, constructed by Intamin and opened to the public in September 2007, is associated with Australian motorcyclist Mick Doohan...
, the Avis Vintage Cars were relocated to the Australian Wildlife Experience. The new location saw a new 360 metres (1,181.1 ft) circuit through a treed area across the far side of Oakey Creek. The circuit has been in operation since mid 2007.
External links
- Avis Vintage Cars at Dreamworld